Alexander Hammerstone defeated Gringo Loco in the first semi-final on the May 11 episode of "Fusion" and Brian Pillman Jr. defeated Rich Swann in the second semi-final on the May 18 episode of "Fusion", thus setting up the tournament final between Pillman and Hammerstone to crown the inaugural champion at Fury Road, which would also continue the ongoing feud between The Hart Foundation and The Dynasty, Pillman and Hammerstone's respective stables.