Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeats Simon Gotch

MLW Fusion February 1: No Rope Match

This match only ends by submission or knock out. The two men exchanged holds for the first 6:30-7 minutes of the match, but Davey Boy would eventually catch Gotch with one belly to back suplex followed by several more suplexes. The referee called for the stop.

This match wasn’t great or exciting, but it was an interesting concept and something different.

Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent