Jim Ross: Good evening and welcome to Warfare! I'm Jim Ross, joined by Jerry "The King" Lawler!
Jerry Lawler: We are live from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, and tonight we'll see the continuation of the PTG Title tournament!
Jim Ross: We've also got Sami Zayn versus Dolph Ziggler to look forward to in what's set to be an explosive main event... but up first, "Jersey's Finest" Enzo Amore makes his debut against one half of the EBWF Tag Team Champions, The Miz!
"SAWFT is a Sin" hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Enzo Amore stepped out onto the stage. Amore walked to the ramp with an arrogant strut, and upon entering the ring he posed for the crowd. Amore then moved to the corner, playing with his hair as he awaited the arrival of his opponent. "I Came To Play" hit and The Miz was greeted with another mixed reaction as he headed to the ring.
Jerry Lawler: I don't think the crowd are sure who to get behind in this match, JR!
Jim Ross: Well King, neither of these superstars are particularly well-loved... so for the fans here in Portland, I guess it's a case of deciding who they dislike the least!
Upon entering the ring, Miz grinned smugly at his opponent. Amore responded with a smirk, and as the referee called for the bell the two men began circling the ring. Amore ran at Miz and went for a clothesline, but Miz ducked out of the way, then turned to face Amore and hit him with a series of right hands. Miz whipped Amore into the ropes, before taking him down with a drop toe hold. Both men got to their feet and Miz applied a headlock, but Amore broke free and pushed Miz into the ropes, before taking him down with an arm drag. Miz got to his feet and Amore hit a body slam, which he followed up with an elbow drop. Amore made the cover and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Jim Ross: Enzo with a near fall!
Amore pulled Miz to his feet and hit him with a series of punches, then whipped him into the corner. Amore ran at Miz, attempting a clothesline, but Miz got his feet up and kicked Enzo away. As Amore staggered backwards, Miz ran at him and hit a knee lift. As Amore tried to get back to his feet, Miz hit him with a stiff kick, causing Enzo to fall into a kneeling position. Miz then hit a snap DDT, before hooking the leg. The referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Jerry Lawler: Another near fall! This time Miz gets the two count!
Jim Ross: Great back and forth action thus far!
As Amore got to his feet, Miz went for the Skull Crushing Finale... but Amore blocked it, and countered with a bulldog! Both men got to their feet, and began exchanging right hands back and forth. Miz was able to gain the upper hand, and after hitting Enzo with a series of punches, Miz ran against the ropes and went for the big boot. Amore ducked out of the way, then lifted Miz up and hit him with the helicopter spin! Miz looked dazed as Amore released him, and "Jersey's Finest" took full advantage, kicking Miz hard in the stomach then hitting the Brainbuster!
Jerry Lawler: Bada Boom!
Enzo hooked the leg and the referee counted - 1... 2... 3!
Jim Ross: It's over! What a huge victory for Enzo Amore on his EBWF debut!
The referee called for the bell and raised Amore's arm in victory. The "Certified G" superstar celebrated in the ring, then made his way to the back as Miz watched on, looking bitterly disappointed.
As the first match of the night had concluded, The Miz exited the ring and walked to the timekeepers area to retrieve his Tag Team Championship. After grabbing it he walked around the ringside area, parading it to the crowd. The crowd booed him and he stopped to argue with one fan in particular who had some words for him.
Jim Ross: The Miz really gets under the crowd's skin.
Jerry Lawler: He truly brings the best out of these people.
While Miz was arguing with the fan at ringside, the fan next to him who wore a black hoodie, concealing his face leaned over the guard rail and punched Miz square in the jaw. The crowd cheered loudly as Miz fell back down.
Jim Ross: We've got to get security here, a fan has just punched The Miz.
The hooded fan removed the hoodie and revealed himself as Ted DiBiase.
Jerry Lawler: It's not a fan, it's Ted DiBiase!
Jim Ross: He wasn't supposed to be here tonight. He's looking for revenge on his former partner.
Ted leapt over the guard rail and began laying into Miz, getting the upper hand. At this time, security guards, referees and Miz's new tag team partner Edge all ran down to ringside. Edge tackled DiBiase off of Miz and the two began trading shots. Miz recovered and the two began to get the upper hand on DiBiase until the referees and security guards stepped in and separated the men.
Jim Ross: There is no love lost between these men here. They want to kill each other.
Edge and Miz were pushed back by security up to the stage while the referees held DiBiase as Warfare went to a commercial break.
A recap of the previous match’s ending was shown as Warfare returned from a commercial break. The backstage hallways were shown from the perspective of a running cameraman as he raced through the halls past EBWF Superstars and crew members, closely following behind a uniformed referee.
Jim Ross: What... what’s this? What’s going on?
Jerry Lawler: I don’t know JR but listen to that!
In the background the sounds of women yelling and screaming could be heard and then, all at once, the cameraman was bursting through the door of the Women’s locker room and the viewers were seeing the pandemonium inside. One referee was holding Brie Bella around her middle, holding her back, while the one in front of the cameraman sprinted to hold back Women’s Champion Michelle McCool in much the same way. The two women were yelling at one another, both looking a little worse for wear having obviously been doing battle.
Jerry Lawler: What happens in the Women’s locker room, doesn’t always STAY in the Women’s locker room here in the EBWF! WHOO HOO!!! Get her Brie! Get her Michelle!
Jim Ross: These two have a past and it looks like there’s still bad blood in the present as well! Brie said Torrie Wilson shouldn’t be Michelle’s only concern last week and it looks like she meant it!
By Brie’s side Nikki Bella was yelling across the room, defending her sister. Over all the chaos of the other divas and crew members shouting her words were unable to be heard but suddenly Michelle shouted something back and tried to launch herself across the room at Nikki which just started another round of pandemonium as now Nikki too had to be restrained as the locker room suddenly appeared to be a room divided in two as the scene faded.
Jim Ross: Up next, we have the first of our two PTG Title Tournament semi finals, as Adam Rose takes on Ryback!
Rose came to the ring first, followed by Ryback. When both superstars were in the ring, the referee called for the bell. Ryback wasted no time getting started, charging towards Adam Rose and pummelling him with a series of punches in quick succession. Ryback then whipped Rose into the corner and ran at him, going for a bodypress, but Rose got his feet up and kicked Ryback away. As Ryback staggered backwards, Rose climbed to the top rope and hit a crossbody. Both men got to their feet, and rose hit a series of punches, then took Ryback down with a DDT. Rose stomped on Ryback several times in an attempt to keep the big guy grounded, then ran against the ropes and hit a leg drop. Rose hooked the leg and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout! Rose pulled Ryback to his feet and hit him with some more right hands, then went to whip Ryback into the ropes. Ryback resisted, using his strength to stay put, then pulled Rose towards him and whipped him into the opposing set of ropes, before hitting him with a huge powerslam. Ryback made the cover, and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Jerry Lawler: Another near fall! What great back and forth action we're seeing here, JR!
Ryback pulled Rose to his feet and hit a stiff kick to the stomach, then set him up for a powerbomb. Rose blocked it and countered with a back toss, then as Ryback got to his feet, Rose hit a back heel kick. Ryback got to his feet and Rose whipped him into the corner, then hit a running back elbow. As Ryback staggered out of the corner, Rose took him down with a bulldog then hooked the leg once more. The referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Jim Ross: So close to a three count!
Rose got to his feet and stomped on Ryback several times, then as Ryback got to his feet, Rose went for a suplex. Ryback blocked it and countered with a suplex of his own, then as both men got to their feet, Ryback hit a fallaway slam. As Rose got to his feet, Ryback went for the Meat Hook, but Rose ducked out of the way and countered with a neckbreaker. As Ryback got to his feet, Rose ran against the ropes, grabbing Ryback and hitting him with the Party Foul!
Jerry Lawler: Oh my, JR! That came out of nowhere!
Rose hooked the leg and the referee counted - 1... 2... 3! The referee called for the bell and raised Adam Rose's arm in victory. Rose celebrated as Warfare went to a commercial break.
The show had been full of action and there had been some high quality matches. The crowd were energetic and entertained by the performances of the wrestlers tonight. Heroes by Shinedown blasted over the PA and the crowd cheered as Ted DiBiase walked out onto the stage. He was still wearing his street clothing that he wore earlier in the show when he attacked The Miz. Ted walked straight down to the ring with a focused look in his eyes.
Jim Ross: What's DiBiase doing out here now?
Jerry Lawler: Whatever he has planned, he looks focused on something.
Ted grabbed a microphone and entered the ring. He stood in the centre of the ring while his music continued to play.
Ted Jr: Cut the music!
The music abruptly stopped.
Ted Jr: Miz! Get your ass out here right now! Bring your "new" tag team partner out if you want. I'll kick his ass too.
Ted threw the microphone down and waited in the ring as the crowd cheered for him. There was a long pause and no response for Ted. Ted moved forward and began to exit the ring but was stopped when he heard "AWEEEEEEEEEESOMEEEEE" followed by "I Came to Play" begin to play over the PA. The Miz walked out onto the stage with Edge next to him. Both wore suits and each one had their titles draped over their shoulders.
The Miz: Really? You're going to kick my ass? Just like you did at Destiny? Or just like you did on Warfare several weeks ago? You wanted to get a little cheap shot on me attacking me from the crowd after my match? Well since you aren't supposed to be here and you physically assaulted me, there's a few people here that have some questions for you.
On queue, several police officers walked out and walked down to the ring before surrounding it. Ted stood his ground as the police entered the ring. As one approached Ted he shoved him hard back into the ropes. Then the rest of the police officers swarmed Ted and took him to the ground. They forced his arms behind his back and handcuffed him as they began to read him his rights. They grabbed him and took him out of the ring and the officers held him as they took him up the ramp. When the got in line with Miz, Ted tried to lunge at him but was held back by the officers. Miz laughed and taunted DiBiase, who was seething. The officers carried Ted away as Warfare went to a commercial break.
As Warfare returned from a commercial break, "#mmmgorgeous" by CFO$ hit and the crowd booed as Tyler Breeze made his way to the ring. Unfazed by the reaction of the crowd, Breeze wore a smug expression on his face as he walked down the ramp.
Jim Ross: Tyler Breeze advanced from the first round of this tournament with an impressive victory over Daniel Bryan, but it will be interesting to see how he does tonight against one of this year's King of the Ring semi finalists, Justin Gabriel.
After Breeze had entered the ring, "Fear Nothing" by Jim Johnston hit and the crowd cheered as Justin Gabriel stepped out onto the stage. Gabriel grinned as he walked down the ramp, looking confident about his chances of advancing to the tournament final.
Jerry Lawler: Given the talent these two superstars have, JR, this is sure to be a thrilling match!
Jim Ross: No doubt about that, King!
Upon entering the ring, Gabriel climbed to the top rope and posed for the crowd, then stepped down and turned to face his opponent. The referee called for the bell and Gabriel went to lock up with Breeze, but Breeze ducked out of the way, then hit Gabriel with a kick to the midsection. As Gabriel clutched his ribs, Breeze hit a series of punches, then whipped Gabriel into the corner. Breeze kicked Gabriel in the corner several times, then pulled him out of the corner and went to whip him into the ropes. Gabriel reversed the Irish whip, sending Breeze into the ropes, then hit a dropkick. Both men got to their feet and Gabriel hit an STO, then made the cover. The referee counted - 1... 2... kickout! Gabriel got to his feet and stomped on Breeze several times, then as Breeze got to his feet, Gabriel hit a snapmare, followed by a kick to the back of Breeze. Breeze got to his feet once more and Gabriel hit a standing tornado DDT, followed by a springboard moonsault. Gabriel made the cover once more and the referee counted - 1... 2... kickout!
Jerry Lawler: Another near fall! Gabriel is dominating this match so far!
Jim Ross: Indeed he is, King, but I wouldn't count Tyler Breeze out just yet!
Both men got to their feet and Gabriel went for a discus elbow smash, but Breeze ducked out of the way, then hit Gabriel with a Super Model Kick. As Gabriel got back to his feet, Breeze hit an implant DDT, then hooked the leg. The referee counted - 1... 2... kickout! As both men got to their feet, Breeze went for the Beauty Shot, but Gabriel rolled out of the way. As Gabriel got back to his feet, Breeze hit him with a stiff clothesline, the momentum of which sent Gabriel to the outside. As Gabriel got to his feet outside the ring, Breeze jumped over the top rope, hitting a springboard crossbody! With both men down on the outside, the referee began counting. 1... 2... at the count of 3, both men got back to their feet and began exchanging punches back and forth. 4... at the count of 5, Breeze hit Gabriel with a knee to the midsection, then threw him into the ringside barrier! 6... 7... Breeze re-entered the ring... 8... 9... Gabriel managed to re-enter the ring just in time! As Gabriel entered the ring, Breeze went after him with newfound aggression, hitting a series of punches and kicked in quick succession. Breeze then whipped Gabriel into the ropes and went for an arm drag, but Gabriel blocked it and countered with a reverse DDT. Breeze got to his feet and Gabriel hit a spin-out powerbomb, then climbed to the top rope and hit the 450 Splash! Gabriel made the cover and the referee counted - 1... 2... 3!
Jim Ross: It's over! Justin Gabriel picks up the victory, and he'll take on Adam Rose in the PTG Title Tournament final!
Gabriel celebrated his victory, then made his way to the back.
Warfare was in full swing when the massive screen at the center of the set came to life. Instantly the fans broke into a huge pop as they all saw World Champion John Cena leisurely hanging out in the backstage hallway with one arm casually thrown over the shoulders of Torrie Wilson, the number one contender for the Women’s Championship. The pair and tag team known by fans as “Jorrie,” were making conversation with one of the evening’s main eventers, Dolph Ziggler, and his girlfriend, AJ Lee. The conversation between the four was inaudible but it appeared to flow easily and was good natured. After a few moments John appeared to ask Ziggler a question and the Royal Rumble winner, still dressed in his street clothes of a white shirt, black hoodie, jeans, and black Converse sneakers, glanced at his watch. Seconds later and John was smiling and excusing himself, starting down the hall toward the camera. John too was dressed in street clothes - a form fitting navy blue and white Affliction t-shirt, jeans, and white sneakers - and over one shoulder rested the World Championship belt.
The camera followed him as he rounded a corner and walked a few more feet, slowing as he reached a door. The placard on the door bearing his name indicated that this was his private locker room. John opened the door and began to step across the threshold. His hand was still on the doorknob when suddenly from inside the darkened room came a flash of movement. It happened so fast: there came a dull thud and then John was crumpling to the floor with a low groan.
Jim Ross: What...?!
Then came the sound of something loud hitting the tiled floor and moment later a haunting but familiar voice began to softly and slowly sing, breaking the silence.
London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, falling down.
London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady...
Then the singing succumbed to sinister laughter and Bray Wyatt himself stepped out from the darkness of the locker room. He stared down at Cena’s motionless form, the heat from the Portland audience growing louder and louder in the background. Then slowly he reached out and picked up the fallen World Championship belt, staring down into its shiny, gold, reflective surface. Then Wyatt looked up, directly into the camera, then down at Cena. He kneeled down to hover more over Cena’s fallen body.
Bray Wyatt: 'The Bright Spark of the EBWF...
"This is how the fire started....
"This is how the fire burns....
"This is how your London bridge is burning down.
"My Fair Johnny."
Jim Ross: Mah Gawd, get John some help back there!
He started laughing again, harder this time, and stood. John’s World Championship belt was still in his hand as he stepped over The Champ’s prone body and disappeared down the hallway, his maniacal laughter trailing behind him.
Jerry Lawler: Help! Theif! Bray Wyatt just stole the World Championship, JR!
The cameras turned back to Cena as he slowly began to show some signs of life, grabbing the back of his head and groaning, as the scene gradually faded to black.
Jim Ross: It’s time for the main event, and Dolph Ziggler is set to take on EBWF sensation Sami Zayn.
“Smackdown” hit and Dolph Ziggler came to the ring. The crowd was hot for the Royal Rumble winner, and he looked at the ready.
Jerry Lawler: Both of these young men are proving to be amazing athletes here in the EBWF.
“Worlds Apart” brought the arrival of Sami Zayn!
Jim Ross: Both have had short runs this far, and the Fanniversary season is the best time to continue to prove yourself!
Zayn got right in Ziggler's face. The two locked up. Zayn overpowered Ziggler over and over again. The fans chanted for Ziggler. Ziggler smiled. Ziggler took Zayn down and walked across his back and then waved at Zayn.
Ziggler took Zayn down with a headlock. Zayn finally slowed the man down and used his power to keep Ziggler grounded. Ziggler ended up breaking out of the hold, but Zayn wrestled him back down to the mat. Ziggler ran around and ended up hip-throwing him out of the ring and onto the floor. Ziggler went for a big dive but Zayn walked away, so Ziggler pumped the breaks.
Zayn walked half way up the ramp and turned back. As he does, Ziggler came running and flying over the top, splashing onto Zayn on the floor. Ziggler went for a second dive off the apron this time, but Zayn caught him coming down and slammed him on the floor.
Jim Ross: The athleticism of these men is off the charts!
Zayn rolled Ziggler back in the ring. Zayn nailed Ziggler with a big clothesline for a near fall. Zayn held Ziggler on the mat with a headlock. The fans rallied behind Ziggler and he made his way back to his feet. He punched his way out of the headlock, hit the ropes, but ate a knee coming off of Zayn. Zayn taunted the crowd. Ziggler tried punching his way back into the fight, slowing Zayn down momentarily with a jawbreaker out of nowhere. Zayn ended up cutting off his momentum again. He locked him in a camel clutch. Ziggler finally fought out of the camel clutch and got back to his feet. Both guys hit a double-cross body at the same time on each other, so now they were both down in the center of the ring. Zayn was up first, but Ziggler was up shortly thereafter. They ran after each other and hit a double-clothesline on each other, so once again both guys were down.
Jim Ross: Somebody has to try to get a pin here!
Both guys got back to their feet and exchanged punches. Ziggler got the better of it. Ziggler dropped Zayn with a flying forearm. Ziggler went for the piledriver but Zayn escaped. Ziggler hit a belly-to-belly suplex on Zayn. Zayn hit a big sidewalk slam type of move after a failed moonsault attempt. Zayn went to the top rope. He came flying off with a flying elbow drop for a near fall. Ziggler got Zayn down and went to the top rope. Now Ziggler came flying off with the big top-rope elbow drop for a near fall. Ziggler called for a piledriver but again Zayn avoided it. Zayn went for the cloverleaf submission hold. He locked it in and Ziggler was screaming in pain. Ziggler tried crawling to the ropes to break the hold. He finally got to them and Zayn was forced to break the hold. Ziggler ducked a clothesline attempt by Zayn and now he's got Zayn locked in the cloverleaf. Zayn made it to the ropes to break the hold. Zayn went outside the ring and was looking for something. He grabbed a crowbar or some type of metal weapon. The referee saw it and took it from him. Ziggler grabbed Zayn out of nowhere and blasted him with the ZigZag. The crowd was stunned as the Show Off went for the pin!
1…2…
Jim Ross: That was incredible! This could be it.
3!
Jerry Lawler: Dolph Ziggler! Dolph Ziggler took the pin and he’s won this match1
Jim Ross: What an effort from Sami Zayn! What a night! We are just two weeks away from Fanniversary!
Jerry Lawler: We’ll see you next week on Warfare.
Ziggler was standing on the ramp way, one hand raised in victory as Warfare went off the air.
