‘MLW: Fusion’ Review (Oct 12th 2019)

Welcome to this week’s review of Major League Wrestling: Fusion, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have bacon, which can cause cancer. Also, corn is destroying the world. Okay, we’ve got some great action with MLW teaming with The Crash in a broadcast from Mexico. Ole!

Match #1: Oraculo defeated Black Danger and Ricky Marvin

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New MLW broadcaster A.J. Kirsch joins Rich Bocchini in the booth as The Crash’s Oraculo walks out to kick off the competition. He is joined by Black Danger and Ricky Marvin for trios action. Oraculo hugs a young fan as Marvin makes his way to the ring, but everything gets serious once the bell rings. Danger and Marvin start off double teaming Oraculo. The two stretch him in the ropes. The double attack continues as Oraculo tries his best to ward his foes off. He finally manages to elude the two causing Danger and Marvin to collide. Oraculo makes the most of it by hitting Marvin with one beauty of a springboard ace crusher. He seconds the use of a springboard with a hurricanrana pin attempt. The alliance between Marvin and Danger dissipates at this point and it’s clearly every man for himself. Danger shows his in-ring innovation with a modified middle-rope piledriver on Marvin before laying a double underhook piledriver on Oraculo. Oraculo still musters up the energy to hit a Canadian Destroyer which eventually leads to the opportunity of a picture perfect 450 splash for the win.

My Opinion: 3.2 out of 5 – This was a thrilling little burst of mayhem that shot out of the cannon like a ball of fire. These guys fought like cows trying to escape a CAFO that had so much feces in it that you could choke a maggot with the stench. Mooooooo. It’s nice to see Ricky Marvin get a chance at being on national TV. This is one of those matches that has so much action in it that even if the match wasn’t the most concise, it have enough action to make you feel like you got your money’s worth.

Match #2: Rey Horus defeated Alexander Hammerstone – Title vs. Title Match (Disqualification)

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Hammerstone is with his Dynasty brothers as Rey Horus tosses Hammer’s jacket out of the ring. The Crash Heavyweight Champion feels the force of Hammer as he barrels him into the corner. After stomping him in the corner, Hammerstone takes a moment to bow before tossing Horus with a pumphandle suplex. Horus rolls to the outside to recuperate, but Hammerstone stays on the attack. He shows his strength as he gorilla presses Horus’ head onto the apron. Hammer is too soon to celebrate and Horus makes him feel all the effects as he does several dives onto the outside and carpe diems the perfect moment to land a top rope leg drop on top of Hammer’s head. Hammerstone however takes control back with one rock solid lariat. Hammerstone slows the pace down by choking Horus in the corner all while taking every opportunity to gloat. Hammerstone tries to use his strength to get the better of The Crash Champ, but the high-flying Horus catches mad air to crash down upon Hammer to the outside from across the ring. Hammerstone still doesn’t change his power-infused gameplan which plays right into the quick hands (and legs) of Horus, but not for long as Hammer catches him with a bicycle kick and plants Rey down with a ring-shaking sit-out powerbomb. It’s almost good enough for three, but Horus kicks out just in the nick of time.

The styles clash continues as Horus gets a very near fall himself with a springboard tornado DDT. Frustrated, Horus shoves the referee in the corner as Hammerstone accidentally charges into the official in the corner. Distracted, Horus gets picked up for a burning hammer and has a clear three count, but the ref can’t answer the fall. Hammer was about to help shake the ref too, but instead decides to grab a chair from the outside. He smacks Horus with it before dragging the ref over, yet Horus kicks out. Hammerstone props the chair up between the turnbuckles, but the tide turns in Horus’ favor with a drop toe hold, crashing Hammer’s skull into his own obstacle. Horus hits his 450 finisher, but Holliday and MJF reappear to make the save. They attack The Crash Heavyweight Champion and the official calls for the bell, signifying a DQ win for Horus, meaning no belts change hands.

My Opinion: 3.4 out of 5 – This turned out really well, even for a match that ended in a DQ. I hate DQ finishes. Step By Step was a good show…damn it. Hammerstone did well as the mean white jerk/gringo el pricko. Horus flew around like Tarzan at Walmart. This had lots of wrestling moves being thrown around at a thousand miles an hour, but it never went by too fast to do some sight-seeing.

Match #3: (Main Event) The Dynasty defeated Los Parks (El Hijo de LA Park & LA Park Jr.) – Major League Wrestling World Tag Team Titles Match

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Before the match takes place, MJF has some unsavory things about the border before Holliday reminds the crowd that they’re better than them (and they know it). El Hijo grabs the stick and has some unsavory things to say about The Dynasty which gets that Tijuana crowd riled up.nbnbThe bell rings and El Hijo starts off against MJF, but it doesn’t take long for both Dynasty members to roll outside to safety. Once the two muster up the courage to step back in, MJF tags in Holliday. Before the match takes place, MJF has some unsavory things about the border before Holliday reminds the crowd that they’re better than them (and they know it). Hijo grabs the stick and has some unsavory things to say about The Dynasty which gets that Tijuana crowd riled up. The bell rings and Hijo starts off against MJF, but it doesn’t take long for both Dynasty members to roll outside to safety. Once the two muster up the courage to step back in, MJF tags in Holliday. Holliday shows his in-ring expertise against Hijo, but Hijo cracks backstabber and the younger LA Park Jr. gets in on the action with some corner dropkicks.

The Dynasty display their penchant for underhandedness as they continue the attack on Hijo. Holliday continues to control the pace, but MJF gets the tag in and the duo work a double-rope suplex. Los Parks manage to get the momentum in their favor and slam down on Holliday with a flapjack that had to reverberate his Air Pods. Los Parks controls all aspects of the arena as the execute stereo suicide dives onto The Dynasty. While the referee’s back is turned Holliday kicks the ropes hindering Hijo’s progress and displays his pure strength with a gutwrench powerbomb (called “The Market Crash” for consumers). MJF joins in on the pin for leverage and The Dynasty retain.

My Opinion: 3.5 out of 5 – This was an excellent main event that really delivered the goods. Like Erik Estrada in a pool of sharks, I tried not to get bit in the ass too hard. Wait…the match. Riiiiiiiight. Could a snake tap dance? This was the Keanu Reeves of matches. Wait…no it’s not. This was a a lot of fun though, thanks to fast, brutal moves and loads of charisma to spare.

News Of The Night:

1. Jimmy Havoc is the executive producer of next week’s episode called “Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse.”
2. Jimmy Havoc, Damian 666 and Savio Vega fight each other in a Triple Threat Match.
3. Josef Samael fights a mystery opponent, next week.

Final Verdict: 3.4/5

This was a very fun show that had the right atmosphere, along with plenty of lucha libre action to shake your booty at. Heh. Booty.