"Hunt You Down" by Saliva hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Bray Wyatt made his way to the ring.
Jim Ross: Good evening and welcome to Warfare! Kicking things off tonight, we have the return of Bray Wyatt!
After Wyatt had entered the ring, "Gunslinging Rambler" by Gangstagrass hit and the crowd continued to give a mixed reaction as Mankind made his way to the ring.
Jerry Lawler: Well, JR, I don't think this Oregon crowd knows which of these two superstars to get behind tonight!
Jim Ross: Wyatt and Mankind are two controversial characters, King, so it's no surprise they've divided the fans in attendance here at the Moda Center. This is sure to be an intriguing match-up!
As Mankind entered the ring, he and Wyatt started intensely at one another. The referee called for the bell and the two men wasted no time getting started, running towards each other and exchanging right hands back and forth furiously. Wyatt was able to overpower Mankind, and after whipping him against the ropes, he took him down with a clothesline. Mankind got to his feet and Wyatt hit him with a body slam, then ran against the ropes and hit a running senton. Wyatt made the cover and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout! Wyatt pulled Mankind to his feet and hit him with some more right hands, then whipped Mankind into the corner. Wyatt ran at Mankind, hitting him with a body avalanche, then as Mankind staggered out of the corner, Wyatt went for a shoulder back toss. Mankind blocked it, hitting a knee smash, then as Wyatt staggered backwards, Mankind ran at him and took him down with a spear, before punching him repeatedly against the ring mat. Mankind then got to his feet, and to the excitement of the crowd, pulled out Mr Socko! As Mankind did so, Wyatt arched his back and spider-walked across the ring towards Mankind. The spider walk seemed to freak Mankind out, and he moved away from Wyatt, holding up Mr Socko more in defense than attack.
Jerry Lawler: Oh my, JR! I think the only other person to have scared Mankind like this was Kane!
As Mankind backed into the corner, Wyatt got to his feet and grinned maniacally at him. Mankind thrust Mr Socko towards Wyatt, attempting the Mandible Claw, but Wyatt blocked it and grabbed Mankind, hitting him with a headbutt. Mankind got to his feet and Wyatt whipped him against the ropes once more, then hit him with a running crossbody. Both men got to their feet and Wyatt hit Sister Abigail, then made the cover. The referee counted - 1... 2... 3!
Jim Ross: It's over! An impressive debut victory from Bray Wyatt on his return to the EBWF!
"Hunt You Down" by Saliva played over the PA as Wyatt celebrated his victory.
"It'z Just What We Do" by Florida Georgia Line hit and the crowd booed as Jay Briscoe headed down the ramp ready for the next match.
Jim Ross: Up next, another former superstar makes his return as Jay Briscoe takes on Sami Zayn!
Jerry Lawler: I can't wait for this one, JR!
After Briscoe had entered the ring, "World's Apart" by CFO$ hit and the crowd cheered as Zayn made his way to the ring. Upon entering the ring, Zayn climbed to the top rope and posed for the fans, before climbing down and turning his attention to his opponent. The referee called for the bell and an "Olé" chant could be heard through the arena as Zayn and Briscoe locked up. Briscoe twisted Zayn's arm, but Zayn countered by rolling across the ring mat, then applying an arm twist to Briscoe. Briscoe managed to pull his arm free and he lifted Zayn up, hitting a body slam. Zayn got to his feet and Briscoe hit him with a series of punches, then whipped him into the corner. Briscoe ran at Zayn, attempting a clothesline, but Zayn got his feet up and kicked Briscoe away, before climbing to the top rope. Zayn hit a crossbody and made the cover - the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout! Both men got to their feet and Zayn set Briscoe up for a brainbuster, but Briscoe blocked it and countered with a suplex. Both superstars got to their feet once more and Briscoe applied a headlock. Zayn broke free and pushed Briscoe into the ropes, then hit Briscoe with a spin-out powerbomb. Zayn hooked the leg and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Jim Ross: Another near fall for Sami Zayn! Great performance from the young up and comer thus far!
Both men got to their feet and Zayn ran at Briscoe, going for a leg lariat. Briscoe ducked out of the way, Zayn landed on his feet, and as the two men turned to face one another, Briscoe hit Zayn with an arched big boot. Zayn got to his feet and Briscoe lifted Zayn onto his shoulders, then hit a muscle buster. Briscoe hooked the leg and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Jerry Lawler: Another near fall! This time Briscoe gets a two count!
Briscoe pulled Zayn to his feet and hit him with a kick to the midsection, then went to whip him into the ropes. Zayn reversed it, sending Briscoe into the ropes before hitting a dropkick. Both men got to their feet and Zayn hit a reverse STO, then applied the Koji clutch! Briscoe tried to reach for the ropes, but when he realised he was unable to do so, he tapped out! The referee called for the bell and raised Zayn's arm in victory.
Jim Ross: Another impressive victory for Sami Zayn!
Zayn celebrated as Warfare went to a commercial break.
“Gun” hit, and Alexa Bliss entered the arena.
Jim Ross: And here we go! It’s time for some divas action.
Jerry Lawler: Alexa Bliss is going to take on the EBWF Women’s Champion, Michelle McCool!
McCool came to the ring with the EBWF Women’s Championship. The crowd was ready for the matchup.
Jim Ross: The EBWF Women’s Division has been on fire here! And this crowd is ready!
The bell rang, and the two women locked up. Alexa broke the hold, and Michelle worked her over with chops, then a hard kick and then a dropkick type move using the ropes to send Alexa out to the floor. Michelle went for a left footed kick on the floor that missed, so her left leg/foot hit steel. Alexa rammed her leg first into the post. They slugged it out and Alexa hit a low dropkick to the left knee, then some more moves on the knee. "Let's Go Alexa" emerged from the crowd. Bliss slammed the knee into the mat, and then strapped on a single leg crab on the left knee. Alexa draped the knee on the ropes and came down on it with a foot. The crowd started another chant for Bliss as the crowd gave her a big ovation. She got the standing legbar on Michelle as another chant for Alexa begins. Michelle hit a spinning leg scissors on Alexa as the crowd booed that.
Jim Ross: The crowd is not loving Michelle McCool here.
Michelle won a slugfest with forearms and a couple clotheslines that looked okay. Then she followed up with a spinebuster, but Alexa kicked out at two. Michelle charged her in the corner, Alexa got the foot up and Michelle went down. To the top, Michelle's headscissors was reversed into a move that slammed Michelle hard in the middle of the ring while Alexa landed on her feet on the floor. There was another huge pop for Alexa as she got two. Inside cradle for Michelle for two. A hurricanrana attempt by Alexa was countered into a running powerbomb by McCool. Michelle threw punches at her head. Alexa came forward with a crossbody charge, but Michelle ducked it. As Michelle turned to face Alexa, she hit a belly to belly suplex and made the cover, but again Alexa kicked out at two. Michelle seemed frustrated and began yelling at Alexa, but Alexa smiled at her opponent as she got to her feet. This seemed to annoy Michelle more, and she went to hit Alexa with a big boot. Alexa ducked out of the way and lifted Michelle up from behind, hitting a back drop. She then climbed to the top rope and hit the 450 Splash!
Jerry Lawler: I love seeing Alexa hit that, JR!
Alexa made the cover and the referee counted - 1... 2... 3! "Gun" played once more and the crowd cheered as Alexa celebrated her victory.
Jim Ross: What a win for Alexa Bliss, King! That victory might have just put Alexa in contention for a shot at the Women's Title!
Wade Barrett entered the arena to the sound of “Rebel Son”. He went to the ring and “Heroes” hit. Ted DiBiase was next to the ring.
Jim Ross: We haven’t heard much out of Miz or DiBiase since the untimely departure of AJ Styles.
Jerry Lawler: I wonder what’s in store for Miz and DiBiase now.
Jim Ross: I always felt Miz was the real leader in that group.
The bell rang, and before the two locked up, "Meat" blasted over the PA system.
Jerry Lawler: What the hell is Ryback doing out here?
EBWF's biggest guy walked out to the rhythm of the guitar riff... Bobbing his head, Wade Barrett turned his attention to the ramp, giving Dibiase enough time to roll Barrett up 1...2... Kickout!
Jim Ross: I hope that answers your question.
Barrett regained his vertical base and took DiBiase down, mounting him to deliver some punches. While DiBiase was down, Barrett turned to Ryback who was walking down the ramp, he waved at Barrett as he walked towards the announcers table.
Jerry Lawler: Uh-oh, here he comes...
Ryback assumed the position on the announcer's table... His voice could be heard much farther away than JR or the Kings.
Ryback: Sup losers?
Jim Ross: Welcome Ryback, your headphones... Are backwards.
Ryback: No they're not, I... I just don't like the way you nerds wear them! HA! HA! HA!
Barrett had DiBiase in the corner and sent him to the opposite corner. Kicked him and hit a face buster for a two count. Barrett was now sent to the ropes and was back body dropped.
Jerry Lawler: So, Ryback... Why did you come out here?
Ryback: It's a free country, but mostly because front row seats are all sold out...
Jim Ross: Come on, we know you and Wade Barrett have been at each other's throats for weeks now!
Ryback: Yeah...
Jerry Lawler: Are you going to tell us you being out here has nothing to do with that?
Ryback: Don't you have a match to call and fast food to announce? Jesus Jerry, I wonder how you haven't had a heart attack yet with all that pizza and Mountain Dew to announce.
DiBiase hit another punch and then tried a side suplex but Barrett floated over and dropkicked DiBiase to the back of the head. Barrett charged DiBiase and got flipped to the outside apron. Barrett hit a beautiful double springboard Moonsault from the outside apron to the inside onto DiBiase. DiBiase went for Dream Street but Barrett reversed out into a DDT of his own but neither locked the move. Barrett neared the ropes hanging onto them. DiBiase reversed again into a Dream Street but can only lock one arm and hit a half-nelson suplex.
Ryback: Cue in the "Boring" chants.
DiBiase had Barrett laying across his knee back first. DiBiase stretched him. Barrett reversed out with a knee to the head of DiBiase. Barrett went to the corner, leapt backward and DiBiase ran underneath. DiBiase hit a big Lariat on Barrett and followed it with some punches. Barrett fought back with some of his own though. Barrett went to the ropes. He ducked a clothesline attempt and sprung backward, and met DiBiase with a running knee lift. Barrett got a pin attempt but only got two. Ryback laughed out loud, Taunting Barrett from the announcer's table. Barrett swayed his arms, as if inviting Ryback into the ring. Ryback removed his headphones and walked towards the apron mouthing out "WHAT'S UP?". Ryback walked onto the ring, the ref instructed him to get away... Wade Barrett motioned for him to come onto the canvas while DiBiase slowly stumbled to his feet. Ryback and Barrett got on each other's face, Barrett pushed Ryback, shoving him back. Without wasting anytime he rolled the elbow pad from his right arm and went for the Bullhammer Elbow! Wade swung his torso as Ryback ducked out of the way, Barrett nailed DiBiase right across the temple as he was regaining a vertical base! The ref expelled Ryback from the ring while Barrett covered his opponent 1...2...3! "Rebel Son" blasted over the PA system as Wade Barrett got his hand raised in victory, Ryback walked up the ramp, piercing a hole through his rival.
Jim Ross: Looks like the mind games between these two have just started!
Smackdown! hit and brought the arrival of the 2014 Royal Rumble winner Dolph Ziggler! The crowd was hot for “The Showoff” as he played to them and started into the ring. Damien Sandow was next to the ring, which brought boos from the crowd. He was not accompanied by Daniel Rodimer.
Jim Ross: It looks like Sandow is ready to go it alone here!
The bell rang and Christy Hemme did her formal introductions. The fans are obviously behind Ziggler, cheering for him and boo'ing when Sandow is introduced. Ziggler was off to a good start but when he leapt over Sandow coming off the ropes, he landed awkwardly on his knee and now he's selling the knee. Sandow immediately went to work on Ziggler's knee and was in firm control of the offense of the match.
Jerry Lawler: Sandow has got one over on Ziggler here.
Ziggler tried to make a comeback, but Sandow quickly shut that down. Sandow was going back to work on the injured knee of Ziggler again as the fans try and chant and rally behind him. Ziggler grabbed Sandow by the head, and pulled him down for a modified DDT. Ziggler got to his feet and threw Sandow into the ring post. Sandow stumbled out of the corner and right into a ZigZag!
Jim Ross: Ziggler turned that around!
Ziggler went for the pin. 1…2…3!
Jerry Lawler: That was it! Ziggler just got the win on Damien Sandow.
“Cult of Personality” ushered CM Punk who did his usual entrance as the crowd cheered loudly. The ring was empty for the start of this matchup as Syxx came to the ring accompanied to the ring by Symphony and a fair amount of heat from the crowd. Punk told Syxx to bring it on at the onset of the match. Syxx came with a series of punches before he slammed Punk’s head into the turnbuckle and followed up with a bulldog. Syxx continued to pound on Punk, but when he charged Syxx in the corner, Punk hit a shoulder block and followed it up with a big kick. Punk hit a suplex, and he mounted Syxx, punching away in the head.
Jim Ross: Quite a bit of aggression from Punk here!
Punk went to the outside for a table, but Syxx was right behind him and he sent him into the announce table, slamming his head repeatedly into the table. Syxx picked up Punk and sent him chest first into the barricade. Punk battled back and sent Syxx shoulder first into the steel ring post. Punk tried to Irish whip Syxx, but Syxx reversed it and sent Punk into the ring steps. Syxx pulled a table out from under the ring and he set it up on the arena floor. Syxx picked Punk up and propped him on the table before he climbed to the top turnbuckle. Punk jumped off the table before Syxx could jump, but Syxx gave chase. Punk rolled back into the ring, and while Syxx was climbing in, Punk stomped away at him. Punk picked up Syxx and hit a big running powerslam.
Jim Ross: What an amazing matchup so far!
Punk pounded away on Syxx, who was standing on the ring apron, holding onto the ropes so he wouldn’t go through the table. Syxx fought back and got Punk in DDT position, but Punk fought out and sent Syxx head first into the turnbuckle. Both men went to the outside, where Punk pushed Syxx into the ring apron hard before slamming his head into the steel ring steps. Punk tried to punch Syxx, but Syxx blocked and hit Punk with a punch of his own before sending him head first into the ring steps. Syxx got Punk up into the 6-Factor position, but Punk fought out and got Syxx in powebomb position. Punk picked him up, but Syxx countered out and fought Punk to the top of the ramps. Punk tried for a desperation suplex, but Syxx reversed it and suplexed Punk on the entrance ramp.
Syxx went back to the ringside area to grab the table, which he put on his shoulder. Syxx tried to slam the table down on top of Punk, but Punk moved. Syxx followed and quickly slammed his head into the barricade. Punk and Syxx fought out into the crowd, but it was brief as Syxx quickly clotheslined Punk over the barricade back into the ringside area. Syxx sent Punk back into the ring before going under the ring to grab another table. Syxx set up the table on the outside, but when he came back into the ring he quickly fell victim to a big kick to face. Punk went to the outside, where he grabbed a table and made his way back into the ring. Punk propped the table up in the corner. Punk picked up Syxx, but Syxx countered out and hit a couple of big shoulder blocks before following up with a side belly to back suplex. Syxx hit an elbow, but Punk gets to his feet and sent the table to the outside. Syxx hit the 6-Factor and he dragged Punk closer to the ring apron.
Syxx went to the outside where he grabbed another table to bring back into the ring. Syxx set up the table in the middle of the ring. Syxx put Punk on the top turnbuckle, and Syxx tried to get Punk in fireman’s carry position on the second rope. Punk fought out and Syxx fell to the mat. Syxx and Punk traded blows with Punk still on the top turnbuckle. Syxx tries for a superplex, but Punk pushed him off, through the table.
Jim Ross: CM Punk! CM Punk just defeated Syxx! What a night! What a tables match!
Punk was moving slow, and was given his Path to Glory Championship. He requested a microphone before the referee raised his hand in victory.
CM Punk: Four times a year the Path to Glory Champion has the opportunity to cash in his championship for a shot at the EBWF World Champion.
The crowd cheered as Punk held up his belt.
CM Punk: The Royal Rumble, Aftermath, Sacrifice and… Destiny. In two weeks, I intend to vacate my Path to Glory Championship…
The crowd was coming unhinged.
CM Punk: …and face John Cena for the EBWF Championship at Destiny. Your move, Cena.
With that, Punk dropped the mic and his music hit again as Warfare went off the air.
