Joey Styles: Good evening and welcome to Sacrifice! We are live from the sold out Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri!
Corey Graves: What a night this promises to be, Joey! We'll see the culmination of the Tag Team Classic, and the 2016 King of the Ring Sami Zayn challenges the Path to Glory Champion, PJ Black!
Joey Styles: We've also got two fatal four ways, to determine the new number one contenders for the Breakout and PTG Championships. Randy Orton takes on The Miz, Cesaro and Syxx later on tonight, but up first we've got Karl Anderson making his EBWF debut against Jay Lethal, Baron Corbin and Matt Sydal!
Anderson came to the ring first, followed by Lethal, Sydal, and finally Baron Corbin. When all four superstars were in the ring, the referee called for the bell. Corbin went after Anderson, while Lethal locked up with Matt Sydal. Sydal went for a snapmare but Lethal countered it, hitting an inverted suplex. Meanwhile, across the ring, Corbin pummelled Anderson with a series of right hands, then whipped him against the ropes. As Anderson ran back towards him, Corbin went for a big boot, but Anderson ducked underneath it and ran against the opposing set of ropes, grabbing the top rope to stop himself. Corbin charged towards him but Anderson pulled down on the ropes, sending Corbin to the outside. Anderson then turned his attention to Jay Lethal, challenging Lethal to come at him. Lethal moved towards Anderson, going for a right hand, but Anderson blocked it, then took Lethal down with a clothesline. He stomped on Lethal several times, before pulling him to his feet, hitting a brainbuster. Anderson hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Corey Graves: A strong start from Karl Anderson! The man who made his name in Japan wants to impress in his EBWF debut.
As Anderson got to his feet, Matt Sydal ran towards him, hitting a running dropkick. Both men got to their feet and Sydal hit an enzuigiri, then followed it up with a cradle suplex. At this point, Baron Corbin re-entered the ring, and he grabbed Matt Sydal, throwing him into the corner. Corbin punched Sydal in the corner repeatedly, before hitting a knee to the midsection. Sydal staggered out of the corner and Corbin whipped him against the ropes, then lifted him up, hitting the Deep Six! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Lethal interrupted the count!
Joey Styles: Baron Corbin was close to a three count there!
Corbin got to his feet and he exchanged right hands back and forth with Lethal. Corbin was able to overpower Lethal, and he went for a lariat, but Lethal ducked out of the way, then hit the Lethal Combination! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Corbin kicked out!
Corey Graves: Another near fall! All four superstars giving it their all tonight!
As Lethal got to his feet, Matt Sydal was stirring. Lethal grabbed Sydal, setting him up for a pumphandle sitout powerbomb... but as he lifted Sydal up, Sydal countered with a hurricanrana! Both men got to their feet and Sydal hit a roundhouse kick, then signalled for the Shooting Sydal Press! As Sydal went towards the corner, Karl Anderson hit him with a superkick out of nowhere! Jay Lethal got to his feet and Anderson took him down with a running big boot, then turned his attention back to Matt Sydal. Anderson hit the Swivel Gun Stun, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Joey Styles: It's over! Karl Anderson gets the victory!
The referee called for the bell and raised Anderson's arm in victory. Anderson rolled out of the ring and made his way to the back, leaving Lethal, Sydal and Corbin in the ring.
Up next was Rob Van Dam versus Raven. Van Dam made his way to the ring first, followed by Raven. When both men were in the ring, the referee called for the bell. Raven charged towards Van Dam, then hit him with a series of right hands. He whipped Van Dam against the ropes, then went for a back body drop, but Van Dam countered with a kick to the face. Raven staggered backwards, then went to hit Van Dam with a kick to the midsection, but Van Dam grabbed Raven's leg, then hit a step-over spinning heel kick. Both men got to their feet and Van Dam hit Raven with a scoop slam, then ran against the ropes, cartwheeled towards Raven and hit a standing moonsault! He hooked the leg, but Raven kicked out at 2.
Corey Graves: Impressive skill from Rob Van Dam!
Joey Styles: That's why he calls himself "The Whole F'N Show", Corey!
Both men got to their feet and Van Dam hit Raven with a superkick, then as Raven got back to his feet, Van Dam hit him with a dropkick. Both men got to their feet once more and Van Dam hit a German suplex, before following it up with the Rolling Thunder! Van Dam hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! As Van Dam got to his feet, Raven rolled out of the ring. Van Dam followed Raven out of the ring and went to grab Raven, but Raven fought back, throwing Van Dam into the ring steps. Raven tossed Van Dam back into the ring then re-entered the ring himself. He tried to set Van Dam up for the Raven Effect, but Van Dam countered with a northern lights suplex, then followed it up with a discus leg drop. Van Dam went to the top rope... and hit Raven with the Five Star Frog Splash! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Joey Styles: It's over! A dominant victory for Rob Van Dam!
Van Dam celebrated his win, then made his way to the back as Raven recovered in the ring.
Up next was women's action as Eva Marie took on Bayley. Eva Marie came out first to a chorus of boos, but the crowd cheered loudly as Bayley made her way to the ring. The referee called for the bell and the two women locked up. Bayley was on top in the early stages, but Eva Marie fought back, countering a body slam with a headscissors takedown. Both women got to their feet and Eva hit a running big boot, then hit Bayley with the Sliced Red #2! She hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Big Cass came to the ring to the sounds of DMX’s “Party Up”. The big man got an ovation that complimented his size. Cactus Jack was out to the ring next. Cass was in control early on with some hard kicks and then a snap suplex. Cactus was able to send Cass out of the ring. Cactus followed and tried for an attack on the floor, but Cass caught him and sent him into the barricade. Cass grabbed Cactus and tossed him back in the ring under the bottom rope.
Joey Styles: Big Cass with the size advantage there!
Cass held Cactus against the ropes and went for chops across the chest. Cactus countered with a big kick to the thigh of Cass which sent the big man stumbling backward. Cactus charged at Cass, but he moved causing Cactus to miss the corner attack and hit the ring post. Cass powered through with some hard punches to the kidneys. Cactus stumbled out of the corner into the East River Crossing!
Corey Styles: Look at the power of Cass.
The finisher had Cactus laid out and Big Cass went for the pin!
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Joey Styles: Big Cass has done it! That’s a win tonight at Sacrifice.
Joey Styles: Up next, we've got the final of the Tag Team Classic as the Breakout Champion Jimmy Havoc and Seth Rollins take on Leo Kruger and the King of Strong Style, Shinsuke Nakamura.
Corey Graves: I can't wait for this one, Joey! Both of these teams have been on fire in this tournament, and I'm expecting another explosive match here tonight.
Rollins and Havoc made their way to the ring first, the crowd booing and jeering as the two men headed down the ramp. When Rollins and Havoc had entered the ring, "Let It Go" by Extreme Music Library hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Leo Kruger stepped out onto the stage. Kruger waited at the top of the ramp, and the crowd went wild as "Subconscious Entry Version" by Julia Claris hit and Shinsuke Nakamura joined his partner on stage. Nakamura and Kruger walked down the ramp together, and upon entering the ring, they stared across at their opponents. Nakamura's music was cut, the referee called for the bell and Kruger moved onto the ring apron, allowing Nakamura to start the match. Nakamura pointed at Jimmy Havoc, challenging the Breakout Champion to start the match with him. After a discussion with Seth Rollins, Havoc nodded, and Rollins moved onto the ring apron.
Joey Styles: Shinsuke Nakamura wants to get his hands on the man who beat him for the Breakout Championship!
Corey Graves: His hands? Joey, with Nakamura, it's his knees and feet you need to watch out for!
Nakamura gestured for Havoc to come at him, and Havoc charged towards the King of Strong Style, going for a clothesline. Nakamura ducked out of the way, then turned to face Havoc and hit him with a roundhouse kick. Havoc got to his feet and Nakamura kneed him in the midsection, then whipped Havoc against the ropes. As Havoc ran back towards him, Nakamura took the Breakout Champion down with a superkick. Havoc got back up once more, and Nakamura got behind him, hitting a bridging German suplex. Havoc's shoulders were on the mat, and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Joey Styles: Shinsuke Nakamura dominating the match so far!
Nakamura pulled Havoc to his feet and whipped him into the corner, then ran at him and hit a corner clothesline. Nakamura tagged in Leo Kruger, who stomped on Havoc in the corner several times, then dragged him out of the corner and set him up for a Samoan driver, but Havoc broke free, countering with a reverse DDT. Both men got to their feet and Havoc hit Kruger with a discus elbow smash, then stomped on Kruger several times, trying to keep him grounded. Rollins called for the tag, and Havoc obliged, tagging his partner in. As Rollins entered the ring, Havoc lifted Kruger up, helping lift Kruger onto Rollins' shoulders. Rollins ran towards the corner, hitting the turnbuckle powerbomb on Kruger! Havoc exited the ring and Rollins pulled Kruger away from the ropes, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Joey Styles: Another near fall! This time Seth Rollins gets a two count.
Corey Graves: You see Joey, this is the difference between these two teams. Kruger and Nakamura have worked well together in this tournament, but they don't have the same chemistry that Rollins and Havoc have.
Rollins pulled Kruger to his feet once more and hit him with a series of right hands, then whipped Kruger against the ropes. Rollins took Kruger down with a high knee, then as Kruger got to his feet, Rollins set him up for the Falcon Arrow. Kruger blocked it, countering with a snap suplex. Kruger crawled towards the corner, tagging Nakamura into the match. Upon entering the ring, Nakamura hit Kruger with a kick to the midsection, then lifted him up, placing him on top of the ropes in the corner. Kruger held Rollins in place as Nakamura hit a running knee lift; Nakamura followed it up with an inverted exploder suplex, then signalled for the Boma Ye!
Joey Styles: Boma Ye coming up... this could be it!
As Nakamura waited for Rollins to get to his feet, Jimmy Havoc entered the ring, attacking Nakamura! The crowd booed, but their boos turned to cheers as Leo Kruger entered the ring to even the odds. Kruger whipped Havoc against the ropes, then ran after him and hit a clothesline, sending Havoc over the top rope. The referee tried to restore some order, telling Kruger to exit the ring. Kruger moved onto the ring apron, then tagged himself into the match. Kruger went to set Rollins up for the Kruger End, but Rollins blocked it, countering with a neckbreaker. Both men got to their feet and Rollins grabbed Kruger, hitting a reverse STO into the turnbuckle. Kruger rolled out of the corner, and Rollins charged towards him, hitting the Curb Stomp! As Rollins hooked the leg, Nakamura tried to enter the ring, but Havoc grabbed Nakamura from the outside, pulling him off the ring apron and throwing him into the ringside barrier. In the ring, the referee counted the pinfall – 1... 2... 3!
Corey Graves: It's over! I told you, Joey... Rollins and Havoc are the winners of the Tag Team Classic!
As the referee called for the bell, Havoc entered the ring to celebrate with Rollins. Havoc raised Rollins' arm in victory, then the two men made their way backstage.
The camera focused back on the ring after a brief package hyped the four competitors. "We are the Champions" by Queen plays and Cesaro made his way to the ring to cheers. The music is replaced by "I came to play" by Downstrait, The Miz makes his way down the ring to a mixed reaction.
Joey Styles: This match is sure to be a good one Corey!
Corey Graves: You're right Joseph, any 4 of these men could walk out the victor!
"F.E" by 40 below Summer drowned out the commentators as Syxx came down the rampway to a round of applause from the crowd. As he enters the ring the music is replaced as "Bodies like Sheep" by A Perfect Circle fills the arena, Randy Orton makes his way into the ring to a pop.
Corey Graves: 3 men in this match are extremely decorated and are former World Champions Joey, Randy, Miz and Syxx have all won the big one. Cesaro however has not and is here to prove himself against these top guys. All for a shot at the PTG Championship!
Christy Hemme: This match is a Fatal 4 Way match, scheduled for 1 fall! The winner of this match will recieve a PTG Championship shot!
As the bell rang Miz went straight after Orton, they began trading lefts and rights until Orton hit Miz with an uppercut which dazed Miz as he fell to the apron, he got to his knees as Orton grabbed his head and looked for the Apron DDT. Miz reversed and stood back up and delivered a backdrop which sent Randy to the floor. Meanwhile Cesaro and Syxx have been trading blows back and forth until Syxx hit Cesaro with a huge Enzuiguiri. Cesaro wobbled to his knees and Syxx took advantage and came off the ropes to hit a Shining Wizard. Syxx hooks the leg but Cesaro kicks out at 2! Syxx picks Cesaro up from his feet as he is hit from behind by the Miz who had gotten the better of Randy. Miz threw Syxx towards the ropes and hit as a Left Arm Clothesline as he rebounded. Syxx falls into the ring corner as Miz turns around and gets a Swiss Death Uppercut for his troubles. Miz now falls into the opposite corner. Cesaro looks at both corners and called for the Uppercut Train!
Joey Styles: Uppercut Train is leaving the station! This is gonna hurt!
As Cesaro ran to Uppercut Syxx, Randy ran interference but took an Uppercut for trying, he also falls into a corner. Cesaro Uppercuts Miz, Uppercuts Orton, Uppercuts Syxx. He looked again and signaled for 1 more! Uppercut to Miz, Uppercut to Syxx. Cesaro goes to Uppercut Orton one more time, Orton catches him with a Headlock Backbreaker. Orton then began to survey the ring and picked his next victim. He walks over to Syxx who instead hits a Syxx Kick to Orton! Orton falls out the ring as Syxx tries to get the cover. Syxx got angry and kicked the bottom rope, he backed up and walked into the Miz, who hit a Skull Crushing Finale! Miz for the cover! 1...2...Cesaro picks up Miz's legs and did the Cesaro Swing!
Corey Graves: He's swinging The Miz! You can't do that to him! He's Awesome!
Joey Styles: Cesaro can pretty much do what he wants at this point Corey, you wanna tell him no?
Cesaro finished the Swing and laid Miz down, he crossed his legs over his and turned Miz over. Sharpshooter! The Miz was in agony and as he looked like he was about to tap...RKO TO CESARO! Randy just laid out Cesaro! As Randy starts to celebrate the RKO, Syxx goes for the Syxx kick and Randy ducked...RKO TO SYXX! Randy covered Syxx....1...2...3!
Joey Styles: We have ourselves a new #1 Contender for the PTG Championship! Randy Orton does it!
Corey Graves: It was a great performance from all competitors involved. Cesaro nearly won it with the Sharpshooter!
A video package played for the next match as Randy did his signature pose on the top turnbuckle.
Joey Styles: Up next, our main event! PJ Black defends the Path to Glory Championship against the number one contender, Sami Zayn!
Corey Graves: There's a lot of history between these two superstars, Joey, and I'm looking forward to seeing them go at it here tonight.
As Christy Hemme was about to announce the match, the arena lights went out and the infamous five second countdown appeared on the tron. The countdown clock hit zero, fireworks exploded on the stage, and the crowd cheered as Chris Jericho stepped out. Jericho was wearing his "Light It Up" t-shirt with a leather jacket and a pair of designer jeans. He had the World Title placed over his shoulder. The crowd chanted "Y2J" as Jericho made his way down the ramp, causing the World Champion to smile. Jericho walked around the ring, joining Styles and Graves at the announce table.
Joey Styles: Well Corey, it looks like we have a very special guest joining us... a warm welcome to our EBWF World Champion, Chris Jericho!
Corey Graves: Great to have you with us, Chris. Are you out here to scout your Summerslam opponent, Sami Zayn?
Chris Jericho: I'm out here to scout both Sami Zayn and PJ Black, Corey. If PJ Black retains the title tonight, he could be my next contender for the World Title.
"Worlds Apart" hit and the crowd cheered as Sami Zayn stepped out onto the stage. Once Zayn had entered the ring, "Obtuse" by Peroxwhy?gen hit and the crowd booed as PJ Black made his way to the ring. Black walked down the ramp with a confident smirk on his face, and upon entering the ring he got in Sami Zayn's face, taunting him with the PTG Title. The referee got between both superstars, then took the championship from Black, holding it in the air. The referee then called for the bell and Black and Zayn locked up. Black took Zayn down with a Russian legsweep, then stomped on Zayn several times. Zayn rolled away from Black and got back to his feet, and the two men began exchanging right hands back and forth. Black gained the upper hand, and after hitting Zayn with a series of punches in quick succession, he whipped Zayn against the ropes. As Zayn ran back towards him, Black went for a jumping back kick, but Zayn ducked out of the way, ran against the opposing set of ropes and hit Black with a flying forearm smash. Both men got to their feet and Zayn got behind Black, hitting the half and half suplex. Zayn hooked the leg and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Joey Styles: Zayn with a near fall!
Chris Jericho: Even in these early stages, Joey, you can see that both Black and Zayn are giving it their all tonight. Black is determined to extend his 216 day reign as champion, while Zayn wants to make up for his loss in the Tag Team Classic this past Monday.
Corey Graves: I'm sure he also wants to rebuild some momentum going into Summerslam, Chris!
Zayn pulled Black to his feet and hit him with a series of punches, then went to whip him into the corner. Black reversed the Irish whip, sending Zayn into the corner, then ran at him and hit a corner dropkick. Zayn staggered out of the corner and Black hit an enzuigiri, then followed it up with a spin-out powerbomb. Black made the cover and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Joey Styles: Another near fall! This time PJ Black gets the two count!
Black got to his feet and stomped on Zayn several times, trying to keep him down, but Zayn rolled out of the way and got back up. The two men exchanged right hands back and forth once more, but just when it looked as though Zayn would gain the upper hand, Black hit Zayn with a sneaky knee to the groin, before hitting a cradle DDT. Black hooked the leg and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Chris Jericho: Underhanded tactics by PJ Black, but it almost got the job done.
Black pulled Zayn to his feet and whipped him into the ropes, then took him down with a running crossbody. Both men got to their feet and Black went for a discus elbow smash, but Zayn ducked out of the way, then hit Black with an exploder suplex into the turnbuckle. Zayn stepped back and to the delight of the crowd, he signalled for the Helluva Kick!
Joey Styles: Helluva Kick coming up! We could have a new champion!
Zayn ran at Black and went for the Helluva Kick... but Black ducked out of the way at the last second! Zayn hit the turnbuckle with a nasty thud, and Black got behind him, hitting an inverted DDT. PJ Black went to the top rope... and hit Zayn with the 450 Splash! Black hooked the leg and the referee counted - 1... 2... 3!
Joey Styles: It's over! PJ Black retains the Path to Glory Title.
Chris Jericho: When an effort by Sami Zayn though. I'm going to have a fight on my hands at Summerslsm.
The referee called for the bell and handed Black the PTG Title, then raised his arm in victory. Black celebrated his win, then looked at announce table, pointing at Jericho and the EBWF World Title. Black pointed back to himself, sending a message to Jericho that he would come after the World Title.
Chris Jericho: Bring it on, PJ. But first I've got Sami Zayn to deal with.
Joey Styles: We'll see all that and more next week on Warfare, but for now, thank you and good night!
Black made his way back up the ramp as Sacrifice went off the air.
