MLW Fusion Results – July 20, 2023
Billie Starkz vs. Becca
Becca offers a handshake and we get a clean shake to start this match off then they lock up before they trade go behinds then trade arm wringers and escape until Becca hits an arm drag. Billie Starkz blocks another arm drag then we get evasive moves from both women before Starkz grabs an O’Connor Roll for a 2 count.
Becca is sent out of the ring then Starkz dives onto her then back in the ring Billie heads up top but misses her flying nothing and tweaks her knee then Becca lands a big boot for a 2 count as we go to a break
After the break Becca misses a corner attack and Starkz lands elbows then Becca lands one of her own then a corner pump kick from Becca then she hits a 2nd rope dropkick for a 2 count. Becca tries a half Boston Crab but Starkz quickly scrambles to the ropes and forces a break. Starkz eats a kick to the leg then Becca lands an elbow.
Becca to the ropes but runs into an elbow before they start trading strikes for a bit before Becca lands a superkick. Starkz avoids a kick then both women dodge strikes and we get a double down on a double clothesline then both women pull themselves up, Starkz lands a back elbow then a front kick and another kick.
A flurry of offense from Starkz then a bridging German suplex only gets a 2 count. Starkz climbs the ropes slowly before Becca is able to catch her with a headstand scissors then hits a TKO but only a near fall. Becca lands another corner pump kick then puts Starkz on the top rope.
They fight on the top rope for a bit then Starkz shoves Becca down so Becca tries the handstand scissors again but this time Starkz shoves her off and hits a Swanton Bomb to pick up the win.
Winner: Billie Starkz
After the match a gas mask guy from The Calling offers a box to Starkz & she accepts it then opens it to reveal some calf brains and tongue.
An update on the 2023 MLW Draft 1st we get a recap of those who have already been drafted. The next Draft announcement is Love Doug apparently he’s partially playing the role of an obsessed fan, obsessed with Becca. Love Doug is in the back with our interviewer, he claims to be in love with Becca. He waxes poetic about Becca and hopes she’ll fall in love with him.
We get a recap of Davey Boy Smith Jr & Mister Saint Laurent turning on Microman. MSL gets interviewed in the back & he claims he sleeps just fine after turning on Microman and predicts that Smith will be successful tonight. He hopes to never see Microman again only for Microman to dive onto him. MSL threatens Microman but here’s Mance Warner & the rest of the 2nd Gear Crew. Warner warns MSL that Microman is with the 2nd Gear Crew now which means he’s family and you don’t mess with their family. MSL seems to take their meaning.
Calvin Tankman talks in the back & he got screwed over at last year’s Opera Cup but this year it’s his. Tonight it’s just him & Davey Boy Smith. He knows who Smith is, but he’s got that dog in him and tonight he’s going to find out if Smith does too.
MLW World Champion Alex Kane talks in the back & he congratulates Willie Mack on becoming #1 Contender but he knows Mack doesn’t take this seriously. He’s grossed out by Mack’s physique and poor cardio. Mr. Thomas and Kane talk about all the food Mack will be eating during training camp. Kane really hopes Mack gets things together for their fight and says Mack isn’t worthy of being part of Bomaye Fight Club.
Semi Final Match Of The 2023 Opera Cup
Davey Boy Smith Jr vs. Calvin Tankman
Match starts off with a handshake before we get some circling before they lock up Calvin Tankman tries a single leg but Davey Boy Smith Jr gets into the corner to force a break. Smith grabs a side headlock then shoulder blocks Tankman but Tankman doesn’t fall.
Smith goes for the arm of Tankman, he’s twisting at a double wrist lock then switches to a Russian two on one arm hold and forces Tankman to the corner where they break. Back to the arm for Smith but Tankman punches free with body blows in the corner.
Smith misses a boot in the corner and Tankman chop blocks his left leg then they head to the entrance ramp and Tankman lands a chop before hitting a shin breaker on the ramp.
Smith fights back with a kick and we get more ringside brawling with Tankman focusing on the left leg of Smith.
Tankman tries to wrap the leg of Smith around the ring post, and does so once then twice then back in the ring now Tankman keeps stomping on the leg of Smith then some knees from Tankman drop Smith then Tankman goes back to the leg as we go to a break.
After the break Tankman lands elbows as he keeps the leg tied up. Smith ties up the leg of Tankman with a Heel Hook as Tankman scrambles to the ropes and forces a break. Tankman is still in the better overall position and lands a clothesline to drop Smith.
They start trading strikes for a bit then Smith unloads with a bevy of elbows then counters with a flurry of strikes. Enziguri from Smith drops Tankman and both men are down. Smith with a Russian leg sweep then he climbs the ropes but he takes too long and Tankman punches him up there then tosses him down.
Tankman climbs the ropes but jumps into a powerslam from Smith but only a 2 count then Smith with a couple of leg drops then he climbs the ropes again for a falling headbutt to the kidney. Everyone wants an encore but this time Smith lands a leg drop to the back of the head for a near fall.
Crippler Crossface from Smith as Tankman is trying to block though and hoists Smith up onto his shoulders where Smith lands elbows but Tankman lands a pop up spinning elbow then a back elbow to the back of the head. Tankman wants the Tankman Driver but Smith counters into a Crippler Crossface for the submission win.
We get a reminder that next week Tracy Williams & Tony Deppen will have the other Semi Final match.
Smith looks at the Opera Cup he definitely wants to win it a 2nd time.
The Calling video, RSP says Jacob Fatu doesn’t know what it’s like to grind, graft and bleed over 22 years but he’s going to show him. He claims Fatu is alone, Jimmy, Jey & John aren’t coming and Dewey doesn’t even know who he is & this 22 year long journey will be worth it. Trust in Raven.
Winner By Submission: Davey Boy Smith Jr
