What was supposed to be a feel-good moment for Místico turned into a nightmare at MLW Summer of the Beasts 2025. The “Ídolo de Plata y Oro” was in the middle of a promo when he was interrupted by masked members of Contra Unit, whom he managed to fight off. But then came a fourth attacker — a low blow, a dramatic mask removal, and the shock reveal: Maxwell Jacob Friedman, aka MJF, making his surprise return to Major League Wrestling after five years away.

This explosive moment reignites a bitter rivalry that began at AEW Grand Slam Mexico, where Místico beat MJF by disqualification — only to be unmasked by him and his allies post-match. That night in New York kicked off a feud filled with animosity, with MJF going on to trash Mexico, CMLL, and Místico himself, punctuating it all with his classic line: “I’m better than you, and you know it.”

An action-packed night in New York

Held at the sold-out Melrose Ballroom, the event was nonstop action. In the main event, Matt Riddle successfully defended the MLW World Championship against KENTA in a hard-hitting technical bout. One of the night’s highlights was a triple threat for the National Openweight Title, where Último Guerrero outlasted Alex Hammerstone and Matthew Justice. Meanwhile, The Skyscrapers captured the tag team titles after taking down Rugido and Magnus.

Another standout moment came with the surprise debut of Shotzi Blackheart, who appeared after a match between Yuki Kamifuku and Wakana Uehara from Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling. Her entrance was cut short by Ava Everett, and the two are now set to clash at Blood & Thunder 2025.

To top it all off, MLW officially announced the Opera Cup 2025, featuring stars from MLW, CMLL, and NJPW, including names like KUSHIDA, Volador Jr., and Austin Aries. With that kind of international talent, the tournament is shaping up to be one of the most competitive ever. Fans can catch all the action from Major League Wrestling on beIN SPORTS USA, including a replay of this wild event. The war between MJF and Místico is far from over — and the next chapter might just be even bigger.