MLW: Underground Revolution by Blodyxe & Kanegan

Blodyxe · December 19, 2021

MLW Fusion #140

MLW Fusion

Episode #140

Taped for Vice TV in South East

Aired on Week 1, October 2021

MLW Fusion starts a new era with a brand new intro, highlighting former champions and giving new figurehead Alex Hammerstone the last line.

Alexander faced impossible odds at Fightland, and despite suffering a nasty ankle injury, toppled the unstoppable Jacob Fatu in a Last Man Standing match! We get still images of that iconic battle and a promise that the main man will make an important announcement tonight!

Rich Bocchini hopes that it is good news, since we didn’t hear any medical updates about Hammerstone. Saint-Laurent adds that it would be disheartening for Hammer to lose his titles due to injury, but this is Major League Wrestling - we have many capable men and women ready to step up and carry this company on their backs. A rather ominous message is interrupted by the arrival of Cesar Duran!

As we have learned from Alicia Atout, El Jefe has usurped the league from Court Bauer. Rumor has it that Bauer needed a lot of money to put MLW in a stable financial position, and that came at a cost. Cesar Duran is smiling from ear to ear and now he gets a mic…

"My renegades! Welcome to MLW Fusion, and the new era for this company! As many of you know, I’ve been made the singular authority figure for the league, and my matchmaking genius will now expand to both Azteca and Fusion shows!! Haha, that means you will get to see El Jefe twice a week! Tonight we'll have a qualifying match for the tournament to crown the very first MLW Women’s Featherweight champion!

Also, by the end of the show you will find out the fate of the double champion, Alexander Hammerstone. I would also like to address CONTRA… I double dare you to interrupt MY show! One wrong move, and you will learn why they call me El Jefe!"

The boss has put his foot in, and warned the international cabal about his intentions. He drops the mic and leaves the ringside area with a masked lackey… this will be a big night for MLW! Just as Duran turns around the corner, Sea Stars make their bubbly, happy-go-lucky entrance.

Delmi Exo and Ashley Vox have suffered a heavy loss at Fightland, but it doesn’t stop them from having fun with the fans. Their opponents? The always energetic Willow Nightingale and brash Ivelisse! La Sicaria tells Willow to move out of her way, because her ‘featherweight frame’ is blocking her from the cameras! Nightingale defuses the situation for a bit, but those words clearly hurt her.

Well, ring the bell!

Tag Team Match

Willow Nightingale and Ivelisse vs. Sea Stars (Ashley Vox and Delmi Exo)

As many have expected, this is a match where Willow and Ivelisse fight between themselves, and not against Sea Stars.

Naturally, Delmi and Ashley are on the same page, and work well together to strike a few near falls on Ivelisse. The bold Puerto Rican woman refuses to tag Willow in and uses her striking ability and experience to overthrow the flow of the match. A forced tag feels more like a slap in the face, but Nightingale steps in and shows that she has the moves to hang with the rest.

Unlike Ivelisse, she fights clean and that almost costs her a match. Furious Ivelisse tags herself in and strikes Vox with Code Red for two! They go back and forth, until Sea Stars hit a double dropkick on Ivelisse and finish this match with an Exocution Splash!

Willow holds her hands up, allowing Sea Stars to qualify for the women’s featherweight championship tournament!

Sea Stars defeated Ivelisse and Willow in 6:48 by pinfall with Exocution. [31/100]

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Willow had an in-ring performance of 22.
Ivelisse had an in-ring performance of 32.
Delmi had an in-ring performance of 29.
Ashley had an in-ring performance of 31.

(+) Ivelisse and Willow have great chemistry when teaming together.
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Ivelisse comes to her senses and asks what Willow's problem is? Where was she to break up the fall!? Nightingale smiles politely and tries to walk away, but Ivelisse grabs her by the hair and they have a scuffle broken up by some road agents! Ivelisse screams that Willow will pay for her disrespect. 'The Baddest Bitch In The Building' even elbows a poor referee in the mouth! She’s a handful, and people are on Willow’s side.

As Ivelisse storms out of the ring area, 5150 are cutting a raw backstage promo before their tag team match with EJ Nduka and Alex Kane, two newcomers in MLW that have been earmarked to lead the company into the new era.

Konnan: Yo, what it do, 5150 in da house and we ready for some ruckus, holmes! Right here with me is Dr. Julius Smokes, Slice Boogie and 'Radioactive Papi' Danny Rivera! I am the calm before the storm, but here comes the storm... tell 'em, Smokes.

Julius Smokes: We got some wisdom to drop here on your monkey asses! Injustice, Kid Reed, you've been lucky to come away from that Fightland bout with a title, but make no mistake about it, we ain't done with yall, uh-uh. BRRRAP!

Slice Boogie: You wanna talk about Injustice? Cesar Duran didn't put us in the main event, giving the spot to Violence is Forever, Tajiri, Bu Ku Dao, Dirty Blondes... you feel what's wrong, cuz? Latino nation is oppressed in this joint and we gotta fight that sh!t till we get the spot we worked for!

Rivera: Yo, mi geeenteeee! You think a little fluke loss will stop la raza? You think Alex Kane and EJ Nduka can hang with us? Na, papi, they ain't dogs that cut their teeth on the streets like us! Tonight someone's gotta call the po-po on us, word!

Cut. The gang rolls to the ring, rocking the live crowd with that iconic LAX theme music. Few moments later we get to see the 'Suplex Assassin' Alex Kane and 'The Spinbusta Masta' EJ Nduka. They did not tag before, will they do better than Ivelisse and Willow did earlier today?

Tag Team Match

5150 (Danny Rivera and Slice Boogie) vs. EJ Nduka and Alex Kane

We have a good little scrap here between four tough competitors. Rivera has a size disadvantage, but he has that grit and scrappy edge to him, using every dirty trick in the book to keep it gangsta.

When Alex Kane started showing off his rich arsenal of Suplexes, Boogie entered the frame and put Kane on his back with a Powerslam! Clearly the most gifted specimen in this match, 'The Judge' EJ Nduka called for a hot tag from his makeshift partner, but got to wait a bit more as Konnan and Julius Smokes distracted the official! K-Dawg slid the brass knucks to Danny, who hit Alex with a Superman Punch... just for two!

Kane sits up, wipes the cut under his eye, puts his straps down, and dares Rivera to pull that **** again on him! Huge overhead throw follows, Danny falls out of the limelight on the barking Dr. Julius! Meanwhile Konnan looks under the ring, trying to cook up something fishy, as Nduka gets a tag and slams Boogie on the mats with a hat-trick of Spinebusters.

Calvin Tankman power walks to the ring to confront Konnan, and irish whips the legend into the barricade! That doesn't sit well with the pack of dogs, who all attack Tank together. He's a sturdy young man though, so he fights them away and goes on a tear, giving 5150 a DQ victory!

5150 defeated Alex Kane and EJ Nduka in 8:21 by DQ after Calvin Tankman attacked Konnan. [33/100]

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EJ Nduka had an in-ring performance of 16.
Kane had an in-ring performance of 27.
Rivera had an in-ring performance of 29.
Boogie had an in-ring performance of 38.

(+) Konnan did some good work on the outside.
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Kane is mad that Tank cost him the match, and Nduka tries to be the peacemaker here! Konnan recovers and takes a steel chair to show some real 'heavyweight hustle' but Tank brushes the back shot off and laughs. He's super confident because Myron Reed and Jordan Oliver join the party and clash with Boogie and Rivera again! It's all chaos here, but eventually Atlas security gets busy to shush the all out brawl down.

While men in black suits are tearing gangs away from each other, the feed is hacked by CONTRA's mastermind Josef Samael! He sarcastically claps to Cesar Duran for snooping in and buying his way into the league that belongs to the black and yellow army. Josef adds that his soldiers will die for the cause, and no amount of El Jefe's money could break their brotherly bond! Samael lights up a cigar and addresses the new champion.

"Mr. Hammerstone, how does it feel to have two belts and only one leg!? MLW posterboy was crying when he 'brought the gold back home', ankle MANGLED, FOOT SHATTERED... You cut one head off, two more grow back. This is not the end for Josef Samael, this is not the end for 'Samoan Werewolf' Jacob Fatu, and this is certainly not the end for CONTRA! The infidels can celebrate the only battle they won, but the war is far from over... And when we strike back all you'll be able to do is HAAAAAAIIIIL COOOOOONTRAAAAAA!!"

We're back to normality, where Alexander Hammerstone is the dual MLW champion. He doesn't put much weight on his ankle, and enters Cesar's secret lair. Duran starts singing praise to the warrior he can build his empire around, but Hammer is not having any of that...

He came here to drop off the MLW National Openweight championship. El Jefe asks why?

"This is the right thing to do. Winning this championship was the biggest moment of my career until Fightland. I always hated the assholes who pull the ladder up once they have climbed it, and as far as I'm concerned, this opportunity is for somebody else!"

Cesar shrugs and says Alex is a good man. Actually, he gave him a great idea... the National Openweight championship shall be contested as a LADDER match. Duran offers his new champion a drink, but Hammer drinks milk, not bourbon, and he wants to address the crowd. As he walks away from the office, Duran says that he has big plans for this month, tapping on the blackboard that has a 'WAR CHAMBER' written on it.

And now it's time to determine the new #1 contenders for MLW World Tag Team champions, Ross and Marshall Von Erichs! First to come out are Team FILTHY, with Lawlor joining the commentary table. Kevin Ku and Dominic Garrini have ambushed the champions after their war with Los Parks, they look proud of their work. Tom throws some bold claims on the mic about being the top contender for Hammer's belt, then we get to see the arrival of The Dirty Blondes, accompanied by Col. Robert Parker. Finally, the last team enters.

It consists of Yoshihiro Tajiri and his newly minted protege Bu Ku Dao! 'The Japanese Buzzsaw' came up short in his debut, but will surely use his experience to bounce back.

Tag Team #1 Contendership Match

Team Filthy vs. The Dirty Blondes vs. Bu Ku Dao and Tajiri

The third and final tag team match of the night gave us a mix of dirty southern brawling, crisp puro strikes and snappy takedowns and judo throws.

Dirty Blondes targeted Bu Ku Dao as the weak link and worked over the pint-sized understudy like a bunch of good ol' boys from the farm who chase the chickens back to the hen. Dao utilized his quickness to avoid their awkward lunges, and tagged in the master of the high kicks!

Boom, bap, bow, Tajiri still has what it takes to smoke the opposition with his moves. People can't help but cheer for the legend, and boo when Ku and Garrini double team him with shoot maneuvers. Tom Lawlor loves what he sees and asks his boys to punch Tajers for him... He also offers his seat to the old colonel, because he's polite and wouldn't want this amazing main event to be ruined by some of the colonel's shenanigans.

Before you know it, Tom jumps from his seat and stops Tajiri from kicking Garrini's teeth out! Ku tries to cradle the master, but gets a Buzzsaw Kick to the dome instead! Tag made to Bu Ku Dao. Tom Lawlor mouths something off to Tajiri, while Dirty Blondes squash Bu Ku Dao in a nasty sandwich between their beer bellies. Double Handspring Elbow by Tajiri sends the rednecks out of the ring, but the legal man Dominic Garrini catches Dao off guard with a Rear Naked Choke that gives Team Filthy an all-important victory. 'Filthy' Tom celebrates!

As he wished, his brothers in arms will face Von Erichs for the titles in the near future!

Team Filthy defeated The Dirty Blondes, Tajiri and Bu Ku Dao in 9:18 by submission when Dominic Garrini submitted Bu Ku Dao with a Rear Naked Choke. [30/100]

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Garrini had an in-ring performance of 38.
Ku had an in-ring performance of 30.
Brien had an in-ring performance of 29.
Patrick had an in-ring performance of 27.
Tajiri had an in-ring performance of 26.
Bu Ku Dao had an in-ring performance of 26.

(+) Mike Patrick has good chemistry with Col. Robert Parker.
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Winners surround Tajiri like a pack of wolves, and 'The Japanese Buzzsaw' looks ready to throw some kicks to defend himself. Speaking of wolves, a familiar howl echoes through the arena and Davey Richards steps out to join Lawlor! Did he join Team Filthy!?? Oh no, this looks bad. They all jump on the apron from each side of the ring, Tajiri has nowhere to go...

Swerve! Davey Richards blasts Tom with a Yakuza Kick and Team Filthy quickly retreats from the squared circle! Lawlor clutches his jaw, failing to understand how Richards fooled him like that. They exchange some words and it looks like Tajiri will spit Green Mist in the face of Davey, who got a dubious victory over him at the pay-per-view... Surprisingly, the mist never comes and Tajiri just shakes the hand of 'The American Wolf'!

Tom yells out threats to Richards, nobody upstages the Opera Cup winner. Davey gets a mic and thanks Tajiri for the match they had at Fightland. Unlike TJP, Tajiri is a real man and he never backs away from the real fight. These words summon TJ Perkins, who mocks the trio in the ring and says that he's too good for MLW, and is getting paid more in New Japan of America...

Davey tells TJ to shut it, and challenges him to a singles match next week! Perkins says that he will check his schedule, and if he doesn't have anything else to do, sure, he will embarrass Davey in that ring. Perkins dabs and leaves the area, and we have one last segment before the end.

Alicia Atout is standing in the ring, asking MLW faithful to welcome our boy Hammer! The new double champion smiles at the top of the ramp, even though he's on crutches. He carries only one title on his shoulder - his newly won MLW World Heavyweight championship.

He's closely followed by his best friend Richard Holliday, they're tight like that. Holliday helps injured Hammer to get inside the ring and tells Alicia how to properly introduce a 'Muscle Mountain', 'The Contra Hunter', 'The MLW Posterboy'... Hammer smiles and tells Richard to tone it down. Atout congratulates the new champion and asks Alex about his injury, how bad is it?

"Well let me tell you something, Alicia... The adrenaline rush helps me get on with this injury, and I'm feeding off this energy.

I wanted to say a special thank you to MLW and its amazing fans for the support, I couldn't beat Fatu without your backing. As you can see, I'm not 'Alex Two Belts'. I've decided to vacate the MLW National Openweight title and give boys in the back a chance to climb the proverbial ladder. But! I'm hanging on to this bad boy right here, and you better believe that I won't vacate this title due to injury. I will rehab like a maniac and defend it as soon as I'm ready to step back and compete. And I wanted to say this...

I will defend this title all over the globe! Mexico, Japan, Europe, so whatcha gonna do when Hammermania is runnin' wild on you!??"

You heard the main man, he wants to be a true world champion! Partnerships with Crash, RevPro, All Japan Pro Wrestling will come in handy for this mission, and open new horizons for MLW. Hammer raises the title, but

hits the arena!

BIG DAMO HAS SHOWED UP IN MLW!

'The Beast Of Belfast' stomps out from the back with a determined look on his face. Holliday is not sure how to react to this, so he sends Alicia away from the ring. Hammerstone doesn't budge though, and when Damo walks up closely to the champion, he tells the lad to bring it. They trade punches and Alex winds up a big one... Damo wipes Hammer with a Running Cross Body! He smacks Holliday with a crutch and breaks it across his knee! Big senton right on the ankle of Alexander!! The newcomer grabs the world title and raises it to a chorus of boos, before dropping the gold on Hammer's chest. That is one way to make a first impression and make Cesar a fan of yours! On that note we go off air...

Good night everybody!

Final Show Rating

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falling_star · December 19, 2021

Big Damo is comin' for Hammerstone! Another really good show, the presentation has really been top notch throughout here.

Blodyxe · December 26, 2021

Big Damo is comin' for Hammerstone! Another really good show, the presentation has really been top notch throughout here.

Thank you for the kind words, falling_star! Kanegan picked up Damo, and I think he's ready to cut the line short and let the boys know we have a new beast in town.

Also I just finished writing the first draft for 'Fighter Spotlight', so expect to see retorspectives for AR Fox and Davey Richards in about 12 hours, as well as cards for future shows.

kanegan · December 26, 2021

Mate, you wrote this far better than me. Great debut segment for Big Damo. Excited to see you continue this.

Blodyxe · December 26, 2021

Fighter Spotlight: AR Fox and Davey Richards

Hometown: Ansonia, Connecticut, USA

Years of Experience: 14 Years

Finishing Move: Foxcatcher

AR Fox is a human hand grenade... He uses his body at any cost to win his battles and take out his opposition, he simply has no regard for human life!

It all started out innocently - the future "One Man Army" studied Bruce Lee tapes and eventually channeled his love of doing backflips, handstands and scaling walls into backyard wrestling. Having so much thirst for fighting and animalistic hunger for a better life, he decided to train his damndest to make a career out of his passion. He paid his dues for Mr. Hughes and even attended FCW for further training, WWE's developmental company at the time.

Fox debuted under his current persona in 2009, feeling that due to his small size, he needed to "outfox" his opponents to gain an advantage. AR quickly made a name for himself on the independent scene, showcasing elite athleticism and durability of a Terminator. He cut his teeth in promotions such as Dragon Gate USA, Evolve, Full Impact Pro and Combat Zone Wrestling, with the latter one being a big influence on his unique in-ring style, and the proving ground of the young up-and-comer. It is in CZW where AR first became champion, first beating Drew Gulak for CZW Wired title, and then besting Sami Callihan in under a minute to claim the CZW Junior Heavyweight championship after trying to win the belt for two years! At that moment Fox was the last champion.

The infamous death match promotion certainly left a scar on AR's psyche, but it didn't break him physically - just the opposite, it prepared him for future success. The school of hard knox paid dividends for Fox, who became the first ever EVOLVE champion, and carried the company for almost a year, beating the likes of Lince Dorado, Anthony Nese, Trent Barreta, Davey Richards and Nick Jackson, only losing to Chris Hero in a 20 minute match.

Even though he went on to wrestle in Japan, Mexico, Europe, and South America, AR Fox's career had a cooldown period in 2015. He had a falling out with the industry and somehow ended up being a black ops soldier in hostile territories, where he became friends with fellow wrestler 'Killshot' Shane Strickland.

Brothers in arms found themselves in some deep s*it, and Fox wasn't lucky enough to escape, becoming a war prisoner. He endured months of torture, and basically was left for dead, only surviving thanks to the efforts of brave US soldiers. Fox adopted a new name following his excursion to hell and went on a mission of vengeance against Killshot in Lucha Underground. The heated rivalry culminated in an iconic '

' match, where Dante was beaten to a bloody pulp and thrown off the stage through multiple glass panels. Despite all the bad blood between two war machines, El Jefe rewarded them with a shot at the Trios title at Ultima Lucha Tres, and Fox was golden again, until The Temple of Cueto fell in dramatic fashion.

AR 'foxed' his way out of Lucha Underground to live another day and continue building his legacy on the indy scene, as well as training new guys in his wrestling school. As good as that sounds, Fox is not content with peaceful life and retirement. He is back in action, once again on a mission of revenge, only this time it is against 'the politician that started the war of the millenia'. Fox claims that he sacrificed his body to give people a chance to see another day, getting nothing in return. It is unclear if Fox is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and having flashbacks of his time in the military, but he looked dead serious when he attacked Zenshi at the last Azteca tapings and addressed the renegades in attendance.

This week AR Fox makes his in-ring MLW debut, and looks to send another message to Cesar Duran... you don't want to miss 'The Whole Foxin' Show'!

Hometown: Othello, Washington, USA

Years of Experience: 17 Years

Finishing Moves: DR Driver

"The American Wolf" Davey Richards is one of wrestling’s greatest technical wrestlers ever, a fighter operating with a level of intensity unmatched in the sport.

Prior to entering professional wrestling, Davey was an accomplished amateur wrestler in high school, as well as learning Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Richards began training in 2004 with Tony Kozina before making his debut in June of the same year. Richards also spent time training with Paul Orndorff in Atlanta, while working at the same time at a Duracell factory. You can say for sure that Davey Richards is a hard worker who had to battle for everything that he accomplished - twenty-eight title reigns in the top wrestling promotions all over the world!

One of the places where Davey became one of the most ferocious grapplers in the game is Pro Wrestling Guerilla. Richards' no-nonsense approach and legitimate credentials impressed Super Dragon, who took the cub under his wing. Together the strong style aficionados won the PWG World Tag Team championships, reigned for seven months and kicked people's heads in. After losing the straps Richards bounced back with a Battle of Los Angeles victory - a who's who tournament for independent wrestlers. He beat Ronin, Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, and finally CIMA, a guest from Japan's Dragon Gate promotion. Around that time Richards also became a protege of KENTA in Ring of Honor, who was on loan to the company from Pro Wrestling NOAH.

Even though Davey was perfectly fine as a solo asskicker, most of his success came from being in a tag team with similar minded technicians like Rocky Romero, Roderick Strong, and most importantly Eddie Edwards. Richards shared the ring with Eddie for more than ten years, picking up ROH Tag Team championship titles in memorable feuds with The Briscoes, Steenerico, The Young Bucks, Tyler Black and Bryan Danielson. Richards later battled his partner to win the big one - Ring of Honor World Heavyweight title! Best in the World 2011, 40 minutes of stiff kicks, instant classic.

Davey Richards had a 321-day reign, defending his title all over the world. He beat contenders like Tommy End, Trent Seven, Daga, Roderick Strong, El Generico, Jay Lethal, Michael Elgin, and Adam Cole, before losing the strap to longtime rival Kevin Steen. Richards then reigned supreme in Japan, British Isles, Canada, working overtime to earn his shot in the big leagues. Unfortunately, the tryout match he had in NXT wasn't enough to impress the higher ups, and Richards soon resurfaced in IMPACT Wrestling, where he picked up the TNA World Tag Team championship five times alongside Eddie Edwards.

After that Richards suffered an ACL injury, leading to Eddie becoming a singles competitor once again. Edwards fared better than expected and challenged for numerous titles, almost winning the main one from Bobby Lashley. But guess what? It was bitter Richards himself who cost his friend the gold, and so the wolves engaged in a feud to settle the score. Richards defeated Edwards in a Last Man Standing match and on July 24, 2017, officially announced his departure from TNA to become a doctor. This hiatus lasted for three long years, but the trained paramedic decided that the hunt must resume once again!

Nobody expected Richards to don the wrestling boots in 2021, but pro wrestling purists welcomed Davey's decision to return and have one last run, before calling it a career. Richards is in great shape and has loads of experience, so there was no arguments about him being the #1 pick in the recent MLW Draft. Here "The American Wolf" already defeated martial artists like Low-Ki and Yoshihiro Tajiri, and will look to beat up more premier athletes to solidify his legacy. This week Davey faces TJ Perkins to revive a rivalry that started in 2004, when Richards took TJP's puma mask.

Davey Richards is not a good guy, he's not a bad guy... he's the lone wolf, and he will do anything to climb back to the top of the mountain!

Prediction Contest

Now let's look at the updated standings for our prediction contest and fight cards for upcoming TV shows. They should be ready in the next few days, I hope.

1) Mootinie - 17/27 (4/6)

2) BigJ - 8/14

3) tobin834 - 5/6

4) CGN91 - 5/8

5) Hollywood - 4/8

MLW Azteca #6 Card

1) Zenshi vs. AR Fox

2) Qualifying match for the Azteca Underground Trios Tournament: Los Parks vs. Texano, Apolo, Steve Pain

3) Savio Vega and Low-Ki vs. King Muertes and Marty The Moth

MLW Fusion #141 Card

1) Calvin Tankman vs. Mike Parrow

2) Qualifying match for the MLW Women's Featherweight Tournament: Zoey Skye and Nicole Savoy vs. Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir

3) Davey Richards vs. TJ Perkins

I also wanted to congratulate everyone with the holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas or New Year, have a great time and rest easy!

Mate, you wrote this far better than me. Great debut segment for Big Damo. Excited to see you continue this.

No need to be so humble, my friend! Wanted to feature Damo in this post, but he shall wait for about a week hehe...</div>

Blodyxe · December 31, 2021

MLW Embedded #2

MLW EMBEDDED #2

"Hey guys, my name is Alicia Atout and this is the second edition of MLW Embedded!

Here we collect hottest news and rumors thwirling around the league, as well as the backstage nitty-gritty, gossip about potential debuts and even hints for future dream matches!

Without further ado, let's swipe through some dirt sheets..."

Despite Alex Hammerstone becoming the new MLW World Heavyweight champion, and freeing MLW from the clasps of Contra, the locker room is not looking very good.

There is a big factor to that situation, and if we don't mince any words, the name of the problem is Ivelisse.

For some unexplained reason she https://i.imgur.com/rZqsT33.png[/img]"]keeps attacking poor Willow Nightingale and berating her whenever she gets a chance. Cesar Duran likes to exploit real life issues between his fighters, but backstage workers wish Ivelisse would stay with Azteca squad and do intergender matches...

If Court Bauer held the power, 'La Sicaria' would probably be suspended already, if not fired altogether!

Another conflict is brewing between 'The Professional' Low-Ki and 'El Intocable' Gino Medina!

There's a lot to unpack. Both men have argued with the fans at the latest autograph signing session, for similar and yet so different reasons. Low-Ki was mad when he saw people approaching him in face masks, as he believes that COVID-19 is a scam and "mask application = reduced oxygen intake that results in hypoxemia".

You can review Low-Ki's take on people being ignorant. Warning - Low-Ki is still an asshole and probably will be until he takes his last breath.

Onto Gino... He just told people to social distance and keep themselves 6 feet away from him (except fancy mamacitas), as he usually does. This didn't go down well with Ki, who was sitting nearby. Before you know it, they had a fight. This explains why Gino and Low-Ki missed last week's tapings for Azteca and Fusion.

The recent arrival of Big Damo has been a shock for many workers of the promotion, with only a chosen few knowing about 'The Irish Beast' run in and attack on our champion.

If Richard Holliday is to be believed, he did not expect to be whacked with Hammer's crutch, and will review the possibility of suing the savage for aggravated assault, but only after consulting with his lawyer/father. Damo put everyone on notice, going after the top dog on his very first day, and has very likely damaged Hammerstone's injured foot in the process.

When approached for comments, Duran smirked and said to expect the unexpected... the doors to his arenas are open to everyone who has a quench for violence!

While some people can't help but fight each other, one of the biggest fighters in all of MLW refuses to do so!

'Filthy' Tom Lawlor has declared himself the number one contender who was forced to wait for the whole year for his world title opportunity. What makes Tom think he's a legit contender? Opera Cup victory, BAM! Won the cup and received nothing for it from known grifter Court Bauer, and he won't do any favors to Cesar Duran either. No more 'good' or 'funny' Tommy for you, renegades!

Per 'Team Filthy' head coach Dan Lambert, Tom will not appear in Major League Wrestling before he recieves a championship match with Alexander Hammerstone!
Want some more backstage drama? We shall go to Mexico for that, because tensions are always running high south of the border, more specifically in AAA.

As many of you probably know, current matchmaker Konnan offered Aramis to be his manager. K-Dawg compared Aramis to all the guys he helped elevate to the next level, and was taken aback when the promising luchadore rejected the offer. This had nothing to do personally with the godfather of modern lucha libre, Aramis just didn't feel comfortable around 5150 members Slice Boogie, Danny Rivera and Dr. Julius Smokes.

After getting a second 'no' from the talent promised by God, Konnan run Aramis out of his promotion and took the frustration out on his new allies. Laredo Kid, for example, was booked in a fatal 4-way match, thus losing his AAA Cruiserweight title to Aerostar.

K-Dawg has also hinted that latino nation will expand, whether Duran likes it or not. Expect to see some reinforcments for 5150 in the near future. That wraps this edition of MLW Embedded, subscribe and comment if you liked what you saw. Also don't forget to leave your predictions!
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MLW Azteca #6

Qualifying match for the Azteca Underground Trios Tournament

Los Parks vs. Texano, Apolo, Steve Pain

Zenshi vs. AR Fox

Savio Vega and Low-Ki vs. King Muertes and Marty The Moth

MLW Fusion #141

Qualifying match for the MLW Women's Featherweight Tournament

Zoey Skye and Nicole Savoy vs. Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir

Calvin Tankman vs. Mike Parrow

Grudge Match

Davey Richards vs. TJ Perkins

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DarK_RaideR · December 31, 2021

Some interesting backstage stuff and a great way to present them. This continues to be a diary to keep tabs on.

Blodyxe · January 1, 2022

MLW Azteca Episode #6 - Toy Soldiers

MLW Azteca

Episode #6 - "Toy Soldiers"

Taped for El Rey Network in South West

Aired on Week 2, October 2021

"Jefe, the Kwang costume trick was genius... Next week you will help King Muertes against Low-Ki... Texano got the win, but he is not getting the money... I don't find the answers, I lose the questions... To secure peace is to prepare for war. You have not seen the world I was a part of... Arez has joined forces with La Rebellion Amarilla! You will get the prize only after you beat 'The Professional'!"

The show opens in a dirty locker room, where Texano is angrily walking back and forth, while Famous B ponders out loud on how to recover his contract status. They are not getting paid by El Jefe since Fightland, and it will continue like that until they get a pay-per-view victory.

Problem is, the next Azteca pay-per-view will only happen next month, and the blue collar worker can't wait for so long. And since Court Bauer is no longer the main guy around these parts, B is not sure he will get his dough either. Out of the shadow steps out the man of the hour, Cesar Duran.

The boss has a big smile on his face, enjoying how agitated Texano looks.

Cesar: Good evening, gentlemen. I have some good news for you!

Famous B: Oh, you finally gonna compensate me for that impromptu match I had with Texano? That's long overdue, boss!

Cesar: No. I came here to present your partners in the Trios tournament, Texano. I'm sure you will get along just fine!

Duran whistles and in come two guys very familiar to the manager and his ass kicker. Apolo, the towering beast from Puerto Rico with a fresh shiner under his eye that he got from Texano last week, and Steve Pain... the former client of Famous B, who cranks his knuckles. He is built like a refrigerator, and says he can make friends too, and will be paid a ton while his ex-partner Gringo Loco spends time in the hospital!

Cesar claps Steve on the back so firmly that the envelope falls out from his greasy shirt. That's a big one, especially compared to Texano's zilch... Duran wishes the newborn trio best of luck, because they are facing La Familia Real - Los Parks! Jefe excuses himself, he has a business meeting with someone who wipes his culo with more cash than all the guys here earn in a year. Adios!

You can cut the tension with the knife here, and Texano storms out swearing in Spanish, leaving Famous B gulping as Apolo gives him a wink.

We're once again in East LA, and one man who has spilled blood for Azteca's predecessor stands in the middle of the ring, right on the seal. AR Fox has a little something he wants to spit out of his chest, so people hush down...

"I came back not for money, gold, or glory... I came back to bring Dario Cueto to justice!

He can change his name, but that doesn't cleanse him of his sins. To me he's still a snake in the grass, a liar and manipulator who treated me like his boy soldier. He used me like a pawn in his game with Gods, and that doesn't fly with me. And guess what? I can change the name too. My name is AR Fox, because Dante has escaped hell and flew over here to the West Coast on a mission of vengeance! Where you at, Jefe? Why don't you step in the ring that I've bled in for you, and look me right in the eyes?

I waited for a few years, I can wait some more!"

Fox motions for the boss to crawl out of his cabinet, but a different man steps up to 'The One Man Army'. It's Zenshi, the guy who Fox attacked last week to send Duran a clear message... The sacrificial lamb comes with peace.

Zenshi: Listen man, you have went through a lot, clearly. I don't know why you have a problem with me, but I know that vengeance shall not set you free, my brother. The paradox of vengefulness is that it makes you dependent upon those who have harmed you, believing that your release from pain will come only when you make your tormentor suffer. This is not the way to go about it!

AR Fox: Hey, you've not been there, you have not seen anything, and you don't know cap! Wanna suggest me to turn the other cheek around and take it like a bish? Keep that hippie bullshit to yourself, cause it's clear as day why I attacked you last week. It's cause I wanted to expose that Cueto is not a changed man, he doesn't care about fools like you being collateral damage!

Zenshi doesn't want to fight, but he might not have a choice. AR Fox tells the ref to ring it, the boss ain't around anyway.

Singles Match

Zenshi vs. AR Fox

Fox and Zenshi are some of the most innovative and athletic high flyers in the league, and the renegades are spoilt for high spots in this opener.

AR is way more aggressive than peace-loving Zenshi, and this works against the veteran at the start of the match. 'Spirit Dragon' catches Fox with a Leaning Tower of Shynron, an elaborate leg sweep from the apron, setting up 'What the 450' and the first near fall! Fox kicks out at one and starts kicking his opponent with heavy boots. Not pretty enough? How about a Cannonball Moonsault into the corner?

Zenshi is then laid out on the apron and Fox leaps off with a Guillotine Leg Drop, crushing his coccyx like he doesn't need one! Springboard Cutter is turned into a Dragon Sleeper, all performed in one fluent motion! Zenshi is being tortured in the hold, refusing to give up.

Eventually Fox loses patience, releases the hold and detonates Zenshi's cranium with a Foxcatcher! 1-2-3, confident win for 'The One Man Army'!

AR Fox defeated Zenshi in 07:11 by pinfall with a Foxcatcher. [34/100]

<details><summary></summary></summary>AR Fox had an in-ring performance of 35.
Zenshi had an in-ring performance of 28.</summary></details></details></details>

After the match Fox motions a mercy kill to the head of Zenshi, who is not responding. AR also grabs a mic and tells El Jefe that he has used him as a pawn for too long, and this time Fox won't be there to cover for him. He will expose the coward and put him through the same hell he had to escape himself. He can put up some security in front of his doors, but they won't be of any use when Fox detonates like a bunker-buster.

Matt Cross is looking for Cesar backstage, in his office, the toilet. He's nowhere to be seen! Where is that guy? Cross turns the corner and bumps into a lackey with a silly mask.

"What the heck, man, you'll give me a heart attack! I'm looking for Duran. He needs to give me some explanation, why is Ivelisse booked for Fusion and I find out about it with the fans? So please, tell him that I'm looking for him... Man, are you even listening?"

The lackey stands silently, with black ooze coming out of his mask. Ehh... He throws it away, that's not any lackey - that's Arez! He shows Cross the eye on his hand, you better have some on the back of your head! Wha---

Cross is hit in the back of the head with a barbed wire baseball bat! Bestia 666 and Mechawolf used their new ally Arez to distract the poor guy, and with no Ivelisse in sight, nobody will call the doctors either. Arez comes over and paints '666' on Matt's vest, while the mastermind slithers.

"Has sobrevivido a la ira de los dioses, pero no sobrevivirás a la ira de los demonios..."

Azteca Underground Trios Tournament Qualifying Match

Los Parks vs. Texano, Steve Pain, Apolo

You have to feel Texano’s uneasiness here, he has to share the ring with the man he beat in a feat of rage last week, and a disgruntled ex-employee of Famous B in Steve Pain. Classic El Jefe move, he just loves to stir shit up and create dysfunctional trios!

On paper, three tough and rugged brawlers could win the entire Trios tournament, but Steve was slotted in by Duran for a purpose - to sabotage the efforts of his team. The mechanic tagged himself in when Texano was gaining momentum, leaving him to bicker with Apolo in the corner. Steve based for El Hijo de L.A. Park and was looking to keep his shoulders down for the count, until Texano jumped in and broke the cover with a Leg Drop! Texano whipped the guy out of the ring and was warned by the ref. Apolo slapped Steve on his way out and pushed Texano out of the ring, where he was promptly knocked out by a wrench shot from Steve! Pain walked off, leaving Apolo to fight against three skeletons.

La Familia Real triple teamed the powerhouse, then the father struck the lion of Puerto Rico with La Lanza. Easy pickings for Los Parks!

Los Parks defeated Steve Pain, Apolo, Texano in 08:31 when L.A. Park defeated Apolo by pinfall with La Lanza. [46/100]

<details><summary></summary></summary>L.A. Park had an in-ring performance of 54.
El Hijo de L.A. Park had an in-ring performance of 32.
L.A. Park Jr. had an in-ring performance of 28.
Texano had an in-ring performance of 45.
Steve Pain had an in-ring performance of 39.
Apolo had an in-ring performance of 27.</summary></details></details></details>

The skeletons might have lost the MLW World Tag Team titles, but they are looking good again now and will be in the running for the Trios titles. L.A. Park poses while his sons have a little dance off post match. The mood is definitely improving for La Familia Real, but not for Texano...

Meanwhile King Muertes is sitting in the room full of candles, and the fire makes his IWA Caribbean title glow like it possesses magical powers. He is not paying attention to the strap though, he's clutching something in his palm. Suddenly a familiar face pops out behind King's massive back... it's giggling Marty The Moth!

He's attracted to the light, it seems. Any other man would have a jump scare from this sudden appearance of a creepy bastard, but not 'The Man of 1000 Deaths' he just looks slightly annoyed that this pest invades his territory. Marty holds up his arms and says he just wanted to check on the champ ahead of the main event, that's all. He learned his lesson the hard way, and won't get in the way of the Death Tribe again.

They have a stare down, and Moth pretends to fly away, then asks Muertes if she is coming back... cause if yes, oh boy, what a doozy! Muertes snaps and clutches Marty by the neck, telling him to keep his nose out of his business! Finally he walks away while Marty just laughs on the floor.

"The following lucha is your main event of the evening! Introducing first, from Beyond the Grave... KIIIIING MUERTES!! And his partner, from La Hoja, California... Marty, The Moth..."

Muertes poses with his title on the staircase, and Marty flaps his 'wings' behind the champion, almost acting as a cheerleader. It runs in the family! Muertes is annoyed, he throws the title to the ref, and shoves the camera out of his face.

"And their opponents... first, from San Juan, Puerto Rico... SAAAVIOOO VEEEGAAA!! And finally, from Brooklyn, New York. He is 'The Professional'... LOOOOW-KIII!"

Certainly a match that could be advertised as a 'Strange Bedfellows' match! Marty wants to start the match first, and Vega tells Ki that he got this.

Ring the bell!

Tag Team Match

Low-Ki and Savio Vega vs. Marty The Moth and King Muertes

Savio lights up Marty with chops and savate kicks, he's not holding back at all! Moth bumps for the legend of Puerto Rico and tags out to Muertes.

While the start was in favor of Mr. TNT, the reigning Caribbean champion soon swept the man on the mats and but his forehead! The brawl between them is not a pretty sight, but it turns to poetry in motion when Low-Ki gets a tag and scores a near fall after a Tidal Wave kick! Muertes kicked out at one and hurled Ki out to the corner... Spear to the corner misses, 'The Professional' kicks the hell out of his opponent and tees it off with a Hesitation Dropkick, setting up for the fatal Ghetto Stomp! Marty comes to help, pushing Ki down from and acting like he did nothing wrong.

Muertes grabbed Low-Ki by his tie and hurled the lighter man into the announce table, spending a good few seconds staring daggers into Konnan! Muertes was told to come back to the ring, but he ignored the calls and got distracted for a second. Jumping Spin Kick from Vega, who rolls back the years and throws King back into the ring! Now Low-Ki is ready to hit a finish from his corner, and he does, but King Muertes kicks out and makes a dramatic sit up ala The Undertaker. Twisting Chokeslam to Low-Ki, and now Savio needs to intervene to save the match.

Chaos breaks out in the ring, and Marty accidentally decks the referee with a Pump Kick! This prompts Muertes to grab a steel chair from under the ring to slam it heavily into the skull of Savio Vega, Low-Ki, and then Marty himself for the sake of it!! King Muertes roars into the camera with three bodies laid out in the middle of the ring. This one looks like a no contest, everyone is down... Good night everybody, see you next week!

King Muertes and Marty The Moth drew with Low-Ki and Savio Vega in 09:46 when the match descended into chaos. [40/100]

<details><summary></summary></summary>Savio Vega had an in-ring performance of 24.
Low-Ki had an in-ring performance of 48.
King Muertes had an in-ring performance of 46.
Marty The Moth had an in-ring performance of 31.
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Final Show Rating

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falling_star · January 1, 2022

Really good show, the essence of the characters is captured so well in the writing.

Blodyxe · January 1, 2022

Some interesting backstage stuff and a great way to present them. This continues to be a diary to keep tabs on.

Really good show, the essence of the characters is captured so well in the writing.

Glad you approve! I always wanted to have a diary written from the perspective of TEW player first, and this segment might be a way to bring that over now. As for writing characters - I appreciate that comment a lot

Thanks for the kind words and Happy New Year, everyone!

Kijar · January 2, 2022

Happy new year guys, keep up the great work.

Blodyxe · January 6, 2022

MLW Fusion #141

MLW Fusion

Episode #141

Taped for Vice TV in South East

Aired on Week 2, October 2021

We start this edition of MLW Fusion with a parking lot promo from Injustice!

Myron Reed and Jordan Oliver talk about how 5150 have walked into their house and tried to put them down, but guess what?

"We're like a sling - the harder you push us, the further we will get! So bring it! Injustice is never scared, and you will have to kill us before we surrender... You heard him, 5150. You know where to find us!! Any time, any place, boys!"

Just as Oliver says that, a rental car screeches into the parking lot and Konnan unleashes his dogs on the young folks.

Dr. Julius Smokes, Rivera and Slice Boogie beat Injustice into the ground, with Smokes mockingly asking who called a doctor? Rivera steals the hand camera and asks Konnan what's up? K-Dawg blazes some iranian tobacco and spits on the ground where Jordan and Myron are rolling.

"These young guns are playing checkers, while K-Dawg is all about playing chess. Orale, holmes, let's bounce! Bigger fish to fry."

This was a rather chaotic start of MLW Fusion, but the show must go on! Let's remember what happened last week.

First Cesar Duran informed us that now he's the sole authority figure in the entire league, and he will be 'hands on' with all the guys and girls. He announced some qualifying matches for the women's tournament, where Sea Stars have defeated a tag team of Ivelisse and Willow Nightingale.

Last week we also saw Team Filthy becoming the number one contenders on tag team gold, and Von Erichs will address Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku later tonight. There will also be an update on Hammerstone's ankle issue, which got worse after Big Damo's attack. Finally, we'll witness a technical masterclass, as 'The American Wolf' Davey Richards will take on 'The Filipino Phenom' TJ Perkins in tonight's main event!

And now let's go to the ring, where debutants Zoey Skye and Nicole Savoy will try to stop the dynamic duo of Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke!

Tag Team Match

Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir vs. Nicole Savoy and Zoey Skye

Duke and Shafir certainly have the attitude and determination to focus on fighting and teach fan favorites Zoey and Nicole a lesson!

This bout goes a lot like the debut match of the less popular half of The Four Horsewomen - Marina and Jessamyn brutalize their opponents with swift kicks and shoot holds. You can certainly say that the NXT alumni did not come to MLW to play nice with others, they are here to take names. Zoey Skye gets beaten up quite badly, but springs to give the hot tag to Nicole, who surprises ex-MMA fighters with some cool suplexes!

Her fire is soon extinguished with a stiff knee to the ribs from Marina. Savoy collapses on the mats and the bout gets stopped immediately, with the ref throwing an ominous 'X' sign to backstage workers. Not the debut Nicole and Zoey wished to have, and it is Duke and Shafir who qualify to compete in the MLW Featherweight tournament. Savoy is deployed on the stretcher, we will keep you updated on her injury status...

Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir defeated Zoey Skye and Nicole Savoy in 6:37 with a referee stoppage after Nicole Savoy couldn't continue the match. [22/100]

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Duke had an in-ring performance of 26.
Shafir had an in-ring performance of 26.
Skye had an in-ring performance of 20.
Savoy had an in-ring performance of 24.

(-) The match suffered a lot from Nicole Savoy's rib injury.
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Ahead of our very special main event, TJP and Davey Richards have sit down interviews, where they talk about their history together.

Perkins says that at one point he and Davey could finish each other's sentences, they were tight and helped each other perfect their in-ring craft. And now... now TJ is afraid that Richards will quit ahead of their match, because deep down he knows that TJP will wrestle circles around him!

"You can earn a degree just by watching my matches, Davey. My prediction for this match? Richards is an expert in a lot of things, none more than quitting. And it just so happens that I am a submission technician, so I look forward to Davey tapping out!"

Davey is a lot more respectful in his speech, he says that this chapter of his career is all about proving that he's still one of the best. That's why he came to Major League Wrestling - to test himself against top athletes. Tonight he will face TJP, who missed their first appointment at Fightland.

"As for TJP, everyone knows that we competed all over the world. He was my trainer, he took me on the road, and it's an honor for me to wrestle him... but it is my duty to beat him. I didn't come here to make friends, I came here to make history. The hunt is on..."

What a main event this fight promises to be!

We're going backstage, where Calvin Tankman is standing next to the beautiful Alicia Atout. 'The Interview Queen' asks Calvin about the incident that happened before the show. How are Myron and Jordan doing?

"They will be fine, Alicia, but I can't say the same about 5150. They tried to take me out last week, but now they know why they call me 'The Heavyweight Hustle' - I can take it and clap back twice as hard! See ya later, 5150, cause we're done when I say we're done!"

Tankman is set to leave for his match, but 'The Suplex Assassin' Alex Kane gets in his way. Alex points out that Tankman cost him his match last week, and that's some BS he will not take from anyone! Tank and Kane have a stare down that doesn't go for blows... for now.

Time to get back to the ring, where Tankman and Parrow will try to impress El Jefe and get their names up in the Openweight division rankings!

Singles Match

Calvin Tankman vs. Parrow

Two hungry heavyweights are eager to impress the boss, and look to establish dominance early in the match.

They trade heavy shots and open palm strikes, which gets the approval of the fans. Parrow has a height advantage, but Tankman has more mass and agility, which is impressive for the man of that build. He floors Parrow with a huge Wheel Kick and signals the end, setting the big man for a Tankman Driver! BAM, the bigger they are, the harder they fall! Huge 'W' for the 'Heavyweight Hustle'!

He deserves to compete for the National Openweight championship, but he might have his full plate with 5150, who are jumping the barricade.

Calvin Tankman defeated Parrow in 5:42 by pinfall with a Tankman Driver. [43/100]

<details><summary></summary></summary>
Tankman had an in-ring performance of 44.
Parrow had an in-ring performance of 36.

(+) Both men have benefitted from having a 'Wild Brawl' style match.
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Boogie and Rivera beat the big man with socks loaded with batteries! This is not a chair to the back, that's way worse, and even Tankman will feel these shots. Smokes takes a swing too, and Calvin has to cover his head here. Konnan doesn't participate, he just admires the handy work from a distance and drops a final warning...

"You come at the king, you best not miss, Calvin! And there's only one way to set this straight... 5150 and Injustice in a War Chamber match, cabron! Bring your young skinny numbnuts and see what the latino nation is all about! ARRIBA LA RAZA!!"

We're now getting a short video message from the reigning MLW World Heavyweight champion - Alexander Hammerstone!

Our boy Hammer is in good spirits, as he has just found out that there's no ligament damage and he will be good to go in a few weeks. As for his cracked ribs, courtesy of the debuting Big Damo, well... it's a good thing that he packs two lunches in his bag and has some meat on his bones. The crutch snapped, but he never will, because he's the new face of MLW and he will carry this company to new heights!

Hammer's promo is interrupted by Richard Holliday, who has brought his friend some dynastic coffee! Always in character, Richard informs us that after a thorough consultation with his lawyer/father, he will not press charges against Big Damo, but instead will challenge him to a singles match. Because that's what consumerninos want! Holliday calls Damo 'The Least Marketable' excuse of a man, and promises Hammer that he will take care of that ogre, one-two-three. Alexander is not as enthusiastic, but he pats his friend on the back, making him wince from pain.

Is Holliday ready to take on 'The Irish Beast'? We'll find that out next week, and now onto the main event! Richards vs. TJP is next!

Singles Match

Davey Richards vs. TJ Perkins

There's a lot of pride on the line in this match, folks!

Davey and TJ have a fierce lock up and trade dominant positions at an unprecedented pace. They come to a stalemate for now, but the chain grappling resumes and it's Perkins who comes out on top, catching Richards with Headstand Headscissors into a submission. Perkins dabs and it's safe to say that the crowd is pulling for 'The American Wolf' who fights from underneath and returns the favor, putting TJP in his own hold!

Perkins escapes and smoothly transitions his positioning into a Regal Stretch! He's greeted with a firm 'You still suck!' chant, which distracts him quite a bit. Hammerlock exchange, Perkins is shot into the ropes but gets stuck there Puma-style. Davey misses with his charge, TJ tries a Pescado but gets caught with a Roundhouse Kick on his way down on the floor!! Davey puts TJP on the apron and howls, looking to strike the man with his Double Foot Stomp move, but Perkins comes to life and jumps on the turnbuckle. Headbutts to TJ, and they both go down after a Superplex from the top rope - Dynamite Kid style! We need to see a replay of that move, it can get Davey his big victory!

Cover, TJP kicks out at two! Davey smells blood and picks Perkins for a Suplex, blocked by a knee shot to the head! TJ looks to hit a Death from Above move, but Richards predicted it and transitioned it into the Ankle Lock! Perkins has to scratch and claw his way to the rope, eventually freeing himself from the submission. Davey holds till 5, and ref gives him grief about it, somehow missing a blatant mule kick from Perkins! TJ dabs on his haters and goes for a big move... Mamba Splash! Cover. One, two, Richards kicks out!

TJP is not happy with the slow count, and jumps over the top rope to deliver a Con Hilo... lands right on the knees of Davey, who springs back into action and floors 'The Fil-Am Flash' with a German Suplex! Davey doesn't stop, and whacks Perkins with a Penalty Kick to the chest! He howls again, looking for the kill. Jumps down right into the trap, into a TJP Lock! Richards struggles, but gets to the bottom rope, this is a fight of two great technicians! They trade kicks on the apron, and finally Davey puts Perkins down with an Exploder!!

Third time's a charm? It is! Double Foot Stomp right on the chest of Perkins gives Davey a hard-fought victory in this 20-minute classic!

Davey Richards defeated TJ Perkins in 19:55 by pinfall with a Double Foot Stomp. [48/100]

<details><summary></summary></summary>
Richards had an in-ring performance of 45.
TJP had an in-ring performance of 51.

(+) Davey is getting better at his gimmick.
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No ring rust for this guy! Davey gets another victory and looks like a man who can challenge Hammerstone for the main prize in the future! He celebrates over TJ's body, but his celebration is cut short by Team Filthy! With no Tom Lawlor around, we get Dan Lambert on the stick!

He congratulates Richards with a hard fought victory, but says that the leader of their own pack wanted to send Davey a present for what he pulled on him last week! Kevin Ku and Dominic Garrini are about to step into the ring and double team one tired 'American Wolf', but their plans are destroyed, as Marshall and Ross Von Erichs make an appearance and strike number one contenders before they can touch Richards!

Teams brawl all around the ringside area, and Von Erichs look much stronger, punishing Ku and Garrini for their cowardly attacks. They whip Team Filthy from pillar to post and this is when Cesar Duran enters the spotlight!

"It looks to me like Von Erichs are ready to fight in their boots and jeans! Well how about this... next week, we're going to have those shiny belts defended in a... Bunkhouse Brawl match!! Bring me some southern, blue collar violence, Von Erichs!"

Lambert says that this is not fair, and Von Erichs are surprised to get a match that favors their style. Duran tells Lambert to bring Lawlor here next week, he will make him an offer he can't refuse. Mic drop, that's a wrap. Or is it!?

The last few seconds of our broadcast are interrupted by a message from CONTRA! Josef Samael says that Hammerstone wounded someone he could not kill... Jacob Fatu is back on his feet, and he's itching to get one back on Alexander! Josef says that Fatu is locked inside a cell for losing his match, but when he gets out, MLW will beg 'The Samoan Smashing Machine' for mercy.

"This won't be a title rematch... this will be a war zone! You will be wrapped in a flag and carried away in a casket! HAAAAIIIIL CONTRAAAAA!!!"

Final Show Rating

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Blodyxe · January 6, 2022

Happy new year guys, keep up the great work.

Thanks brother, Happy New Year to you too! By the way, if anyone wants to request someone for fighter spotlight, feel free.

Blodyxe · February 5, 2022

Fighter Spotlight: Marty The Moth and Big Damo <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #dc143c; margin:15px;background: #ffffff; max-width:75%;box-shadow: 0 6px 12px ";"><img alt="hI0kQEa.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hI0kQEa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="ReOi5Ip.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ReOi5Ip.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <iframe width="500" height="300" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UQRhtjI7beo" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/UQRhtjI7beo"</a> title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Hometown: La Jolla, California, USA Years of Experience: 19 Years Finishing Move: Butterfly DDT <img alt="Kcot1X2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Kcot1X2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Marty ‘The Moth’ might have lost his last name, but everything else about him is still the same. He's still a disgusting, conniving creep that harasses everyone around him. We didn't see him making rounds for a few years now, which makes his return to the spotlight that more special. Rumors say that Cesar Duran, the former boss of Marty, helped the nut bust out of the psych ward. As in to return a favor for many gifts ‘The Moth’ gave El Jefe while he was spending time behind the bars a few years ago. Some say that Marty injured his back playing with dogs... Whatever the truth is, The Moth has been off the radar and now looks to get back in the in-ring shape.His first appearance under the Azteca brand didn't involve any bumping and running, he just wore a Kwang mask to play mind games with Savio Vega. Marty proved that he still has some fuel in the tank when he beat 'The Pride of Puerto Rico' in a singles match following his continuous distractions. Reasons behind Marty's pestering are murky, but one could suggest that this is a call of El Jefe, who wanted to keep Savio angry and agitated. As we found out from the last few episodes of Azteca, Marty still represents the Moth Tribe, but the power of his family has severely diminished. He pays The Death Tribe in order to be around... but judging by how hard Muertes struck Marty with a chair in the last episode, there's no warm feelings between the two. Or someone is late on their payments? Will Marty take it on the chin, or rebel against the IWA Caribbean champion, risking to sour his business relationship with a vindictive Cesar Duran? You can never be sure with Marty, the guy is a few fries short of a Happy Meal. His fascination with pretty things is still strong though, so he might go for the gold that doesn't belong to the top dogs. The vacant National Openweight championship is the perfect opportunity for Marty to restart his bumpy career. If not, this sick son of a bitch wouldn't mind sticking around for some underground gore. Time will tell whether Marty's wings are still strong enough to lift him off the ground... Marty 'The Moth' is as dangerous as ever, and you better watch out when this madman is lurking around! <img alt="5FO5gem.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5FO5gem.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="qAT6k0J.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qAT6k0J.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <iframe width="500" height="300" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2mu-dM_1ENI" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/2mu-dM_1ENI"</a> title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Hometown: Belfast, Northern Ireland Years of Experience: 17 Years Finishing Moves: The Ulster Plantation <img alt="LPImOhz.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LPImOhz.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Big Damo is the newest member of the MLW roster, and quite possibly, one of the most hungry fighters in the whole league. After spending a few years under the WWE umbrella, whether we talk about NXT or NXT UK, this specimen wanted to put the entire roster on notice. And what better way to do that than to attack the main guy - new undisputed MLW champion Alexander Hammerstone? Damo's attack was sudden and brutal, and these words describe him very well as a grappler inside the squared circle. He's a strong, agile, relentless powerhouse that can fly when he feels like it! Damo is one of those 'throwback' type wrestlers who have the size, the look and the grits to thrive in the toughest locker rooms in the business. Damo feels wronged by the industry, where he didn't find a lot of success as a singles star. His biggest accolade yet is the ICW World Heavyweight championship that he held for 155 days in 2016. Since that reign Damo moved to make a name in the USA and has won the WWE NXT Tag Team championships alongside Alexander Wolfe of the disbanded SAnitY group, led by "The World Class Maniac" Eric Young. Damo loves to fight and will look to roughen up 'The Most Marketable' Richard Holliday in a singles match this week. The experts expect an easy victory for a 321 pound "Beast Of Belfast" and also predict that Damo will soon be challenging Hammerstone for the main title. He might have to wait some time, because CONTRA did not say the final word in their war with the heavyweight champion. Are you excited to see Big Damo tear it up in MLW? Well, he doesn't really care. Damo arrives in MLW to win big and eat like a king, not to be a fan favorite for soft American audiences. Prediction Contest With no predictions for two last shows, the standings stay the same. <img alt="ynQTPbn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ynQTPbn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 1) Mootinie - 17/27 2) BigJ - 8/14 3) tobin834 - 5/6 4) CGN91 - 5/8 5) Hollywood - 4/8 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53604" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>MLW Azteca #7 Card Qualifying match for the Azteca Underground Trios Tournament Mexicools (Super Crazy, Psicosis, Juventud Guerrera) vs. Aramis, Laredo Kid, and ??? Steve Pain vs. Texano Handicap Qualifying match for the Azteca Underground Trios Tournament La Rebellion Amarilla (Arez, Bestia 666, Mechawolf) vs. Matt Cross and Ivelisse MLW Fusion #142 Card Qualifying match for the MLW Women's Featherweight Tournament Top Dogs (Davienne & Skylar) vs. ??? and ??? Big Damo vs. Richard Holliday MLW World Tag Team Championship Match Team Filthy (Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku) vs. Von Erichs © </div></div><div></div></blockquote> I’m quite surprised that one whole month has passed since the last update. 2022 started busy, and I can’t really promise to deliver consistent updates. Hope you still like it and follow along! The cards are full of surprises this week <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></div>

Dalton · February 8, 2022

This is phenomenal! I thought I was being unique with the GIFs in my diary but alas, you beat me to the punch

Kudos for booking MLW Azteca better than MLW in some ways!

Blodyxe · February 9, 2022

This is phenomenal! I thought I was being unique with the GIFs in my diary but alas, you beat me to the punch

Kudos for booking MLW Azteca better than MLW in some ways!

Oh, thanks for the kind words, man! Hope you like what's coming next

The only thing I like about real-life Azteca is that it will push MLW to sign good talent related to LU (and give me a reason to sign more LU alumni here). Apart from that, it's been a letdown

Blodyxe · February 12, 2022

MLW Azteca Episode #7 - Return of the Tres <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="width:1000px;padding:5px;border-top: 5px groove #bd0012;border-right: 5px ridge #bd0012;border-bottom: 5px ridge #bd0012;border-left: 5px groove#bd0012;margin:10px;background: #ffffff; max-width:90%";"> MLW Azteca <img alt="76ecDdn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/76ecDdn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Episode #7 - "Return of The Tres" Taped for El Rey Network in Centro, Mexico Aired on Week 3, October 2021 <img alt="ZhGhk6u.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZhGhk6u.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "I came here to present your partners in the Trios tournament, Texano... Steve Pain knocks Texano with a wrench, it's 3-on-1 for Apolo against Los Parks! They advance to the Trios tournament finals... Has sobrevivido a la ira de los dioses, pero no sobrevivirás a la ira de los demonios... Arez has joined forces with La Rebellion Amarilla! Muertes slams the chair into the skulls of Savio Vega, Low-Ki, and Marty The Moth!!" Ole-ole-ole-ole, lucha-lucha! We're back in Mexico, and Cesar Duran is welcoming his renegades to the newest edition of MLW Azteca! He has a lot to talk about and something to show. One of El Jefe's lackeys holds a briefcase, its contents a mystery for right now... "¡Haz ruido! César Durán te ha traído a los mejores luchadores del mundo. Tengo más poder que nunca, ¡y tengo dinero para quemar!" <img alt="g1YDLYN.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/g1YDLYN.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Oh, so we're rolling the times back! You don't have to know Spanish to understand what this announcement is all about. Cesar has a smirk on his face, and says that tonight Texano and Steve Pain will battle it out for this cold cash. They're both hungry and will bring the type of violence Duran wants injected straight into his veins! The boss also mentions that two more qualifying matches for the Trios tournament will happen tonight. One of the teams is about to enter this ring right now... You could say it's the return of the tres! Hit the music!!! <iframe width="300" height="200" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x4D3fY6Pb0k" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/x4D3fY6Pb0k"</a> title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="ol1Dh3Y.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ol1Dh3Y.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qgacbqU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qgacbqU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7nJ1mlO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nJ1mlO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Mexicools are in the house! Super Crazy, Juventud Guerrera and Psicosis are making their way out, and the fans welcome the lucha libre legends with open arms. What an unexpected trio to have in MLW! Konnan greets all three from his position behind the table, and Famous B asks if any of them wants to become famous? K-Dawg scoffs and tells B to keep his mouth shut, these three are bonafide legends of the game. <img alt="t7pCc0q.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t7pCc0q.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SZchgWy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SZchgWy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Famous B: Konnan, they couldn't even afford the lawnmower entrance. Times are rough for these playboys! Konnan: Believe me, they would make you eat that shiny business card if they heard you, payaso! Famous B: Does that guy call himself 'Nicho El Millonario'? I bet he doesn't even have any non-fungible tokens! Konnan: Dios mío, cállate... Un día lo mataré. Mexicools are dancing around the beautiful Melissa Santos, and sleazy Juventud snatches a mic from her. Juvi wants people to get rowdy for 'The Juicy One'! They are here to win the trios gold! The main man told them they'll get the very best luchadores in the business for tonight's tournament qualifier, so where are they? Who will take on the legends? <img alt="EoltbKc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EoltbKc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RqZoNcN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RqZoNcN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Out comes a talent promised by God, Aramis! He's joined by the sensational Laredo Kid. But who's the third man? Aramis and Laredo step aside and rile up the crowd to welcome the newest addition to the league... SAMURAY DEL SOL!!! <img alt="gJGLzWP.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gJGLzWP.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> What a crazy match this promises to be! Two generations of lucha libre meet in the qualifying match for the Azteca Underground Trios titles. Ring the bell!! <img alt="eYrYIyb.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eYrYIyb.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Trios Match <img alt="ol1Dh3Y.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ol1Dh3Y.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qgacbqU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qgacbqU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7nJ1mlO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nJ1mlO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="g56fBDr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/g56fBDr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EoltbKc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EoltbKc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RqZoNcN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RqZoNcN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XzAy9P0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XzAy9P0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Super Crazy, Juventud Guerrera, Psicosis vs. Aramis, Laredo Kid, Samuray Del Sol What a way to open this event! Samuray Del Sol starts a 'Lucha!' chant, and the renegades are ready for an explosive opener! Laredo Kid and Juventud Guerrera start. Juvi talks a lot of trash, shoves Laredo away and avoids any lock up attempts. People paid their money for lucha libre, and that's exactly what they get. Laredo eventually catches Juvi with Headscissors, charges into the corner and misses a Tornillo Splash. Tag to Psicosis, he connects with a Springboard Crossbody and tries to get this match in the bag early, kickout! Spinning Wheel Kick finds the target, Psicosis goes on the top rope and misses with a Diving Senton! Laredo tags out to Aramis, and the future star of lucha libre shows his skill and agility, scoring some cool arm drags on Psicosis. Aramis strikes the rudo and almost scores a win after a West Coast Pop move, shout out to Rey Mysterio! Juvi stomps Aramis in the back and Psicosis slaps the hand of Super Crazy! Standing Moonsault from the get go, Aramis kicks out. Powerbomb! Crazy puts his foot on the chest of his opponent, and Aramis shoves it away. TRIPLE JUMP MOONSAULT! He eats nothing but the mat, Aramis rolls out of the way and both men are near the hostile corners. Charge, duck, double tag! Samuray Del Sol enters the frame and greets Juvi with a Spanish Fly! Avoids a kick from Psicosis, springs back on his feet and sends the man out to outside with a Hurricanrana! You know what that means... Laredo, Aramis and Samuray all launch an aerial attack on The Mexicools! Laredo delivers a swift Tope Suicida, while his partners sprinkle a Tornillo Splash and an Asai Moonsault for good measure! The fans are on their feet, this is awesome! Rudos scatter all over the arena, and we get a bit of brawling among the renegades. Juventud snatches a beer cup from some fan and strikes Aramis with it, trying to escape. Psicosis gets naughty and throws a chair into the face of Laredo Kid, but the referee doesn't see anything behind the fans. Rudos tell Super Crazy to climb up the rails and deliver DA BOMB! Well, he's all for it! As he climbs the structure, Aramis strikes Juvi with a Roundhouse Kick and gets Psicosis in the Torture Rack, spinning him around the world on his shoulders. Samuray catches Juvi with Salida del Sol on the floor, and Laredo tries to warn his partners about the upcoming jump from Super Crazy! <img alt="AkVXCTf.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AkVXCTf.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> MOONSAULT FROM THE BALCONY! The madman actually did it! All six men are on the floor, and a couple of believers have fallen too! Nobody cares, the whole building is bouncing and we will continue this match until we have a winner. Teams slowly stumble back to the ring, Juvi is thrown there first. Phoenix Splash from Del Sol, and that's only a two count! Samuray tags Laredo for 630, and Guerrera once again kicks out! He's 'juicing up' and asks for more! Samuray Kick, Tiger Feint Kick, tag to Aramis... 450 Splash and a cover, both Super Crazy and Psicosis leap inside to break it up! This is LUCHA! The referee tries his best to bring the order back into this contest, but it's hard to keep an eye on all six men, especially when three of them are crafty with their cheating techniques. Juvi low blows Aramis while everyone is sent back to their corners, it's time to blow the dust off the Juvi Driver! BAM! Guerrera tags out to Psicosis. Guillotina del Pueblo! One, two, Aramis puts his boot on the bottom rope to survive!! Super Crazy demands a tag to seal the deal for Mexicools, and gets it... but his Powerbomb is reversed with a Hurricanrana into the corner! Swift kick from Laredo, Del Sol gets the final tag of the match and executes Super Crazy with a Phoenix Plex! Aramis and Laredo block Juvi and Psicosis from breaking up the fall, uno-dos-tres! Electric match, and only the first one for this show. Winners pose in the ring, while Mexicools help Crazy walk away from the battlefield on his own. The fans are clapping to all six, and chant 'you still got it!' That pisses Juvi off. Obviously he never missed 'it'! Hopefully this is not the last time we'll see the legends of lucha libre in MLW! <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53604" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>Aramis, Laredo Kid and Samuray Del Sol defeated Juventud Guerrera, Psicosis, and Super Crazy in 15:35 by pinfall with a Phoenix Plex. [55/100] <details><summary></summary></summary>Match Aim: High Spots Match Style: Open Finish: Decisive Win Super Crazy had an in-ring performance of 50. Juventud Guerrera had an in-ring performance of 61. Psicosis had an in-ring performance of 59. Samuray Del Sol had an in-ring performance of 50. Aramis had an in-ring performance of 51. Laredo Kid had an in-ring performance of 69. (+) Segment got a bonus for tag experience of The Mexicools. (+) Juventud's 'The Juicy One' gimmick got an initial rating of Great. (+) Super Crazy's 'Loco' gimmick got an initial rating of Great. (+) Psicosis' 'Psycho' gimmick got an initial rating of Very Good. (+) Super Crazy took a stunt bump in this match.</summary></details></details></details></div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> <img alt="rIzWUx5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rIzWUx5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4TgvAS7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4TgvAS7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage Matt Cross is constantly looking behind his back while walking down the dark corridor. Understandable behavior, given that he was attacked last week by Bestia 666 and his henchmen - Mechawolf and Arez. A barbed wire bat shot left a scar on his shoulder. 'The King of Strange Style' also left the number of the beast on Matt's body, but he did so with his face paint, so this week 'the message' is gone. Still though, Cross would have to dial up someone to look over his back in the Temple of Cesar Duran. Matt opens his mouth but is quickly shushed by Ivelisse, who has been waiting for Cross in the shadow. She asks if Matt has what they need, and gets a firm nod. 'La Sicaria' is anxious, saying that they better get the third part quickly, or she will rip that guy a new a-hole. Damn! It is unclear who Ivelisse is referring to, but it looks like a former couple is planning something ahead of their Trios match against the sinister Rebellion Amarilla group... Back to the ringside. Take it away, Melissa Santos! <img alt="0nqWu3Y.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0nqWu3Y.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The following lucha is a $50,000 bout scheduled for one fall! Coming to the ring, from Los Angeles, California... STEVE PAIN!" Something tells us that Steve has never fought for that kind of money before in his life! He looks mean and ready, awaiting for the arrival of his opponent, clutching a trusty wrench in his dirty hand. "And his opponent, from..." Melissa can't finish her job, as she is once again interrupted by Famous B. He jumps in the ring and tells 'the baby girl' to chill, he has everything under control, and he will present Texano much better! Khm-khm... <img alt="zNMS15w.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zNMS15w.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Senores and senoritas, my name is Famous B! You want to leave this hellhole of a city and become famous just like me!? Just call 4-2-3, GET FAME, and I'll sort you out! Don't trust me? You're wrong! Cause I picked one of your own, TEY-HANO, and turned him into a diamond! Without further ado, I give to you... at one time the youngest and loooongest reigning A-A-A Mega champion... from Mexico City, Mexiko... the toughest son of a gun in Mexico, the man who will kick Steve's a$$ and make me 50 grand richer... give it up to the homeboy... TEEEEEEYHAAAAAAANOOOOOO!!!" That was quite a speech, and out comes the blue collar brawler! B didn't lie when he said that Texano was one of fan's own - he's very popular with the locals and he is hungry to go from zeroes in his pockets to a briefcase full of clean American dollars. He is working for food after losing at Fightland, so it promises to be a snug match. <img alt="eYrYIyb.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eYrYIyb.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Singles Match <img alt="0rNWt8J.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0rNWt8J.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="g56fBDr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/g56fBDr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="anZRzdj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/anZRzdj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Texano vs. Steve Pain Steve Pain and Texano have one more conflict to settle - the mechanic has done the cowboy dirty last week in the Trios tournament qualifier, and we can sense the animosity between the fighters who are stiffer than usual with their punches! Famous B is dropping a lot of hot air on commentary, cheering for his man to kick the butt of the sellout. If you didn't know, Pain was once a client of Infamous Inс under the name of 'Big Bad Steve', and that adds even more spice to the fiery offense of Texano. It's a rough, gritty battle with an occasional dropkick, crossbody and rana. Pain is not shying away from dirty tricks, and Famous B almost distracts his client enough to inadvertently help the mechanic. Needless to say, Texano calls B a dirty word, which gets a good reaction from the renegades! It's even-stevens after the kick out, and the bulls are going out of the ring for a wild brawl. They are met with a towering frame of Apolo, who lays out both men with a clothesline and stomps them away! Ref calls for a no contest! Nobody gets the money!? <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53604" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>Steve Pain and Texano fought to a no contest in 4:39 when Apolo interfered and attacked both men. [45/100] <details><summary></summary></summary>Match Aim: Wild Brawl Interference: Apolo Finish: Non-decision Texano had an in-ring performance of 65. Steve Pain had an in-ring performance of 28. (+) Match got a bonus from the road agent work of Savio Vega.</summary></details></details></details></div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> <img alt="kkcEikB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kkcEikB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Fans are booing the beast from Puerto Rico, but he couldn't care less of robbing the Mexicans of this good old fist fight. He asks for a mic, and Melissa gives it to him. Apolo calls out Cesar Duran and asks why he wasn't booked for this prize fight? What kind of BS is that, El Jefe? Apolo wants answers! Famous B wanted to start ranting, but was quickly silenced by Konnan's hand. Cesar steps out with the briefcase and a wide smile across his scrawny face. "Of course I did not forget about you, Apolo! In fact, I hoped you would do exactly THAT... to give me a reason to make this fight even more barbaric! We need more violence, and next week we'll have a Triple Threat fight between you, Steve Pain, and Texano! The winner will get the money, the loser will shine my shoes... and you can take that to a bank, ha-ha-ha!" Why wait for next week? Three bruisers start fighting right now, but the feed is interrupted by CONTRA's mastermind, Josef Samael. <img alt="2dYfhhb.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2dYfhhb.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Bravo, Cesar Duran! You are playing with these low-lifes, throwing money around, playing with their egos. That's where you and I are different. I don't need the paper to show my power! I don't need monetary motivation for my soldiers. We don't have to play by the rules of greedy capitalists to seize control... We're an international cabal of violence, and that means we can strike any time, any place. Be careful what you wish for, El Jefe... because you might just get it when Jacob Fatu comes back! HAAAAAIL COOOOOONTRAAAAA!!!" Josef leaves us for now, that was the first time Azteca was interrupted by CONTRA. Anyway, it is almost time for our main event, and the lights go out when Arez, Mechawolf and Bestia 666 step out of the underbelly of The Temple. Arez is staring deep into the camera with his creepy black eyes, Mechawolf screeches and howls, while Bestia is slithering around without a peep, unveiling his face from under the hood and standing inside the ring of fire. Things are not looking good for Matt Cross and Ivelisse, who will fight three rudos in a handicap match. No introduction for the underdogs, as Mechawolf and Arez attack them before the bell! It's all carnage, and Bestia is looking on from above. Mechawolf throws Ivelisse into the chairs, Arez dropkicks Cross through the door, as a callback to another backstage attack Matt endured in the past few weeks. The victims are thrown back into the ring, where the punishment continues... <img alt="eYrYIyb.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eYrYIyb.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Handicap Match <img alt="vNm5Zq4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vNm5Zq4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gZnM9W7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gZnM9W7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3g470Yh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3g470Yh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="g56fBDr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/g56fBDr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rIzWUx5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rIzWUx5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4TgvAS7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4TgvAS7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Arez, Bestia 666 and Mechawolf vs. Matt Cross and Ivelisse You have to wonder why Duran put Matt and Ivelisse in a handicap match as a main event, as the bout is completely one-sided. It's a showcase for the levels of brutality Mechawolf can bring, sure, but also an exhibition to Arez' strange ways. 'The Son of The Devil' is not involved for a large portion of this beatdown, he simply doesn't need to step up. Mechawolf strikes Cross with a Brainbuster and lands a 450 Splash, but there's still fight in that tough son of a b!tch! He lands a Bicycle Kick from the corner and tags out to 'The Baddest B*tch In The Building'! Snappy Hurricanrana, but also a move that allowed Arez to jump into the contest and put Ivie's fire away with a Half Nelson Driver. Arez plays with her hair and spots Bestia, the leader of the group, willing to put this contest to rest. He might only need one move to do that! Bestia props the woman into the corner, it's time for La Valagueza. No! Cross breaks it up with a Handspring Elbow, provoking a two on one attack by the rudos. They go for his eyes first, and then slam him on the exposed floor with an assisted Piledriver! That puts the journeyman out of this contest, so Ivelisse has to fight all on her own. There's no denying that she's a tough cookie, but there's no winning when you are three-on-one against the most vicious trios team in MLW. Something magical has to happen to save Ivelisse and Havoc from doom. A bolt from the blue... Or maybe, just maybe... a guardian angel!? <img alt="DcM0Lun.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DcM0Lun.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> ANGELICO COMES FOR THE RESCUE WITH A WILD CROSSBODY FROM THE ROOF! AREZ AND MECHAWOLF ARE DOWN, BESTIA DISTRACTED! If you though that Super Crazy's jump was the highlight of the night, than you have to see the reaction now. One handsome daredevil from South Africa just threw all caution to the wind and flipped the momentum of this match! Angelico is on wobbly legs, he busted his mouth upon landing, but he points at Bestia with a handgun, and gives Ivelisse a moment to roll up the lord of darkness!! Ref counts one, two, and three!!! Ivelisse just snatched the win from the jaws of defeat! She and Angelico pick up lifeless Matt Cross and leave the scene until Bestia is able to realize what in the world just happened. <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53604" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>Ivelisse and Matt Cross defeated Arez, Bestia 666 and Mechawolf when Ivelisse scored a flash pinfall on Bestia 666 in 7:48 after a distraction by Angelico. [36/100] <details><summary></summary></summary>Match Aim: Storytelling Distraction: Angelico Finish: Flash pinfall, tainted win Ivelisse had an in-ring performance of 29. Matt Cross had an in-ring performance of 28. Bestia 666 had an in-ring performance of 46. Arez had an in-ring performance of 47. Mechawolf had an in-ring performance of 40. (+) Angelico’s 'Guardian Angel' gimmick got an initial rating of Adequate. (+) Angelico took a stunt bump during this match. (+) Matt Cross is getting better at his gimmick. (+) Ivelisse and Matt Cross have great chemistry together.</summary></details></details></details></div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> <img alt="0P2iBlT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0P2iBlT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In the office, the boss looks pleased that his trick worked out perfectly. And guess what... the Lucha Underground Trios titles are laying on his desk now! Marty The Moth peeps from the dirty office window and says that El Jefe is truly a genius. He brought back the titles and that crazy chick! But! He wants some fancy gold around his sexy waist too. King Muertes attacked him last week, and Marty would appreciate it very much if the boss would put him in the running for the IWA Caribbean title... "Marty, if you really think that I'm a genius, then trust me, I have a better spot for you. If you step away from Muertes and leave that chairshot in the past, I'll give you a spot in the Ladder match for the vacant MLW National Openweight championship. So... do we have a deal?" <img alt="a7Xd5p1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/a7Xd5p1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9tGSBF8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9tGSBF8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Duran puts his whiskey on the desk and extends his hand. Marty thinks about it for a sec, giggles, and shakes hands with a lot of enthusiasm. He can deal with a smack to the head from Mil, and will be a good little moth if Duran wants that. He is creeping to the exit while Duran wipes his hand from Marty's sweat and drops one last line for the night. "And Marty, I'd like you to win the Openweight title, because another member of the Moth Tribe will get a golden opportunity this week..." Marty's face changes from happy to confused in a moment, and that's where we end this edition of Azteca. Good night everybody! Final Show Rating <img alt="UlDqEao.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UlDqEao.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div>

DarK_RaideR · February 13, 2022

Exceptionally well booked (better than the actual MLW Azteca), written and presented. Knowing how much work is involved to keep up this writing and presentation, heartfelt kudos to you!

Blodyxe · February 13, 2022

Exceptionally well booked (better than the actual MLW Azteca), written and presented. Knowing how much work is involved to keep up this writing and presentation, heartfelt kudos to you!

I appreciate it, my friend! Actually, you have reminded me to catch up with real life Azteca that I have dropped from my viewing list after the first few episodes

Blodyxe · February 15, 2022

Pulp Fusion #1

Pulp Fusion #1

Injustice are wearing green hospital robes and not orange ones - aftermath of the parking lot beatdown from LAX. Jordan pulls out a cigarette and stands on top of the bed, so the smoke would go directly to ventilation.

Reed: LAX, you made us mad now. And not because you beat us up, but because we are stuck with some mad medical bills, y’all. Whoever called an ambulance for us will get their shit kicked in, no cap!

Oliver: These old nurses woke me up at 6AM to take some meds! What kind of shit is that!?

Reed: Mad world! Konnan, you say that you’re playing chess while we playin’ checkers, but you’re wrong, old man. The only one playing here is you. You get too close to 'Hot Fire' Myron Reed, you might just get your shit burned!

Myron smells some fire already, but that's Oliver puffing away in the background.

***

Team FILTHY are in the American Top Team gym, and 'Filthy' Tom Lawlor takes a sec to cut a promo on MLW.

Lawlor: Cesar Duran, our relationship didn’t start on the right foot. So let me try again. Hi! My name is 'Filthy' Tom Lalwor, and I’m your Opera Cup winner! That means I’m owed a shot at the world title, and I’m not doing any rounds until I get my match against the champ. Hammerstone, once the boss realizes how much this league needs me, I’m gonna wrangle that flimsy ankle of yours and make you a laughing stock!

Dan Lambert blows the whistle, time for another round, Tom!

***

Los Parks are cooking some BBQ for the whole family and laugh off the threat of two other teams who will battle them for the Trios titles.

L.A. Park: Samuray Del Sol? Never heard that name. Oh, it’s that little shit who screamed lucha-lucha-lucha in WWE? I’m not worried about that pendejo. Aramis, Laredo Kid, Del Sol they are all beneath our family. The real future of lucha libre is right there. Hey son, pass me the ketchup…

Mhm, great smell. Who needs a diet when you're a skeleton?

***

Angelico, Matt Cross and Ivelisse are somewhere in Mexico. Cross is happy to see Angelico and calls him his guardian angel. Ivelisse? She’s mad!

Ivelisse: Don’t look at me like that! I had to do all the heavy lifting, and I got us the victory! So no, I will not thank you for showing up late and bringing the title back! Always have to carry you two on my back, ugh!

Angelico asks Ivelisse to chill, which makes her rage even more. Cross shrugs his shoulders, and says it’s all like in the good old times. They are in the Trios tournament finals and they will win the whole thing! Brofist.

***

Hammerstone is bench pressing some serious weight, Richard Holliday spotting him.

Holliday: Hammer, I think there’s big marketing potential in me becoming a new MLW National Openweight champion. I can see the headlines already - 'The Most Marketable Man' follows in the steps of his best friend! Hammer, my popularity has skyrocketed once I turned babyface! Consumers are eating right out of my hands, I can do no wrong! If the trend continues, I might become the most dynastic champ in all of MLW!

Hammer finishes his set and asks if he will prepare for his main event against Big Damo this week?

Holliday: Big Damo? Pfff, that ugly ogre should prepare for a match with me! I inquired that he would shave his back before our match, but got no answers from Duran. Can’t imagine grappling with him, ugh!

Big Damo approaches Holliday, who keeps running his mouth and ignores a sign from Alex.

***

Texano shakes the tree to get some fruit in the garden, while Famous B is jumping around him, trying to sell him on the idea of NFTs.

Famous B: Man, this thing is HUUUUUUGEEEE! I just read that some guy paid $10,000 for a monkey picture! An ugly monkey picture! What do you say if we do a special edition collection with you as the face of it? Mamacitas would pay a good price for a hot pic of their love interest Sexano!

Texano frowns, bites off the apple and says ‘NO!’

***

Jordan Oliver finished his smoke, so he gets his promo practice now.

Oliver: Slice, Limelight, attacking us like that from the back is not a dog move! You’re not dogs, yall a bunch of bitches, man. Reed, I don’t know about you, but I’m leaving through this window. I’m not gonna sit here all week, I have bookings to take, bro!

Reed: Aight, we leavin’ now. 5150, we coming all guns blazing, we bringing real killaz to our squad. And you don’t want any of that smoke!

The nurse starts yelling at Injustice, but they escape quickly through the window.

***

Another round done, sweaty Lawlor once again runs his mouth in the corner.

Lawlor: I will become the first ever two time MLW World Heavyweight champion, baby! Aaaaand, my friends, Kevin Ku and Dominic Garrini will be at my side with the tag titles, cause they are beating Von Erich boys once and for all in a Bunkhouse Brawl match! Right boys?

Garrini: Are you gonna be in our corner for that fight, Tom?

Lawlor: Nah, I’m busy with New Japan. Maybe next time?

Garrini and Ku look like kids who got socks for Christmas. Lawlor winks in the camera and puts a mouthguard on, final round time!

***

The MLW tag team champions Von Erichs do some training drills under the watchful eye of Von Erich senior.

Kevin Von Erich: Keep at it, boys. Bunkhouse Brawl is a match that requires determination and toughness. Kevin Ku and Dominic Garini, they’re tough, but they're not Texas tough. The harder the training, the easier it is to win the battle!

Ross and Marshall are doing what the father tells them, but also promise to make Garrini and Ku squeal in The Iron Claw!

***

Papa Park is seasoning some meat on the grill and continues his rant.

L.A. Park: And who else is there? Matt Cross, the gymnast that looks like a millennial lumberjack? Don’t care about him. Angelico, some pretty boy who will break in half when I sneeze? And some redhead girly who thinks she’s all that… Nah, not worried about any of them at all. La Familia Real will become the first Trios champions, and that’s a promise! Jorge, Matilda, dinner is ready! Put a big plate for your papa!

No prayers before dinner in this family, and no cameras when the patriarch gets his belly full!

***

'The Belfast Beast' jumpscares Holliday with a slap on the back and asks how much Hammer is pressing? 565? He will do more!

Holliday: Oh yeah, big guy? You think you can break Hammer’s record? Not a chance! And yes, we’re leaving. If this gym allows bums like you to enter, it’s not up to our standard. See ya!

Hammerstone wants to stay, but Holliday drove him there on his Tesla, so he doesn’t want to walk home on his feet, especially after the injury. Damo yells that Hammerstone trains for looks, while he trains for raw power. Sooner than later, they will meet in the ring!

***

Last but not least, Cesar Duran says that last week was a huge success for his Azteca brand, they keep raising the bar.

Duran: The Trios title match will be contested in a Tables match! Whenever someone goes through the table, they are gone!

El Jefe's phone rings, and he picks it up.

Duran: Si! Already signed? Wonderful. Another familiar face to see in my Temple. Si. Adios!

El Jefe puts the phone away and says it’s great being a boss in MLW, but he’s too busy. As Cesar leaves we see AR Fox looking over him from afar.

kanegan · February 16, 2022

Damo's gonna kill you. Ha Ha great job bro continuing this.

Blodyxe · February 17, 2022

Damo's gonna kill you. Ha Ha great job bro continuing this.

Thanks bro, will try to write down Fusion on the weekends

BigJ · February 19, 2022

Famous B trying to get in on NFTs is one of the most hilarious things i've read this week. As always, you do an incredible job

Blodyxe · February 21, 2022

MLW Fusion #142: Von Erichs vs. Team Filthy

MLW Fusion

Episode #142

Taped for Vice TV in South East

Aired on Week 3, October 2021

This edition of MLW Fusion starts with a recap of rivalry between Von Erichs and Team Filthy.

It all started two years ago, when Tom Lawlor attacked Ross Von Erich with a steel chair. The betrayal came as a shock to many MLW fans, as Tom was the one who brought the brothers in the league. Since that turn, Lawlor and his Team Filthy partners Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku had plenty of memorable battles with Ross and Marshall. They had a Chain Ropes Match, brawled at the Filthy Island, and today we're getting yet another and quite possibly the last chapter of this heated rivalry - a Bunkhouse Brawl for the MLW World Tag Team titles! This is going to be our main event of the evening, but for now, let's bring our attention to the expanding women's division.

We're set to crown the new MLW Featherweight champion at War Chamber, a big event that will be held at the end of the month. Delmi Exo, Ashley Vox, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke have already qualified in a championship match, and today we will find out who will join them in that bout as the final two competitors. One more tag team match will help determine the final participants of that contest.

First we get to see the team of Skylar and Davienne. They call themselves the Top Dogs and work semi-regularly in Connecticut and Massachusetts. They are wearing police uniforms and wielding batons, acting like they run the place!

We'll see about that. Their opponents are a mystery to everyone but Cesar Duran, who seems to be absent today. Lights dim, fog appears out of the floor, and out comes Holidead! A face-painted grappler that comes to us from some dark place looks demented... Her entrance gives chills to her opponents, but they still have to see who will be their other opponent. Who in their right mind would be tagging with Holidead!?

We hear a sinister laugh and a butterfly animation on the titantron. Then, the name flashes on the screen... Melissa Martinez! Someone who's familiar with the women's indy scene will connect the dots and recognize this woman as a veteran with a cheerleading background! We haven't seen her compete in years, but it seems like the MLW Women's championship was enough to lure Melissa out of her hiatus! We're ready to start.

Tag Team Match

Melissa Martinez and Holidead vs. Top Dogs (Skylar and Davienne)

The Women's tournament continues with another peculiar match-up, and this one is not much longer than the bouts we've seen in the past weeks.

Top Dogs double team Holidead to start this off, which proves to be a mistake. She fights like a woman possessed, punching, clawing and stomping opponents without care! She's a real savage, not afraid to dig deep to secure the win. Melissa Martinez enjoys the brutality and asks for a tag, delivering a massive Missile Dropkick for a close near fall. Top Dogs might have a weight advantage, but they can't deal with Melissa's finesse. She traps Davienne in the Fujiwara Armbar, and rolls out of harm's way when Skylar misses with a Big Splash! Holidead sends her out of the ring with a Bicycle Kick and launches her into the barricade, freeing Melissa to deliver the final blow. She plays with her hair and runs up...

Curb Stomp to Davienne seals the deal! Melissa Martinez and Holidead punch their ticket to the next round!

Melissa Martinez and Holidead defeated Skylar and Davienne in 5:23 when Melissa defeated Davienne by pinfall with a Curb Stomp. [34/100]

<details><summary></summary></summary>
Melissa had an in-ring performance of 48.
Holidead had an in-ring performance of 35.
Skylar had an in-ring performance of 26.
Davienne had an in-ring performance of 23.

(+) 'Women Take Center Stage' stroyline has advanced and gained heat with this segment.
</summary></details></details></details>

This was a walk in the park for Holidead and Melissa, and now they're staring each other down. They have advanced to the championship match, so they are motioning a title around their waists. The graphic confirms the final look of the pay-per-view showdown, not long to wait until the new champion is crowned in MLW!

Speaking of champions... Alexander Hammerstone and Richard Holliday are standing near the interview set with Alicia Atout to answer some questions from consumerninos and hammerheads. First question is to the champ, how is his leg doing?

Hammer says he's doing better every day and will put more weight on it soon. He will train hard, say his prayers and eat his vitamins to stay in fighting shape and be ready for whoever will challenge him for this belt! He heard some loud words from Tom Lawlor. Well bring it, Tom!

Atout asks about Big Damo, who might also be looking to fight Alex in the near future. Richard Holliday stops Alicia and her childish questions. Big Damo will not fight Alex, no way! He is not cut out to breathe rarified main event air, he will lose in his debut match tonight!

Holliday: I've seen some consumers tagging me on Twitter and posting nonsense like 'Damo is gonna kill you'! Do you really think I would allow that ogre to literally kill me? Oh-kay, Alicia, okay.

Atout: You don't seem worried at all! Is that because you have Hammerstone watching your back?

Holliday: I have absolutely no nerves heading into this match, Alicia. In fact, this should be a warm up match for me. You see, I'm planning to challenge for the MLW National Openweight championship soon enough. I don't mind padding my record against a bum like that.

Atout: I really don't think you know what you're talking about, Richard. We don't have much time, so I wish our champion a quick recovery and I wish you best of luck, Holliday. Back to you, guys!

Saint-Laurent and Rich Bochinni run through the list of Damo's accomplishments, and soon after that he makes his way to the ring. No flashy entrance, no interest in the fans, 'The Irish Beast' is here just to batter Holliday. Richard is making a more elaborate walkout, and Hammerstone is limping not far behind.

The champion might want to give Damo a closer look in this one. Ring the bell!

Singles Match

Big Damo vs. Richard Holliday (w/Hammerstone)

'Damo's Gonna Kill You!' chants echo before the lock up, but Richard doesn't hear them - his AirPods are doing a good job.

Holliday turns his back on Damo to pass pods to his friend, big mistake! He's stuck in the corner after an avalanche attack, eating lariats and stomps! Holliday rolls out, but Damo throws his head into the apron and lunges him into the ring post! Hammerstone steps up to give his best friend a breather. He and Damo exchange heated words while the ref is checking on 'The Most Marketable'. Holliday is back in the ring, and hits the second rope with his foot to catch Damo with the cord to the cojones! Spiked DDT, legs on the ropes, he is not acting like a babyface in this bout!

Damo kicks out, angrier than before. 'The Irish Beast' eggs Holliday to give him his best shot, and eats a few chops like they're nothing. He gives Richard one of his own, and it sounds like a gunshot. Holliday might be tall, but he's not stronger than this lad... Alex tries to rile up the fans, help Holliday morally, but Damo had enough of this. He targets Holliday's back, driving pointed elbows into it, and punishing him with a few nasty Backbreakers! That will stop our former IWA Caribbean champ from attempting his finishing move. Big Senton Splash, cover! One, two, Holliday transitions it into a crucifix! One, two, close... but no cigar!

Holliday thought about using a Back Rake, but changed his plan after seeing how hairy Damo is. Instead he prepares for a high-risk maneuver, perhaps a Crossbody? Gets caught and crushed across the knee with another Backbreaker! Cover... One, two, Damo pulls up Richard's shoulder and has a belly laugh. He wants to deliver a clear message to Hammerstone! ULSTER PLANTATION! Damo pins Holliday dead in the middle of the ring!

A few more wins like that, and Damo will be a top ranked fighter in MLW!

Big Damo defeated Richard Holliday in 8:35 by pinfall with an Ulster Plantation. [41/100]

<details><summary></summary></summary>
Damo had an in-ring performance of 43.
Holliday had an in-ring performance of 38.

(+) Big Damo has debuted his 'Irish Beast' gimmick. It has gotten an initial rating of Great.
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Damo and Alex exchange some heavy looks, but the winner leaves the scene for now. Hammer helps Richard get up, and Cesar Duran's face displays on the screen! He is laughing.

Cesar: Bravo, Mr. Holliday! You are a really fun guy, certainly, and I would keep you on the books just to keep myself entertained. If you wanted a shot at the vacant MLW National Openweight championship, then congratulations, you just blew your chance! And Hammerstone, look at you! Walking without crutches already! I've heard from the doctors, they said you will be good to compete in a War Chamber event. But I have othe--

Duran's image is lagging, and the sound is off too. Someone has hacked the feed, it is CONTRA! Josef Samael is bold enough to interrupt El Jefe and address the champion himself. Jacob Fatu is seen racing back and forth in the background, locked in a steel cage.

Samael: Hammerstone! Your victory against Jacob Fatu was a flash in the pan, a fluke, an upset of the century. You had no business winning that fight! However, I want to thank you... for making 'The Samoan Smashing Machine' angrier than ever before!! He's dying to meet you! Soon, Hammerstone, my soldiers will strike back, and there would be nowhere to run, and nowhere to hide for you and your friends!!

Jacob Fatu: HAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIL COOOOOONTRAAAAAAAAA!

Contra just won't go away, they're set on making Hammerstone's life a living hell. He has a huge mark on his back, and everyone is eager to take a shot at him too. But there's no quit in 'The Muscle Mountain', he worked too hard for everything he has... and he will work even harder to keep it!

We're heading backstage where Myron Reed leads Jordan Oliver and Calvin Tankman to a quiet place. He tells them to keep it cool, his guy doesn't like loud talkers. And it seems like he doesn't like people being late!

AR Fox is as serious as one can be...

Reed: Sorry, man, we had to get here on foot from the hospital. This is Jordan Oliver, and this is Calvin Tankman. I just wanted to say that it would be an honor if a bonafide legend like you, and a legit soldier, would join us in a War Chamber against L.A.X!

Fox: I don't have a problem with L.A.X... Why should I care?

Reed: See, it's all about respect and subordination. They came here and started acting like they got some mad street cred, skipping the line, and refusing to pay their dues. That's wrong man, and we want to teach them a lesson.

Fox: I see. Why do you need me for this?

Reed: Man, I learned so much from you. You took me under your wing, and showed me the ropes. Without your help I wouldn't be the Middleweight champion right now, I don't know if I would be alive right now without your guidance... You saved my life! And see, we also have a beef with the boss. So if you would join us for this match, we could help you get back at him!

Oliver: Hell yeah! We don't give a sh!t about 'El Jefe' and we need a crazy-ass fighter like you in that cage!

Fox: It is not your turn to speak, boy... I'll think about your offer, Reed.

Calvin: WTF is there to think about!? You're either with us, or you're against us! We need an answer. NOW!

Reed: Chill, Tank! Let's give AR some space to think about it. We have plenty of time until War Chamber, and we have a numbers advantage. I see you later, AR. Whatever your decision will be, I'll respect that, no cap.

Fox leaves the staircase and both Calvin and Oliver say they don't like Reed's idea. Who is he calling a boy? Jordan says they better find someone who they can trust 100%! Myron says ok then, trust ME. He knows AR Fox better than anyone, and he's as real as it gets. That's all fine and dandy, but we have a main event to take care of. Let's refresh the memory with the highlights of the feud between Team Filthy and The Von Erichs!

Now this will be down Cesar Duran's alley!

Our main event of the evening is mere seconds away. Introducing first, accompanied by Dan Lambert and representing Team Filthy - Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku! Lamberts cuts a short promo, saying that his fighters can fight in the octagon, in the squared circle, in the pits of Singapore and slums of Brazil. Tonight they will show why they call them Team Filthy, and become the new MLW World Tag Team champs!

And here come their opponents, accompanied by the living legend Kevin Von Erich. They are the current MLW World Tag Team champions… from Kauai, Hawaii... Ross and Marshall, The Von Erichs! Let's get this slobberknocker started!

Bunkhouse Brawl Match for the MLW World Tag Team Championship

Von Erichs (w/Kevin Von Erich) vs. Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku (w/Dan Lambert)

Ross and Marshall are wearing cowboy boots and hats, prepared for this brawl, unlike gi-wearing Garrini and leather-jacket-rocking Ku.

Brothers give us a hot start, throwing fists left, right and center, knocking Team Filthy out of the ring. Dan Lambert is whining on the outside, but it's all legal. Ross and Marshall hype up the crowd and tell their opponents to fight like men, putting their tag gold in the middle of the ring. There's a lot of gimmicks on the outside - a wheelbarrow, a few bags of fertilizer, even some shovels. They are spoiled for choice in this contest!

Team Filthy regroups on the outside, but are soon disturbed once again by the wild Texan boys. Marshall gives Ku and Garrini a patented Double Head Bonk, it's as old school as you like! Kevin Von Erich is pleased with what he is seeing and keeps a close eye on the conniving Dan Lambert. He is a big enough distraction to allow Garrini to reverse an Irish Whip into the barricade. Ross knocks over some cowboy props, and the brawl spills over into the crowd, where Von Erichs dominate once again. Ku charges at Ross and gets flipped over the barricade and onto the unforgiving floor!

One the other side of the arena, Garrini throws some hay at haymaker-happy Ross. He goes for the eyes and takes him down on the dirty floor! Brazilian jiu-jitsu can come handy when you fight some good old boys. He uses his black belt to choke the life out of Ross and goes over to help his partner deal with Marshall. He's just in time to save Ku from The Iron Claw with a Chop Breaker! Team Filthy stomps over his injured leg, trying to handicap the fiery Von Erich. Lambert yells out advice and ideas on how to hurt him, and it's a tough watch for a lot of MLW fans. At one point Garrini mockingly removes the boot from Marshall's foot and flaps it over his head, while Ku stomps on the exposed toes.

But here comes Ross, and he has a shovel in his hands! He wields it like a maniac and uses the brim to push the offenders into the corner! Lambert complains to the ref about that, and jumps on the apron to get the attention. Ku puts Ross in a Sleeper, and now Garrini uses the metal plate of the shovel, driving it into the gut of the smarter Von Erich! Lambert has no problems with that, what a hypocrite! Ku plays some air guitar with it and drives the sharp edge in the back of Ross' neck on the outside, that's quite a visual!

"He can break his neck like that, my God! I guess this is what Bunkhouse Brawl is all about!" - yells Bocchini.

Team Filthy gets cocky and finds that big fertilizer bag. They want to embarass Von Erichs, and smear them in that smelly compost. Garrini picks up the bag and raises it high above his head! Marshall gets up and uses The Iron Claw to rip the bag, and so the bag's contents fall on Garrini! His white gi is ruined, and he's standing there, all dirty and disgusted! Huge pop from the crowd, and Dominic might want to get changed to new clothes soon. Marshall wrestles the shovel out of Ku's hands and throws him into the apron. Brothers are fighting together, always!

They start their comeback with a flurry of moves on Kevin Ku, ending in a cool looking Standing Moonsault, which only gets them a near fall!

"Von Erichs have the momentum back on their side! This one smells like a victory for them, unlike Team Filthy!" - jokes Saint-Laurent.

Dan Lambert gets the belt out of his pants, wraps it around his fist, and charges, but only gets into THE IRON CLAW himself!! What a bozo, he screams in agony and rolls out of the ring very quickly. Garrini throws his robe away and tries to use the wheelbarrow to his advantage, but he's not used to operating tools like that. Barefoot Dropkick, and in a matter of seconds he goes on an adventure down the ramp! Brutal landing for the BJJ master, his night is surely over after that bump! Would Tom Lawlor prevent that if he was around?

Anyway, Kevin Ku is plotting a cheap shot with the tag team title, but his plan is obvious and his fire is soon extinguished. Iron Claw Slam in the middle of the ring! That would be enough to win the contest, but the boys want to put a fat exclamation point to their first title defense... Kevin Von Erich finds a big table surface under the ring, and helps his sons to set up a finish for the match. Two chairs are used to give the plank some legs, and Ku ends up laying on top of it. Marshall riles up the crowd, slowly goes on the top rope...

Marshall delivers a nice Moonsault to end this contest in under fifteen minutes! A great main event showing from our tag team champions!

Von Erichs defeated Team Filthy in 14:48 by pinfall with a Moonsault through the table. Von Erichs make defense number one of their MLW World Tag Team championship. [40/100]

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Ross had an in-ring performance of 43.
Marshall had an in-ring performance of 47.
Ku had an in-ring performance of 32.
Garrini had an in-ring performance of 40.

(+) Kevin Von Erich did some good work on the outside.
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Ross and knee-clutching Marshall are joined by their father, the champions have defended their titles. Team Filthy backs away up the ramp, yelling that this is not over. Well, it does look over for now! This edition of MLW Fusion has come to an end, we'll see you here next week!

Final Show Rating

Blodyxe · February 21, 2022

Famous B trying to get in on NFTs is one of the most hilarious things i've read this week. As always, you do an incredible job

Glad you liked it

Richard Holliday mentioned non-fungible tokens in one skit with Dario, and the boss asked why would he want fungus, so that was the inspiration. Think Famous B fits the 'NFT shill' role better than 'The Most Marketable'

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