Wrasslin' Observer Review: Fusion Episode 83

WRASSLIN' OBSERVER NEWS EDITOR AND PUBLISHER, BILLY MELTZER'S REVIEW OF FUSION EPISODE 83: THE MINI-RUMBLE:

Desolation vs. The New Gods

The opening match of 2019 in the CMV was decent but mildly underwhelming. Desolation faced off and defeated the New Gods in a simple and short Tag Match. However, what had me raising a brow at the end was the weak finish. Bludgeon pinned Mike Crimson with the Big Ending, but neither Frost nor Trauma would even bother getting into the ring in order to make the finish more down to the wire.

VERDICT: **

Travis King vs. Tyson Cage

Another short match, this time much more impressive. King defeated Cage rather quickly,
but Cage put up a fighting effort, even if he failed. An average finish to an average match, showing off both wrestlers. Hopefully this will help move the Cage/Suraci angle forward.

VERDICT: **1/2

Harvey Hastings vs. Bloody Justice

I would have never expected an Undercard match to be so impressive. Both Hastings and Justice put on a clinic filled with sequences that are uncommon in the CMV. I was slightly disappointed with the story-telling until Bloody Justice began to taunt Hastings on the ropes.
Justice played up to his intimidation gimmick, even if it backfired on him. Hastings finished off the match with two beautiful Shooting Star Presses, giving the CMV Universe proof that the former House of Assassins leader knew just how to make a short match worth watching.

VERDICT: ***3/4

Gluttony vs. Jimmaurie Williams

Many people criticize matches that end by a time limit. They believe that a match without a finish is worthless to the wrestlers and the fans. However, I disagree with this sentiment as long as the time limit matches lead to another match or even a feud. With Gluttony vs Williams,
both wrestlers came out looking strong as steel. Hopefully, the story of Gluttony vs Williams will continue and provide a proper conclusion in the coming weeks.

VERDICT: ****

The Old Gods vs. Heaven or Hell

After two amazing matches that hyped the crowd up for the rest of the episode, we then had a match that halted that excitement. The Old Gods and Heaven or Hell put on a standard tag-team match that doesn't deserve praise nor scorn. However, after two wonderful matches, this killed the show's momentum.

VERDICT: **

Sean Kent vs. Chris Andrews

This was just sad. I truly don't know what I could say. The Undisputed Champion getting squashed by Sean Kent... However, it makes sense, considering Andrews' current injuries.

VERDICT: *1/2

This match was a highlight for the careers of two people; Schmidty and Troy Meyers.
This rumble was well done, with an amazing showing by Troy Meyers. Unfortunately, Meyers would lose to Schmidty, who is now Number One Contender for the Undisputed Championship.
Considering Andrew's injuries, Schmidty will have a lot of pressure on him to carry this story forward.

VERDICT: ****