MLW Fusion Results: Aries, Lee in Title Defenses

Killer Kross entered the ring with the MLW title as the crowd chanted that he deserved it. He asked who was ready to step up after his recent win over Satoshi Kojima. The Skyscrapers came to the stage and Joshua Bishop brawled with Kross until security separated them.

Zamaya faced Angelica Risk in a lightning match with a ten-minute countdown clock. Zamaya dominated the shorter opponent with punches and throws. She finished the bout with a clothesline and a DVD for the pin in a short contest.

Matt Riddle was interviewed on the stage. He stated that Kross owed him and announced his entry into the 2026 Opera Cup while saying he would take over.

A vignette teased the heel women's faction HATE from Japan. Backstage, Shotzi Blackheart approached Corinne Joy and Jazzy Yang to offer a match. Jazzy won rock-paper-scissors for the opportunity before Lady Frost interrupted and taunted Shotzi.

Trevor Lee defended the MLW Southern Crown title against Kushida who was accompanied by Okumura. The match started with mat wrestling and a standoff that led to a commercial break. Lee landed a huracanrana and roundhouse kick before Kushida targeted his left arm with snaps, chops, and a cocky cover.