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Henry's Universe Mode #102: Main Event

It's a big fight feel here on Main Event, as former Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews faces former United States Champion Kevin Owens in a huge main event. Also, it's the final week for Group A action in the Cruiserweight Classic, as Kota Ibushi faces Brian Kendrick and TJ Perkins faces Noam Dar. Who will be the first two men to punch their tickets to the semi-finals?







Universe Mode
Main Event
January 11th, 2017
Location: Hampton, VA







 TJ Perkins vs Noam Dar- Cruiserweight Classic Group A Match

With Perkins knowing that a win could send him through to the semi-finals, he possessed a fire that Noam Dar simply couldn't quench. In the end, it was an easy win for TJP, dominating the match before locking in the TJP Clutch and forcing the submission. A dominant victory for TJ Perkins keeps him in contention for the semi-finals, leaving Noam Dar in the dust.

Winner: TJ Perkins


 Kota Ibushi vs Brian Kendrick- Cruiserweight Classic Group A Match

Brian Kendrick was staring down the impossible, needing a win to stay alive and keep his comeback afloat, but going up against the unbeaten Kota Ibushi. Kendrick came out firing, giving it everything he had in a desperate attempt to do the unthinkable. Kendrick took every chance and every opportunity, but couldn't put Ibushi away. Kendrick connected on a Shooting Star Press, then locked in a Bully Choke, but couldn't force a submission. Kendrick connected on another Shooting Star Press, and that wasn't enough. Desperate, Kendrick locked for a roll-up, using the ropes for leverage, but Ibushi kicked out again. There was only one move left in the arsenal of Brian Kendrick, but Kota Ibushi saw the Sliced Bread coming, countering the move before climbing to the top rope to deliver a devastating Phoenix Splash for the three count. It was an incredible performance from the Wizard of Odd, but in the end, the Golden Star stayed unbeaten and advanced to the semi-finals.

Winner: Kota Ibushi


 Kevin Owens vs Apollo Crews

This match could serve as a Royal Rumble preview, as before the match, it was announced that both of these men would be in the 30-man Rumble match. With an opportunity for some momentum heading into the Rumble, both men wanted a big win. It was Crews who started well, as KO slowed the pace of the match down, Apollo showed his vicious side. He unleashed on Owens, showing off his power and ferocity and putting Owens in serious danger. Things were looked very bad for Owens, but he showed his intelligence, taking Apollo outside of the ring. The more vicious Owens used the environment to his advantage, neutralizing Apollo's momentum. It was almost too easy for Owens to roll Crews back into the ring for a Pop-Up Powerbomb and the win. Apollo may have all the physical tools in the world, but Kevin Owens has the intelligence of a champion, and that proved to be the difference.

Winner: Kevin Owens


Cruiserweight Classic Standings:

Group A(final)

Kota Ibushi- 9 points(advances to the semi-finals)
TJ Perkins- 6 points(advances to the semi-finals)
Brian Kendrick- 3 points(eliminated)
Noam Dar- 0 points(eliminated)





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