On the final Main Event of 2016, Group B of the Cruiserweight Classic takes center stage, as Rich Swann faces Cedric Alexander and Zack Sabre Jr faces Drew Gulak. Plus, the women of Raw and SmackDown face off in six-woman tag team action.
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Main Event
December 28th, 2016
Location: Denver, CO
Carmella, Alicia Fox and Summer Rae vs Charlotte, Naomi and Brie Bella
(Editor's Note: Charlotte debuted on Raw a few weeks ago, despite being a part of the SmackDown brand. This was my mistake, try to forget it ever happened)
All six of these women were looking for a big win, none more so than Charlotte, who spent a majority of the match in the ring. She was dominant throughout most of that time, before Naomi tagged herself in. This proved to be the wrong choice, as Alicia Fox connected with a Scissors Kick to Naomi to give the Raw women the win.
Winners: Carmella, Alicia Fox and Summer Rae
Rich Swann vs Cedric Alexander- Cruiserweight Classic Group B Match
This was an instant classic between two high-fliers looking to impress. From the start, these two seemed to want to out do the other, taking some unprecedented risks. Cedric flew over the top rope to deliver a suicide somersault plancha, and Swann responded in kind with an impressive 450 Splash. Despite all the offense each man connected with, neither would stay down for a three count. Alexander connected on the Lumbar Check, but that wasn't enough. Swann reached into his bag of tricks, pulling out a Suplex Piledriver, and even that wasn't enough. The two men exchange more offense on the outside of the ring, with Swann pulling out another Suplex Piledriver that busted Alexander open. Cedric took the match back inside the ring, knowing he was in trouble, but Swann kept the pressure on him, finally connecting on a third Suplex Piledriver that brought the match to an end.
Winner: Rich Swann
Zack Sabre Jr vs Drew Gulak- Cruiserweight Classic Group B Match
Two technical masters did battle in the final match of 2016. This started off with a very slow pace, as Sabre and Gulak felt each other out. Quickly, the Technical Wizard took control, wearing Gulak down with vicious strikes, kicks to the back and stomps to the arms. Sabre was looking for his first win of the Cruiserweight Classic, and wasn't going to take no for an answer. Although Gulak tried to go on the offensive, Sabre's pure viciousness prevented any big moves. The only hope Gulak had was to play defense, and he did it well, getting out of two Cross Armbreakers. He eventually fell victim to a beautiful Northern Lights Suplex, complete with a perfect bridge, as Zack Sabre Jr picked up a win to even up the group.
Winner: Zack Sabre Jr
Thanks for joining me. There will be one more Universe Mode post in 2016, and then it's off to the New Year.
Cruiserweight Classic Standings:
Group B
Zack Sabre Jr- 3 points
Cedric Alexander- 3 points
Rich Swann- 3 points
Drew Gulak- 3 points
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Main Event
December 28th, 2016
Location: Denver, CO
Carmella, Alicia Fox and Summer Rae vs Charlotte, Naomi and Brie Bella
(Editor's Note: Charlotte debuted on Raw a few weeks ago, despite being a part of the SmackDown brand. This was my mistake, try to forget it ever happened)
All six of these women were looking for a big win, none more so than Charlotte, who spent a majority of the match in the ring. She was dominant throughout most of that time, before Naomi tagged herself in. This proved to be the wrong choice, as Alicia Fox connected with a Scissors Kick to Naomi to give the Raw women the win.
Winners: Carmella, Alicia Fox and Summer Rae
Rich Swann vs Cedric Alexander- Cruiserweight Classic Group B Match
This was an instant classic between two high-fliers looking to impress. From the start, these two seemed to want to out do the other, taking some unprecedented risks. Cedric flew over the top rope to deliver a suicide somersault plancha, and Swann responded in kind with an impressive 450 Splash. Despite all the offense each man connected with, neither would stay down for a three count. Alexander connected on the Lumbar Check, but that wasn't enough. Swann reached into his bag of tricks, pulling out a Suplex Piledriver, and even that wasn't enough. The two men exchange more offense on the outside of the ring, with Swann pulling out another Suplex Piledriver that busted Alexander open. Cedric took the match back inside the ring, knowing he was in trouble, but Swann kept the pressure on him, finally connecting on a third Suplex Piledriver that brought the match to an end.
Winner: Rich Swann
Zack Sabre Jr vs Drew Gulak- Cruiserweight Classic Group B Match
Two technical masters did battle in the final match of 2016. This started off with a very slow pace, as Sabre and Gulak felt each other out. Quickly, the Technical Wizard took control, wearing Gulak down with vicious strikes, kicks to the back and stomps to the arms. Sabre was looking for his first win of the Cruiserweight Classic, and wasn't going to take no for an answer. Although Gulak tried to go on the offensive, Sabre's pure viciousness prevented any big moves. The only hope Gulak had was to play defense, and he did it well, getting out of two Cross Armbreakers. He eventually fell victim to a beautiful Northern Lights Suplex, complete with a perfect bridge, as Zack Sabre Jr picked up a win to even up the group.
Winner: Zack Sabre Jr
Thanks for joining me. There will be one more Universe Mode post in 2016, and then it's off to the New Year.
Cruiserweight Classic Standings:
Group B
Zack Sabre Jr- 3 points
Cedric Alexander- 3 points
Rich Swann- 3 points
Drew Gulak- 3 points
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
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