Avenged 07

After the National Anthem and Fusion Entrance Video, Charlie B got the crowd going, telling them about the many new ventures for FUSION, including the Colorado Pro-Am Bodybuilding show on June 1st and 2nd.  Charlie attempted to start the action, but was interrupted by “Mr. Intensity” Jeff McAllister.  McAllister came out to complain about the poor sportsmanship of his last opponent, Hannibal. He claimed that Hannibal forced him to kick him below the belt because of his lack of respect.  Suddenly, McAllister was cut off by Victoria Starr of the Fusion Board of Directors.  She came out to tell “Mr. Intensity” that the Board was not happy with his actions, and as a result, he was suspended for the night.  She then told Jeff to get out of her ring or she’d extend the suspension to the end of the year.  After Jeff departed, Ms. Starr informed the crowd that due to pressing family issues, Juntsu would not be able to compete for the Fusion Pro Championship as scheduled, however, Fusion never lets its fans down, so taking over for the Beast would be none other than Sensational Paul Diamond.  With that, Victoria Starr left the ring and the action got underway.

1st Match
Hannibal vs. “Straight Laced” Tommy Bouchet

The two started with a small pose down, with Hannibal winning the crowds affection.  Bouchet wasn’t happy with this, and attacked Hannibal from behind, sending him to the mat. Bouchet punished Hannibal with right hands and hit several backbreakers in a row for a two count.  Bouchet went to the top rope to put the match away, but missed a big splash.  Hannibal regained his power and hit Bouchet with a flurry of offense, following that up with a seated senton from the top rope.  Hannibal hit two quick clotheslines and a springboard clothesline for two, and was looking to put Bouchet away when Bouchet dodged a splash and rolled Hannibal up using the tights for the win

Winner: “Straight Laced” Tommy Bouchet

2nd Match
Dustin Urich vs. “Mercury” Matt Yaden

Yaden came out looking for vengeance against Dustin, who ruined his return last month.  The two match power against power until Yaden took control.  Yaden attacked Dustin for several minutes until he was able to reverse an Irish whip into a spine buster.  Dustin, now in control, hit a sidewalk slam for two and followed that up with a 10 punch in the corner.  Dustin missed a splash in the corner and Yaden regained control with a neckbreaker. Yaden hit Dustin with a jawbreaker, followed immediately with a big leg drop, and sent him to the corner to finish the match.  Dustin wouldn’t be put away so easily, however, and caught Yaden in the corner and sent his to the outside with a hurricanrana.  Outside the ring, Yaden regained his composure just in time for Dustin to come flying off the apron with a devastating clothesline, followed by a hard suplex.  The two traded chops on the outside, with Yaden gaining the advantage and sending Dustin into the barricades.  Back in the ring, Yaden hit a big swinging neckbreaker from the second rope.  Dustin wouldn’t be beaten, however and reversed an Irish whip into a reverse DDT.  Dustin set Yaden up for the DUD (Dustin Urich Driver) but Yaden reversed and hit the YDT for the win.

Winner: “Mercury” Matt Yaden

3rd Match
“Hollywood” JDT vs. Jason Noel

For weeks, the Hollywood superstar had been issuing an open challenge to anyone in the world, and Jason came down to accept.  The match started fast and furious as JDT took control.  Jason fought back, but JDT couldn’t be stopped. He hit a roll up, school boy and his patented Crucifix pin, but couldn’t get the three.  JDT went for his springboard back elbow, but Jason ducked and took over. Jason used his superior strength to his advantage, with a crushing powerslam for two.  Frustrated, Jason resorted to his old tricks, choking JDT on the ropes and using an illegal closed fist to punish him.  Jason set JDT up for the Beholder, but the Hollywood star reversed and began to fight back.  JDT hit two dropkicks and back elbow before he called for Lights, Camera and Action, hitting Jason with the Box Office and gaining a victory

Winner: “Hollywood” JDT

4th Match
“Your Idol” Jack Mecidol vs. Stone D

The match started technical as Stoney took control and dictated a quick pace.  Mecidol attempted to keep up, but was in no shape to match speed with the magnificent one.  Stoney lock Mecidol into a headlock and went for a quick submission, Jack was not to be defeated so easily and refused to submit. Stoney continued to punish Jack with his technical knowledge.  The turning point came when Stone D went for his flying Leg lariat. Mecidol saw it coming, ducked and locked Stoney into a sleeper.  Stone D was starting to lose consciousness, but managed to fight out.  Jack hit a fisherman’s suplex for two.  Stoney attempted to Kick Jack in the midsection, but Mecidol caught his foot, Stoney went for an enseguri, but Mecidol ducked again, and went back to the sleeper, this time locking Stone D with a leg scissors as well.  Stoney refused to quit, however, and began to fight back, hitting Mecidol with a Shining Wizard, followed by a roll up for another two count.  It seemed that Stoney had the match in the bag, but Mecidol hit the Ego Crusher out of nowhere for the win.

Winner: “Your Idol” Jack Mecidol
5th Match
“The One and Only” Billy V vs. “The Arabian Prince” Raheem Rashad

Billy and Raheem started out quick and hard, with Billy hitting an amateur takedown which Raheem quickly reversed.  Both men traded moves and reversals until Billy locked in a Cravat.  Raheem seemed to be losing the exchange, but he quickly reversed into a headlock.  Raheem switched into an arm wringer, but a few hard chops from Billy broke the hold.  Not to be outdone, Raheem used a thumb to the eyes to keep his control.  Raheem sent Billy into the corner rushed after him.  Billy tried to go up and over, but Raheem caught him and threw him to the apron.  Billy tried to fight back in, but Raheem hit a guillotine on the top rope and sent Billy to the floor.  Outside, Raheem nailed Billy with several stiff right hands.  Back in the ring, Raheem locked in a camel clutch.  Billy refused to give and stood up with Raheem on his shoulders before hitting a modified Electric Chair Drop.  The ref started the ten count as the two fought to get to their feet; they both stood at the same time and traded punches.  Raheem caught Billy around the waist and dropped him face first into the turnbuckle.  Billy came back at Raheem with a spinning heel kick and went for a Hurricanrana. Raheem was ready, however, and dropped Billy with a big powerbomb for two.  Raheem threw Billy outside again and continued to beat on him and even resorted to choking him with the lighting cords.  After the ref forced them back into the ring, Raheem hit the UAE slam, hoping to put Billy away but he managed to kick out right before three.  Raheem went for his corner, and came out with some kind of powder.  He tried to throw it at Billy, but he managed to duck and Raheem hit the referee instead.  Billy hit the Shock Bottom and followed that up with a big frog splash, but the ref was still down and could not count.  Billy grabbed a water bottle from the crowd and attempted to flush the powder out of the official’s eyes.  While he was doing this, Raheem took the opportunity to grab a chair from under the ring.  As Billy attended to the ref, Raheem clocked Billy with chair.  The referee recovered in time to see Raheem covering Billy and counted to three with no knowledge of what happened.

Winner: “The Arabian Prince” Raheem Rashad

Main Event for the FUSION PRO CHAMPIONSHIP
“Sensational” Paul Diamond (Challenger) vs. Duff Doyle (Champion)

The crowd was split down the middle, half for Diamond and half for Duff as the two stared each other down in the center of the ring.  Diamond used his speed to his advantage and grabbed Duff in a headlock. Duff broke out clean and initiated a test of strength.  Duff easily won the test and took control until Diamond hit a quick kick and series of hard chops. Diamond hit several quick moves in succession and went for the cover, but Duff kicked out at two.  Diamond continued his assault, but Duff caught him with DDT and planted him into the mat.  Now in control, Duff hit a Double underhook suplex and a sidewalk slam for two.  Duff stood Diamond up and returned the chops, followed by the Milker.  Diamond fought out and hit the ropes, only to run into a big boot from Duff.  Duff had control of the match and hit Diamond with several high impact moves, but couldn’t put the Sensational one away.  Finally, Diamond began to fight back, hitting a series of hip tosses and body slams for two.  Diamond hit Duff with the Pele and followed that up with a springboard crossbody.  However, Duff was ready for him and caught him midair.  Duff hit the Airplane spin, but Diamond slipped behind him and rolled him up for two.  He followed this up with his trademark kick in the corner.  Diamond went for it all with a springboard 450 splash, but Duff moved and locked in the Trailer Hitch. It seemed that Diamond would have to give up when suddenly, Jack Mecidol hit the ring and climbed onto the apron.  Duff broke the hold and sent Mecidol to the floor with a right hand.  Diamond tried to hit a superkick as Duff turned around, but he ducked and put Diamond up for the airplane spin again.  This time, he made it through and hit the Samoan drop.  However, as the referee was counting, Jack Mecidol pulled him to the floor and punched him in the face.  Jack ran into the ring and began stomping Duff mercilessly.  Duff fought back and Diamond joined him to put Mecidol down when suddenly “Mr. Intensity” Jeff McAllister came back and began to attack them.  Duff and Diamond got the upper hand and sent both men to the ground. 

Winner: No Contest
As Mecidol and McAllister made for the back, Diamond grabbed the mic and challenged them both a tag match at the next Fusion Show, Jack and Jeff both accepted the challenge and left together.  Diamond also attempted to leave the ring, but Duff wasn’t going to let him go yet.  Duff then pulled some fans into the ring and had another dance session to end the night.