MLW Fusion Episode 93
From the Melrose Ballroom in Queens, New York
Available on beIN Sports and YouTube
By Dylan Hager
Alright MLW fans! Time for another week of MLW Fusion. This weeks show starts with a look back at the history of the Opera Cup, and a look at Davey Boy Smith Jr.'s and Brian Pillman Jr.'s path the Opera Cup Final.
AJ and Rich preview tonight's show, and we are starting off with a title match!
MLW World Middleweight Title: Myron Reed (c) vs El Lindaman
Reed's Injustice brethren join him and ringside, and we see an Injustice promo before the match starts. El Lindman starts off hot, but Reed gains the advantage following a distraction from Oliver and Kotto. Lindaman dives onto Injustice. Reed attempts to follow with a dive of his own, but Lindaman moves and Reed crashes into Kotto and Oliver. Back in the ring, Lindaman connects with a beautiful combination of kicks, but he only gets two. Big German suplex from the challenger, but again only a two count. Reed counters with a stunner and follows up with a springboard stunner, but Lindaman kicks out at two. The champ goes for a springboard, but is caught by a dropkick from El Lindaman. Lindaman follows up with a driver variation, but the champ is out at two. Reed hits a flying cutter from the ramp into the ring and follows up with a 450 splash for the win! Solid match. I really think Reed is going to have a huge 2020. Winner: Myron Reed
Pillman is being interviewed by Alicia. He is still selling the arm from last week. He says that Injustice did not succeed in taking him out of the tournament. Tonight he is going to prove that deserves respect and the Opera Cup.
We see a vignette hyping Mancer vs Havoc for next week. Cannot wait for that one!
King Mo promo. He calls out the winner of the Opera Cup, and he calls out the World Champ,Jacob Fatu.
We take a look back at Gino joining the Dynasty last week, and it is time for a new episode of "The Lifestyles of the Rich and Dynastic." The Dynasty is celebrating Gino joining the group, and they trash talk Konan. Dynasty looking really strong right now.
They hype the February 1 "Fightland" show, and it is time for our next match.
Street Fight: Gino Medina vs Savio Vega
This match is really just a big brawl, and that is not a bad thing. Savio goes right to work with a kendo stick. The two brawl in and out of the ring with a number of weapons including a chair, trashcan, and a stop sign. Gino hits a big knee for a two count, and they continue to brawl. Savio hits his signature spinning kick, but the Dynasty comes out to ringside and distracts Vega. Gino uses the distraction to hit a low blow and his finish for the victory.
Winner: Gino Medina
We get a look at Filthy Tom taking out the Von Erich's last week.
Alicia is backstage interviewing Davey Boy Jr. Smith talks about what the Opera Cup means to his family. He praises Pillman, but says tonight is all about business.
AJ and Rich announce that Injustice has been removed from the building, so they won't be interfering in the main event, and they announce the Opera Cup will now be an annual event.
Opera Cup Final: Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs Brian Pillman Jr.
The match has a scientific and respectful start. It spills to the outside, and Pillman takes the advantage. Pillman takes it back to the ring, but he is immediately met with a big boot. Smith takes it right back outside where he connects with a big suplex. Smith continues to work over Pillman with a series of holds. Davey goes for a top rope leg drop, but Pillman avoids. Pillman hits a suplex for a two count. Pillman tries for several leverage pins, and the two exchange pinning combinations, all for two counts. Pillman connects with a superkick, a knee, and his springboard clothesline finish, but Smith kicks out. Pillman hits a neckbreaker for only two. Pillman misses a crossbody, and Smith follows up with his signature powerslam, but Pillman is out at two. Smith hits a tombstone and diving headbutt for a two count. Huge powerbomb by Smith for two, but he goes immediately into a cross face. Pillman taps, and Davey is your Opera Cup winner. Decent match. I was expecting more from these two in this tournament final spot. Winner: Davey Boy Smith Jr.
That is it for this week. Next week is Mance Warner vs Jimmy Havoc!