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Henry's Universe Mode #90: Main Event

Tonight on Main Event, it's Cruiserweight Classic Group B action. The talented Rich Swann faces the vicious Drew Gulak, and in the main event the Technical Wizard Zack Sabre Jr takes on Cedric Alexander. Also, it's the debut of one of SmackDown's newest tag teams, The Revival, as they face Raw's Golden Truth.





Universe Mode
Main Event
December 14th, 2016
Location: Greensboro, NC






The Revival vs Golden Truth

Goldust and R-Truth are talented veterans, but it was Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson that controlled this match. They looked very impressive in their debut, using a slow pace to pick apart the Bizzare One, before finishing him off with a Shatter Machine to pick up a big debut win.

Winners: The Revival


Rich Swann vs Drew Gulak- Cruiserweight Classic Group B Match

This was the classic match up between high flying and technical brilliance, and it was Gulak's slower style that controlled this match. Swann got in his offense whenever he could, hitting some very impressive moves including an incredible 450 splash, but Gulak survived anything Swann could throw at him. Swann avoided the deadly submissions, but fell prey to a vicious scoop slam into the middle rope, that caused Swann some major whiplash. That was enough to get the job done, as Gulak picked up a big three points to open up Group B action.

Winner: Drew Gulak


Zack Sabre Jr vs Cedric Alexander- Cruiserweight Classic Group B Match

This was another clash between the aerial and ground-based styles, and it seemed to be going the same way as the first. Sabre used his bull dog like tenacity and surprising power to ground Cedric, before softening both of Cedric's arms in preparation for his armbreaker submission hold. Cedric wasn't going to lay down, though, and caught Sabre with an impressive Lumbar Check, which came very close to getting the job done. Sabre, rattled, was clearly reeling as Alexander went on the offensive, and the high-flier seemed to be coming close to getting the job done. Sabre caught Alexander with the cross armbreaker, and suddenly Cedric was in big trouble. He dug down deep and fought his way to the ropes, before grounding Sabre with a big dropkick. A second Lumbar Check was enough to put ZSJ away, and pick up a well deserved three points for Cedric Alexander.

Winner: Cedric Alexander


That's it for Main Event. Tune in this Sunday for December's big event, Armageddon, starring both Raw and SmackDown superstars.

Cruiserweight Classic Standings:

Group B

Cedric Alexander- 3 points
Drew Gulak- 3 points
Zack Sabre Jr- 0 points
Rich Swann- 0 points






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