Warfare Results 11/21/2016
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:24 pm
Joey Styles: Good evening and welcome to Warfare! We are just six days away from Survivor Series, and tonight, we're live from the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska!
Corey Graves: Kicking things off tonight, we've got "Reborn" Matt Sydal in action against the Certified G, Enzo Amore. The winner will challenge Baron Corbin for the Breakout Title this Sunday!
Sydal came to the ring first to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Once Sydal was in the ring, "SAWFT is a Sin" hit and the crowd cheered as Enzo Amore made his way down the ramp. When Enzo had entered the ring, the referee called for the bell. Enzo hit Sydal with a series of bunches, then went to whip Sydal against the ropes. Sydal reversed the Irish whip, sending Enzo against the ropes. As Enzo ran back towards him, Sydal hit a dropkick. Both men got to their feet and Sydal hit a cradle suplex, hooking the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! Sydal pulled Enzo to his feet, and whipped him into the corner. Sydal ran at Enzo, going for a corner clothesline, but Enzo got his knees up and blocked it. As Sydal staggered backwards, Enzo moved out of the corner, hitting Sydal with a knee to the midsection and taking him down with a DDT. Enzo hit a leg drop, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... Sydal kicked out! Enzo got to his feet and stomped on Sydal several times, then pulled him to his feet, whipping him against the ropes. As Sydal ran back towards him, Enzo went for an arm drag, but Sydal blocked it, countering with a reverse DDT. Both men got to their feet and Enzo hit a swinging neckbreaker, following it up with a standing moonsault. Sydal hooked the leg once more – 1... 2... kickout! Sydal turned Enzo over, applying the Muta lock! Enzo cried out in pain, but he was able to get to the ropes. Sydal broke the hold, and as Enzo got to his feet, Sydal hit an enzuigiri. He then whipped Enzo into the corner, before hitting a shining wizard. Enzo staggered out of the corner, and Sydal took him down with a roundhouse kick. He went to the top rope, then hit the Shooting Sydal Press! Sydal hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Joey Styles: It's over! Matt Sydal gets the victory.
Corey Graves: Another win on Sunday, and he'll be the new Breakout Champion!
"Heartz of Men" by 2Pac hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Slyck Wagner Brown made his way to the ring. When Brown was in the ring, "Superhuman" by CFO$ hit and the crowd booed as Baron Corbin stepped out onto the stage.
Joey Styles: Earlier tonight, Matt Sydal defeated Enzo Amore to become the new number one contender for the Breakout Title... but if Slyck Wagner Brown can beat Corbin here, he could put himself in contention for a title shot further down the line.
Upon entering the ring, Corbin glared at Brown. The referee called for the bell and the two men exchanged punches. Corbin gained the upper hand, and after hitting Brown with a series of punches in quick succession, he whipped Brown against the ropes. As Brown bounced off the ropes, Corbin went for a big boot, but Brown ducked out of the way, ran against the opposing set of ropes, then hit a leg lariat. Both men got to their feet and Brown hit a swinging neckbreaker, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! Brown got to his feet and stomped on Corbin several times, then ran against the ropes, going for a running leg drop. Corbin moved out of the way, then as both men got to their feet, Corbin whipped Brown into the corner. Corbin hit Brown with multiple corner clothesline, then pulled him out of the corner, setting him up for a suplex slam. Brown blocked it, then hit Corbin with a clothesline. Brown grabbed Corbin by the legs, going for a cloverleaf, but Corbin kicked him away and got to his feet. Corbin hit Brown with a kick to the midsection, then set him up for a powerbomb, but Brown countered with a back body drop. As Corbin got to his feet, Brown hit the Haterbreaker! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Corey Graves: It's over! A big victory for Slyck Wagner Brown!
Brown celebrated as Warfare went to a commercial break.
Joey Styles: Still to come, Jimmy Havoc will take on AJ Styles, but first we determine the #1 Contender for the EBWF IC Championship.
Roman Reigns came to the ring first to a mixed reaction, followed by Sami Zayn who did his usual entrance for the hyped up crowd. Alex Riley entered last, accompanied by the Miz.
The bell rang and Reigns dropped Riley with a shoulder tackle. Riley exited the ring and Zayn clotheslined Riley over the top rope. Reigns rolled Riley back into the ring. Reigns clotheslined Riley over the top rope. Zayn rolled Reigns up for a two count. Zayn applied a side headlock. Reigns dropped Zayn with a shoulder tackle. Zayn ran in with a flying clothesline to Reigns. Reigns devastated Sami Zayn with an uppercut. Zayn clotheslined Riley again over the top rope. Reigns rolled Zayn up for a two count. Zayn went for the Helluva Kick but Reigns dodged it. Reigns and Zayn engaged in back and forth right hands. Zayn went for a crossbody, but Reigns stood still. Riley stomped on Reigns chest in the corner. Reigns got Zayn in a fireman’s carry position. Zayn got a dropkick that knocked Riley off of Reigns shoulder. Zayn was mauling Reigns in the corner. Riley shoved Zayn down to the mat. Riley followed up with a back breaker to Zayn. Riley dropped Reigns with an impressive DDT, and tried to pin Zayn, but he kicked out at the count of two. Riley hit a corner forearm to Zayn in the corner. Riley sent Zayn face first to the middle turnbuckle pad.
Joey Styles: Three of our absolute best going at it here tonight! Incredible match.
Reigns connected with the Drive By. Reigns drove Riley back first to the barricade. Zayn hit a flying elbow drop onto Reigns on the outside. Riley hit a flying knee strike to Zayn. Riley whipped Zayn back first to the steel ring steps. Riley sent Reigns back first to the barricade right by the time keeper’s area. Reigns launched Riley into the time keeper’s area. Zayn dove off the announce table onto both Reigns and Riley.
Corey Graves: Whoa!
The crowd began chanting “this is awesome”. Zayn with a missile dropkick to Reigns. Zayn followed up with a running forearm/bulldog, and then with a flying elbow off the top rope for a two count. Riley hit a Frog Splash onto Zayn for a two count. Riley went for a sunset flip, but he missed. Reigns attacked with a series of corner lariats to Riley. Reigns exploded with a tilt-a-whirl slam to Riley. Reigns dropped both Zayn and Riley with separate SuperMan Punches. Reigns hit a spear on Alex Riley, and went for the pin.
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Joey Styles: Roman Reigns has done it!
Corey Graves: Roman Reigns is the #1 Contender for the IC Championship.
When Warfare returned from commercial break, the show immediately came back to action.
"Phenomenal" by CFO$ marked the entrance of AJ Styles. Styles made his way to the ring to cheers from the crowd. Next up, Jimmy Havoc's music played through the arena, and he slowly made his way to the ring with both his championship belts. The referee made sure both men were ready, then called for the bell. Both men locked mid-ring. Havoc whipped Styles to the ropes and was met with a stiff shoulder from Styles. Styles rushed to the ropes, while Havoc flipped onto his stomach. Styles hopped over him and Havoc jumped to his feet. When Styles rebounded, Havoc leapfrogged over him. Havoc anticipated Styles rebounding once more, but he hung on to the ropes. Havoc ran for a clothesline but was sent over the top rope. He landed on his feet on the apron, only to be net with a kick to the face by Styles. Havoc went to return the punch, but Styles ducked and hit him in the gut. While he was doubled over Styles gave Havoc's legs a swift kick and he fell down, his face meeting the apron. Havoc stumbled away while Styles got a rise from the crowd and took a few steps and made a dive over the ropes. The crowd went wild! Styles connected and both men crashed to the floor. Styles got to his feet first, grimacing and holding his midsection while Havoc rolled on the floor. He picked up Havoc and rolled him in the ring for a pin. 1... 2... Kickout! Styles picked up Havoc but was tossed with an unexpected arm drag to the mat and locked in an armbar. The crowd started chanting for Styles and he made it to his feet and broke free. The two exchanged hands mid ring before Havoc dished out a huge drop kick. He went to the corner and climbed up for a moonsault, and connected. He got a two count. Styles got to his feet and ducked a clothesline from Havoc , and went for the Styles Clash, but Havoc countered with the simple jackknife roll up! The referee counted- 1... 2... 3! The bell rang.
Joey Styles: OH MY GOD! Jimmy Havoc just pinned AJ Styles! What a major
Corey Graves: AJ Styles took his eye of the ball once again and it costed him big time.
Havoc celebrated outside the ring while Styles still sat in the middle of the ring in disbelief. Styles stood up and walked over to get Havoc's attention and ask him to return to the ring.
Joey Styles: It appears AJ Styles is asking Jimmy Havoc to get back in the ring out of respect.
Corey Graves: He deserves it after a win like that!
Havoc seemed intrigued and approached the ring. He climbed back on the apron and suddenly got down as if he was having second thoughts. AJ Styles could be noticed asking what's going on off mic and Havoc gave him a heads up to look behind himself. AJ Styles turned around only to be greeted by a low kick from Chris Jericho!
Joey Styles: Cheap shot from the World Champion! What the hell is he doing out here!?!
Corey Graves: Well of course he's out here to get an advantage doofus. He's stepping into Hell in a Cell at Survivor Series and he wants to get in the head of his opponent.
Joey Styles: Well mission accomplished!
Jericho didn't assault AJ. He simply held the World Championship close to his face and letting him know that was as close as he would ever get to his championship again. Warfare went off the air with Jericho trash talking Styles.