MLW Fusion 2020

[TV Recap] ‘#MLWFusion 99’ – Los Parks vs. CONTRA, Six-Man Tag Team Opener

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YOUTUBE AIRDATE: February 29, 2020
COMMENTATORS: Rich Bocchini & AJ Kirsch

Fusion moves from DFW Texas to the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and features the return of LA Park as he teams with his son Hijo del LA Park to take on CONTRA Unit in a Lumberjack match.

CHAMPIONS

  • MLW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu
  • MLW NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION: Alexander Hammerstone
  • MLW WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION: Myron Reed
  • MLW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Von Erich Brothers (Ross & Marshall Von Erich)

LINEUP

  • Mance Warner, Savio Vega, & Logan Creed vs. The Dynasty
  • Laredo Kid & Zenshi vs. Injustice
  • LUMBERJACK MATCH: Los Parks vs. CONTRA Unit

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[TV Recap] ‘#MLWFusion 98’ – Ross Von Erich vs. Tom Lawlor, Logan Creed’s Got Hops

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YOUTUBE PREMIERE: February 22, 2020
COMMENTATORS: Rich Bocchini & AJ Kirsch

Revenge is at hand this week on Fusion as Ross Von Erich defends the honor of his family against “Filthy” Tom Lawlor in a Grudge Match deep in the heart of Von Erich Country.

CHAMPIONS

  • MLW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu
  • MLW NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION: Alexander Hammerstone
  • MLW WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION: Myron Reed
  • MLW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Von Erich Brothers (Ross & Marshall Von Erich)

LINEUP

  • Moonshine Mantell vs. Logan Creed
  • Douglas James vs. Erick Stevens
  • Dr. Dax vs. King Mo
  • Ross Von Erich vs. Tom Lawlor

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[TV Recap] ‘#MLWFusion 97’ – All Dynasty All The Time, 2 Title Matches

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YOUTUBE PREMIERE: February 15, 2020
COMMENTATORS: Rich Bocchini & AJ Kirsch

Thanks to the machinations of a certain wrestler’s lawyer/father, this week’s Fusion is produced by The Dynasty and features all members of the group in action including two title matches. 

CHAMPIONS

  • MLW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu
  • MLW NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION: Alexander Hammerstone
  • MLW WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION: Myron Reed
  • MLW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Von Erich Brothers (Ross & Marshall Von Erich)

LINEUP

  • Septimo Dragon vs. Gino Medina
  • Alexander Hammerstone [c] vs. Aerostar for the MLW NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
  • The Von Erich Brothers [c] vs. The Dynasty for the MLW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

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[TV Recap] ‘#MLWFusion 96’ – Fatu vs. Pillman, Vega vs. Holliday, MJF’s Caffeine Rush

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YOUTUBE PREMIERE: February 8, 2020
COMMENTATORS: Rich Bocchini & AJ Kirsch

The feud between CONTRA and what’s left of The Hart Foundation rages on as Brian Pillman Jr. challenges Jacob Fatu for the MLW World Championship.

CHAMPIONS

  • MLW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu
  • MLW NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION: Alexander Hammerstone
  • MLW WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION: Myron Reed
  • MLW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Von Erich Brothers (Ross & Marshall Von Erich)

LINEUP

  • Zenshi vs. Dominic Garrini
  • Savio Vega vs. Richard Holliday

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[TV Recap] ‘#MLWFusion 95’ – MVE vs. MJF, Reed vs. Drago, Filthy Does Dallas

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COMMENTATORS: Rich Bocchini & AJ Kirsch This week on Fusion MJF is in action against Marshall Von Erich and Davey Boy Smith Jr. brings Bloodsport to MLW as he takes on Simon Gotch in a no-holds barred no rope match where the only way to win is via submission or knockout. The World Middleweight Championship … Read more

[TV Rundown] ‘#MLWFusion 94’ – Barbed Wire Match, Triple Threat Tag Team Action

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COMMENTATORS: Rich Bocchini & AJ Kirsch

Mance Warner and Jimmy Havoc end their longstanding blood feud in a No Rope Barbed Wire match this week on MLW Fusion, dubbed either “Last Tango in Texas” or “Last Tangle in Texas” depending on how you hear it. I heard it as both. Also on the show CONTRA Unit sets their sights on Davey Boy Smith Jr., triple threat tag team action, and MJF is real gross with Alicia Atout.

CHAMPIONS

  • MLW WORLD CHAMPION: “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu
  • MLW NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION: Alexander Hammerstone
  • MLW WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION: Myron Reed
  • MLW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Von Erich Brothers (Ross & Marshall Von Erich)

LINEUP

  • Injustice vs. Taurus & Low Rider vs. Drago & Puma King (***1/2)
  • Low-Ki vs. Chandler Hopkins (***)
  • NO ROPE BARBED WIRE MATCH: Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Havoc (****)

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[TV Recap] ‘#MLWFusion 93’ – 2019 #OperaCup Finals, Savio vs. Gino, World Middleweight Title Match

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COMMENTATORS: Rich Bocchini & AJ Kirsch Hart Foundation members collide this week on Fusion as Davey Boy Smith Jr. takes on Brian Pillman Jr. in the finals of the 2019 Opera Cup. Also on the show Savio Vega returns to MLW to teach the newest Dynasty member Gino Medina some respect in an NYC Street … Read more

[TV Rundown] ‘#MLWFusion’ 92 – #OperaCup Semi-Final, Konnan Returns

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COMMENTATORS: Rich Bocchini & AJ Kirsch

The 2019 Opera Cup semi-finals conclude this week (in 2020) as Brian Pillman Jr. takes on Timothy Thatcher in the main event…unless Injustice has anything to say about it. Also on the show Konnan makes his return, Gino Medina makes his choice, and The Von Erich Brothers take on The Spirit Squad.

CHAMPIONS

  • MLW WORLD CHAMPION: Jacob Fatu
  • MLW WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION: Myron Reed
  • MLW NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION: Alexander Hammerstone
  • MLW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Von Erich Brothers (Ross & Marshall Von Erich)

LINEUP

  • The Von Erich Brothers vs. The Filthy Squad (NR)
  • 2019 Opera Cup – Semi-Finals: Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Timothy Thatcher (**3/4)

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[TV Recap] ‘#MLWFusion 91’ – Opera Cup Semi-Finals, #StrongHearts vs. CONTRA Unit

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COMMENTATORS: Rich Bocchini & AJ Kirsch

Opera Cup action continues this week on Fusion as Alexander Hammerstone meets Davey Boy Smith in a Saturday Night SuperFight rematch. StrongHearts also make their debut on this show, taking on CONTRA Unit, and Tom Lawlor wrestles the “REAL” Von Erich.

CHAMPIONS

  • MLW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: Jacob Fatu
  • MLW NATIONAL OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION: Alexander Hammerstone
  • MLW WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION: Myron Reed
  • MLW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Von Erich Brothers (Ross & Marshall Von Erich)

LINEUP

  • Rip Von Erich vs. Tom Lawlor (SQUASH)
  • OPERA CUP: SEMI-FINALS: Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Alexander Hammerstone (***)
  • Strong Hearts vs. CONTRA Unit (***1/2)

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