Stunt Marshall is back, and this time the stage is bigger, the pressure is heavier, and the opponent is far more proven.
At Power Slap 19 during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, Marshall takes on former middleweight champion John Davis in a fight that could say a lot about the future of the division.
And in classic Stunt Marshall fashion, he’s not shying away from the moment.
WrestleMania Weekend Pressure? He Loves It
For Marshall, competing during WrestleMania weekend feels close enough to a dream scenario.
“I always wanted to main event WrestleMania weekend. Even though it’s not WrestleMania, I’m still pretty happy with it.”
It is a massive stage, and he knows it. With wrestling fans, industry people, and peers all over Las Vegas that week, Marshall understands this one carries a different kind of spotlight.
“This one, I’m definitely held to a higher standard… probably every person I’ve ever met in the industry over the last 16 years.”
Still, he is not backing down from that pressure.
“I cook under pressure.”
Stunt Marshall vs. John Davis: Old Guard vs. New Threat
John Davis is not just another name.
He is the first middleweight champion in Power Slap history, an OG in the division, and someone Marshall clearly respects.
“First middleweight champ. Big dog on campus, man.”
That respect does not mean fear, though. If anything, Marshall seems energized by the possibility that this could be the fight where he finally gets hit and has to answer some lingering questions.
“I’m ready to mess around… because I don’t want this training to go to waste.”
“If I Get to His First, You Know What’s Happening”
The biggest question around Stunt Marshall so far has been simple: what happens when he gets slapped?
He has not been forced to answer that in Power Slap yet.
But he sounds more than willing to find out if it comes to that.
“I’m pretty confident in my ability to take a slap… but who knows? Everybody has a butt. Maybe he can push mine.”
At the same time, he made it clear that if he lands first, he expects the story to end quickly.
“If I get to his first, you know what’s happening.”
More Comfortable, More Himself
Marshall pushed back on the idea that he’s becoming a villain.
In his view, what fans are seeing now is not a character shift. It is just more of the real him coming out.
“It’s not becoming more of a villain… it’s becoming more comfortable.”
That comfort has made him more entertaining, more outspoken, and maybe more dangerous.
“You get to see the real side of Stunt Marshall.”
Still Loose, Still Playful, Still Dangerous
One of the most interesting parts of Marshall’s personality is how relaxed he stays, even before high-pressure fights.
He is playful. He jokes. He does not come off like the traditional locked-in, stone-faced fighter.
But he insists that should not be mistaken for a lack of seriousness.
“Just because I’m playful, just because I like to have fun… doesn’t make me less of a striker.”
In fact, he believes that ability to stay loose gives him an advantage.
“I can see everything, man.”
New Training Focus: Learning From Pitchers
Marshall says he has largely kept his training structure intact, but added a new wrinkle to prepare for Davis.
He has been studying baseball pitchers to better understand how they generate momentum and release force.
“I’ve been hanging out with a lot of pitchers recently… watching how they get the release, how they use their body for momentum.”
That is a fascinating detail for a striker still building his Power Slap technique, and it shows he is thinking creatively about how to improve.
He is also taking live shots regularly in training from other local slappers to sharpen his readiness.
Most Entertaining Fighter in the Middleweight Division?
Asked directly whether he is the most entertaining fighter at 185, Marshall did not exactly shy away.
“Yeah, most likely.”
He sees a lot of the division as intensely focused and serious, while he brings something different: personality, chaos, and unpredictability.
That blend could be exactly why fans keep gravitating toward him.
What About John Davis’s Left Hand?
One interesting wrinkle in the matchup is Davis’s history of shoulder issues and his occasional need to switch hands.
Marshall was not fully thinking about that detail until it was brought up, but he sounded intrigued rather than concerned.
“Okay… that’ll be fun.”
He remains confident that years in pro wrestling have prepared him to brace for impact, even if Power Slap is a different kind of violence.
“I’ve been in sports for over 16 years.”
The Pressure Is Higher, But So Is the Opportunity
Marshall knows this fight changes things.
This is not the same as the earlier opportunities. This is a former champion. This is WrestleMania weekend. This is real divisional movement.
And yes, there is pressure.
But Marshall seems to welcome it.
“The pressure’s turned up, but that’s alright.”
Final Message to John Davis
Marshall closed with a direct line that felt very on-brand:
“John Davis… I’m gonna make you famous.”
That is bold. That is flashy. That is exactly what people have come to expect from him.
Power Slap 19 Could Be a Defining Night for Stunt Marshall
If Marshall beats John Davis, the middleweight division gets shaken up in a big way.
He would not just be a hot prospect anymore. He would be a legitimate force with a former champion on his résumé.
And if he does it in signature fashion, during WrestleMania weekend, with all those eyes on him?
Then Stunt Marshall might become a much bigger problem than the division is ready for.