Rafael Morffi is taking over as the Senior Director of Live Events for Major League Wrestling, replacing Mike Kitlas, according to a report. Morffi quietly started with the promotion a month ago, marking his return to full-time wrestling operations after leaving All Elite Wrestling at the end of 2023.
Morffi Steps In Following Executive Shuffle at Major League Wrestling
The transition brings an experienced touring executive into the MLW fold. Morffi originally joined AEW as Vice President of Live Events and Touring when that promotion launched in 2019. He stayed through the end of 2023 before stepping down to accept a senior executive position at the Barclays Center.
PWInsider first reported the departure of Kitlas from the promotion. Morffi now oversees live event operations as the company manages a busy schedule of upcoming broadcasts and live cards.
Streaming Deals and Pay-Per-View Returns Shape the Schedule
The backstage leadership change arrives during a period of operational shifts for MLW. In October, the promotion announced that its weekly Fusion program would begin airing on Amazon Prime Video.
The company is also preparing to return to traditional pay-per-view distribution. MLW hosts its Saturday Night SuperFight event on November 7.
Paul Walter Hauser Departs Over Creative Differences
The promotion’s roster and behind-the-scenes personnel have experienced other exits this month. Actor and occasional wrestling participant Paul Walter Hauser announced on Sunday that he was leaving the company, citing creative differences.
Rafael Morffi Built AEW Touring Division from Scratch
Rafael Morffi spent four and a half years helping build AEW’s live touring division from scratch starting in 2019 before taking a venue management role at the Barclays Center.
Frequently Asked Questions About MLW Changes
Who did Rafael Morffi replace at Major League Wrestling?
Morffi took over the role of Senior Director of Live Events from Mike Kitlas, who recently departed the promotion.
When did Rafael Morffi start with MLW?
According to reports, Morffi started with the company one month ago.
Where did Morffi work before joining MLW?
Morffi served as AEW’s Vice President of Live Events and Touring from 2019 until the end of 2023, when he left to take a senior executive position at the Barclays Center.
What major event does MLW have scheduled for November?
The promotion is returning to traditional pay-per-view with its Saturday Night SuperFight event on November 7.
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