Alex Rohde, better known by the ring name Alexander Hammerstone or simply Hammerstone, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He is also known for his time in Major League Wrestling (MLW), where he was a former MLW World Heavyweight Champion, the inaugural and longest reigning MLW National Openweight Champion, and the winner of Battle Riot III.
Hammerstone in February 2024
Hammerstone during his reign as MLW National Openweight Champion.
MLW World Heavyweight Championship
The MLW World Heavyweight Championship is a world heavyweight championship owned and promoted by Major League Wrestling (MLW). It is the promotion's principal championship. The championship was established on June 15, 2002 at the Genesis and was active until February 10, 2004 after the promotion stopped hosting events. The championship was reactivated in 2018.
The MLW World Heavyweight Championship belt (April 2018 — present)
Shane Douglas became the first champion when he won the title in 2002
When the title was reactivated, Shane Strickland won a tournament to win the championship in 2018
Longest reigning champion at 819 days, Jacob Fatu