MLW Genesis

[2] The event featured a tournament to crown the new MLW World Heavyweight Champion.

After avoiding a corkscrew moonsault by Parka, Lynn executed a tornado DDT off the ropes for the win.

The tournament final three-way dance took place between Shane Douglas, Taiyo Kea and Vampiro.

Referee John Finnegan threatened to suspend Douglas if he did not defend the title.

In light of Shane Douglas' controversial actions, he was stripped off the World Heavyweight Championship on September 13.

Shane Douglas won the eight-man tournament at Genesis to become the inaugural MLW World Heavyweight Champion .