LONDON — If the roof of the Stratford Arena is still attached this morning, it is a miracle of modern engineering. Last night, Dynasty Wrestling brought Clash 82 to the capital, and to call the atmosphere “electric” would be a disservice; it was volcanic.

For those of you who missed the live broadcast, I’m not here to ruin your viewing experience. You won’t find pinfall results or submission spoilers in this column. Instead, consider this your essential guide to the wars that were waged, the stories told, and why you need to seek out the replay immediately.

Here is the breakdown of a night that will be talked about for months.

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Leo Lewis vs. Geoffrey Hobbs

The Opener: Speed vs. Spite

We couldn’t have asked for a hotter start. Lewis, ever the crowd favorite, came flying out of the gates with an energy that seemed to catch Hobbs off guard—at least initially. This match was a classic clash of philosophies. Lewis attempted to keep the pace frantic, utilizing the ropes and verticality to disorient his opponent. Hobbs, however, brought a level of grounded, methodical malice that changed the complexion of the fight entirely.

There was a moment mid-match involving the turnbuckle that had the entire front row gasping. Without giving away the finish, let’s just say that Lewis’s resilience was tested in a way we haven’t seen in his career thus far. If you like technical countering mixed with high-impact brawling, this was a masterclass.

Oliver Reed vs. Stijn De Raaf

The Technical Masterpiece

If the opener was about fire, this match was about ice. Stijn De Raaf, the “Dutch Destroyer,” entered the ring with a look of absolute focus, contrasting sharply with Reed’s fiery intensity. This was grappling at its finest.

The story here was the limb work. Both men seemed determined to dismantle the other systematically rather than go for a quick pin. The pacing was deliberate, building to a crescendo of near-falls that had the Stratford crowd on their feet. There is a specific sequence of reversals around the ten-minute mark that is arguably the best technical exchange I’ve seen in Dynasty Wrestling all year. The psychological warfare between Reed and De Raaf is clearly far from over, regardless of who had their hand raised last night.

Jonathan Sullivan vs. Bjorn Asulf

The War of Attrition

When Bjorn Asulf steps through the ropes, you expect violence, and Jonathan Sullivan was more than happy to oblige. This wasn’t a wrestling match; it was a demolition derby.

Sullivan, looking larger than usual, tried to overpower the Nordic powerhouse, resulting in a stalemate of strength that shook the ring posts. The sound of the impacts in this match echoed all the way to the cheap seats. What impressed me most was the sheer durability on display. Both men absorbed punishment that would have hospitalized lesser competitors. Watch closely for the shift in momentum late in the match—it hinges on a single, brutal mistake that changed everything.

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MAIN EVENT: Eero Koshkien vs. Oliver Harrington

The Clash of Titans

And then, there was the main event.

The tension in the Stratford Arena was palpable before the bell even rang. Eero Koshkien, looking every bit the cold-blooded veteran, stared across the ring at DW UK Champion Oliver Harrington with a look that could curdle milk. Harrington, for his part, didn’t flinch.

This match was a storytelling triumph. It had everything: the slow burn, the explosion of offense, and the desperate struggle for dominance. Koshkien’s striking game was lethal, but Harrington’s ability to absorb and redirect momentum made for a contest where the outcome was in doubt until the final millisecond.

I won’t tell you who walked out the winner, but I will say this: the final three minutes of this match were pure, unadulterated chaos. The crowd noise was deafening. When the dust finally settled, the look on the faces of the fans in the front row said it all—we had just witnessed history.

Final Thoughts

Clash 82 delivered on every promise. It was a night of hard-hitting action and dramatic storytelling that reminded us all why we love this sport. If you haven’t seen it yet, log in, buy the replay, and witness the carnage for yourself.

Until next time, this is William Smith, signing off from London.