Austin Aries captures MLW national title from Blue Panther on Fusion episode

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Austin Aries talked a big game, and he backed it up by winning the MLW National Openweight Championship from Blue Panther on the 200th episode of Fusion (airing June 20, 2026). The 47-year-old Aries (age when this was taped) battled the 65-year-old CMLL legend with cockiness in his stride and arrogance in his voice. Aries was a step quicker on mat exchanges, and he had no shame in gloating about it. Action intensified on a rally from Blue Panther. The luchador connected on a flying crossbody inside the ring and a somersault senton outside the ring. They don’t call Blue Panther a legend for nothing! Tap in now to see who walks away with the MLW National Openweight Championship. ▶️ https://t.co/ViE93mg4Be pic.twitter.com/EIZoAoJf2v — MLW (@MLW) June 20, 2026 Blue Panther went back to that same well, but it backfired. On a second somersault senton, Aries saw the dive coming, pushed Diego Hill in front, and Blue Panther collided into his student. BLUE PANTHER inadvertently takes out @imdiegohill! Is that what @AustinAries needs to turn the tide? Tune into MLW FUSION 200 now: ▶️ https://t.co/ViE93mgCqM pic.twitter.com/rld22uK14w — MLW (@MLW) June 20, 2026 Aries took advantage for a blitz of offense. He hit a suicide dive, a neckbreaker through the ropes, a running dropkick into the corner, and closed with the Last Chancery submission. Blue Panther showed heart, however, he could not escape. Blue Panther passed out, and the referee called for the bell. Aries is the new national openweight champion. AND NEW!@AustinAries overcomes the legend of the Blue Panther to become your new MLW National Openweight Champion! MLW FUSION 200 continues: ▶️ https://t.co/ViE93mgCqM pic.twitter.com/isX44rlKHy — MLW (@MLW) June 20, 2026 Aries adds MLW gold to his impressive career résumé of two-time ROH world champion, three-time TNA world champion, six-time X-Division champion, and the list goes on. MLW Fusion airs Saturdays at 6:05 pm ET on YouTube, at 9 pm ET on Veeps, and at 10 pm ET on beIN SPORTS. Share your thoughts about Austin Aries winning a championship in MLW.