Former WWE Star Isla Dawn Set for MLW Debut — Promises “Unholy Violence”
The Witch Returns — Isla Dawn Heads to MLW
The Major League Wrestling roster just got a little darker. Isla Dawn, the former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, has been officially announced for the upcoming MLW x Don Gato Live Wrestling Special in Charleston, South Carolina, on November 20.
In a haunting new vignette, Dawn declared her arrival by embracing her trademark mystical persona — vowing to unleash “unholy violence” on whoever crosses her path. The message was clear: the Scottish “Modern-Day Witch” is ready to make a statement.
Since her WWE release in February, Dawn has wasted no time reestablishing herself across the wrestling world, competing for promotions including Ring of Honor and even making a brief appearance in AEW, where she faced Mgean Bayne on AEW Collision in Glasgow this past August.
A Star-Studded MLW Card
Dawn isn’t the only major name joining the MLW spotlight. The Charleston event is stacked with ex-WWE talent and international stars alike, making it one of MLW’s most ambitious shows to date.
The current lineup includes:
- Mads Krugger (c) vs. Brock Anderson – Bunkhouse Match, MLW World Heavyweight Championship
- Killer Kross vs. Matt Riddle
- Mistico vs. Volador Jr. – Opera Cup Tournament Final
- Blue Panther & Hijo de Blue Panther vs. Atlantis & Atlantis Jr. vs. Felino & Felino Jr. vs. Difunto & Barboza – Don Gato’s Gauntlet
- Priscilla Kelly vs. Shotzi Blackheart
- Donovan Dijak & Bishop Dyer (c) vs. The Good Brothers – MLW World Tag Team Championship
- Okumura vs. Stigma vs. Diego Hill
- Isla Dawn – MLW Debut
With Killer Kross vs. Matt Riddle on the card, the return of Shotzi Blackheart, and the Opera Cup Final between two lucha legends, this event promises a unique mix of chaos, prestige, and star power.
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Isla Dawn’s arrival in MLW is a fascinating development. After an underutilized run in WWE, she’s finally back in an environment that embraces creativity and darker storytelling — something that fits her supernatural edge perfectly.
The former “Witch of NXT” could quickly become one of MLW’s most captivating characters if the company leans into her eerie charisma and in-ring craft. Her promise of “unholy violence” feels like more than a promo — it’s a statement that the dark arts are about to find new life in MLW.
As for MLW, this event is shaping up to be their most talked-about show of the year. Featuring a mix of ex-WWE standouts, international legends, and rising indie talent, Don Gato Live Wrestling Special could serve as a turning point for the promotion heading into 2026.
