Welcome back to Main Event! On this episode, the Cruiserweight Classic Group A continues, as TJ Perkins faces Brian Kendrick and Kota Ibushi faces Noam Dar. Also, tag team action as Raw's Dudley Boyz face SmackDown's Prime Time Players.
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Main Event
December 21st, 2016
Location: Sunrise, FL
TJ Perkins vs Brian Kendrick- Cruiserweight Classic Group A Match
This was definitely the best match of the Cruiserweight Classic thus far, as these two men just beat the hell out of each other. The veteran Kendrick slowed down the younger Perkins in the early going, controlling the pace of the match. Kendrick's best offense just wasn't enough, as TJ kicked out of the Sliced Bread #2, and fought his way out of the Bully Choke. Suplex variations scored a series of near falls for TJ, including a beautiful bridging Northen Lights suplex. Perkins locked in the TJP Clutch, but as he hadn't worked the legs, Kendrick fought out of the deadly hold. A close near fall for Kendrick off a Shooting Star Press left the veteran frustrated. He made his first mistake, letting Perkins recover, and also his last, as TJ lifting him up and knocked his lights out with the Detonation Kick. TJ Perkins got his first three points of the group, and Kendrick was forced to regroup.
Winner: TJ Perkins
The Dudley Boyz vs Prime Time Players
Two teams looking for momentum collided in this tag team match, that ended up being a relatively short-lived affair. Darren and Titus, former tag team champions, controlled the early going, using their combined skill set. A rake to the eyes by Bubba turned the match in his team's favor. D-Von connected on a big neckbreaker on Titus, which was followed up with a 3-D as the Dudley Boyz picked up the win on Main Event.
Winners: The Dudley Boyz
Kota Ibushi vs Noam Dar- Cruiserweight Classic Group A Match
The Golden Star was looking for his second win of the Classic, and was dominant right out of the gate, out-pacing Noam Dar. The Scottish youngster just seemed out of his element, and it showed. Ibushi scored a few near falls before Dar could get into, but Dar refused to concede defeat. He took the fight to Ibushi on the outside of the ring, grounding the Japanese cruiserweight and wearing him down. Dar connected on a Fisherman Suplex and looked for his kneebar, but Ibushi countered the move. This set off a series of counters, each man trying to out do the other. Ibushi came out of top in the exchange, before climbing to the top rope to deliver a Phoenix Splash, taking another win and a commanding lead in Group A.
Winner: Kota Ibushi
Cruiserweight Classic Standings:
Group A
Kota Ibushi- 6 points
Brian Kendrick- 3 points
TJ Perkins- 3 points
Noam Dar- 0 points
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Main Event
December 21st, 2016
Location: Sunrise, FL
TJ Perkins vs Brian Kendrick- Cruiserweight Classic Group A Match
This was definitely the best match of the Cruiserweight Classic thus far, as these two men just beat the hell out of each other. The veteran Kendrick slowed down the younger Perkins in the early going, controlling the pace of the match. Kendrick's best offense just wasn't enough, as TJ kicked out of the Sliced Bread #2, and fought his way out of the Bully Choke. Suplex variations scored a series of near falls for TJ, including a beautiful bridging Northen Lights suplex. Perkins locked in the TJP Clutch, but as he hadn't worked the legs, Kendrick fought out of the deadly hold. A close near fall for Kendrick off a Shooting Star Press left the veteran frustrated. He made his first mistake, letting Perkins recover, and also his last, as TJ lifting him up and knocked his lights out with the Detonation Kick. TJ Perkins got his first three points of the group, and Kendrick was forced to regroup.
Winner: TJ Perkins
The Dudley Boyz vs Prime Time Players
Two teams looking for momentum collided in this tag team match, that ended up being a relatively short-lived affair. Darren and Titus, former tag team champions, controlled the early going, using their combined skill set. A rake to the eyes by Bubba turned the match in his team's favor. D-Von connected on a big neckbreaker on Titus, which was followed up with a 3-D as the Dudley Boyz picked up the win on Main Event.
Winners: The Dudley Boyz
Kota Ibushi vs Noam Dar- Cruiserweight Classic Group A Match
The Golden Star was looking for his second win of the Classic, and was dominant right out of the gate, out-pacing Noam Dar. The Scottish youngster just seemed out of his element, and it showed. Ibushi scored a few near falls before Dar could get into, but Dar refused to concede defeat. He took the fight to Ibushi on the outside of the ring, grounding the Japanese cruiserweight and wearing him down. Dar connected on a Fisherman Suplex and looked for his kneebar, but Ibushi countered the move. This set off a series of counters, each man trying to out do the other. Ibushi came out of top in the exchange, before climbing to the top rope to deliver a Phoenix Splash, taking another win and a commanding lead in Group A.
Winner: Kota Ibushi
Cruiserweight Classic Standings:
Group A
Kota Ibushi- 6 points
Brian Kendrick- 3 points
TJ Perkins- 3 points
Noam Dar- 0 points
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