Shotzi Blackheart Defends MLW Women's Title Against Kira on July 12 Fusion

Q: With her title defense looming, is the biggest threat CMLL's Kira, her friend Scarlett Bordeaux, or another international star?

Right now, Kira looks like the most immediate threat, while Scarlett Bordeaux and other international names remain the bigger medium-term dangers. Kira is the next challenger and Blackheart herself has framed her as a serious test, calling the CMLL standout “the up and coming thing” and a dangerous high-flyer. With the title match set for Saturday’s “Fusion,” Kira is the opponent directly in front of the champion and the one with the clearest chance to end this reign now. MLW’s alliance with CMLL also adds weight to that challenge, especially with Kira trying to take the championship back to Mexico. Scarlett Bordeaux is a credible threat, but more as a looming feud than an immediate obstacle. Blackheart has openly welcomed that matchup and said she would “love a feud against Scarlett,” which suggests a rivalry with real promotional value. Bordeaux’s experience across WWE, Impact, ROH and AAA makes her a legitimate contender once she moves fully into the title picture. The broader field may be the toughest long-term problem for Blackheart. MLW’s partnerships with CMLL and Stardom have deepened the division, and names such as Lady Frost, Zamaya, Priscilla Kelly and even former champion Shoko Nakajima give Blackheart little room to breathe. If the question is who threatens her this weekend, it is Kira. If it is who could define the reign’s hardest chapter overall, Scarlett or another top international challenger may yet prove more dangerous.

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 10

Shotzi Blackheart will put the MLW Women’s World Championship on the line against Kira on Saturday’s “Fusion,” her latest defense since winning the belt earlier this year from Shoko Nakajima.
Kira arrives as a rising CMLL talent who joined the promotion in 2023 and quickly reached the Universal Amazonas title tournament, giving Shotzi a challenger she says can seriously test her.
Shotzi said MLW’s partnerships with CMLL and Stardom are bringing a steady stream of contenders, adding that she welcomes having “a target” on her back as champion.
Scarlett Bordeaux is also among the names circling the title, with Shotzi saying she would welcome a future feud even as Lady Frost, Zamaya and Priscilla Kelly remain in the mix.