A hype video shows footage of the Von Erichs ahead of their MLW debuts.
MJF, in a recorded segment, insults the Von Erichs and says there’s only one dynasty in MLW and it’s the Dynasty.
In a segment of the Fury Road Control Center, Rich Bocchini hypes up MLW’s next big event and runs through the announced matches.
Another video package features Contra Unit’s previous actions and they threaten to wreak more havoc in MLW.
MLW World Heavyweight Champion Tom Lawlor, in a recorded segment, discusses his latest challenge: Robert Dreissker. He says avalanches fall apart.
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National Openweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final: Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Rich Swann (with Myron Reed)
Swann argues with the referee, who checks his boots for weapons. Swann walks out of the ring but returns and the match is underway. Pillman plants Swann with a powerslam. He turns Swann inside out with a back body drop. Reed briefly distracts the referee and Swann drops Pillman with a superkick. Pillman takes Reed down with a dropkick and hits Swann with a crossbody off the top for a near fall. Reed interferes again and pushes Pillman off the top rope.
Swann grounds Pillman after Reed interferes again. A kick to the head and an impact DDT gets Swann a near fall. Swann grabs the official, who throws Swann into the corner. Pillman capitalizes on the distraction and rolls Swann up for the win.
Winner: Brian Pillman Jr.
After the match, Alex Hammerstone discusses his upcoming match with Pillman and vows to win the National Openweight Championship at Fury Road.
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