Mauro Ranallo: Good evening and welcome to Warfare! We are live from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri and tonight we'll see all eight second round matches in the King of the Ring tournament!
Corey Graves: Kicking things off, we've got Aiden English, who has a 5 and 0 record in his EBWF career thus far, going one on one with the Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman, who has never been pinned or submitted!
Mauro Ranallo: This is an intriguing matchup, Corey, and English will need to be at his best to advance to the quarter finals!
"Toreador II" by Apocalyptica hit, and the crowd booed as Aiden English made his way to the ring. After English had entered the ring, "I Am Stronger" by CFO$ hit and Braun Strowman stepped out onto the stage, holding his hands in the air and roaring. The crowd seemed to be behind Strowman, and began chanting "get these hands" as Strowman walked down the ramp.
Mauro Ranallo: Braun Strowman seems popular here in Kansas City!
Corey Graves: Either that, or this crowd just really hates Aiden English...
Strowman climbed over the top rope and glared at Aiden English, walking towards him and pushing his chest out, trying to intimidate him. To English's credit, he refused to back down and squared up to Braun Strowman, clenching his fists as he did so. The referee got between them and called for the bell. As the bell rang, Strowman and English exchanged right hands back and forth. English was able to get several punches in, but Braun quickly overpowered him, and he whipped English against the ropes before taking him down with a big boot. As English got to his feet, Strowman grabbed him by the throat, going for a chokeslam, but English fought back, hitting Strowman with a kick to the knee. Strowman stumbled backwards, and English hit a knee to the midsection, then followed it up with an uppercut. Strowman looked dazed, but he stayed on his feet.
Mauro Ranallo: Aiden English is throwing everything at Braun Strowman, but he can't take the Monster Among Men down!
Corey Graves: Maybe he should take Jimmy Havoc's advice and try tickling the back of the knees...
Mauro Ranallo: Would you do that, Corey?
Corey Graves: Of course not! I actually value my life!
English hit Strowman with another kick to the knee, bringing Strowman down to his knees. He then got behind Strowman, applying a choke hold. Strowman fought out of it and got back to his feet, grabbing Aiden English and throwing him into the corner. Strowman ran at English, going for a bodypress, but English moved out of the way at the last second, causing Strowman to collide with the turnbuckles! As Strowman stumbled backwards, English rolled him up. The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Mauro Ranallo: English with a near fall, and no tickling involved!
Both men got to their feet, and English went for a clothesline, but Strowman blocked it and hit English with a headbutt. English staggered backwards, and Strowman grabbed him, tossing him across the ring with a Biel throw. English stumbled to his feet, and Strowman picked him up, hitting a fallaway slam. Strowman made the cover and the referee counted – 1... 2... English kicked out! Strowman got to his feet, and signalled for the running powerslam! The crowd cheered in anticipation, and Strowman lifted English over his shoulder. English wriggled free, and grabbed Strowman by the legs, going for a double leg takedown. Strowman was able to stay on his feet, and he grabbed Aiden English by the throat, lifting him up and hitting a chokeslam. He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Corey Graves: Strowman is in control now... Aiden English is in trouble!
Mauro Ranallo: Like a magician in a talent contest, Aiden English needs to pull something unexpected out of the hat if he wants to win this one!
Strowman went to drag Aiden English to his feet, but English poked Strowman in the eyes, then rolled out of the ring, giving himself a chance to recover. Strowman looked mad and he climbed out of the ring, going after Aiden English. English ran around the ring as Strowman ran after him, and eventually he rolled back into the ring. Strowman re-entered the ring and charged towards English, going for a spear, but English shoved the referee in the way, causing Strowman to spear the ref instead!
Corey Graves: Well I guess you could say that was unexpected, Mauro!
Mauro Ranallo: Aiden English using the referee as a human shield!
As Strowman tried to revive the referee, English hit him with a low blow! English then exited the ring, grabbing a chair from ringside. He re-entered the ring with the chair, and swung it at Strowman... but Strowman blocked it, and snatched the chair away from English! As Strowman held up the chair, English dropped to his knees, begging Strowman for mercy. Strowman shook his head, but before he could hit English with the chair, he was attacked from behind by...
Mauro Ranallo: What the hell? It's Tommaso Ciampa!
Corey Graves: Don't forget, Mauro, Braun Strowman attacked Tommaso Ciampa back in April, taking him out of action. It looks like Ciampa is after revenge!
Ciampa had ran in through the crowd, and he was carrying a crutch with him, which he hit Strowman across the back with. Strowman stumbled, dropping the chair, and as Ciampa continued to beat Strowman with the crutch, English picked up the steel chair. He hit Strowman across the back with the chair, knocking him down to the mat. English then hit Strowman several more times with the chair, before placing it on his head. English then ran against the ropes, before hitting a leaping leg drop onto the chair!
Mauro Ranallo: Mamma Mia! Aiden English just slammed that chair full force into Braun Strowman's skull! Strowman might be out cold!
The referee was beginning to stir. Ciampa and English nodded to one another, then Ciampa grabbed the crutch and steel chair, taking them out of the ring. English covered Braun Strowman, and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Corey Graves: Well, Aiden English will go down in history as the first superstar to score a pinfall victory over Braun Strowman... but it's not an accomplishment he achieved on his own!
Mauro Ranallo: For the second year in a row, Strowman is eliminated from the King of the Ring tournament in controversial circumstances. You can bet there will be repercussions for Tommaso Ciampa, and maybe Aiden English too! It looks like Ciampa and English had an understanding!
English rolled out of the ring and celebrated on the ramp, then made his way to the back. Ciampa followed English up the ramp, looking back at Strowman and grinning. Strowman was being checked on by medical staff as Warfare went to commercial.
"Making a Difference" hit and Andrade Almas came to the ring accompanied by Zelina Vega. He was announced by Christy Hemme before "More than One Man" hit and Heath Slater came to the ring.
Mauro Ranallo: It is exciting to see Heath Slater back in EBWF.
Corey Graves: Exciting for who, Mauro?
Zelina gave Almas a pep talk, but left the ring before the bell rang. Slater was fired up. Almas was reluctant to lock up, but Slater caught him with a waist lock and a half nelson before Almas broke away. A leapfrog combo lead to a standoff between the men, and Almas landed a kick to the gut. Slater responded with a punch to the face which sent the crowd into a cheering frenzy! Slater went for a rolling elbow, but Almas left the ring. Zelina gave him a pep talk as Slater beckoned him back in the ring.
Corey Graves: Looks like Almas needs some pointers there.
Almas went back in under the bottom rope, and gained control with a few well placed punches, backing Slater into the corner. He landed a hard chop. Slater was on the ropes, and Almas laid into him, driving both boots into his chest. He charged toward Slater, and stopped to taunt him before slapping him in the face! The crowd booed, but Slater came alive with big chops. Almas responded with forearms to the side of the head. Slater got caught in the ropes by Almas before he broke the hold. Almas climbed to the top turnbuckle, hitting a missile dropkick for a near fall.
Mauro Ranallo: Watch it, Heath!
Almas countered after the kickout and locked on the fujiwara armbar. Heath fought out of it the best he could, but his shoulders were down and he had to kick out of a pin as well. Slater built to a vertical base, getting out of the armbar before being taken down into the corner. Almas went for a repeat of the armbar, but got hit in the knee by Slater. Slater took Almas down and kipped up to the delight of the crowd, hitting a discus big boot for a two count!
Corey Graves: I thought the one man band might have had him there!
Almas went for a suplex, but Slater hung him up on the top turnbuckle. Slater smashed his forearm against Almas' head, as he climbed up only to be taken down by Almas. Almas leapt off the top, right into a big book from Slater! Almas was still standing though, staggered and hit a pele kick!
Mauro Ranallo: Did you see that?
Slater went to the corner and Almas hit the double knee. He went for a hammerlock DDT, but Slater blocked it. Almas hit a tornado inverted DDT, and pinned Slater, but only got the one count. Almas helped Slater up, and Heath whipped him into the ropes. Zelina was on the outside, pounding the ring apron as Heath hit the Smash Hit. He pinned Almas.
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Corey Graves: There he is! The Drama King's opponent next week on Warfare. It's going to be Aiden English and Heath Slater in the quarter finals!
Mauro Ranallo: The one man band is going straight to the top, Corey!
Mauro Ranallo: Up next, one man calls himself the Demon King, the other man certainly has his demons... Finn Balor is in action against the veteran superstar Mankind!
Mankind came to the ring first, followed by Finn Balor. When both men were in the ring, the referee called for the bell. Mankind hit Balor with a series of punches, but Balor fought back with some right hands of his own, then whipped Mankind against the ropes. As Mankind hit the ropes, Balor ran towards him, taking Mankind down with a slingblade. Mankind got to his feet and Balor applied an inverted facelock, before spinning around and dropping an elbow into Mankind's chest, driving him down to the mat. Balor made the cover and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Corey Graves: Finn Balor starting this match strongly... he's using his athleticism to his advantage!
Balor pulled Mankind to his feet and whipped him into the corner, then ran at him, going for a dropkick. As Balor ran towards him, Mankind moved out of the corner, taking Balor down with a drop toe hold and causing Balor to his the middle turnbuckle face first. Balor looked dazed as he got to his feet, and Mankind hit a swinging neckbreaker, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! Mankind stomped on Balor several times, trying to keep him down, but Balor rolled out of the way and got back to his feet. Balor and Mankind exchanged right hands, and as it looked like he was gaining the upper hand, Mankind tried to reach into his pants for Mr Socko! Before Mankind could grab his smiley sock friend, Balor hit a sitout jawbreaker, catching Mankind off guard. Mankind staggered backwards, and Balor hit a front dropkick, sending Mankind into the corner. As Mankind tried to move out of the corner, Balor kicked him in the gut, then hit the 1916! Balor went to the top rope and hit Mankind with the Coup de Grace! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Mauro Ranallo: Balor wins! He'll face Seth Rollins or Marty Scurll in the quarter finals!
Corey Graves: We'll find out who Balor will face very soon... Rollins versus Scurll is up next!
"One True Villain" hit the PA and Marty Scurll was to the ring first accompanied by a chorus of boos that he seemed to be completely unfazed by. He entered the ring under the bottom rope and turned his attention to the stage area when "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" hit and Seth Rollins came to the ring next. Christy Hemme introduced them both, and the bell rang. The two men circled the ring, and they locked up, tussling for position before Rollins pushed Scurll into the ropes.
Mauro Ranallo: Scurll is going to need to be a little quicker on his feet to get one over on Seth here tonight.
Seth released him, and Scurll pushed him out of the way. Rollins applied a side headlock, but Marty whipped him off and into the ropes. Seth came back to shoulder block him down before trying for a hip toss, but Rollins blocked it. Scurll flipped over, dropped down, and twisted his arm, following through with an over the arm shoulder breaker. Scurll repeated the move, and Seth grabbed his arm in pain.
Corey Graves: Marty Scurll playing the villain oh so well and adding insult to injury.
Scurll punched him before sending him into the rope. He lowered his head and ate a kick. Scurll countered a clothesline and hit a double under hook suplex into an arm bar.
Mauro Ranallo: Amazing athleticism from Marty Scurll!
Seth Rollins drug himself to the ropes to break the hold. Scurll kicked him in the arm a few times before wrenching the arm in a tight hold. Marty applied a hammerlock, but Rollins overpowered him and threw him to the outside, and followed after him with a suicide dive.
Corey Graves: These fans appreciated that!
The fans were cheering as the two men were dragging themselves to their feet. Scurll got back into the ring on his own, and Rollins was slow to follow after, getting in at the seven count. Scurll used the ropes to get to his feet, and Rollins was quick to take him down with the neck breaker. Scurll was down and Rollins reared back.
Corey Graves: Get out of the way Marty!
But it was too late! Seth hit the curb stomp, and hooked the leg.
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Mauro Ranallo: Seth Rollins has dashed The Villains King of the Ring dreams here tonight. He's going on in the tournament!
Corey Graves: Can you imagine King Seth, Mauro?
Seth's hand was raised in victory as EBWF went to commercial.
"Glorious!"
The crowd welcomed Bobby Roode as he did his theatric entrance and made his way down to the ring. Matt Hardy's theme interrupted the crowd's humming along, and the Woken One made his entrance.
Mauro Ranallo: Now here comes this weirdo.
Corey Graves: Don't besmirch the name of Matt Hardy. He is Woken, Mauro. Something you can't understand!
Mauro Ranallo: I'm not sure I want to understand.
The bell rang to kick off the match and Hardy controlled Roode early, playing mind games. Roode became increasingly frustrated, resulting in Hardy gaining the advantage and Roode had to bail out of the ring to get his bearings. Hardy charged Roode at the ring post, but Roode slid out of the way, causing Hardy to collide bicep first with the turnbuckle. Bobby rolled over Matt and delivered a single-arm DDT. He went for a pin.
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Corey Graves: Matt Hardy kicks out!
Hardy got to his feet, motioning for the Twist of Fate, but Roode had it scouted and countered with the crossface. Matt forced a break at the ropes. Both men got back to their feet, and Matt ducked under a clothesline, connecting with the Side Effect. He immediately went for another pin.
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Mauro Ranallo: Bobby Roode still alive in this one.
Hardy followed up with a surprise bulldog, and tried to pin Roode again but only came up with the two count. He motioned for another Twist of Fate, but Roode rolled through with the schoolboy. Matt was out of the pin attempt at two, but quicklyy got caught with another crossface submission hold. Matt rolled it into a pin attempt, but Bobby broke the hold and both men sprung to their feet. Roode threw his arms out in a Glorious taunt.
Corey Graves: That is ill advised...
Hardy kicked him in the midsection while his arms were outstretched and hit him with the Twist of Fate. Hardy went for the pin.
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Christy Hemme: Here is your winner, Matt Hardy!
Corey Graves: We'll find out later tonight if Matt Hardy will be facing Chris Jericho or Tyler Breeze in the next tournament.
Mauro Ranallo: I can assure you Corey, that neither of those men are ready for the bizarre Matt Hardy.
"I... am in the top. one. percent."
The crowd gave a very mixed reaction for EC3, who walked across the stage and turned his back towards the crowd, pointing at the characters of his name as they appeared on the EBWF Tron. With a cocky smirk he spun around and made his way down to the ring.
Mauro Ranallo: He might be brash, he might be cocky, he might be arrogant, but he's got a win under his belt in this King of the Ring Tournament and this man is a physical specimen. He's sure to give Edge a real challenge tonight, Corey.
Corey Graves: Of course he's a challenge, Mauro! He's the One Percenter! This guy is in that very top echelon of super elites! Can Edge say he's in the top one percent? Of course he can't!
Mauro Ranallo: You know Edge pointed out, very astutely, that we're not even entirely sure what he's in the top one percent of, exactly.
Corey Graves: Don't boggle your 99 percenter brain down with the minutiae, Mauro. This guy is the real deal. He's big, he's strong, he's agile, and he's going to be a huge boon for this company if he keeps on this path.
EC3 got into the ring and casually wiped his boots on the apron before stepping into the ring. His music faded slowly as he got to his corner.
"You think you know me..."
The crowd got to their feet and cheered for the perennial favorite Edge. He amped up the crowd as his pyro fired off behind him.
Mauro Ranallo: EC3 might be the stronger man in this fight, but there's no denying that Edge has been so successful for so long because he's the Ultimate Opportunist. A wily veteran and as difficult an opponent as he has ever been.
Edge stepped into the ring and took his trademark duster off and set it outside as he got to his corner. The veteran flashed a smirk at EC3 as the referee called for the bell.
Mauro Ranallo: And here we go! We continue with the next round of the King of the Ring!
Edge and EC3 both met in the middle of the ring. They circled each other briefly before Edge stepped in to grapple up. EC3 gestured like he was going to grapple as well, but at the last second he dropped to the mat and rolled out of the ring. The crowd booed as EC3 smirked, staying on the outside of the ring. Edge rolled his eyes as the referee began counting.
Corey Graves: Mind games from the One Percenter! He's ahead of his time, Mauro!
EC3 grabbed a mic and pointed at Edge from the ringside area.
EC3: Aright alright, hang on just a minute here Edge. Do we really have to do this?
The crowd began booing EC3 in earnest as he stalled outside.
EC3: Let's just be 100 here, alright? You know why you're in this match. I know why you're in this match. You're in this match for the same reason you've been in it for the last 5 years.
Edge smirked and leaned against the turnbuckle, gesturing for him to continue.
EC3: You're here to let guys like me advance. You make it a round or two, and then you meet up with someone with talent, and you lose. You're basically King of the Ring enhancement talent.
Edge laughed as the crowd rained boos down on EC3.
EC3: So I'm gonna do you a solid, Edgey boy. Here's what I'm gonna do. I'm going to get into the ring, and allow you to just take the day off. Just head on up the ramp, and we'll call it square.
EC3 stepped onto the apron, staying behind the ropes. The referee stopped the mandatory count at 8.
EC3: Isn't that thoughful of me, guys?
The crowd responded in boos.
EC3: You and I both know what's going to happen, so why waste anymore time? I'll take the countout win and you can head back to catering.
EC3 stepped into the ring still holding the microphone.
EC3: So what do you say, Edgerino, Do we have an acc---
In the blink of an eye, EC3 was on his back in the center of the ring.
Mauro Ranallo: SPEAR! Spear by Edge!
The crowd erupted in cheers as Edge put a hand square on the center of EC3's chest and got the 1....2....3!
Edge patted EC3 on the head and stood up, allowing the referee to raise his hand.
Corey Graves: He wasn't ready! This is an injustice!
"Metalingus" blasted out of the speakers as Edge celebrated his victory. He mounted the turnbuckle and looked out at the cheering crowd.
Mauro Ranallo: Edge took advantage of the fact that the bell had rung, and EC3 had his guard down. Perhaps he should have spent less time talking and more time wrestling.
Corey Graves: Oh get off your high horse, Mauro! EC3 was robbed by the Ultimate Opportunist!
Mauro Ranallo: Oh stop it. He clearly-- WATCH OUT!
Edge had gotten off the turnbuckle and backed right into a clubbing forearm into the back of his neck from a recovered EC3. The incensed One Percenter waited and measured Edge up as he stumbled up to a vertical base. Just as EC3 reached in to lock Edge in a rear naked choke, a figure slid in front of him and grabbed his head.
Mauro Ranallo: RKO! RKO out of nowhere on EC3!
The crowd popped huge as Randy Orton put EC3 face down on the mat with a lightning quick RKO. He grinned and shrugged as the crowd cheered the team of Rated RKO.
Corey Graves: This has been a rough day for the elites.
Mauro Ranallo: Edge advances to the next round of the King of the Ring tournament, proving that he's here to stay!
Randy raised Edge's arm and the two celebrated as Warfare went to commercial.
Mauro Ranallo: Up next, the ten-time EBWF World Champion Chris Jericho is in action as he goes one on one with "Prince Pretty", Tyler Breeze!
"#MMMGORGEOUS" by CFO$ hit and Tyler Breeze made his way to the ring, accompanied by Noam Dar. When Breeze was in the ring, "Break the Walls Down" by Adam Morenoff hit and Chris Jericho stepped out onto the stage. Jericho strutted to the ring, smirking confidently at Breeze as he entered the ring.
Corey Graves: Tyler Breeze beat his own tag team partner, Noam Dar, in the first round, but he faces a different challenge tonight in Chris Jericho.
Mauro Ranallo: Indeed, Corey. Jericho is one of the most experienced superstars on the EBWF roster... it would be a big upset if Tyler Breeze were to get the victory here tonight!
The referee called for the bell and the two men locked up. Breeze went for a headlock, but Jericho ducked out of the way and grabbed Breeze by the arm, applying a hammerlock. As Breeze tried to break out of it, Jericho turned him around and whipped him against the ropes, before hitting a dropkick. Both men got to their feet, and Jericho hit Breeze with a kick to the midsection, then lifted him up, hitting a double underhook backbreaker. He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! Jericho pulled Breeze to his feet and hit him with a series of right hands, then whipped him into the corner. He ran at Breeze, hitting a forearm smash, then took him down with a bulldog. Jericho followed it up with the Lionsault! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Mauro Ranallo: A strong start here from Jericho... he's dominating the match thus far!
Jericho got to his feet and stomped on Breeze several times, then grabbed him by the legs, going for the Walls of Jericho. Breeze kicked him away and got to his feet, then ran at Jericho, going for a clothesline. Jericho ducked out of the way and grabbed Breeze from behind, hitting a tiger suplex. As Jericho got to his feet, Noam Dar reached under the bottom rope, grabbing Jericho by the leg and trying to trip him. Jericho turned around and reached over the top rope to grab Dar, but before he could do so, Tyler Breeze attacked him from behind, then rolled him up with a schoolboy! The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Mauro Ranallo: Breeze almost stole a victory there!
Corey Graves: The Gorgeous Guys playing the numbers game... I'm surprised a veteran like Jericho fell for it to be honest!
Jericho and Breeze both got to their feet, and Breeze hit Jericho with an implant DDT, then grabbed him by the leg, applying the single leg Boston crab!
Mauro Ranallo: Canadian Mapleleaf!
Corey Graves: Breeze using the move he was taught by the man Chris Jericho started his career with, Lance Storm!
Jericho cried out in pain, but he was able to get to the ropes. As he grabbed the bottom rope, Noam Dar kicked Jericho's hand away! The crowd booed, and the referee began questioning Dar. As Dar protested his innocence, Jericho was able to break free from the Canadian Mapleleaf, and he hit Breeze with an enzuigiri, then rolled out of the ring to confront Noam Dar. Knowing he couldn't touch Jericho without getting his tag partner disqualified, Dar tried to retreat, but Jericho grabbed him and threw him over the ringside barrier into the crowd! As Jericho re-entered the ring, Breeze was on his feet, and he went for the Supermodel Kick, but Jericho rolled out of the way, then got to his feet and hit Breeze with the Codebreaker! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Mauro Ranallo: It's over! Chris Jericho gets the victory, and he'll face Matt Hardy in the Quarter Finals.
Corey Graves: Wonderful!
Mauro Ranallo: Our main event is up next!
Jericho celebrated as Warfare went to a commercial break.
Christy Hemme: This match is scheduled for one fall and it is our main event of the evening! Introducing first, being accompanied by the EBWF Women's Champion Zahra Schreiber, Tommy End.
End made his appearance on stage to a chorus of boos, and he and the women's champion proceeded down the ramp. Zahra stayed at ringside as Tommy entered the ring.
Christy: And his opponent, from Margate, Kent, England...
The Kansas City crowd cheered raucously as Jimmy Havoc made his way into the arena. He proceeded down the ramp and entered the ring not waiting for the bell to ring as he threw off his jacket and headed straight for End. He hit him with a running dropkick into the turnbuckles, and quickly rolled him up. The rollup was good for a two count.
Corey Graves: The defending King of the Ring trying to end things quickly here.
Havoc kicked End and then helped him get upright before connecting with a punch in the corner. Havoc followed up with an Irish whip in the corner, following through with a big splash. End fought back with kicks and knees, followed by a drop kick. Jimmy fell out of the ring, and End followed after, going to the apron and hitting a moonsault off of the turnbuckles. Zahra applauded at ringside.
Corey Graves: The Women's Champion looking pleased, Mauro.
The two men traded punches back into the ring. Havoc pulled End out of the corner and hit a cross body. Havoc covered for another near fall. Tommy pulled himself up and Havoc charged him with kicks to the midsection in the corner. Havoc laid a chop across End's chest and hit a snap mare. He tried to pin End again, but Tommy kicked out at two. Havoc locked on a seated abdominal stretch, which had Tommy fighting. Havoc lost patience with the submission and got to his feet kneeing Tommy in the midsection. Tommy went down, and Havoc followed up with a partial slam and a standing splash.
Mauro Ranallo: Jimmy Havoc pins Tommy End again!
Corey Graves: It's no good!
Havoc put on a rear chin lock. End hit an elbow, but Havoc followed up with a knee to the midsection. End escaped a suplex attempt, and hit Havoc with a suplex of his own. Tommy avoided strikes from Havoc with a couple of will placed kicks, and hit Jimmy with a forearm across the head, before planting him with a running back elbow. Tommy came alive, hit a leg sweep and a sliding boot to the head. Tommy whipped Jimmy into the corner, and followed that up with the quebrada for the near fall.
Mauro Ranallo: There's life left in Jimmy Havoc!
That pin attempt seemed to just upset Havoc who sent Tommy to the apron, but End punched Havoc and started to go up top. Jimmy met him with a clothesline and he came tumbling down. Havoc pinned him, but it was only good for two. Jimmy picked End up by the beard, and connected a massive punch. Tommy came back with a farearm. He landed swift kicks to Havoc, but Havoc hit a DDT.
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Kickout!
The crowd couldn't believe it. End stumbled to his feet, and Havoc charged him running right into the Owari Death Kick!
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The crowd was stunned. The commentators were momentarily silent. Zahra Schreiber got into the ring to raise Tommy End's hand in victory.
Mauro Ranallo: I can't believe what we've just witnessed.
Corey Graves: Tommy End has usurped the reigning King of the Ring!
Mauro Ranallo: He goes on to face Edge in the next round of the tournament.
Corey Graves: Who would have thought, Mauro.
The camera focused on Tommy End's determined face as Warfare went off the air.
