In this Thanksgiving episode of Fusion, we open up the show with a video package of clips from MLW Fightland and the matches on the card. Then, Alex Hammerstone cuts a promo about why he did what he did and says people want to know what he will do next. He said, “Just wait and see.” We go into intro music for the show.
In the arena, Joe Dombrowski and Matt Striker are on commentary. We are shown clips from the MLW World Championship Match at Fightland. Dombrowski promotes Kane vs Cardona at One-Shot on December 7th, but that we don’t have to wait until then to see them face off against each other: Kane and Mr. Thomas from the BFC Vs. Cardona and Lawlor from the WTF are advertised for tonight’s main event. Plus, Mance Warner says goodbye to MLW tonight.
Introductions for the opening contest begin. First, TJ Crawford comes down with a Free Deppen sign. He is followed by Nolo Kitano.
TJ Crawford vs. Nolo Kitano
The match begins with Crawford attacking Kitano before the bell even rings. The crowd is booing Crawford, with chants of “fu*k you, TJ.” Kitano makes a comeback from the ring apron; however, he does an awkward flip that TJ doesn’t appear ready for. Crawford catches Kitano and it is tuned into a hurricanrana by Kitano.
Crawford distracts the ref as a masked person comes down but gets hit by Kitano. Off the distraction, Crawford hits Kitano with a running boot. Crawford takes control of the action as he works the crowd.
Kitano makes a comeback; as Crawford distracts the ref again, Griffin McCoy hits Kitano from behind. Crawford hits the Silver Bullet on a stunned Kitano to pick up the three-count and the win.
Result: TJ Crawford defeats Nolo Kitano
The masked man comes back down to celebrate with Crawford and McCoy. Dombrowski states that it has to be Tony Deppen, which Striker disputes.
Next, we see video clips from the Luche Libre match at Fightland. Mascara Dorada cuts a pre-recorded translated promo on Rocky Romero. He states that Romero denied him a CMLL title shot; well, now he’s calling out Romero for the CMLL and MLW Middleweight Championship match at One-Shot.
Dombrowski talks about a Thanksgiving Tryst with Love, Doug, and B3CCA. From there, we go to WTF Headquarters and MSL’s office. He cuts a promo about how Matt Cardona will beat Alex Kane at One-Shot to become the lineral legitimate World Heavyweight Champion. He then speaks about the upcoming match tonight between Kane and Thomas against Lawlor and Cardona.
Back in the arena, Dombrowski was promoting the main event when he said something was happening in the back. A camera goes back there, showing Rocky Romero, Janai Kai, and Jesus Rodriguez beating up Ichiban. They pick him up and hold him while Salina de la Renta tells Ichiban, “What did I tell you about interrupting me.” She slaps Ichiban as she looks into the camera and says “Bitch.” We go to a commercial break.
A commercial airs for the co-branded event, MLW/WTF One-Shot, on December 7th, live on Fite+. Next, a Calling video package airs with Rickey Shane Page cutting a promo on Akira. Clips show the aftermath of their Tag Team Title Match at Fightland.
Back in the arena, the next match is set to begin. The Notorious Mimi is introduced first, followed by Tiara James.
Tiara James vs. Notorious Mimi
Both competitors take turns hitting some moves on each other. James hits a big dropkick from the second turnbuckle for a two-counts. Mimi takes control of the match when she clotheslines James’ throat on the top rope.
Mimi then misses a cross body from the top turnbuckle. James takes back control of the match. After some more back and forth, James hits a front facebuster on Mimi for the pinfall.
Result: Tiara James defeats Notorious Mimi
Sam Laterna meets James at the top of the ramp for an interview. James gave a shout-out to the crowd and everyone supporting her. She closes by saying she wants an MLW Featherweight title shot.
Dombrowski goes through the story of Love, Doug, and B3CCA as we get a video montage showing the history. Then, we are shown a pre-recorded video labeled as happening earlier this week. A cameraman catches Mister Saint Laurent coming out of his car and asks him about Hammerstone. He said, of course, he will sign someone like that as a free agent. And that the WTF will continue to grow and expand. Just wait and see who joins next. We go to a commercial break.
Back from the break, MSL is in a lobby of a doctor’s office talking on his phone about getting the social media numbers up. 1 Called Manders enters causing MSL to hang up. MSL offers Manders a hotdog and a handshake while he pitches for him to join the WTF. Manders said he’s not a hot dog and handshake kind of guy and that he will see MSL down the road.
Dombrowski plugs what is now advertised as WTF’s One-Shot live event on December 7th and goes over the current card.
Next, Salina de la Renta is talking Rocky Romero about Mascara Dorada wanting a title shot. Romero said he will be more than happy to put both his titles on the line. Salina de la Renta said okay, let’s do this. Dombrowski announces this match for One-Shot as well.
Dombrowski promotes tonight’s main event as we go to Sam Laterna in the back, who is with Alex Kane. Laterna asked him about the match coming up with Cardona and Lawlor. Kane said he’s been waiting a month to get his hands on those hoes. He goes on to say y’all about to feel this Bomaye revenge!
Love, Doug is shown with a card, excited for his first date with B3CCA. He opens the door to a room he thought B3CCA was in; however, it was Brett Ryan Gosselin in there waiting. Doug said you’re not B3CCA? Ryan says no, I’m not; I’m her boyfriend, as he proceeds to beat Doug with a crowbar as we go to a commercial break.
Video clips are shown of the Matt Cardona vs Mance Warner match from Fightland. Dombrowski said it’s time for Mance Warner to say goodbye to MLW. We go to the parking lot where Mance Warner and 1 Called Manders talk about Mancer leaving. Manders is upset, but Warner said SGC got the gold now! Nobody can stop Manders and Justice. Manders asked Warner where he was going to go. Warner said he was out; however, has he ever heard of someone named the Masked Good Brother III? Manders said it rings a bell. Warner said he just got fired and liked to drink. That Manders and Justice are going get along with him. This appears to be Warner’s way to stay in MLW as this teases Midnight Mancer is coming soon. Mancer turns to the camera and says goodbye to the MLW fans as he leaves his beer on the ground and walks away.
MSL made his entrance to the ring and cut a promo in the ring about WTF taking over MLW while putting down the fans and Philadelphia. He then introduces Tom Lawlor and Matt Cardona for the main event.
Bomaye Fight Club (Alex Kane & Mr. Thomas) vs. World Titan Federation (Matt Cardona & Tom Lawlor) w/Mister Saint Laurent
Kane begins the match with Cardona, who quickly tagged in Lawlor. Kane and Lawlor went back and forth, with Lawlor getting the better of the exchange until Kane hit Lawlor with a suplex.
In the corner, while Lawlor was distracting the ref, Cardona kicked the lower back of Kane. They began targeting Kane’s lower back. After Kane battles back and hits suplexes on Lawlor and Cardona, he grabs his lower back and ribs and drops to the ring mat. The referee checked on Kane and held up the X symbol while Mr Thomas checked on him.
Kane is shown being helped to the back by the officials as Cardona takes a cheap shot from behind on Thomas, which backfires. Thomas hits a big clothesline on him. Thomas then goes after Lawlor, but Cardona clips Thomas’ leg from behind as we head into a commercial break.
Back from the break, Thomas is battling the WTF in what turned into a handicap match. Lawlor is in control and targeting Thomas’s left knee with kicks. Cardona and Lawlor are in total control until they go to suplex Thomas, who blocked it and hit a suplex on both of them simultaneously.
Kane shoves referees out of his way as he returns to the ring with his lower back taped. Kane went on a suplex tear, hitting a symphony of suplexes on Cardona and Lawlor. Kane then sells his lower back again and hits the mat, rolling out of the ring where Lawlor slammed a chair over his back.
Back in the ring, Cardona hits Thomas with Radio Silence and gets the pinfall. The show goes off the air with Cardona and Lawlor, along with MSL, celebrating in the ring.
Result: World Titan Federation (Matt Cardona & Tom Lawlor) defeats Bomaye Fight Club (Alex Kane & Mr. Thomas)
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