Warfare opened live from Portland, Oregon with pyro and cheers from the crowd inside the Moda Center.
Mauro Ranallo: Welcome to EBWF Warfare!
“How Do You Like Me Now?” hit the PA and Hardcore Holly was first out to the ring.
Corey Graves: Our first matchup tonight is due to a war of words on Twitter of all places.
Mauro Ranallo: It feels like that’s where all of today’s great feuds start, Corey!
“Kamikaze” hit the PA and the EBWF cheered the arrival of Matt Sydal. When both men were in the ring, the bell rang.
Mauro Ranallo: And in ring action kicks off on this Monday night!
Holly went to work early lariat, followed by a scoop slam. Holly went for a pin, but Sydal kicked out at two. He recovered and landed some kicks, but Holly pushed him into the turnbuckle, and Sydal got dumped to the floor. Holly followed after and threw Matt into the barricade. Then he put him up on the apron, and headed up to the top. Sydal tripped him up though, hitting a running dropkick. Holly fell back out to the floor, and Sydal leaped from the apron hitting Holly with double knees.
Mauro Ranallo: These two men need to take this back inside!
The men fought back into the ring. Sydal started working on Holly’s knee. Holly went with the gorilla press. Sydal tried to flip him out of the ring, and ended up choking him to a four count. Sydal taunted a gasping Holly, and tried for a standing moonsault. Holly caught him and planted him to the mat. Holly went for a hurricanrana, but Sydal countered with a power bomb. Sydal went for the pin, but Hardcore Holly kicked out at two. Holly tried to hit a powerbomb, but Sydal slid out and jumped up to kick his legs and head. He followed up with a swinging neck breaker. He covered but Holly kicked out at two. Sydal was frustrated and headed up to the top. He went for the shooting star press, but Holly rolled out of the way. Sydal saw it just in time and landed on his feet. Holly hit a discus lariat, and quickly hooked the leg.
Corey Graves: Only good for another two count! Are you kidding me?
Holly tried to hit the Alabama Slam, but Sydal hit a snap hurricanrana. He quickly covered Holly, and went berserk when there was another two count. Sydal was looking to fly again, but Holly caught him mid-air. He tried for the Alabama Slam, but the men stumbled and Sydal pinned him again.
Mauro Ranallo: Hardcore Holly kicks out again!
Sydal tried to knee Holly in the jaw, but Holly grabbed him by the ankle and pushed him away, grabbing him up for the Alabama Slam. Holly pinned Sydal!
1…2…3!
Mauro Ranallo: Hardcore Holly just defeated Matt Sydal.
Corey Graves: What an opening bout!
Hardcore Holly had his hand raised as EBWF went to commercial.
Mauro Ranallo: Still to come, a fatal four way elimination match for the Gateway Championship and The Miz battles Tommy End in our main event... up next though, we've got a triple threat match to determine the new number one contender for the Women's Championship!
"Who's Next" by Porcelain Black hit and Priscilla Kelly made her way to the ring. After Kelly had entered the ring, "Stars in the Show" by Gamma Rock hit, and Candice LeRae came out next. Finally, "Celtic Invasion" by CFO$ hit, and the crowd went wild for Becky Lynch as the Irish Lass Kicker stepped out onto the stage. Once Becky was in the ring, the referee called for the bell. The three women looked across the ring at each other, waiting to see who would make the first move. Priscilla shook her head, and motioned for Candice and Becky to fight it out, then leaned back against the ropes. Candice and Becky exchanged a look, nodded, then cornered Priscilla, grabbing her and hitting a double suplex!
Corey Graves: Priscilla Kelly tried to pit Candice and Becky against each other, but it didn't work out in her favor!
As Priscilla rolled out of the ring, Candice and Becky locked up, and Becky took Candice down with a snapmare. Candice got back to her feet and Becky whipped her against the ropes, before hitting a leg lariat. As Candice got to her feet, Becky hit an inverted hammerlock DDT, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! As Becky got to her feet, Priscilla Kelly re-entered the ring and attacked Becky from behind, hitting her in the back of the head then throwing her shoulder first into the ring post! Becky fell to the mat, clutching her shoulder in pain. Looking pleased with herself, Priscilla turned her attention to Candice LeRae. Priscilla ran at Candice, taking her down with a Thesz press before hitting a series of punches against the mat. As Priscilla continued to pound on Candice, Becky Lynch grabbed her, pulling Priscilla off Candice and setting her up for a pumphandle suplex. Priscilla blocked it, countering with an STO! She hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Becky kicked out! As Priscilla got to her feet, Candice grabbed Priscilla and hit her with a swinging neckbreaker, then followed it up with a springboard moonsault!
Mauro Ranallo: Impressive technique there from Candice LeRae!
Candice hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Becky broke up the pinfall attempt! Becky pulled Candice to her feet and whipped her into the corner, then ran at her, hitting a flying forearm smash. As Candice staggered out of the corner, Becky hit an exploder suplex. As Becky got to her feet, Priscilla Kelly hit her with a slingblade, then threw Becky out of the ring. She turned her attention to Candice, grabbing her and locking in Trapped in Sin! Candice was unable to get to the ropes, and she quickly tapped out. The referee called for the bell and Priscilla Kelly broke the hold, then got to her feet, smiling as the referee raised her arm in victory.
Mauro Ranallo: What a victory for Priscilla Kelly! Can she be the one to end Zahra Schreiber's eight month reign as champion?
Priscilla exited the ring and celebrated at the bottom of the ramp, then made her way to the back.
Mauro Ranallo: Up next, Andrade Cien Almas defends the Gateway Championship for the first time in a fatal four way elimination match!
Corey Graves: This is the ultimate test of endurance for Almas, Mauro... he has to outlast Tommaso Ciampa, Aiden English and Kenny Omega to retain the title!
"Psycho Killer" by Talking Heads hit and the crowd booed as Tommaso Ciampa made his way to the ring. After Ciampa had entered the ring, "Moments" by Sevendust hit and the crowd cheered as Aiden English stepped out onto the stage, the Breakout Championship wrapped around his waist.
Mauro Ranallo: And here comes Aiden English, who has the chance to make history here tonight... if he wins this match, he'll become the first superstar ever to hold both the Breakout and Gateway Championships simultaneously!
"Devil's Sky" by Yonosuke Kitamura hit and Kenny Omega came out next to a warm reaction from the crowd. Finally, "Making a Difference" by CFO$ hit and the crowd's cheers turned to boos as Andrade Cien Almas headed to the ring, accompanied by Zelina Vega and Charlotte Flair. Upon entering the ring, Almas climbed the turnbuckle and held the Gateway Title above his head, taunting the crowd. He then stepped down from the turnbuckle and passed the title to the referee, who held it up in the air before calling for the bell. Almas immediately rolled out of the ring, causing the crowd to boo.
Corey Graves: Clever strategy from Almas here... he's going to let his opponents fight it out first!
Mauro Ranallo: Not so fast, Corey!
Almas smirked, but Aiden English shook his head and climbed out of the ring, chasing after Almas! Meanwhile, in the ring Tommaso Ciampa attacked Kenny Omega, charging at Omega and pummelling him with a series of punches. Ciampa whipped Omega against the ropes and hit him with a lariat, then as Omega got to his feet, Ciampa lifted him over his shoulders, hitting a back-to-belly piledriver. He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Omega kicked out! The camera cut to the outside, where English and Almas were exchanging punches. After gaining the upper hand, English threw Almas into the ring steps, then re-entered the ring. English stared across the ring at Ciampa, then the two superstars locked up. Ciampa went for a headlock, but English countered with a hammerlock, then turned Ciampa around and hit him with a neckbreaker. Ciampa got to his feet, and English whipped him against the ropes. As Ciampa hit the ropes, he grabbed onto the top rope to stop himself, but English reacted quickly, charging towards Ciampa and hitting a clothesline, sending him over the top rope. As Ciampa was getting to his feet, English ran against the ropes, before jumping over the top rope towards Ciampa and hitting a...
Mauro Ranallo: TOPE SUICIDA!
Both English and Ciampa were down on the outside, and the camera cut to Andrade Cien Almas, who had just re-entered the ring. Almas locked eyes with Kenny Omega, who smirked and challenged Almas to come at him. Almas did so, and the two men exchanged right hands back and forth. Omega gained the upper hand, and he lifted Almas up for a powerbomb, but Almas countered with a hurricanrana. Both men got to their feet, and Almas hit Omega with a kick to the midsection, then set him up for the Hammerlock DDT. Omega blocked it, then got behind Almas and hit a dragon suplex. As Almas got to his feet, Omega hit him with the V-Trigger! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! Omega hit a second V-Trigger, then lifted Almas onto his shoulders, hitting the One Winged Angel! He hooked the leg once more – 1... 2... 3!
Corey Graves: I don't believe it! Andrade Cien Almas has been eliminated!
Mauro Ranallo: Well we now know one thing for sure, Corey... whatever happens tonight, we're gonna have a new Gateway Champion!
The camera cut to Charlotte Flair and Zelina Vega at ringside, both of whom looked stunned. Back in the ring, Almas got to his feet, and offered his hand to Omega. Omega seemed unsure whether or not to trust Almas, and as he contemplated shaking the defeated champion's hand, Almas dropped to his knees, hitting Omega with a low blow! Almas then rolled out of the ring, walking back up the ramp as Charlotte and Zelina followed. The camera cut back to Aiden English and Tommaso Ciampa, who were still fighting on the outside. English was about to throw Ciampa back into the ring when Ciampa hit him with an elbow smash, then slammed English's head off the ring post. Ciampa then hit English with a DDT on the outside before re-entering the ring. Seeing Omega down on the mat, clutching his groin, Ciampa smiled and leaned over Omega, pummelling him with a series of punches. Ciampa then got to his feet and grabbed Omega's legs, spreading them apart and stomping on Omega's groin!
Mauro Ranallo: Ciampa showing that mean streak of his... will that mean streak lead the Psycho Killer to championship gold here tonight?
Ciampa put Omega in the Sicilian Stretch, but Omega was able to get to the ropes and the referee forced Ciampa to break the hold. After reluctantly breaking the hold, Ciampa tried to drag Omega to his feet, but Omega fought back, hitting Ciampa with the Rain Trigger. Omega then went for the One Winged Angel, but Ciampa blocked it, then hit Omega with a German suplex. As Omega got back to his feet, Ciampa hit him with Project Ciampa! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Corey Graves: Kenny Omega has been eliminated! We're down to two!
As Omega rolled out of the ring, Aiden English re-entered the ring and hit Ciampa with a series of punches. Ciampa fought back with some punches of his own, then whipped English into the corner and ran at him, hitting a high knee. As English staggered out of the corner, Ciampa lifted him up onto his shoulders, hitting the Argentine Facebuster! Ciampa hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... English kicked out!
Mauro Ranallo: Ciampa was milliseconds away from becoming the new Gateway Champion!
Ciampa got to his feet and stomped on English several times, then went for the Cloverleaf, but before he could lock it in, English kicked him away and got to his feet. English hit Ciampa with a dropkick, then as both men got to their feet, English took Ciampa down with a Japanese arm drag. Both men got to their feet once more and English hit Ciampa with a big boot, then followed it up with a leaping leg drop! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Ciampa kicked out!
Corey Graves: Another near fall! This time Aiden English gets a near fall!
Mauro Ranallo: English on the verge of making history... but the future of the Gateway Title is still in Ciampa's grasp!
English pulled Ciampa to his feet and hit him with a series of punches, then whipped him into the corner. English ran at Ciampa, going for a clothesline, but Ciampa moved out of the way at the last second, causing English to collide with the turnbuckles! As English staggered backwards, Ciampa hit him with a German suplex. English looked dazed as he got to his feet, and Ciampa went for Project Ciampa, but English countered with a back body drop. As Ciampa got back to his feet, English hit a swinging neckbreaker, then went to the top rope. English went for That's A Wrap... but Ciampa rolled out of the way!
Mauro Ranallo: Aiden English could be in trouble now... can Ciampa seize the advantage?
Ciampa got to his feet and grabbed English by the legs, locking in the Cloverleaf! English cried out in pain, and tried to reach for the ropes, but Ciampa dragged him back towards the center of the ring. The referee asked English if he wanted to submit, but English shook his head defiantly! English then crawled back towards the ropes, and this time he was able to grab the bottom rope... but Ciampa refused to break the hold! The referee threatened to disqualify Ciampa, and began counting – 1... 2... 3... 4... Ciampa broke the hold just before the count of 5! The referee ordered Ciampa to take a step back, allowing English time to get to his feet. English used the ropes to pull himself up, and Ciampa grabbed him, going for an Irish whip against the opposing set of ropes. English reversed the Irish whip, sending Ciampa into the ropes, then hit Ciampa with a spinebuster! Ciampa slowly got to his feet, and English hit him with the Director's Cut! English wearily draped an arm over Ciampa, making the cover. The referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Corey Graves: It's over! Aiden English is the new Gateway Champion!
Mauro Ranallo: What a year this has been for Aiden English... the Drama King has made history here tonight!
As English got to his feet, the referee handed him the Gateway and Breakout Titles, then raised his arm in victory. English held both titles in the air, grinning from ear to ear. English continued to celebrate as Warfare went to commercial.
Christy Hemme: The following contest is our main event, and it is scheduled for one fall! As per the orders of EBWF Chairman Wes Ikeda, all members of Legion are banned from ringside! Introducing first, from Amsterdam, Holland... weighing in at 215 pounds... he is one half of the EBWF Tag Team Champions... Tommy End!
"Lost in the Static" by After the Burial hit and the crowd booed as Tommy End made his way to the ring.
Mauro Ranallo: Well as you heard moments ago, Tommy End is flying solo tonight. The rest of Legion have been banned from ringside, and our understanding is that if any member of Legion does try to get involved in this match, they will be fired!
Corey Graves: Legion have caused so much chaos over the past few months... it will be interesting to see how Tommy End fares without them!
Mauro Ranallo: At least The Miz will get a fair fight!
After End had entered the ring, "I Came To Play" by Downstait hit, and the crowd cheered as The Miz stepped out onto the stage.
Christy Hemme: And his opponent, from Cleveland, Ohio... weighing in at 231 pounds... The Miz!
Miz walked quickly down the ramp and upon entering the ring, he went straight after Tommy End, pummelling him with a series of punches. His music was abruptly cut as the referee called for the bell. Miz trapped End in the corner and hit him with a series of kicks, causing End to fall into a sitting position. Miz took several steps back, then charged towards End, hitting him with a low dropkick.
Mauro Ranallo: Clearly The Miz has not forgotten what happened at Fanniversary, and he's taking out all his pent up aggression on Tommy End!
Miz pulled End to his feet and hit him with some more right hands, then hit him with a neckbreaker. He hooked the leg, and the referee counted – 1... 2... End kicked out! Miz got to his feet and stomped on End several times, then pulled End to his feet once more, this time setting him up for a suplex. End blocked it, countering with a suplex of his own. Both men got to their feet, and End hit Miz with a roundhouse kick, then took him down with a running high knee. Miz looked dazed as he got to his feet, and as he leaned against the ropes End hit him with a clothesline, sending him over the top rope. End followed Miz to the outside and lifted him over his shoulders, then hit a fireman's carry slam onto the ring apron!
Mauro Ranallo: Mamma Mia! Tommy End just slammed The Miz onto the hardest part of the ring!
Corey Graves: Miz looks in a lot of pain, but as he learned at Fanniversary, he can endure a lot!
End grabbed Miz and powerbombed him onto the ramp, then rolled back into the ring. He ordered the referee to count Miz out, then sat on the mat as the referee began counting. As the referee reached the count of 5, Miz began to stir, and he stumbled to his feet, sliding back into the ring as the referee counted 7. End immediately grabbed Miz and lifted him up, hitting a brainbuster! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Miz kicked out!
Mauro Ranallo: Tommy End is in control here... can The Miz mount a comeback, or will End prove that he doesn't need Legion by his side to dominate?!
End pulled Miz to his feet and whipped him into the corner, then hit him with a series of kicks to the chest. He took a step back, and as Miz staggered out of the corner, End took him down with a cutter, before applying a modified dragon sleeper.
Corey Graves: Owari Death Clutch locked in! Miz could be in trouble here!
Miz looked like he was fading, but he managed to get his foot on the ropes and the referee ordered Tommy End to break the hold. End reluctantly did so, and Miz rolled out of the ring, giving himself a moment to recover. End followed Miz to the outside and grabbed him, then went to slam his head off the ring post. Miz blocked it and kicked End in the midsection, then threw him into the ring steps! Miz grabbed End and pulled him to his feet, throwing him back into the ring. Miz re-entered the ring and locked End in the figure four!
Mauro Ranallo: Figure Four Leglock! Now Tommy End is in trouble!
End cried out in pain, but he was able to get to the ropes. Miz broke the hold and got to his feet, stomping on End several times. End tried to get to his feet and Miz hit him with a stiff kick, causing End to drop to his knees. Miz hit a snap DDT, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! Miz pulled End to his feet and whipped him into the corner, then ran at him, going for the Awesome Clothesline. End moved out of the way, causing Miz to collide with the turnbuckles! As Miz staggered backwards out of the corner, End grabbed him from behind, hitting a bridging German suplex. Both of Miz's shoulders were down, and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Corey Graves: Great back and forth action in this match!
Mauro Ranallo: Both of these superstars are giving it their all tonight, Corey!
End got to his feet and signalled for the Owari Death Kick, then waited for Miz to get up. When Miz was up, End spun his leg towards him... but Miz ducked out of the way, then spun around and hit End with a discus punch! End looked dazed and Miz grabbed him, hitting the Skull Crushing Finale! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Mauro Ranallo: It's over! Miz wins!
Corey Graves: Finally, some retribution for The Miz against Legion!
The referee called for the bell and raised Miz's arm in victory. "I Came To Play" blasted over the PA once more and Miz began to celebrate, when suddenly the arena lights went out and his music was cut. When the lights came back on, Jimmy Havoc was standing behind The Miz! Miz turned around, and Havoc hit him with the World Title! Miz fell to the ground and Havoc dropped the title, then kneeled over Miz and punched him against the mat several times. Havoc pulled Miz to his feet and lifted him over his shoulders, then hit the Go Home Driver, dropping Miz head-first onto the World Title! Havoc then helped Tommy End to his feet, and Havoc picked Miz up off the mat, allowing End to hit Miz with the Owari Death Kick. Havoc followed it up with the Acid Rainmaker for good measure, then picked up the World Title and stood on Miz's chest, holding up the title as he did so.
Corey Graves: Well The Miz may have won the match... but Legion's newest member, Jimmy Havoc, is the one standing tall!
Mauro Ranallo: I can't believe this coward is the World Champion, Mauro... it makes me sick!
Havoc and End exited the ring, making their way up the ramp. As they did so, the rest of Legion walked out onto the stage. Havoc and End joined them at the top of the ramp, and Legion stood together with their arms raised in unison as Warfare went off the air.
