A "Special Edition" of the telecast was streamed on May 18 for FITE+ subscribers as part of MLW's new partnership with the streamer.

The match begins with a number of participants in the ring, who are then eliminated by either pin, submission, or going over the top rope and having both feet touch the venue floor.

The declared winner of the Battle Riot match receives a future title shot for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.

On March 27, via MLW's "Open Door Policy," MLW announced, in collaboration with Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), Shigehiro Irie will defend the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship against Calvin Tankman at Battle Riot V.[8] 2(*) – Adonis and Warner eliminated each other.

(***) – Manders replaced fellow Second Gear Crew member Matthew Justice after the latter was attacked by The Calling.