Pyro shot off from the stage inside the State Farm Arena, and the crowd was on their feet for Warfare!
Mauro Ranallo: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to EBWF Warfare! I'm Mauro Ranallo.
Corey Graves: And I'm Corey Graves! Tonight we crown two more quarter finalists in the King of the Ring tournament.
Mauro Ranallo: And two more semi finalists in the Queen of the Ring tournament! There's a lot of action to get to tonight, and it starts, now!
Ruby Riott's theme hit and she came to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd.
Corey Graves: Ruby's going to start a riot here tonight!
Mauro Ranallo: The crowd knows her opponent is Trish Stratus. Let's see which woman will advanced in the tournament.
With Ruby entering the ring, "Bossy" hit, and Trish made her entrance, pointing out to the crowd before proceeding into the ring. She slid in under the bottom rope.
Corey Graves: Trish is all business!
Trish didn't stop for the referee, she just jumped at Riott, landing punches forcing the ref to ring the bell.
Mauro Ranallo: The usually patient Quintessential Diva trying the element of surprise!
Trish dropped Riott on her face and works her over into the ropes, so the referee broke them up. Riott came back and dropped Trish with a forearm that landed just right. Ruby went for the pin, and Trish kicked out. Ruby stomped on Trish's midsection, and then taunted her. She pushed her down when Trish tried to get to her knees, but Trish fought back, hitting Ruby in the midsection.
Mauro Ranallo: Trish is back on her feet.
Ruby dropped Trish with a STO and pinned her again.
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Corey Graves: Another kick out from Trish.
Mauro Ranallo: Trish can't seem to figure out Ruby Riott!
Riott kept Trish grounded, trying to keep her in a submission. Trish tried to fight up and out, and dropped Riott face-first into the turnbuckle. Riott turned around and charged wildly, and Trish did the Ma-Trish to avoid an awkward forearm/clothesline maneuver. Ruby came off the opposite ropes for a rebound, and Trish hit her with double knees that caused her to flail back, flattened. Trish went for the pin.
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Ruby kicked out, and Trish pulled her to the feet by her arm. Trish ducked another clothesline and hit a backstabber in the middle of the ring. Trish geared up for the Chick Kick. Ruby got to her feet, and Trish pulled the trigger.
Corey Graves: Riott moved out of the way! Trish missed!
Trish landed awkwardly on the kicking leg, and Ruby was on her! She hit her with a wicked forearm that caused Trish to stagger, and then followed up with a Riott Kick.
Mauro Ranallo: It could be over!
Ruby went for the pin.
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Corey Graves: And just like that, Trish's journey is over, and Ruby Riott will head to the final four of the Queen of the ring tournament.
Mauro Ranallo: Up next, we've got the penultimate first round King of the Ring match... the All Mighty, Bobby Lashley, takes on Heath Slater and Chavo Guerrero.
Heath Slater made his way to the ring first, followed by Chavo Guerrero and finally Bobby Lashley, accompanied by Lio Rush. When all three superstars were in the ring, the referee called for the bell. Lashley charged at Chavo Guerrero, hitting him with a clothesline then tossing him out of the ring before turning his attention to Heath Slater. Slater tried to whip Lashley against the ropes, but Lashley was too strong for Slater and he reversed the Irish whip, sending Slater into the ropes. As Slater ran back towards him, Lashley hit a spinebuster, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... Slater kicked out! As Bobby Lashley got to his feet, Chavo Guerrero climbed the turnbuckle and went for a diving crossbody... but Lashley caught him in mid-air and hit a fallaway slam! Lashley pulled Guerrero to his feet and lifted him up for a powerbomb, but Guerrero countered with a hurricanrana. As both men got to their feet, Guerrero hit Lashley with a dropkick, sending him out of the ring. Guerrero turned his attention to Heath Slater, who was back on his feet. Guerrero hit a series of punches, but Slater fought back with some right hands of his own, then whipped Guerrero against the ropes. As Guerrero ran back towards him, Slater went for a clothesline, but Guerrero ducked out of the way and hit a rolling wheel kick. Slater staggered backwards, and Guerrero whipped him into the corner, then ran at him and hit a monkey flip! Both men got to their feet, and Guerrero set Slater up for a suplex, but Slater blocked it, countering with a suplex of his own!
Corey Graves: Great counter by Heath Slater!
Slater made the cover, and the referee counted – 1... 2... Lashley broke up the count! Lashley pulled Slater to his feet and hit him with a series of punches, then lifted him up in the air and threw him out of the ring! As Lashley turned around, Chavo Guerrero swung a punch at him, but Lashley blocked it and lifted Guerrero over his shoulder, setting him up for the Dominator. Guerrero wriggled free and hit Lashley with a sitout jawbreaker, then followed it up with the Three Amigos!
Mauro Ranallo: Unbelievable, Corey! Chavo Guerrero just managed to lift Bobby Lashley not once, not twice, but three times!
Guerrero hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! Guerrero got to his feet and stomped on Lashley several times, then went to the top rope. He was about to hit the Frog Splash, but Heath Slater ran into the ring and grabbed Guerrero, hitting a superplex! Slater was about to cover Guerrero when he saw Bobby Lashley getting to his feet. Slater grabbed Lashley and set him up for the Smash Hit, but Lashley blocked it, countering with a back body drop. Slater then got back to his feet, and Lashley hit him with the Spear! Lashley then turned his attention back to Chavo Guerrero, who he hit with the Dominator! He hooked the leg, and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Corey Graves: It’s over! The All Mighty advances to the Quarter Finals!
Mauro Ranallo: We'll find out in our main event who Lashley will face in the next round!
Lashley celebrated with Lio Rush as Warfare went to a commercial break.
The cameras had just returned from a commercial break when “Crushed” by Parkway Drive hit over the PA system. Fans booed as Alexa Bliss cockily made her way out onto the staging area. She stopped at the top of the ramp and smirked to herself at the fans booing her and shrugged her shoulders. Alexa Bliss continued to walk down the ramp and climb into the ring. Once she climbed between the ropes, she signaled for Christy Hemme to bring a microphone over to her. A few seconds later, Christy Hemme complied and handed over a microphone to the small blonde with pink tips. In classic Alexa fashion, she didn’t offer up any sort of “Thank You” to Christy, she simply yanked the microphone from Christy’s hand and turned on the heel of her wrestling boot. Alexa Bliss turned and faced the crowd who continued to boo her.
Alexa Bliss: Well.. It would appear that our GM was unable to find an opponent for me tonight. My match is scheduled to happen right now, and here I am! Yet I still seem to be missing an opponent. I know.. I know. It must be a daunting task for Angelina.. I mean lets just face facts here, no one would dare step in the ring against me because they know they don’t stand a chance in hell!
Alexa Bliss let one of her ‘bitchy’ scowls creep across her face. She then rolled her eyes and continued on.
Alexa Bliss: So let's just keep things moving along, ref, and announce me as the winner. Come on. Do it. Let’s go!
The ref stood in the ring, unsure of what to do. Alexa Bliss nodded her head and waved her hand to signal him to move along with things. It was then that “War” - By Sick Puppies blasted over the sound system. Fans turned to face the ramp and watch as the EBWF Women’s GM made her way out onto the top of the stage.
Angelina Love: Whoa, whoa, whoa.. Ref, don’t you do a damn thing! Alexa.. Hunny.. I know you’re in a hurry to advance in the tournament, but I’m gonna need you to just settle your tea kettle, darling.
Alexa Bliss rolled her eyes once more and crossed her arms across her chest in annoyance.
Angelina Love: Now while it’s true that I have YET to find you an opponent.. After an unknown assailant managed to take out Summer Rae.. I can assure you that you will NOT have the night off!
Alexa Bliss visibly argued Angelina from the ring, however she didn’t speak into the mic right away. After a few seconds she lifted it up and spoke.
Alexa Bliss: Oh really? So who’s going to face me? You?
Alexa Bliss laughed and laughed. Angelina Love simply shook her head no and was about to respond until “We Riot” - by CFO$ hit the PA system. Liv Morgan skipped out from the back, followed by her partner in crime, Ruby Riott. Liv walked over to Angelina and signaled for the microphone. Angelina handed it over and Liv didn’t waste any time in speaking into the mic.
Liv Morgan: Don’t-cha worry.. We got ya covered, yo!!
Just then “We Riott” - BY CFO$ hit once more, and out walked Sarah Logan. The audience went wild at the brand new signing!
Slightly put off, Angelina Love shrugged her shoulders and nodded her head in visible approval. Love stepped aside as Sarah Logan made her way down the ramp. Alexa Bliss seemed less than pleased, in fact, she seemed rather pissed that she was going to have to wrestle at all tonight. The three members of the Riott Squad made their way down to the ring. Liv Morgan slapped her hand on the back shoulder of Sarah Logan right before she climbed into the ring. Sarah growled as she stepped through the ropes. Logan stared across the ring at Alexa.
Corey Graves: What’s going on?! This is uncalled for!! Alexa has had no time to prepare.. She thought that she was going to have the night off.
Mauro Ranallo: That’s what she gets for assuming she gets a bye.
Bliss turned to the referee and argued her case. She pleaded with him not to ring the bell. As the referee went to motion for the bell, Alexa jumped on the referee’s arm and shook her head. The referee then demanded Alexa to release his arm. She continued to plead with him, but finally he was able to signal for the bell to ring. Alexa stared at him looking defeated. Behind her, Sarah Logan crouched down in the corner and looked at Alexa with a hungry look. Bliss hung her head as she slowly turned around. Logan ran full speed at Alexa and instantly speared her.
Mauro Ranallo: OH MY GOD!! SARAH LOGAN WITH A SPEAR!!!
Liv Morgan could be heard clearly when she screamed out as Logan instantly went for a quick cover and hooked the far leg. The referee, with a shocked look on his face, dropped down to the mat and quickly when for the count.
Referee: 1... 2... ..
At the last possible moment, Alexa threw her shoulder into the air. Logan grabbed at her hair in frustration. She looked over at the referee to check the count. He only held up two fingers and shook his head. Outside the ring, Liv and Ruby yelled in at the referee that it was a slow count. Alexa rolled towards the ropes as she clutched at her midsection. She was dry heaving as she tried to catch her breath.
Mauro Ranallo: Sarah Logan nearly with a quick victory over former Women’s Champion, Alexa Bliss! I can’t believe it!
Corey Graves: I told you Alexa wasn’t ready..
Logan looked over at her squadmates for a moment, but then turned her attention back to Alexa. She walked over and grabbed a handful of Alexa’s hair. Alexa screamed out as Sarah pulled her up to her feet. The referee warned Sarah to let go of the hair. Logan held on Alexa’s head and delivered a stiff forearm. Alexa’s eyes rolled back in her head, but with Logan’s grip, she remained on her feet. Sarah connected with a few more of the same forearm before she released Alexa and allowed her to crumble to the mat. Completely out of it, Alexa looked around for the ropes. She crawled away from Logan, but Sarah stood over her and walked with her. Once Alexa got to her hands and knees, Logan jumped into the air and dropped down on Alexa’s back. Alexa flattened out on the mat once more.
Mauro Ranallo: Sarah showing her strength.. Alexa hasn’t been able to get out of the box.
Alexa reached out for the bottom ring rope. Sarah bent down and helped Alexa to her feet and leaned her against the ropes. Logan smirked as she licked her hand and forcibly brought it against Alexa’s chest with a massive chop. The EBWF Universe erupted from the chop as Alexa turned and held onto her chest. Her eyes began to water up as though she was about to cry out in pain. Alexa stumbled away from Sarah, lead by the top rope. Alexa got into the corner and turned to face Logan. She shook her head as Sarah walked up to her. Logan continued to smile down at Alexa, but just then, Bliss reached out and grabbed Sarah’s shirt and pulled her into the turnbuckle. Sarah’s head bounced off the top pad.
Mauro Ranallo: Alexa just lured Sarah Logan into a trap.. What a veteran move.
Logan stepped backwards, but never left her feet. Bliss ran out and attempted a clothesline. Sarah bowed up and smiled. Alexa looked worried as her gaze slowly rose to meet Sarah. You could hear Liv Morgan’s laugh from rideside as Sarah just stood there. Sarah nodded and told Alexa to do it again. This time, Alexa ran past Logan. She bounced off the ropes and went in for another clothesline. Once more, Alexa bounced off Logan.
Corey Graves: Sarah needs to stop playing with Alexa Bliss. This is a wrestling match.. Treat it like one.
Sarah egged Alexa on again for another one. Alexa this time attempted to pump herself up before she ran the ropes. Sarah bowed up as Alexa neared her, but this time Alexa stopped in her tracks and instantly slapped Sarah Logan across the face. Sarah’s face turned from the force of the slap, but snapped it back and glared at Alexa. Bliss quickly put up her hands and begged Sarah and quickly apologized. Bliss turned and ran to the ropes with Sarah right behind her. Logan reached out and grabbed Alexa’s hair as tried to climb out of the ring. Alexa screamed out and flailed her arms. Sarah reached over the top rope for Alexa, but Bliss grabbed a hold of Sarah’s arm and dropped it down across the ropes. Sarah stumbled backwards and grabbed at her arm. Alexa turned around and latched onto Sarah’s legs and pulled her out of the ring. Alexa lined Sarah up and rammed her, shoulder first into the steel steps.
Mauro Ranallo: Alexa taking every shortcut possible.
Alexa slid back into the ring just as the Riott Squad rounded the ring and came over to their squadmate. Alexa gleamed with joy as she looked down at a fallen Logan. Bliss mocked the women which caused Liv Morgan to jump up on the apron. The referee stood in between Alexa and Liv as the former friends yelled at each other.
Mauro Ranallo: A lot of history between these two women!
Corey Graves: There’s no history.. Liv got too big of a head, and turned her back on Alexa Bliss. She owes Alexa Bliss her job..
Liv screamed in at Alexa before Ruby tugged on her to get off the apron. Sarah got to her feet with the help of the squad and held onto her shoulder. Ruby asked Logan if she was okay and she nodded. Logan climbed up the steel steps and as she went to enter the ring, Alexa shoved her off the apron. Logan fell on top of Liv and Ruby, taking all three to the ground. Alexa turned around and dusted off her hands.
Corey Graves: Alexa has just taken out the entire Riott Squad in one move!
Bliss waited as the referee started the count.
Referee: 1... 2... 3... 4... 5...
Sarah Logan returned to her feet. The referee continued to count while she got her wits about her and slid into the ring to break the count. Alexa, like a shark in the water, lunged at Logan and dropped a knee across Sarah’s arm. She reached down and grabbed the arm and stretched it out on the mat. Alexa stomped down on the arm. The Universe booed as Sarah grabbed at her arm in pain. Alexa got onto the mat and grabbed the arm again and applied a simple arm bar.
Mauro Ranallo: Alexa Bliss with a submission!
Sarah screamed out in pain and reached out for the nearest rope. She was just out of reach as Alexa arched back for more pressure. The Riott Squad at ringside encouraged Sarah not to give in. They directed her which way the ropes was, but Sarah still could not reach. After being in the hold for some time, Sarah got her free arm under her and pushed up. Slowly Sarah pulled herself back to her feet with Alexa attached at her side. Sarah held Alexa in the air as she returned to her feet. Logan then dropped down and hit Alexa with a sidewalk slam. Sarah grabbed at her arm as she laid next to Alexa Bliss, neither woman able to capitalize on the moment. The referee stood over both women as he started his count.
Referee: 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6...
Sarah is the first to return to one knee, while Alexa rolled over and crawled towards the ropes. Logan positioned herself in the corner again. She held onto her arm as she eyed Alexa up as Bliss slowly got to her feet.
Mauro Ranallo: Logan’s looking for another spear!!
Bliss began to turn around to face her opponent, just as Sarah Logan took off across the ring. Logan tucked her shoulder down and aimed Alexa down for a spear, but just then, Alexa got her foot up and kicked Logan right in the shoulder. Sarah straightened up and grabbed at her shoulder. Alexa continued the attack and kicked out Sarah’s right knee. As Logan dropped to one knee, Alexa wrapped her arm around Logan’s head dropped back with a DDT. She rolled Logan over and covered her. The referee dropped down once again.
Referee: 1... 2... ..
Sarah lifted her shoulder off the mat. Alexa instantly turned to the referee, but as he held up two fingers, she screamed out in frustration. Bliss sat there and looked over at Sarah with a pure look of hatred. At ringside, Liv and Ruby cheered on Logan and praised her for the kickout. Bliss shot her glance at the duo at ringside. Bliss got up and stood over Sarah and shook her head. She knelt down beside her and picked her up by her hair. She slapped Sarah across the face once again.
Alexa Bliss: WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!!
Angerly, Alexa slammed Sarah’s head back down onto the mat. Bliss got back to her feet. She bent down and picked Sarah up and helped her onto her feet. Wobbly, Sarah stood there in the center of the ring. Bliss smirked before she ran at the ropes and shot back. This time, Alexa delivered her own spear to Sarah and took her down to the mat. Alexa rolled over on top of Sarah and hooked the leg.
Referee: 1... 2... ...
Just then, Sarah threw her arm into the air. Alexa slammed her fist onto the mat as she screamed up at the referee. The Riott Squad looked relieved that Sarah was still in the match. Bliss got up and walked over to the ropes and yelled down at the Riott Squad. She then turned back around to Sarah and then looked over at the top rope. Alexa exited the ring and climbed to the top. As she started her climb, Liv jumped up onto the apron. Alexa kicked her back off the apron. Liv fell back into Ruby’s arms. Alexa stood up on the turnbuckle and jumped off.
Mauro Ranallo: TWISTED BLISS!!!
Alexa went for the cover again after clutching at her midsection for a second. The referee dropped down for the count.
Referee: 1... 2... ...
Suddenly, Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan hit the ring and attacked Alexa Bliss. The referee signaled over for the bell to ring. The duo began to be beat Alexa down, with each woman getting her fair shot. Sarah Logan got to her feet after a little while and joined in on the assault.
Mauro Ranallo: What’s this?! Riott Squad is attacking Alexa Bliss!!
Corey Graves: What the.. Get in there ref!! Stop this!!
Mauro Ranallo: Why would Liv and Ruby do this?! Alexa Bliss now advances in the Queen of the Ring to face Ruby Riott..
Ruby and Liv grabbed Alexa and held her as Sarah walked over. Sarah grabbed Alexa’s jaw before she slapped her in retaliation from earlier. Then Logan took a couple of steps back and gave a nod. Ruby and Liv whipped Alexa at Sarah. When in range, Sarah lifted Alexa into the air. As Alexa fell back down to earth, Sarah delivered a devastating headbutt.
Mauro Ranallo: OH MY!! She calls that move, Thor’s Hammer!!
Alexa stiffened up, out cold, but as she spun to fall to the mat, Liv caught her. She laughed and shook her head and then turned her body. Liv set it up and pointed at the turnbuckle. Liv pulled Alexa with her as she ran at the turnbuckle. Liv climbed the corner and flipped back over Alexa.
Mauro Ranallo: HASHTAG 201!!!
Alexa was motionless on the mat with the Riott Squad all standing over her. The three looked at each other content with their actions. The referee waved them away as he checked on Alexa Bliss. The squad looked as though they were done, however the three turned back and Sarah and Liv grabbed Alexa and picked her. The held Alexa out in front of Ruby who walked up with a smug look. Ruby pushed Alexa’s face with her palm.
Ruby Riott: How’s that feel Goddess?! Huh?! How does it feel?!
Riott continued with a more palms to the face. She then looked at her squad and the pushed Alexa forward. Ruby caught her and in a flash, quickly delivered her own finisher.
Mauro Ranallo: RIOTT KICK!!! All these women have hit their finishers on Alexa Bliss!!
Corey Graves: This is an outrage!! Angelina set this up just to hurt Alexa Bliss..
Alexa lay motionless in the middle of the ring as “We Riot” blasted back onto the sound system. The Riott Squad stood tall, in spite of Alexa Bliss advancing to the next round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Liv taunted her former friend as Sarah Logan and Ruby Riott looked menacing and stood tall, the camera faded to a commercial break.
Mauro Ranallo: Up next, we've got the final first round King of the Ring match, and what a match it promises to be... PAC makes his EBWF debut against Michael Dante and the ten-time EBWF World Champion, Chris Jericho!
"Lost in the Static" by After the Burial hit and the crowd booed as Michael Dante made his way to the ring. When Dante was in the ring, "The Abduction" by John Williams hit and PAC came out to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Finally, after PAC had entered the ring, "Break the Walls Down" hit and the crowd cheered as Chris Jericho stepped out onto the stage. Jericho made his way down the ramp, and upon entering the ring eyed up both of his opponents. The referee called for the bell, and Dante charged towards Jericho, but Jericho reacted quickly, taking Dante down with a clothesline. Jericho threw Dante out of the ring, then turned his attention to PAC. PAC got in Jericho's face, then hit him with a sucker punch! The crowd booed, sounding their disapproval.
Corey Graves: PAC reminding everyone that he's a bastard!
Jericho rubbed his face where PAC had punched him, then hit him with a punch to the jaw! As Jericho and PAC exchanged right hands back and forth, Michael Dante re-entered the ring and hit both superstars with a double clothesline. Dante stomped on Jericho several times, then grabbed PAC and threw him into the corner. Dante punched PAC in the corner several times, then sat him on the top rope, setting him up for a superplex. As Dante lifted PAC up, Jericho grabbed Dante by the legs and hit a powerbomb!
Mauro Ranallo: Mamma Mia! Dante takes out PAC, but Jericho takes out Dante!
Jericho covered Dante and the referee counted – 1... 2... Dante kicked out! As Jericho got to his feet, PAC hit him with a superkick! PAC hooked Jericho by the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Jericho kicked out! As PAC got to his feet, Michael Dante grabbed him and lifted him up for a body slam... but PAC countered with a headscissors takedown! Both men got to their feet, and PAC whipped Jericho against the ropes, then hit a leg lariat. As Dante got to his feet, PAC hit him with a DDT, then climbed the turnbuckle. PAC was about to hit the R.E.D. Arrow, but before he could, Jericho knocked him off the top rope! Jericho turned his attention to Dante, who was still down on the mat. Jericho went for the Lionsault... but Dante got his knees up and blocked it! Dante then hit Jericho with a brainbuster onto the knee, and hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Corey Graves: So much back and forth action in this match, Mauro!
Mauro Ranallo: All three men are desperately trying to seize the momentum, Corey!
Dante got to his feet and stomped on Jericho several times, then pulled Jericho to his feet and set him up for a piledriver. Jericho blocked it, countering with a back body drop. As Dante got to his feet, Jericho hit him with the Codebreaker! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... PAC pulled the referee out of the ring before he could count the 3! Jericho slid out of the ring and attacked PAC, but PAC fought back and threw him into the ring steps! PAC threw Jericho back into the ring, then climbed onto the ring apron and hit a slingshot cutter. PAC went to the top rope and hit the R.E.D. Arrow on Jericho! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Corey Graves: What a victory for PAC! He just pinned Chris Jericho!
The referee called for the bell and raised PAC's arm in victory.
Mauro Ranallo: Join us next week for the King of the Ring Quarter Finals!
PAC celebrated as Warfare went off the air.
