It was the fourth event in the Fightland chronology, and served as a television taping for MLW Fusion.

Other matches from the event aired as part of MLW's new flagship series, Underground Wrestling, which premiered on February 7, 2023.

[11] At Battle Riot IV, Alexander Hammerstone retained the MLW World Heavyweight Championship against Richard Holliday in a falls count anywhere match.

After the match, Hammerstone would be confronted by MLW World Tag Team Champion EJ Nduka, who was looking to get the next shot at the title.

[13] On October 6, MLW announced on their website that Hammerstone and Nduka will face off for the title in a last man standing match.