MLW Fusion Results, Highlights, and Grades: Ki Crushes Daga
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The final batch of matches from MLW Fury Road hit the air with Low Ki defending the MLW World Heavyweight Title against Daga in the main event. Plus, MJF defends the MLW World Middleweight Title against former partners Jason Cade and Jimmy Yuta in an elimination match, and Marko Stunt makes his singles debut against Myron Reed.
Marko Stunt vs Myron Reed
Marko Stunt is back for a second go after coming up short with ACH and Rich Swann against The Hart Foundation last week. Stunt found himself the target of all three members of the Foundation last week as the trio wisely focused on the smallest member of his team. This week, Stunt looks to redeem himself in singles competition.
Myron Reed is back on Fusion after suffering a loss to Jason Cade a few weeks back and heading into a (now-taped but not-yet aired) match with the debuting Ace Austin at Fightland in Chicago.
After an underwhelming debut last week, Stunt didn’t necessarily impress this week against Reed. Despite a hot start to his summer with a name-making performance at Lost In New York, Stunt has not been able to bring that same level of excitement to MLW.
Much of the match focused on Stunt gaining a slight bit of control before being put in his place by the larger and stronger Reed, though neither wrestler was able to string together enough offense to captivate the crowd for any length of time or do anything particularly memorable.
With Stunt on spaghetti legs following a vertical suplex countered into a stunner, Reed would exit to the elevated entrance ramp to deliver a sensational cutter over the top rope. Reed demonstrated similar athleticism in his match with Cade, propelling himself from one ring to another using the War Games setup to his advantage.
After some more back and forth, Reed would find himself with Stunt locked in a sunset flip pin for the victory.
Grade: Disappointing. Stunt has yet to find his stride in MLW and Reed still needs his breakout moment.
Marko Stunt has been all over the indies thanks in large part to an impressive display of high-flying acumen in New York over the summer. Despite being in the ring with perfect counterparts for this style, Stunt hasn’t made a huge impression in MLW just yet.
For me, Reed feels like he’s in a similar position to Kotto Brazil in the lead-up to War Games. He’s solid enough in the ring but hasn’t been given a stage to truly stand out, whether that comes in the form of a more in-depth feud or the chance to shine on the mic. With MLW CEO Court Bauer hinting at a possible lightweight division in the future, Reed could certainly find a spotlight for himself.