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Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli w/Marina Shafir vs Konosuke Takeshita and Hechicero
Hechicero and Claudio start and Hechicero picks the leg, and they grapple on the mat with no one getting the upper hand. Hechicero leaps into a shoulder tackle and rolls up Claudio for two. Claudio rolls Hechicero up for two. Hechicero gets a side headlock takeover for two. They run the ropes and avoid attacks back and forth with Hechicero getting another rollup for two. They go back and forth again and Hechicero gets a cross heel hook. Claudio escapes and tags in Mox.
Takeshita tags in and they slowly circle the ring until they are head-to-head shouting at each other. They go back and forth with shoulder tackles until Takeshita knocks Mox down as he charges. They go to the corner and Claudio tags in and they run the ropes with Takeshita hitting a leg lariat. Hechicero tags back in as does Mox and Hechicero holds his own against the two and then gets a leg scissor takedown on Claudio as we go to picture in picture.
When we return to full screen, Claudio and Hechicero trade chops and Claudio tries for the Giant Swing, but Hechicero grabs the ropes and flips Claudio out of the ring to the floor. Claudio returns to the ring and forces Hechicero to the corner where Mox tags in. Hechicero gets a dragon whip in the ropes and then comes over the top to drop Mox.
Takeshita is tagged in and then he hits a high boot to get rid of Claudio, and then gets a leaping blow on Mox. Takeshita gets a hurricanrana on Claudio and clothesline to the floor. Mox grabs a sleeper and Takeshita turns it into a Blue Thunder Bomb for two because no one wins with a Blue Thunder Bomb.
Takeshita goes for a knee, and Mox grabs it and they go back and forth with big boots off the ropes. Claudio hits a clothesline on Takeshita and then Mox hits a clothesline for two. Mox grabs a crossface and switches it to a head scissor arm bar and Takeshita gets to the rope for the break. Mox pulls him up and they go back and forth with Takeshita getting a big knee.
Takeshita tags in Hechicero and Claudio does as well. Hechicero gets a front slam and then a leg, arm, and then neck strike on the mat. Hechicero goes to the ropes, his knee gives out, and Claudio dumps him to the floor. They brawl on the floor and Claudio goes to the top when they return to the ring and gets a cross body. Hechicero gets a flapjack and then traps Hechicero, rolling Claudio on the mat in a leg-based hold before a two count.
Claudio is able to lock on the giant swing for two. Hechicero gets a big knee in the corner and then a series of two counts on Hechicero. Claudio dodges a charge that almost goes into the ref, and Claudio gets a poke to the eye into a small package for the pin and the win.
Winners: Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli.
The Don Callis family attack Mox and Claudio, and after they take out Marina Shafir. Davis hands a chair to Takeshita as Mox is being held and Takeshita throws the chair down. The Family leaves the ring as Takeshita refuses to attack Mox while the Family holds him. Hechicero has words for Takeshita before he leaves.
In the back, Renee is with Willow Nightingale and Persephone to talk before their match tonight for the TBS title. They argue over who hit Mercedes Mone harder when they took a title from Mone.
We see Don Callis hyping up Kyle Fletcher before his match with Speedball tonight. MJF shows up and tells him to beat the crap out of Speedball for him. Kyle says he doesn’t take orders for MJF and he will beat up Speedball for himself, not MJF.
Kyle Fletcher (TNT Champion) vs Speedball Mike Bailey
Don Callis joins commentary.
Bailey gets kicks to start and then he and Kyle go back and forth before Bailey gets an arm bar, and Kyle gets to the rope for the break and then rolls to the floor. Bailey goes to attack on the floor and Kyle drops him with a kick. Bailey sends Kyle into the steel steps, and then locks on an arm bar on the floor. Kyle fights his way free and returns to the ring. Bailey also returns to the ring and gets a series of kicks before Kyle slams him.
Kyle gets leaping stomps in the corner. Kyle pulls Bailey from the corner into a backbreaker and then a side suplex for two. They trade kicks in the corners and then hit a series of chops. Bailey gets a tijeras. Bailey gets a mule kick and then a series of kicks for a running moonsault for two. Fletcher gets a full nelson suplex then charges at each other and trade blocks with Bailey getting a question mark kick to drop Kyle. They fight in the ropes and Bailey is able to get a poisonrana on the apron as we go to picture in picture.
When we return to full screen, Kyle nails Bailey with a big kick. Kyle then gets a series of kicks and lifts Bailey. Bailey escapes over the top and gets a back slide for two. Kyle goes to the floor and Bailey dives into him on the floor. Kyle rolls Bailey into the ring and Bailey hits a triangle moonsault. Kyle is rolled into the ring and Bailey misses the Ultimo Weapon. Kyle goes to the floor and Bailey gets a corkscrew dive from the top rope.
They return to the ring and Bailey gets a two count rollup. Kyle hits a buckle bomb and Bailey is left in a heap in the corner. Kyle grounds and pounds Bailey and then gets a running boot in the corner. He hoists Bailey, who is able to counter and grab a sleeper on Kyle. They go to the mat and Bailey turns it into an arm bar. Kyle rolls over for two and Bailey is able to escape and get a kick in Kyle's head for two and then grabs another arm bar on Kyle. Kyle works to his feet and then hits a high slam on Bailey and both men are down.
They roll to the floor and Bailey is able to get the backflip knee slam into Kyle’s chest. Bailey rolls Kyle into the ring and we are told five minutes remain. They fight in the ropes and go to the top. Bailey kicks Kyle in the chest twice and then Bailey gets a poisonrana from the top. Bailey gets a discus kick for two. The crowd is NOT happy about that.
Bailey gets the Ultimate Weapon from the top. Bailey charges at Kyle, who gets a Michinoku driver for two. Bailey gets a hurricanrana for two. Bailey gets a spinwheel kick and goes for another Ultimate Weapon, but Kyle dodges. Kyle gets a brainbuster for two. Bailey gets a straightjacket into a pin for two Bailey gets a spin kick and puts Kyle on top.
Okada gets on the apron with a screwdriver and Fletcher goes to Bailey’s eyes. As the ref deals with Okada, Davis gives Kyle the belt and Kyle nails Bailey with it. Kyle then gets a brainbuster for the pin and the win.
Winner and still TNT Champion: Kyle Fletcher
Brody King vs The Already In The Ring Unknown Man
We don’t get the other wrestler’s name as he takes a clothesline and a Gonzo bomb and Brody gets the pin and the win.
Winner: Brody King
After the match, Swerve Strickland attacks Brody with a chain, as he was in disguise at ringside. Swerve wraps a chain around Brody’s neck in the ring and Brody breaks the chair and hits Swerve with a back suplex. Brody grabs the chain and chokes Swerve with a sleeper hold in the ropes. Nana tries to break it up and it just allows Swerve to get free and get an arm breaker on Brody as he backs up the ramp.
In the back, Renee is with Speedball and he says the best man didn’t win tonight, but every time he steps into the ring, he gives it everything he’s got, and this Sunday, he will take the trios titles back from the Don Callis Family.
Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin vs The Dogs (Gabe Kidd and David Finley)
Cassidy and Kidd start the match after Finley tags out. Kidd attacks Darby on the apron and Finley attacks Cassidy. The fight quickly goes to the floor where all four men brawl around the ring. Darby finally rolls Kidd into the ring and Cassidy joins them and hits a PK. Darby dives into Finley on the floor and Kidd works over Cassidy. Finley joins them and tosses Cassidy to the mat as we go to picture in picture.
When we return to full screen, Cassidy has been the babyface in peril. Cassidy gets a spinning DDT on Finley. He tries to get to the corner, but Kidd grabs his boot to hold him back and Finley takes out Darby. Cassidy is able to dive for the tag and Darby cleans house. Kidd finally cuts him off with a clothesline when Darby is on Finley’s back for a Code Red and he covers Darby for two. All four men brawl in the ring and then it’s time for Darby and Cassidy to hit dives.
The brawl continues on the floor and Darby gets a drop-kick from the top into Kidd in a chair on the floor. Clark Conners attacks Cassidy at ringside as he comes out of the crowd. Darby rolls Kidd into the ring and goes for a coffin drop and Kidd turns it into a sleeper. Darby rolls through for two and then Kidd and Finley double team Darby. Kidd hits a piledriver for the pin and the win.
Winners: The Dogs
The Dogs keep attacking Cassidy in the ring and leave both him and Darby laying.
From the back, Roderick Strong comes out. And walks to the ring. The Dogs hold Cassidy and Roddy grabs Cassidy and then runs Cassidy into Finley and attacks the Dogs. Darby joins in the fight with his skateboard and they run off the Dogs. Roddy holds out a hand and helps Cassidy to his feet and gives him a high five.
Willow Nightingale (TBS Champion) vs Persephone
And Ian Riccaboni has a rap for Willow as she gets to the ring.
They lock up and trade arm bars and waistlocks. Willow gets a side headlock takeover for two. They fight for a backslide but neither can get it and then break. Willow gets a tijeras. They reset and shake hands. Persephone gets a rollup for two and then Willow gets one as well. They fight in the corner and Persephone gets a kick and a strike in the corner. Willow is able to cartwheel out of the corner and gets an enzuigiri and follows with a clothesline in the corner. Persephone gets a crucifix takedown for two. Willow gets a German suplex for two.
Willow gets a crossbody for two and Persephone gets a pickup into a fallaway slam. Persephone kips up as we go to picture in picture.
When we return to full screen, Persephone gets a tijeras and tries for a dive, but Willow stops her with a right hand. Willow pulls Persephone to the floor. Willow gets a spinebuster on the floor. Both women are down and then crawl into the ring. Willow dives onto Persephone and then rolls her into the ring. Willow gets a cannonball in the corner for two. Willow goes to the top and tries a moonsault, but Persephone gets out of the way and hits Willow with a German suplex. Willow gets a German suplex of her own.
Persephone blocks another German suplex, gets a mule kick and hits Willow with a second rope moonsault for two.
Ten minutes remain.
They both get to their feet and throw hands. Willow gets a big clothesline for two. Persephone gets a shotgun drop-kick and follows up by going to the top; Willow meets her there, Persephone tries for a sunset flip, but Willow holds on. Willow fights out of a black hole slam and gets a backslide for the pin and the win.
Winner and still TBS Champion: Willow Nightingale
We then get a hype video for Mark Briscoe and The Young Bucks vs FTR and Tommaso Ciampa as our main event.
In the back Harley Cameron and Willow are celebrating and they challenge Megan Bayne and Lena Cross for the Tag Team titles at Zero Hour Sunday.
Mark Briscoe and the Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs Tommaso Ciampa and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) w/Stokely and his wheelchair
FTR and Ciampa are dived into as they head to the ring and it’s a Pier 6 brawl! Mark sets up a table at ringside and puts Ciampa on it. When Mark goes to the top, Cash grabs him and FTR sets for Power and Glory, but Mark gets his knees up. Nick dives onto Cash and Dax covers Mark for two. Matt and Dax throw hands and Dax drags Matt to their corner and Matt is worked over with quick tags.
We then get FTR knocked down and a lot of Young Buckery in the ring. Mark gets an avalanche bulldog on Cash and then we get Ciampa and Mark throwing hands in the ring. They charge into each other off the rope and both men are down as we go to picture in picture.
The Bucks have pretty much been going at full speed any time they are in the ring the last few months, which makes it nearly impossible to do a play by play.
When we return to full screen, Mark has been the babyface in peril. Mark and Dax have a chop fest across the barricade and Mark gets a leaping DDT on Ciampa off of the barricade. Mark hits the ring and tags in Nick so it’s time for tons of dives. The Bucks take a chair from Ciampa after he tries to hit Matt and it is tossed to Mark for his chair assisted dive.
Matt gets a crossbody from the top on Dax for two. Dax is put on top and Mark gets a black hole slam for Matt to cover him for two. The set-up for the EVP trigger is interrupted and Dax is able to tag in Ciampa. Matt avoids kicks from Ciampa and Cash and it’s time for a super kick party, then dives from the top. Mark is tagged in for a flying elbow for two, broken up by Dax. Nick goes to the top and Cash knocks him off the top into the table set up at the start of the match. FTR hit Shatter Machine on Mark and Ciampa covers for two broken up by Matt.
Dax and Matt fight on the announce table and Dax gets an assisted piledriver on the table.
In the ring, Ciampa gets a side slam and then a running knee for the pin and the win.
Winners: Tommaso Ciampa and FTR
After the match, Ciampa attacks Mark with chairs and then sets up chairs. Mark is busted open and Ciampa drives Mark into the chairs from the top.
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