| OWA Fusion | ||
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| Details | ||
| Promotion | Online Wrestling Alliance | |
| Brand(s) | OWA Fusion | |
| Competitors | OWA Roster | |
| About the Show | ||
| Created By | Joey Tierney | |
| Format | 1080i (HDTV) | |
| Channel | TYA Network | |
| Running Time | 60 minutes (including commercials) | |
| Original Run | October 13, 2012 - present | |
OWA Fusion (formerly OWA Sacrifice) was the weekly show presented by Online Wrestling Alliance.
History[]
OWA Fusion began when the company purchased Future Bebo Wrestling. Initially planning to make the new acquisition a second OWA brand, Joey Tierney instead combined Sacrifice and FBW to create a ground-breaking new show the likes of which had never been seen before on the Bebo Wrestling Network.
The first episode of the show saw history made from the opening minute, as Pot of Gold holder Zack Richards found a legal loophole in his guaranteed title shot opportunity, and as a result, named himself Galaxy Champion. The main event featured a match between Paul Benzema and Trip Johnson, in which Benzema was victorious. After the match, both men were ambushed by Richards as they shook hands.
The following week, Benzema and Johnson teamed to face Richards and his bodyguard, Julio Zapien. The match ended with Johnson hitting The Power Trip on Zapien. The feud continued to escalate in the coming weeks, eventually settling with Paul Benzema being named #1 Contender, after he defeated Craig Adams. A match was set up between Richards and Benzema at OWA Ramifications (2012), which would see Benzema become Galaxy Champion, but was also the night Zack Richards would become OWA World Heavyweight Champion.
As money became tight with the change in management, the company was reduced to taking place in the Kentucky Fried Chicken 11 Holds & Spices Arena - an arena new co-owners Trip Johnson and Preston Scott had built for their training. Facing constant technical problems, the network threatened to cancel the show - however, the fan backlash from the announcement eventually made them reconsider.
Funding improved and as the company found its feet, former commentator Kara Hills was brought in to fill the void. Johnson, now the sole owner of the company, continued to run the show from behind the scenes as Preston Scott returned to active competition, making his presence known when he attacked The Militia at the end of a Fusion broadcast.
Fusion was dropped by the company in favor of the live events that the federation began hosting in 2013.
Records[]
The following is a complete list of the records for matches taking place on Fusion.
| Date | Matches | Location | Stipulations |
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| October 13, 2012 | Julio Zapien vs Penis Postman went to a no-contest | New York City | Singles Match |
| Jay Axleed defeated Zack Richards | Singles Match | ||
| Michael McKinnon defeated James Gold |
Singles Match | ||
| Heath Williams defeated Steven Arex and Messiah | Triple Threat Match | ||
| Paul Benzema defeated Trip Johnson | Singles Match | ||
| October 19, 2012 | Punk defeated Michael McKinnon | Los Angeles, California | Singles Match |
| Paul Benzema & Trip Johnson defeated Zack Richards & Julio Zapien | Tag Team Match | ||
| October 26, 2012 | Penis Postman defeated Robert Bling | Dublin, Ireland | Singles Match |
| Craig Adams defeated Trip Johnson | Singles Match | ||
| Zack Richards defeated The DJK | Singles Match | ||
| Punk defeated Heath Williams | Singles Match | ||
| November 22, 2012 | Zack Richards defeated Craig Anderson | Scottsdale, Arizona | Singles Match |
| Paul Benzema defeated Craig Adams | Singles Match | ||
| November 29, 2012 | Craig Anderson defeated Julio Zapien | Scottsdale, Arizona | Singles Match |
| Paul Benzema & Punk defeated Zack Richards & Kevin Norton | Tag Team Match | ||
| December 6, 2012 | Kevin Norton defeated Alex West and Chuck Jones | Scottsdale, Arizona | Triple Threat Match |
| Paul Benzema defeated Craig Adams | Singles Match | ||
| Punk defeated Steven Arex | Singles Match | ||
| Craig Anderson defeated Zack Richards by disqualification | Singles Match | ||
| December 20, 2012 | Alex West vs Chuck Jones ended in a no-contest | Norfolk, Virginia | Singles Match |
| Joey Tierney defeated Craig Anderson by disqualification | Singles Match | ||
| Zack Richards defeated Kevin Norton | Singles Match | ||
| December 25, 2012 | The Militia (Julio Zapien & Abigail Jade) defeated Alex West & Jeff Palmer | New York City | Tag Team Match |
| Craig Anderson defeated Preston Scott via forfeit | Singles Match | ||
| Trip Johnson defeated Joey Tierney | Singles Match | ||
| Zack Richards (World Champ) defeated Kevin Norton (IC Champ) | Steel Cage Match for the OWA World Heavyweight Championship and OWA Intercontinental Championship | ||
| January 3, 2013 | Jeff Palmer defeated Alex West | Scottsdale, Arizona | Singles Match for the vacant OWA European Championship |
| Craig Anderson defeated Kevin Norton | Singles Match | ||
| Abigail Jade defeated Julio Zapien | Singles Match for the vacant OWA Intercontinental Championship |