OOC: It’s nearly 11pm and match one got lost in the internet nether. We’ll post it this weekend when we find it.
Spoiler: Joe wins.
Corey Graves:...and up next Joey, the EBWF Breakout Championship! A triple threat match!
Joey Styles: Baron Corbin defends his title against Finn Balor and Matt Sydal!
After all 3 men made their entrances, Balor and Sydal started the match by attacking Baron Corbin. They hit him with a double Suplex and sent him under the ropes to the outside.
Joey: Take the big man out first! I like it!
Matt and Finn circle inside the ring before locking up. Sydal pushed Balor towards the ropes and sent him off them. Sydal dropped down and Balor jumped over. Sydal leapfrogged Balor and they both end up going for dropkicks. They looked at each other with respect and Corbin came back in to clothesline them both.
Corey: The Big man isnt done yet!
Corbin sat on top of Sydal and begun to punch Sydal a lot until Balor dragged Corbin away and got met with a uppercut from Corbin.
Corbin threw Balor into the turnbuckle and followed it up with a clothesline. He looked to the other turnbuckle where Sydal was positioned and hit a clothesline on him. He looked back towards Balor and went for him again but Balor evaded which was quickly met by Sydal dropkicking him into the turnbuckle. Balor dropped Sydal to his knees and picked him back up for the reverse 1918 and hit him with it.
Balor covered but only got a 2 count.
Corbin made his way to his feet and threw Balor off the ropes, looking for the Deep 6!
Corey: This could be it!
Balor reversed into a tilt-a-whirl DDT. Matt Sydal had made his way onto the top rope. Sydal hit the Shooting Star Press on Corbin and covered! 1...2….Broken up by Balor!
Balor grabbed Sydal off Corbin and hit him with the 1916. He went up to the top rope and hit the Coup de Grace onto Corbin!
Corey: Coup de Grace! Thats gotta be it!
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Joey: We have a new Breakout Champion!
Balor celebrated with the other members of the Bullet Club as the PPV cut to commercial
A promo package featuring Reigns winning the championship and Riley taking it from him played to the EBWF Crowd before each man came out to his individual entrance. After Christy did the announcements, and the IC Championship was presented for contention. The bell rang. The two were in an immediate lockup and Reigns sent Riley down to the mat with a shoulder block. Riley slapped Reigns in the face and then Riley ran to the other side of the ring. Reigns chased after him. Riley ran into an elbow from Reigns, and Roman trapped Riley in the corner. The referee pulled Reigns away, which allowed Riley to poke him in the eye. Riley axe handled Reigns in the head, and Reigns rolled to the outside to try to recover.
Corey Graves: A-Ry taking some of those dirty tricks he learned from Miz and applying them here.
Reigns came back in at the six count, and Riley floored Reigns with a dropkick. A-Ry applied a rear chinlock, and Reigns fought out of it, but Riley managed to boot him in the face. Riley went for a bulldog, but Reigns tossed him crotch first into the turnbuckle. Reigns fired up, and hit multiple clotheslines in the corner. Reigns missed the Superman punch, and the crowd was hot as Riley went for the Riley Elevation, but Reigns kicked him away. Riley managed to hit an enzguri, quickly going up top, but ended up diving right into an uppercut. Superman punch by Reigns for a near fall.
Joey Styles: Reigns trying to finish it here!
Riley kicked out at two. Reigns called for the Spear, but Riley kicked Reigns in the head. Riley tried the high knee, and connected! 1..2..3!
Corey Graves: Alex Riley! Alex Riley is still the EBWF IC Champion.
Paige came to the ring first, and the crowd was hot for the EBWF Women’s Title Match.
Joey Styles: Paige has burst onto the EBWF scene, earning herself this Women’s Title Match here tonight.
Corey Graves: She faces the anti-Diva herself, Natalya.
On cue, Natalya’s music hit, and she came to the ring with the EBWF Women’s Championship on her shoulder. She taunted Paige with in when she got in the ring, and then she backed into the corner, waiting for the announcements to be made. Then the bell rang.
Corey Graves: Let’s see if Paige can walk away champ!
Natalya and Paige locked up. Paige backed Natalya into the ropes, and ducked a clothesline from Natalya. Paige hit a series of waist lock takedowns. Natalya again created separation by getting trapped into the ropes. Natalya exited the ring, drawing Paige out. She ran to the other side, and slid in under the bottom rope. Paige got in, and Natalya hit a leg sweep for a one count. Paige countered and rolled Natalya up for a two count. Paige connected with a deep armdrag and a dropkick that sent Natalya to the outside. Paige went to the outside, and hit a flying forearm off the ring apron. Natalya regained momentum by sending Paige rib first to the steel ring steps. Natalya began to work on the leg of Paige. Natalya stomped on Paige’s leg in the corner.
Joey Styles: That had to hurt!
Natalya applied pressure to the back of Paige’s knee. Natalya stepped on the back of Paige’s knee, and Paige cried out. Natalya slapped Paige. Paige firesd up with a series of forearms. Paige dropped Natalya with an enziguri. The crowd cheered as Paige landed a clothesline that sent Nattie into the corner. She followed up with a back elbow and a corner forearm. Paige planted Natalya with the RamPaige for a two count. Natalya went for the Sharpshooter, but Paige counters by getting her in position for the PTO. Natalya got out of the hold. Natalya applied the Sharpshooter, but Paige escaped! Paige hit a missile dropkick for a two count.
Corey Graves: I thought she had her there!
Paige exploded with a series of right hands to Natalya in the corner. Natalya attacked Paige’s knee, and got Natalya trapped in the Sharpshooter. Paige fought to the ropes, but Natalya dragged her back into the center of the ring. Paige looked for a way to escape, and finding none, she tapped out!
Corey Graves: Nattie retains!
Joey Styles: Natalya wins via Sharpshooter and keeps the EBWF Women’s Championship!
Joey Styles: Up next, it's time for the Women's Royal Rumble! Ten EBWF women will compete, and the winner will earn a Women's Title match at Wrestlemania.
"Time to Rise" by CFO$ hit and the crowd booed as Eva Marie made her way to the ring.
Corey Graves: In at number one, it's my number one woman Joey... the lovely Eva Marie!
Eva smirked as she entered the ring. "Angel on my Shoulder" hit and the crowd cheered as Velvet Sky stepped out onto the stage.
Joey Styles: Welcome back to Velvet Sky! Velvet actually won the EBWF Women's Title for the second time at the Royal Rumble last year... can she win the Women's Royal Rumble here tonight?
Once Velvet was in the ring, the referee called for the bell and the two women locked up. Velvet took Eva down with a snapmare, then hit a shoot kick to the back of Eva's head. She pulled Eva to her feet and whipped her into the corner, then grabbed Eva by the legs, trying to lift her over the top rope. Eva kicked Velvet away, then climbed onto the second rope and hit Velvet with a diving double axe handle. Eva stomped on Velvet several times, then pulled her to her feet, trying to throw her over the top rope. Velvet held onto the ropes and fought back, hitting Eva with an elbow smash then taking her down with a clothesline. As Velvet punched Eva against the ring mat, the ten second countdown began, signalling the arrival of the third entrant. "Rush of Power" by CFO$ hit and the crowd booed as Summer Rae made her way to the ring.
Corey Graves: Velvet could be in trouble here, Joey... she has to contend with both of the Mean Girls!
As Summer entered the ring, she grabbed Velvet Sky by the hair and hit her with a mat slam, then helped Eva Marie to her feet. Eva and Summer began double teaming Velvet, both stomping on her before pulling Velvet to her feet and hitting a double suplex. Summer pulled Velvet to her feet once more and went to throw her out of the ring, but Velvet held onto the ropes as she went over the top rope and rolled back into the ring. Summer and Eva went to continue the double team, but Velvet fought back, hitting Eva with a dropkick before taking Summer down with a Russian legsweep. Alexa Bliss came in at number four, and upon entering the ring she went straight after Summer and Eva!
Joey Styles: And here comes the 2016 Women's Royal Rumble winner, who has a lot of history with the Mean Girls!
Alexa ran at Summer Rae and took her down with a clothesline, then grabbed Eva Marie, hitting her with a chokehold STO. As Alexa got to her feet, Velvet set her up for the Beauty-T, but Alexa countered with a northern lights suplex. As Alexa and Velvet got to their feet, they were attacked by Summer Rae and Eva Marie. Eva grabbed Alexa Bliss and threw her into the corner, while Summer Rae hit Velvet with a spinning heel kick. In the corner, Eva hit Alexa with repeated kicks, but as she tried to lift Alexa over the top rope, the 2016 Royal Rumble winner fought back with a forearm smash. Eva staggered out of the corner, and Alexa hit a snap DDT, then followed it up with a standing moonsault double knee drop.
Corey Graves: Insault to Injury!
As Daizee Haze made her way to the ring, Alexa tossed Eva Marie over the top rope. Daizee entered the ring and hit Alexa with a yakuza kick, then went over to the other side of the ring, where Summer Rae had Velvet Sky on the ropes. Velvet was holding onto the top rope, and Summer tried to throw her out of the ring, but Velvet hit Summer with a kick to the head. Daizee ran towards Velvet, but Velvet reacted quickly, pulling down on the ropes and sending Daizee over the top rope.
Joey Styles: Daizee Haze has been eliminated!
Corey Graves: Great reflexes by Velvet Sky!
Velvet turned her attention back to Summer Rae and set her up for the #1 Stunna, but Summer blocked it and hit Velvet with the Summer Crush! She then picked Velvet up and threw her over the top rope, eliminating her. As Summer turned to face Alexa, and the two women locked up, the ten second countdown began for the sixth entrant. "Livin Large" by CFO$ hit and the crowd cheered as Liv Morgan made her way to the ring.
Joey Styles: And here comes Gionna Daddio, the New Jersey native who wishes to be known as Liv Morgan!
Morgan entered the ring with a lot of energy, running towards Alexa and Summer, and taking them both down with a double flying clothesline. Summer got to her feet first, and Morgan hit her with an enzuigiri, then as Alexa got to her feet, Liv Morgan took her down with a sitout hip toss. Morgan turned her attention back to Summer Rae, and set her up for an STO, but Summer blocked it, then hit Morgan with a DDT. Summer turned her attention to Alexa Bliss, and went for a spinning heel kick, but Alexa ducked out of the way then hit Summer with a legsweep. At this point, Liv Morgan got to her feet and hit Alexa with a single leg dropkick. The three women continued to fight each other until Brooke Tessmacher entered at number 7. Upon entering the ring, Brooke went after Liv Morgan, whipping her into the corner then hitting her with a corner forearm smash. Morgan staggered forwards, and Brooke went to clothesline her over the top rope, but Morgan ducked out of the way, then hit Brooke with a belly-to-back suplex. Meanwhile, across the ring, Alexa Bliss managed to get Summer Rae over the top rope, but Summer held onto the ropes and hit Alexa with a top rope guillotine, then rolled back into the ring. There were no further eliminations before Blue Pants entered the ring. Blue Pants looked at all four women, unsure who to go after. Brooke hit Morgan with a swinging neckbreaker, then as Brooke got to her feet, Blue Pants charged at her, pummelling her with several punches before going to throw her over the top rope. Brooke landed on the ring apron and held onto the ropes, but Liv Morgan hit Blue Pants with a dropkick, sending her into Brooke and knocking Brooke to the outside. Morgan then grabbed Blue Pants by the legs, throwing her over the top rope!
Corey Graves: A double elimination by Liv Morgan!
Morgan turned her attention to Summer and Alexa, who were still fighting each other. She went for another double clothesline, but this time both women were ready for her, and they took Morgan down with simultaneous clotheslines. Summer suggested to Alexa that they work together to eliminate Morgan, and Alexa nodded, then grabbed Summer and hit her with a scoop slam, slamming her onto Liv Morgan! Alexa then followed it up with a standing moonsault, hitting both Morgan and Summer at the same time!
Joey Styles: Great double moonsault there by Alexa Bliss!
The move seemed to take a lot out of Alexa Bliss, and for a moment all three women were down. "Fabulous" by CFO$ hit, and the crowd cheered as Carmella headed to the ring. Carmella went after Alexa Bliss, hitting her with a reverse STO, then took Liv Morgan down with a Thesz press and punched her against the mat several times. As Carmella got to her feet, Summer Rae grabbed her, setting her up for the Summer Crush, but Carmella broke free and hit Summer with a Superkick, sending her over the top rope!
Corey Graves: Summer Rae has been eliminated!
Carmella turned her attention back to Alexa, grabbing the former Women's Champion and dragging her towards the corner. Carmella went to slam Alexa's head against the top turnbuckle, but Alexa blocked it, slamming Carmella's head off the turnbuckle before taking her down with an inverted DDT. Alexa began to climb onto the top rope, going for the Twisted Bliss on Carmella, but Liv Morgan pushed Alexa, sending her over the top rope! Alexa managed to hold onto the bottom rope and landed on the ring apron, but Morgan began stomping on and kicking her, trying to eliminate Alexa from the match. The ten second countdown reached zero for the final time and "Bossy" by Kelis hit. Trish Stratus came out to a mixed reaction from the crowd.
Joey Styles: The tenth and final entrant is the six time Women's Champion, Trish Stratus!
Corey Graves: One of these four women will be challenging for the Women's Title at Wrestlemania, Joey! Will it be Trish, Alexa Bliss, Carmella or Liv Morgan?
As she entered the ring, Trish went after Alexa Bliss, who had managed to roll back into the ring. Trish charged towards Alexa, taking her down with a spear! At this point, Liv Morgan ran towards Trish, but Trish reacted quickly, hitting Morgan with a spinebuster. Carmella then went after Trish, and Trish went for a Chick Kick, but Carmella ducked out of the way, before hitting Trish with a sitout rear mat slam. Both women got to their feet and Carmella lifted Trish over her shoulders, then threw her over the top rope.
Joey Styles: Oh my god! Carmella just eliminated Trish Stratus!
Corey Graves: We're down to the final three!
Trish looked furious as she made her way back up the ramp. Carmella watched both Liv Morgan and Alexa Bliss, waiting to see which of the two superstars would go after her first. Morgan and Alexa ran at Carmella simultaneously, and Morgan got their feet, but Carmella reacted quickly and hit Morgan with a big boot. A second later, Alexa took Carmella down with a flying forearm smash. Alexa followed it up with the Insault to Injury, before turning her attention to Liv Morgan, who was back on her feet. Alexa grabbed Morgan and went to whip her against the ropes, but Morgan reversed it, sending Alexa into the ropes. As Alexa ran back towards her, Liv Morgan grabbed her, taking Alexa down with a bulldog. Alexa got to her feet, and Morgan hit her with a Reverse Roundhouse Kick! She picked Alexa up and threw her over the top rope, eliminating her.
Joey Styles: And then there were two!
Corey Graves: Either the Princess of Staten Island or the New Jersey Rocker is about to become the number one contender for the Women's Championship, Joey!
Carmella got back to her feet and looked across at Liv Morgan. Both women looked up at the Wrestlemania sign hanging from the rafters, before looking back towards one another. Carmella shouted "let's do this", then ran towards Liv Morgan, going for a clothesline. Morgan ducked out of the way, before taking Carmella down with a drop toe hold. Both women got to their feet and Morgan tried to set Carmella up for an STO, but Carmella blocked it, then whipped Morgan towards the ropes. Morgan did a handspring off the ropes, then rolled backwards towards Carmella, hitting a headscissors takedown. Both women got to their feet once more and Morgan hit a jumping DDT, transitioning it into a guillotine choke. Carmella broke free, then grabbed Morgan, hitting a vertical suplex. Carmella then went for a superkick, but Morgan ducked out of the way, before grabbing Carmella from behind and lifting her up, throwing her over the top rope!
Joey Styles: It's over! Liv Morgan is going to Wrestlemania!
Corey Graves: What a moment for the 22 year old from the 201!
Morgan looked overcome with emotion as the referee called for the bell and raised her arm in victory. She celebrated with the fans at ringside before making her way to the back.
Joey Styles: It is time for the EBWF World Championship match!
“I Hope You Suffer” by AFI came over the loudspeaker and the crowd was a mixture of confusion before they booed.
Corey Graves: Well, that’s certainly interesting. Jimmy Havoc coming out without members or The Broken, and without his group’s theme music.
Joey Styles: That seems ominous Corey.
“Phenomenal” drew a pop from the crowd as AJ came to the ring with the EBWF Championship wrapped around his waist. Styles moved into the ring and held the championship up over his head. The referee took the championship as Christy Hemme did the announcements. The bell rang.
Joey Styles: Here we go!
Havoc and Styles locked up. Styles with a snap mare to Havoc, and punctuated it with a quick rollup for a one count. Havoc kicked out, but Styles was quickly making an example of him by putting him in the small package for another one count. Styles put on a waist lock takedown to Havoc. Styles was mouthing off to Havoc, and Havoc pushed him down to the canvas. Havoc followed with a series of armdrags to Styles. Jimmy bodyslamed Styles. Styles rolled out of the ring, and Havoc chased him to the outside.
Corey Graves: Take it back inside boys.
Styles slid in under the bottom rope, and Havoc followed behind. Styles with a double axe handle to the back of Havoc. He stomped on Havoc’s chest. Havoc came back with a sunsetflip for a two count. Styles dropped Havoc with a diving forearm. Then he landed a knife edge chop. Styles rammed his shoulders to the midsection of Havoc. Havoc kicked Styles in the chest.
Corey Graves: Jimmy Havoc with some lightening quick offense there.
Havoc dropped Styles with a back body drop. Havoc went for a suicide dive, but Styles countered with a drop toe hold that sent Havoc jaw first into the second rope. Styles hit a neckbreaker and continued to work on the neck of Havoc. Styles hit a clubbing blow to the back of Havoc’s neck. Then he went to the rear chin lock. Havoc kicked Styles in the gut. Styles leapfrogged over Havoc, and connected with a beautiful dropkick. Styles kicked Havoc in the back, and went for the pin, but Havoc kicked out at the count of two. Styles bounces Havoc’s head on the top turnbuckle. Styles bodyslams Havoc. Styles followed up with a diving knee drop for a two count. Styles drove his knee to the jaw of Havoc. Styles got another knee strike that sent Havoc into the corner. Havoc fired up and stomped on Styles chest in the corner, before whipping Styles back first into the corner. Havoc charged towards Styles, but Styles ducked out of the way and Havoc was sent crashing shoulder first into the steel ring post.
Joey Styles: Styles is exposing Havoc’s arm here.
Havoc tried a comeback with a right hand/headbutt combination. Styles went for a flying corner forearm, but Havoc ducked out of the way. Havoc placed Styles on the top rope, and hit a clubbing blow to the back of Styles. Havoc executed a Avalanche Belly to Back Suplex. He did a quick follow through with a series of running axe handles. Havoc hit a flying clothesline to Styles. Styles surprised him with a boot to the face. Havoc connected with a back breaker for a two count. The crowd booed as he argued with the referee.
Corey Graves: Hey Havoc! It’s not the ref’s fault you can’t count!
Havoc ascended to the top rope, and hit a flying elbow. He moved Styles back to his feet, but Styles sent Havoc rib first into the corner. Havoc powered up with a facebuster to Styles for a two count. Styles went for the Calf Crusher, but Havoc blocked it. Styles planted Havoc with a suplex into the turnbuckles in the corner. Styles went for the Phenomenal Forearm, but Havoc ducked out of the way. Havoc went for the Acid Rainmaker, but Styles countered by driving his calf to the canvas. Styles kicked Havoc in the calf, and continued to add pressure to knee of Havoc. Havoc stomped on Styles face to get out of the hold, and went for a suplex, but Styles got Havoc in the Calf Crusher. Havoc reached the bottom rope. Styles was having none of it and locked the move back on. Havoc drove Styles head repeatedly on the canvas to get out of the hold again. Styles kicked Havoc in the thigh. Styles went for the Styles Clash, but Havoc held onto the ropes.
Corey Graves: Havoc is staying alive here.
Styles hit an enziguri to Havoc. He came back by catapulting Styles face first into the steel ring post. Havoc followed up with a running clothesline to the back of Styles head. Havoc hit a running forearm to Styles, and Havoc followed that up with a running bulldog for a two count. Styles planted Havoc with the Yushigorshi for a two count. Styles held up two fingers in the refs face, and Havoc surprised him with a back bodydrop to Styles. Havoc charged at Styles with a corner forearm. Styles countered with a spinout powerbomb for yet another two count. The crowd was on their feet when Styles hit a Springboard 450 Splash. He was beside himself when Havoc kicked out again at two.
Joey Styles: These two are giving it their all!
Havoc hit a swinging neck breaker to Styles, and went back to his combination offense. Havoc connected with a wrecking ball dropkick that sent Styles crashing to the outside. Havoc connected with a suicide dive and Styles was launched over the announce table. The referee began his ten count as Havoc launched Styles into the crowd. The crowd was chanting “This is Awesome” as Havoc hit a running double axe handle off the barricade. Havoc tossed Styles over the barricade. Havoc rolled Styles back into the ring. Havoc leaned over Styles, setting up for something when Styles hit a Pele Kick to Havoc. Havoc responded with a lariat and went for the Acid Rainmaker. Styles quickly pushed Havoc off. Havoc came bouncing off the ropes, and Styles planted Havoc with the Styles Clash for the victory.
Corey Graves: AJ has done it! AJ Styles is STILL the EBWF World Champions.
Joey Styles: Here it is... the match you've all been waiting for! The 2017 Royal Rumble! 30 men will enter, and one walk out with a place in the main event of Wrestlemania XVI!
"Break the Walls Down" hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Chris Jericho made his way to the ring.
Corey Graves: And out at number one is Chris Jericho, who has said he will outlast all 29 other men that will follow him into this match. What an achievement that would be, Joey!
Joey Styles: Indeed it would be, Corey... but I'd imagine the 29 other superstars competing in this match will have something to say about that!
When Jericho had entered the ring, "RPG Vice Theme" by [Q]Brick hit and Trent also received a mixed reaction from the crowd as he headed to the ring. Upon entering the ring, Trent nodded respectfully at Jericho, who nodded back. The referee called for the bell, and the two men stared at one another, waiting to see who would make the first move.
Corey Graves: The last time Trent was here in EBWF, he was working with Jericho as part of Fed Ex... will they be working together tonight?
Trent ran at Jericho, going for a clothesline, but Jericho ducked out of the way, then hit Trent with a series of backhand chops.
Joey Styles: I guess not! At least, not for now!
Jericho whipped Trent against the ropes, then hit a dropkick. Both men got to their feet, and Jericho lifted Trent over his shoulders, then went to throw him over the top rope. Trent held onto the top rope, then kicked Jericho away. Jericho staggered backwards, and Trent took him down with a running crossbody. Trent pulled Jericho to his feet and set him up for a northern lights suplex, but Jericho blocked it, countering with a DDT. Jericho then grabbed Trent by the legs and went for the Walls of Jericho, but before he could lock it in, Trent kicked him away and got to his feet. "Shot'Em" by [Q]Brick hit and Tama Tonga came in at number 3.
Corey Graves: And here comes the first of seven Bullet Club members entering the Rumble tonight, Tama Tonga. If all seven members of the Bullet Club are in this Rumble match at the same time, they could be a force to be reckoned with!
As Tama Tonga entered the ring, Jericho and Trent worked together, taking Tonga down with a double clothesline. Jericho and Trent stomped on Tonga repeatedly, then pulled him to his feet, hitting a double suplex. Jericho then put Tonga in the Walls of Jericho, and Trent applied a crossface!
Joey Styles: Well it didn't take long for Jericho and Trent to form an alliance, Corey!
Corey Graves: You know how it is in the Rumble, Joey... alliances can be made and then broken in an instant!
Having worn Tama Tonga down with their crossface/Walls of Jericho combination, Jericho and Trent broke their respective holds. Jericho then pulled Tama Tonga to his feet and tossed him over the top rope. Jericho patted Trent on the back, and the two men awaited the arrival of the next entrant. JTG came out at number 4, and as soon as he entered the ring, Jericho and Trent began double teaming him. JTG tried to fight back, hitting Trent with a series of right hands, but Jericho kicked JTG hard in the ribs, then took him down with a one-handed bulldog. Jericho turned to Trent and pointed to the ropes. Trent nodded, understanding, then ran towards the ropes and hit a Lionsault on JTG!
Joey Styles: I didn’t know Trent could do a Lionsault!
Corey Graves: He learned it from Chris Jericho himself, Joey!
Jericho applauded Trent, then pulled JTG to his feet and threw him over the top rope. Jericho and Trent stood together in the ring once more, awaiting the arrival of the fifth Rumble entrant. "Counting Bodies Like Sheep" hit and the crowd cheered as Randy Orton made his way down the ramp.
Joey Styles: Here comes "The Viper", Randy Orton! Corey, something tells me Jericho and Trent won't be able to eliminate him as easily as they've eliminated Tama Tonga and JTG!
Orton entered the ring with fire in his belly, taking Trent down with a clothesline then pummelling Jericho with a series of right hands. Orton hit Jericho with an exploder suplex, then turned his attention to Trent, who was back on his feet. Orton hit Trent with a snap scoop powerslam, then punched him against the ring mat several times. Jericho came to Trent's aid, pulling Orton off of Trent and whipping him into the corner. Jericho ran at Orton, going for a corner forearm smash, but Orton reacted quickly, moving out of the corner and hitting Jericho with a European uppercut. Jericho staggered backwards, and Orton hit another European uppercut, then went to throw Jericho over the top rope. Jericho went over the top rope, but grabbed the ropes as he did so, landing on the ring apron. As Orton tried to eliminate Jericho, Trent attacked the Viper. Orton then went after Trent, allowing Jericho time to roll back into the ring. "Shot'Em" by [Q]Brick and Karl Anderson came in at number 6. Orton hit Trent with an inverted headlock backbreaker, then turned his attention to Anderson. Anderson and Orton exchanged right hands back and forth, and Orton gained the upper hand, then set Anderson up for a belly-to-belly suplex. Anderson blocked it, headbutting Orton, then as Orton staggered backwards, Anderson hit a superkick! Trent grabbed Anderson and tried to set him up for the Crunchy, but Anderson countered with a powerbomb. Anderson pulled Trent to his feet and hit the Gun Stun, then threw Trent over the top rope.
Corey Graves: Trent has been eliminated! Jericho will have to go it alone now.
Joey Styles: Right now, Jericho is trying to stay out of the action.
The camera cut to Jericho, who was crouched down in the corner of the ring. Jericho watched on as Orton got to his feet and attacked Karl Anderson. Orton grabbed Anderson and whipped him against the ropes, before taking him down with a Thesz press. Orton hit Anderson with mounted punches on the mat, then got to his feet and stomped on Anderson repeatedly. Anderson looked in a lot of pain, and as he struggled to his feet, Orton hit him with an RKO! As soon as Orton had hit the RKO, Jericho moved out of the corner, grabbing Orton and hitting him with the Codebreaker! Jericho eliminated Randy Orton from the match, then went to throw Karl Anderson over the top rope, but Anderson managed to hold onto the ropes. As Anderson clung to the ropes, trying to keep himself in the match, the ten second countdown for the seventh entrant started. As the clock hit zero, "Ladies and Gentlemen" by Saliva hit. The crowd cheered as Shane Helms stepped out onto the stage.
Corey Graves: It's Shane Helms, one of the EBWF originals!
Joey Styles: That's right, Corey! Helms was EBWF's first ever King of the Ring in 2002... can you imagine if he was able to win the Royal Rumble and main event Wrestlemania 15 years later?
Helms ran to the ring, and began exchanging punches with Jericho. Jericho gained the upper hand and he kicked Helms in the midsection, then set him up for a double knee backbreaker. Helms countered with a back body drop, then as Jericho got back to his feet, Helms hit a Top Spin Facebuster. Karl Anderson got to his feet, and he attacked Helms from behind, hitting Helms in the back of the head before lifting him up and hitting a brainbuster. Helms, Jericho and Anderson fought back and forth, but there were no further eliminations before Sami Zayn came in at number 8.
Joey Styles: Here comes another King of the Ring winner... Sami Zayn, who won both the 2015 and 2016 King of the Ring tournaments!
As Zayn entered the ring, he went after Jericho, leaving Anderson to battle with Shane Helms. Zayn hit Jericho with a series of punches then applied a wrist lock, before springboarding off the ropes and hitting Jericho with a tornado DDT. Meanwhile, Helms set Anderson up for the Nightmare on Helms Street, but Anderson blocked it, then lifted Helms over his shoulder and hit the Death Valley Bomb! Across the ring, Zayn hit Jericho with an exploder suplex into the corner, then signalled for the Helluva Kick! Zayn ran towards Jericho... but Jericho moved out of the way, causing Zayn to collide with the turnbuckle! Jericho tried to lift Zayn over the top rope, but Zayn held onto the ropes. Anderson went over to help Jericho, but Zayn was able to roll back into the ring under the bottom rope. Helms got to his feet and went after Anderson and Jericho, hitting Anderson with an elbow smash before grabbing Jericho and hitting him with the X-Plex. Anderson got back to his feet, and Helms slammed his head off the turnbuckle, then tried to lift Anderson over the ropes. The countdown for the next entrant hit zero again, and the crowd went wild as Jeff Hardy stepped out onto the stage.
Corey Graves: Here comes another EBWF original, Joey! It's the 2005 Royal Rumble Winner, Jeff Hardy!
Upon entering the ring, Hardy went after Chris Jericho. Hardy hit Jericho with a series of punches, then whipped him into the corner. Hardy hit the Poetry in Motion, before setting Jericho up for the Twist of Fate. Jericho blocked it, then hit Hardy with a tiger suplex. Meanwhile across the ring, Helms and Zayn were working together to try and eliminate Karl Anderson. All five men remained in the match until Edge came in at number 10.
Joey Styles: We're a third of the way through this match now, Corey!
Upon entering the ring, Edge went after Jeff Hardy, who had just taken Jericho down with a sitout jawbreaker and followed it up with a double leg drop. On the other side of the ring, Helms and Zayn had Anderson on the ring apron, but Anderson was holding onto the ropes. Anderson fought back, hitting Zayn with a guillotine, then as Helms tried to shove Anderson off the ring apron, Anderson pulled down on the ropes, lifting Helms over his shoulders and tossing him to the outside.
Corey Graves: Shane Helms has been eliminated!
Jericho, Anderson, Zayn, Hardy and Edge were still in the match when Baron Corbin came in at number 11. Corbin went straight for Sami Zayn, but Zayn was ready for him, and as Corbin went for a clothesline, Zayn ducked out of the way, before hitting him with the Blue Thunder Bomb. As Zayn got to his feet, Edge ran towards him, going for a Spear! Zayn moved out of the way, and Edge collided with the ring post. Edge stood in the corner, clutching his shoulder in pain, and Zayn took full advantage, hitting the Helluva Kick! Zayn then clotheslined Edge over the top rope, before turning his attention back to Baron Corbin. Across the ring, Jeff Hardy had just hit Karl Anderson with the Twist of Fate. Hardy then went to the top rope, signalling for the Swanton Bomb! Before Hardy could hit it, Jericho ran to the corner and pushed Hardy off the top rope! Hardy landed on the outside.
Corey Graves: That's why you should never go to the top rope in the Royal Rumble, Joey!
Joey Styles: Jericho has been in this match for almost 20 minutes now, and he's already eliminated four superstars. An impressive performance thus far by Y2J!
Luke Gallows came in at number 12, and he worked with Anderson to double team Jericho. Gallows lifted Jericho over his shoulders, then he and Anderson hit the Boot of Doom on Jericho. Jericho rolled out of the ring under the bottom rope to avoid further punishment. Across the ring, Corbin was fighting back against Sami Zayn, and he whipped him against the ropes, before lifting him up and hitting the Deep Six. Corbin signalled for the End of Days, but Gallows and Anderson attacked Corbin from behind! They hit Corbin with the Magic Killer before eliminating him from the match. Gallows and Anderson turned their attention to Sami Zayn, and tried to set him up for another Magic Killer, but Zayn fought back, hitting Gallows with a DDT then hitting Anderson with the half and half suplex. At this point, Jericho re-entered the ring, and he went to throw Sami Zayn over the top rope, but Zayn was able to hold onto the ropes and roll back into the ring. Gallows went to attack Jericho, but Jericho reacted quickly, hitting Gallows with a Codebreaker! As Jericho got to his feet, Anderson grabbed him and hit a backbreaker, saving Gallows from elimination. "Fight" by CFO$ hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Kevin Owens headed to the ring as the 13th entrant. As Owens made his way down the ramp, Cesaro ran through the curtain, attacking Owens from behind!
Joey Styles: Well Corey, we weren’t sure if Cesaro would be here tonight after Kevin Owens tried to injure him on Warfare, but Cesaro is here and looking for revenge!
Cesaro pummelled Owens with a series of punches, then threw him into the ring. Owens shouted for Cesaro to get into the ring and fight him, but Cesaro shook his head, mouthing the words "I'm in later". Cesaro turned to walk back up the ramp, and Owens turned around in the ring... only to be hit with a Helluva Kick by Sami Zayn! Owens went over the top rope and shouted "damn you Sami!" as he got to his feet. As Owens made his way back up the ramp, Gallows and Anderson double teamed Zayn once again as Jericho watched on. Another minute or so passed, then "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour hit and the crowd went wild as CM Punk headed to the ring.
Joey Styles: Oh my god! It's CM Punk!
Corey Graves: As the legendary JR would say, Joey, business is about to pick up!
Punk ran to the ring, and as soon as he entered the ring, Gallows went after his old mentor. Gallows went for a big boot, but Punk ducked out of the way, then lifted Gallows over his shoulders and hit the GTS! Punk went to eliminate Gallows, but before he could do so, Karl Anderson came to his partner's aid. Anderson whipped Punk against the ropes, then hit the Rocket Kick. As Anderson got to his feet, Sami Zayn grabbed him and hit a half and half suplex. At this point, Jericho entered the fray again. He hit Zayn with a double underhook backbreaker, then applied the Walls of Jericho! Punk got to his feet and hit Jericho with a roundhouse kick, then whipped Jericho into the corner. Punk tried to lift Jericho over the top rope, but Jericho held onto the ropes. The countdown clock hit zero again, and for the fourth time in the match, "Shot'Em" by [Q]Brick hit as Kenny Omega made his way to the ring.
Joey Styles: Well Corey, we now have three members of the Bullet Club in the match with CM Punk, Sami Zayn and Chris Jericho. This could be a prime opportunity for Gallows, Anderson and Kenny Omega to clean house and seize control of the match!
As Kenny Omega entered the ring, he stood alongside Gallows and Anderson. Punk and Jericho turned their attention to the three members of the Bullet Club, and as Sami Zayn got to his feet, he walked in between Punk and Jericho. Zayn could be seen mouthing the words "it's three on three" to Punk and Jericho, and Jericho pointed to Kenny Omega. Punk then pointed at Karl Anderson, suggesting and Zayn nodded, challenging Luke Gallows to come at him. As Gallows charged towards Zayn, Punk went after Anderson and Omega locked up with Jericho. Gallows pummelled Zayn with a series of punches, then set him up for a powerbomb. Zayn countered with a hurricanrana, then as both men got to their feet, Zayn hit a dropkick. Gallows landed on the ropes, and as Zayn got back to his feet, he hit Gallows with another dropkick, which was enough to send Gallows over the top rope. Across the ring, CM Punk tried to set Karl Anderson up for the GTS, but Anderson blocked it, then hit the Gun Stun on Punk. Anderson eliminated Punk from the match, then turned his attention to Zayn. Meanwhile Jericho had Omega trapped in the corner, but he couldn't get Omega over the top rope. "Glorious Domination" by CFO$ hit and the whole arena began singing as Bobby Roode made his way down the ramp.
Corey Graves: Joey, this Royal Rumble is about to become Glorious!
Upon entering the ring, Roode went over to help Jericho try and eliminate Omega. Anderson hit Zayn with a neckbreaker then attacked Bobby Roode, potentially saving Omega from being eliminated. Jericho went to hit Omega with the Codebreaker, but Omega blocked it, then hit Jericho with the One Winged Angel! Once again, Jericho rolled out of the ring, potentially saving himself from elimination. Shrugging, Omega went after Zayn, but there were no further eliminations before Alex Riley came in at number 17. Before entering the ring, Riley grabbed Jericho at ringside, and threw Jericho back into the ring! Riley then entered the ring and went after Jericho, but Jericho fought back, hitting Riley with a double underhook backbreaker. Another two minutes passed without any eliminations before the 18th entrant, Matt Sydal, ran down to the ring. Sydal was full of energy as he entered the Rumble, hitting Alex Riley with a roundhouse kick, then hitting Roode with an enzuigiri. Jericho grabbed Sydal, lifting him up for a scoop slam, but Sydal countered with a headscissors takedown. Anderson went for a big boot, but Sydal ducked out of the way, before hitting a reverse DDT. Zayn then grabbed Sydal, trying to set him up for the Blue Thunder Bomb, but Sydal got behind Zayn, hitting the Here We Go Driver!
Joey Styles: I don't believe it, Corey! Matt Sydal has taken out everyone in this match!
Corey Graves: Not everyone, Joey – look!
For a moment, Matt Sydal appeared to be the last man standing, but Kenny Omega grabbed him hitting the One Winged Angel and eliminating Sydal from the match. As Omega regrouped with Karl Anderson, the countdown for entrant number 19. The arena lights went dark, and "Demons" by Tech N9ne blasted through the PA system. Finn Balor crawled out onto the stage, wearing his demon facepaint.
Corey Graves: Well Corey, Finn Balor did promise to introduce us to the Demon tonight... and here he is!
As Balor entered the ring, the arena lights came back up. Balor stood alongside Omega and Anderson as once again, there were three members of the Bullet Club in the ring. This time, however, there were four other superstars in the ring. Jericho rolled out of the ring, leaving Roode, Zayn and Riley to form a strategy. This time, Riley went after Karl Anderson and Sami Zayn battled with Kenny Omega as Bobby Roode went face to face with "Demon" Finn Balor. All six superstars fought back and forth until "Sick of It" by Skillet hit and PJ Black came out at number 20.
Joey Styles: We're two thirds of the way through this Rumble now, Corey! Welcome back to PJ Black who has just returned from a back injury!
As PJ Black entered the ring, Jericho rolled back into the ring and attacked PJ Black from behind, trying to catch him off guard and eliminate him. PJ Black fought back with a series of kicks, then took Jericho down with a discus elbow smash. There were no more eliminations before Cesaro came in at number 21.
Corey Graves: Well Joey, we saw Cesaro earlier tonight, attacking Kevin Owens before he entered the ring. Cesaro seemed to be doing okay, but he can't be 100% after Owens powerbombed him onto the ring apron this part Monday on Warfare.
Joey Styles: Cesaro may not be 100%, Corey, but he's never been one to back down from a fight!
As Cesaro entered the ring, Jericho ran towards him, going for a clothesline. Cesaro ducked out of the way, then grabbed Jericho by the legs, taking him down to the mat. To the delight of the crowd, Cesaro swung Jericho around the ring. As Cesaro released Jericho, Finn Balor went to the top rope and jumped across the ring, hitting Jericho with the Coup de Grace! Cesaro then grabbed Finn Balor by the legs, and set him up for a giant swing, but Kenny Omega came to the aid of the Bullet Club leader, hitting Cesaro with a dropkick to the back. Cesaro cried out in pain and clutched his back, allowing Balor time to get to his feet. Balor hit the 1916 on Cesaro, then with the help of Kenny Omega, eliminated Cesaro from the match. The countdown clock struck zero again and Mark Andrews ran to the ring. Andrews was eliminated almost instantly by PJ Black.
Corey Graves: Mark Andrews was in the match for less than a minute there, but Chris Jericho has been in the Rumble for more than 40 minutes now! Great strategy so far from the ten-time EBWF World Champion, keeping himself out of harm's way as much as possible.
Joey Styles: Don't forget Karl Anderson, Corey – he's been in this match for almost half an hour!
Another two minutes passed without an elimination before Bad Luck Fale came in at number 23. Two more minutes passed and Tanga Roa came in as the 24th entrant. There was a feeling of excitement in the crowd as they realised that of the ten superstars in the match, five of them were members of the Bullet Club. As Balor, Omega, Anderson, Fale and Roa all grouped together, Jericho rounded up Sami Zayn, Bobby Roode, Alex Riley and PJ Black. As Jericho tried to form a strategy with the other non-Bullet Club members, the Bullet Club ran over and attacked Jericho and co! Balor went after Jericho, Omega attacked PJ Black, Anderson fought Roode, Bad Luck Fale battled with Alex Riley and Tanga Roa began pummelling Sami Zayn. Riley was able to quickly overpower Fale and he hit the Tongan superstar with a high knee, then threw him over the top rope. Across the ring, Sami Zayn set Roa up for a suplex, and suplexed the second generation superstar over the top rope! Sami grinned, waving Tanga Roa and Bad Luck Fale goodbye as they made their way up the ramp. Bobby Roode took advantage of the situation, grabbing Zayn from behind and throwing him over the top rope!
Joey Styles: Bobby Roode just turned his back on Sami Zayn!
Corey Graves: Who said they were working together, Corey! It's every man for himself! That was glorious!
As Zayn made his way back up the ramp, shaking his head in disappointment, Alex Shelley walked down the ramp as the 25th entrant. Shelley received a warm reaction from the crowd on his return to EBWF. Upon entering the ring, Shelley attacked Bobby Roode. There were six other superstars in the ring now along with Shelley and Roode – Chris Jericho, who had now been in the match for over 45 minutes; Alex Riley, PJ Black and three members of the Bullet Club; Kenny Omega, Finn Balor and Karl Anderson, who had had been in the match for around 38 minutes. A couple more minutes passed and the crowd booed as Roman Reigns came in at number 26. Reigns started strongly upon entering the ring, lifting Chris Jericho over his shoulders and hitting a Samoan drop, then hitting PJ Black with the Superman punch. Alex Riley ran towards Reigns, but Reigns reacted quickly, taking Riley out with a Spear! Omega, Anderson and Balor then triple teamed Reigns, overpowering the Big Dog and throwing him out of the ring.
Corey Graves: Well thanks to the Bullet Club, Roman's reign in the Rumble was short-lived! Four more superstars left to enter, Joey!
Having taken care of Roman Reigns, Kenny Omega went after Alex Riley, while Anderson and Balor double-teamed PJ Black. Across the ring, Alex Shelley had managed to get Bobby Roode over the top rope, but Roode was holding onto the ropes and refusing to let go. Chris Jericho got to his feet and attacked Shelley from behind, throwing him over the top rope... but Bobby Roode was able to hold on and he rolled back into the ring. Jericho battled Bobby Roode as the 27th entrant, Bully Ray, headed to the ring. Upon entering the ring, Bully Ray took Finn Balor down with a clothesline, then hit Karl Anderson with a bionic elbow. PJ Black went for a hurricanrana, but Bully Ray countered with a powerbomb. Kenny Omega then ran at Bully Ray, but Bully Ray reacted quickly, lifting Omega over his shoulders and hitting a Samoan drop. Bully Ray then grabbed Alex Riley and set him up for the Bully Bomb, but Riley blocked it, then hit the Riley Elevation. He eliminated Bully Ray from the match, then went after Finn Balor. The Rock came out next to a thunderous reception from the crowd. Upon entering the ring, Rock went straight after Chris Jericho.
Joey Styles: The last time we saw The Rock was at Christmas Eve of Destruction, when he lost to Chris Jericho in a last man standing match. Jericho wants to be the last man standing here tonight, but he won't be if The Rock has anything to say about it!
Rock hit Jericho with a series of punches, then whipped Jericho against the ropes, before hitting a spinebuster. The Rock signalled for the People's Elbow, but Bobby Roode attacked Rock before he could hit it. The crowd booed, but their jeers quickly turned to cheers as The Rock lifted Bobby Roode up, hitting the Rock Bottom!
Joey Styles: That wasn't glorious, Corey... it was electrifying!
Bobby Roode's attack on Rock allowed Jericho time to recover, and Jericho hit the Codebreaker on The Rock before throwing him out of the ring. At this point, PJ Black tried to eliminate Jericho and got the ten-time World Champion over the top rope, but Jericho held onto the ropes and rolled back into the ring. As the buzzer for the 29th entrant sounded, the arena lights went out. When the lights came back on, The Undertaker was standing in the ring.
Corey Graves: I don't believe this, Joey! When was the last time we saw The Undertaker in an EBWF ring?
Joey Styles: I have no idea, Corey!
There was a moment between the Deadman and the Demon as Taker and Balor stared one another down. Omega and Anderson then attacked Undertaker from behind, before Balor joined in the assault. As The Bullet Club triple teamed Taker, Jericho continued to fight PJ Black, while Alex Riley had Bobby Roode on the ropes and was trying to eliminate him. Undertaker fought back against the Bullet Club, grabbing Omega and Anderson and lifting them up for a double Chokeslam! He then lifted Finn Balor over his shoulders, setting him up for the Tombstone, but Balor broke free and countered with a reverse 1916. Balor went to the top rope and hit the Coup de Grace on Undertaker, then managed to pull him to his feet and throw him over the top rope.
Joey Styles: Oh my god! The Demon, Finn Balor, just eliminated The Undertaker!
Corey Graves: The Bullet Club are looking strong right now, Joey... but they still have to deal with the number 30 entrant, Samoa Joe!
"Destroyer" by CFO$ hit and the crowd cheered as Samoa Joe made his way down the ramp. As Joe entered the ring, Finn Balor ran at him, but Joe reacted quickly and grabbed Balor, applying the Coquina Clutch! Anderson and Omega came to Joe's aid, pummelling Joe and forcing him to break the hold. As Anderson and Omega double-teamed Samoa Joe, Finn Balor hit a running front dropkick, sending Joe into the turnbuckles. Balor then ran at Joe, going for another front dropkick, but Joe moved out of the corner and hit Balor with an STO! Karl Anderson attacked Joe, but Joe lifted Anderson over his shoulders, then threw him out of the ring.
Corey Graves: After almost 50 minutes in the match, Karl Anderson has been eliminated!
Omega ran at Joe, going for the V-Trigger, but Joe lifted Omega over his shoulders and hit a Samoan drop. Joe followed it up with a running senton, then pulled Omega to his feet and threw him out of the ring. Balor ran towards Joe, and Joe went for a clothesline, but Balor ducked out of the way, then hit the Pele Kick. Balor set Joe up for the 1916, but Joe blocked it, then lifted Balor up and hit the Muscle Buster! Joe then eliminated Finn Balor from the Rumble.
Joey Styles: Thanks to Samoa Joe, the Bullet Club are no more.
Corey Graves: In a matter of minutes, Samoa Joe has already caused destruction!
Joey Styles: We're down to just five superstars now – either Samoa Joe, Chris Jericho, Alex Riley, Bobby Roode or PJ Black is going to Wrestlemania!
Having been fighting one another, the other four superstars in the match all turned their attention to Samoa Joe. Realizing what a threat Joe was, they all teamed together to attack Joe. They managed to get Joe trapped in a corner, but as they lifted Joe up to try and get him over the top rope, Joe fought back. He caught PJ Black with a boot to the face, and Black staggered backwards, looking dazed. Sensing an opportunity to eliminate PJ Black, Roode turned around and grabbed Black, whipping him towards the ropes. Black reversed the Irish whip, sending Roode over the top rope, but Roode landed on the ring apron and held onto the top rope. Black then hit a dropkick, causing Roode to fall to the outside!
Corey Graves: The 2017 Rumble won't be glorious, Joey! Bobby Roode is gone!
Joey Styles: We're down to four now!
Jericho and Joe were still in the corner, but Alex Riley had turned his attention to PJ Black. Riley grabbed PJ and tried to set him up for the Skull Crushing Finale, but Black blocked it, countering with a jawbreaker. Black followed it up with a spin-out powerbomb, then hit a standing 450 Splash!
Joey Styles: Oh my god! That was incredible!
Corey Graves: I don't think I've ever seen PJ Black hit a standing 450, Joey!
PJ Black eliminated Alex Riley, then moved into the corner of the ring, watching Jericho and Joe closely. Joe had managed to fight his way out of the corner, and he hit Jericho with a German suplex, then went for a running senton. Jericho rolled out of the way, and as both men got to their feet, he went for a Codebreaker. Joe blocked it, grabbing Jericho by the legs and going for a Boston crab. Jericho kicked Joe away and got to his feet. He hit an Enzuigiri on Joe, then ran against the ropes, going for a one-handed bulldog. As Jericho ran back towards Joe, Joe turned around and lifted Jericho up onto his shoulders. It looked like Joe had Jericho set up for the Muscle Buster, but Joe headed to the ropes, and threw Jericho to the outside!
Corey Graves: We're down to just two now... Chris Jericho has been eliminated!
Joey Styles: He's been in the match for one hour and nine minutes, Corey... that might be a new Rumble record!
As Joe stood by the ropes, PJ Black jumped on his back, applying a sleeper hold. Joe fought out of it, then set Black up for a powerbomb. PJ countered with a hurricanrana, then as both men got back to their feet, he hit the Black Diamond on Joe. Wanting to finish Joe off so he could eliminate him, Black climbed to the top rope and went for the 450 Splash... but Joe got his knees up and blocked it! Joe pulled Black to his feet and set him up for a powerbomb... this time, Joe powerbombed Black over the top rope, eliminating him from the match.
Joey Styles: It's over! Samoa Joe is going to Wrestlemania!
Corey Graves: And he has a PTG Title shot against the man he just eliminated, PJ Black! Come March 26, this man could be a double champion!
Joe celebrated his victory as the pay per view went off the air.
