NWA North American Tag Team Title Tournament Semi Final:La Sombra and Mascara Dorada (NWA Mexico) vs Faces of Fear (Mark Henry and Samoa Joe) (NWA California Pro)Going into this Sombra and Dorada had an added advantage, they had the entire crowd on their side, who were cheering them on to win the belts in front of their home crowd. And this helped them battle the size and sheer destructive force of their opponents, as they flew around and used every high risk move they could to unsettle the Faces of Fear. But it was a big ask for Dorada and Sombra to match them, especially considering the massive size and power of Henry and Joe, who have laid a path of destruction since their formation as a team, and they had plenty of opportunities to show that power here. And much to the disappointment of the home crowd, the Faces of Fear managed to use that power to win this contest, as Joe dropped Sombra with a big Muscle Buster to pin him for the 3 count.
Winners- Faces of Fear_____________________________________________________
NWA North American Tag Team Title Tournament Semi Final:The Rockstars of Wrestling (Jimmy Rave and Jason Hades) (NWA Impact) vs The RockNES Monsters (Johnny Yuma and Johnny Goodtime) (NWA Impact)A battle of rock and indeed J's in this semi final, not to mention a battle of NWA Impact stars, as the former World Tag Team Champions battle one of the younger teams in the NWA in the RockNES Monsters. It was a fairly even matchup, with Rave and Hades employing a more slow, mat based approach, while the RockNES Monsters had a more aerial game, taking lots of risks to wow the Mexican fans and try and win them over. But perhaps they took one too many risks here, as they missed a few key moves, and the experience of the former champs came through as a result. Rave would make Goodtime tap to the Heel Hook to help them advance.
Winners- The Rockstars of Wrestling____________________________________________________
NWA North American Title Tournament Semi Final:Dolph Ziggler vs Sami CallihanA really fun matchup here between two of the NWA's fastest rising stars, the winner knowing they'd stand a real chance at their first NWA gold. Callihan went on the offensive from the get go, throwing big fists and making use of some weapons at ringside, with the referee giving plenty of leeway considering this decides a final competitor later tonight. Ziggler on the other hand took this slower, trying to wear down Callihan to set up for his Sleeper Hold perhaps. Ziggler perhaps took this too slow at times though, and as a result that allowed Callihan opportunities, indeed had it not been for a rope break Callihan would have made Ziggler tap to the Stretch Muffler. The ropes played a role in the win to, as Ziggler snuck a rollup escaping the Headlock Driver and grabbed them to pick up the 3 count. Controversial ending which almost certainly guarantees Callihan a rematch at whoever wins this tournament.
Winner- Dolph Ziggler____________________________________________________
NWA North American Title Tournament Semi Final:Rob Van Dam vs KENTAThese two are veterans of their craft, and both put on a masterclass of junior heavyweight wrestling here, even if they didn't have a whole lot of time to do it in considering the match went less than 10 minutes. The kick exchanges were a big highlight, with KENTA proving to have the advantage in that department, while RVD proved to be the more adept high flyer, with his risk paying off more often than not. What it boiled down to was that KENTA had an advantage on the mat, he locked in some nasty submissions on the head and neck area, and that made his big moves which hit that area that much more effective. And when it came time to hit the Go To Sleep, there was no escape for RVD, KENTA advanced with a 3 count.
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NWA IMPACT TITLE MATCH: CM Punk vs. Jon MoxleyMoxley was still licking his wounds from Uncivil War, and you could see that he was embarrassed, and was looking to regain his choke hold on NWA Impact. Punk like Homicide is at war with Moxley's TOXIC faction, and a win tonight would be another major blow to Moxley's empire. The opening moments were a back and forth exchange, with both men trying to gain control, with so much on the line they had to play it relatively safe. Punk started to gain the upperhand after bringing some of Chicago to Mexico and the spine of Moxley with a backbreaker. Jon eventually broke down to his comfort zone, attacking Punk with wild punches and chops using his unorthodox style to pummel the former World Heavyweight champion. Moxley went for a clothesline but Punk was able to duck the move and plant Moxley with the Pepsi twist for a long two count. Punk tried to ascend to the top to try to finish off Jon with the elbow drop but Moxley would run up the turnbuckle and drive Punk to the mat with a top rope belly to back suplex that left both men down in the middle of the ring. The ref almost had a double count out but Moxley was up enough to break the count as he hit the Boma Ye on Punk, but couldn't get the win. The leader of TOXIC would get into the refs face arguing the count, giving Punk the chance to clothesline Moxley into the ref! CM Punk hit his mark with a high kick to the head of Moxley, following up with the G2S but the ref was still down! Punk tried to wake the ref, but Moxley would capitalize hitting a low blow on Punk, before hitting Punk with a piledriver. The ref was able to make the three count, just barely awarding the match to Jon Moxley.
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As the sun begins to dip behind the rim of Plaza Mexico, a helicopter appears over the rim on the opposite side. Slung beneath the helicopter is a round domed cage. The helicopter approaches the center of the Plaza and lowers down just below the level of the rim. The cage is lowered down towards the ring. A ring crew member climbs on top of the cage and releases it from the cables. The helicopter rises up and flies away. The ring crew secure the cage to the ring and ringposts. The ring is ready for the Aztec Asylum!
Aztec AsylumLin Bairon is introduced and comes out onto the Plaza floor as “Viva” by Bond plays. She shakes a few hands but stops in her tracks when she gets close to the cage. She looks up at the bamboo structure and moths “WOW” Lin walks around the cage, checking it to make sure it’s secure and strong. She starts climbing the wall and then onto the roof. When she reaches the opening at the top of the domed roof, she looks all around the Plaza. Instead of carefully lowering herself down through the hole, Lin dives through the hole, rolls in mid air and lands on her feet; the crowd explode in awe!
Syuri is introduced and Chopin’s “Funeral March” plays. Syuri slowly comes out on to the Plaza floor, followed simply by a single spotlight. She calmly approaches the cage with a blank look on her face. She checks the cage as she walks around it slowly. Lin watches Syuri climb the wall of the cage and make her way up to the top of the dome. Syuri sits on the edge of the opening, looking down at Lin. Syuri motions for the ref to move Lin away. Lin takes a couple steps back and waves for Syuri to come down. Syuri grabs onto the rim of the opening, swings down into the cage and drops to the mat. The ref calls for the bell.
Before Syuri can get her bearings, Lin jumps her like hyena on an antelope. Lin is clawing and scratching, punching and slapping, and pulling Syuri’s hair. Syuri pushes Lin off, scrambles to the ropes and is smiling. Lin charges in again but Syuri rolls out of the way and Lin hits the turnbuckle. Syuri goes on the offence with a violent placid aggression. After beating down Lin, Syuri grabs her by the hair, runs her across the ring and into the cage wall. Syuri runs her across the ring and into the cage wall again. Lin is collapsed between the cage and the ring ropes.
Syuri steps on Lin and starts to climb the cage wall. When Syuri reaches the first rung of the domed roof, Lin pulls herself up. Instead of climbing the cage wall, Lin climbs the turnbuckle. When Lin gets to the top turnbuckle, she jumps off and grabs Syuri by the ankles; they both crash to the mat.
Lin is back to her feet first. Lin launches onto Syuri with an aggression that is far from placid. Lin is working on Syuri’s legs to neutralize her kicks. Lin grabs Syuri’s foot and slams her knee into the mat over and over and over again. She does the same to Syuri’s other leg. Lin holds onto Syuri’s leg and lifts her into a stretch muffler. Lin kicks at Syuri’s head, opening a small cut.
Lin drops Syuri to the mat and heads to the cage wall. Lin slowly climbs the wall and reaches the first rung of the dome. She swings out, grabs the second rung, then the third rung. When Lin reaches the fourth rung, Syuri rolls over and looks up. Lin looks down when she gets to the fifth rung and sees Syuri giving her two one-finger salutes. Lin looks at the opening of the dome just a few feet away then back down at Syuri; Syuri is waving for her to come back. Lin swings her legs out, lets go and falls about a dozen feet, landing an elbow drop on Syuri’s chest.
The fans are chanting “Dios mio… Dios mio… Dios mio” as both Lin and Syuri and writhing in pain on the mat. Both are struggling to get up. Lin reaches the ropes and uses them to pull herself to her feet. She watches Syuri get to her knees before collapsing to the mat again. Lin slowly walks over to Syuri and reaches down to try and lift her but Syuri is almost dead weight. Lin stomps Syuri all over her body: head, shoulders, arms, hands, legs and feet.
Lin goes to a turnbuckle and slowly climbs to the top. Makoto comes running out to the cage, she hurriedly climbs the outside of the cage and up to the top of the dome. Makoto reaches an arm through the hole as Lin is slowly climbing rung by rung towards the opening. Makoto grabs one of Lin’s arms and pulls her into the opening. With her free hand, Makoto punches Lin in the face with brass knuckles; Lin crashes to the mat over 12 feet below with a deathly THUD.
Makoto climbs down into the cage and helps Syuri to her feet. They both stare at Lin and then hug. They go to the cage wall and Makoto uses her body to help Syuri climb the wall. Makoto climbs up the dome and out then reaches back through to pull Syuri out.
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NWA War Zone Title:"The Abstract" Alex Shelley vs. "The Shinobi of the North" Kenny Omega"The Abstract" looked to be a little more reserved going into this, while Omega was all fired up and looking to get things a little mixed up. These two would trade holds and counters before Shelley would catch Omega with an upward kick, sending him into the buckles. Shelley would come in, but Omega flips right over him, rolling and then catching him with a Huracanrana to the outside, followed by a Corkscrew Suicida to get a huge reaction from the crowd! Omega picks up Shelley and rams him into the apron, nailing him with a big chop and crying out, taunting and getting the fans behind him. Shelley catches him with a thrust kick and then a big chop of his own, following up with a Swinging DDT, propelling himself off the turnpost to send Omega down hard on the floor! Back in the ring, Shelley catches "The Shinobi of the North" with a big Missile Dropkick for a two count. Shelley goes into some suppressive wrestling, trying to ground him and grind him, but Omega is no slouch, getting the fans behind him and fighting out with passion, running off the ropes and trying for his Leapfrog Bulldog after some elbows, but Shelley has it scouted, backing out of it. Shelley tries for a high Spin Kick, but Omega ducks it and catches him with a Sweep Kick, followed directly by a Standing Shooting Star Press, but only a two count! Kenny picks up Shelley, dropping him with a Body Slam then yelling "OH BABY!" before going for a Quebrada, but Shelley moves and Omega lands on his feet. Omega tries for a Bicycle Kick, but Shelley dodges it, quickly catching him with a kick, followed by a Single Knee Facebuster, and then finishes up with a Double Knee Backbreaker for the two count. Shelley proceeds to get Omega tied up and humiliated with his Skull Fuck maneuver, causing Omega to look very outraged as he holds his face in pain. Shelley looks like he might be going for his finishing Automatic Midnight after a kick, but Omega breaks free, looking for a Dragon Suplex, but Shelley breaks out, backward kicking him and then hooking him in... Golden Gate Swing! Shelley bridges it, but only a two count! Shelley calls for the end, hooking him in and crossing the legs, but Omega fights out, nailing the HADOUKEN palm strike to his chest to send him back into the ropes, before hooking him in with the chancery and crossed leg hold, picking him up and driving him down with a Cross Leg Fisherman's Buster, but he only gets a two count on the pin attempt to the shock of the crowd! Kenny can't believe it, but sees Shelley picking himself up in the corner and rushes in... TONY JAA KNEE SMASH! Shelley stumbles out of the buckles, but stops abruptly as Omega puts his hand up... FLASH MAN'S TIME STOPPER ENZUIGIRI! Shelley still hasn't gone down, though, leading Omega to hit his Dragon Rush Suplex, which he pins afterwards, but still just a two count! Omega winds back, preparing to nail Shelley with the EX Hadouken to the face, but Shelley has it scouted and catches him mid-move, sending him right into the Border City Stretch! Omega is crying out and kicking his legs, desperately reaching, and gets the bottom rope. Omega gets up, catching a quick Superkick to send him back into the ropes, followed by a Sliced Bread #2 off the ropes, which "The Abstract" thinks might have it won for him, but still just a two count! Shelley tries to lock on the BCS again, but Omega rolls through it and pulls him over into a Crucifix-style pinning combination for a two. Shelley is up and gets caught in the chest with a Spinning Heel Kick to take him down. Omega quickly picks him up and lifts him into the Electric Chair position, looking for his Croyt's Wrath, but Shelley rains down punches to the top of his head then spins, taking him over with a Huracanrana! Omega is up and tries a wild swing, but Shelley blocks it and spins him... SHELLSHOCK! Shelley pins, but Omega kicks out at two! Shelley picks up Omega, looking for Automatic Midnight once again, but Omega floats over it and tries for a Sunset Flip Roll-Up, but Shelley rolls through and catches him with a Dropkick to the face! He then picks him up and hooks him in... AUTOMATIC MIDNIGHT! Shelley pins, but Omega still kicks out at two! Shelley can't believe it, but picks him up, trying again, but Omega blocks it with elbows. Shelley stumbles, holding his head, but turns to catch a Flying Spin Kick to the head that sends him down to all fours. Shelley gets to a knee, only to see Omega has wound back and is running at him... EX HADOUKEN! Kenny pins, looking very confident that he has it, but NO! Shelley kicks out again! Kenny can't believe it, and actually grabs the ref by the collar to ask, "WHAT THE HELL!?" Shelley is back up and Kenny kicks him, trying to get him up into the Electric Chair position again, but Shelley slips off, grabbing Omega by the wrist and stepping over, taking him down with his roll-up Shelley Clutch pin, but Omega still escapes! Both men are up quick and Omega runs off the ropes, Headscissors Takedown! Omega tries for another Hadouken, but Shelley drops to his back on the mat, kipping up and catching Omega with a backward kick to the gut, grabbing him into a Tombstone position and spinning him before lifting him and dropping him with a Wheelbarrow Facebuster! Shelley rolls to the ropes and heads up top, where he yells "ORALE, VATO!" and flies off with a very high impact Frog Splash! Shelley hooks the leg very tight and it's all over! ALEX SHELLEY IS THE FIRST NWA WAR ZONE CHAMPION!
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Luchadoras Debut Challenge Match:Las Princesas (Sujei y Blanca) vs.
Estrellita y Luna MagicaFIRST FALL:Estrellita and Luna Magica are double teaming Princesa Sujei. Princesa Blanca is at ringside yelling at the fans who aren't giving her the proper respect that royalty deserves. Luna Magica runs towards Estrellita who gives her a "boost" to do a flying dropkick on Sujei. Estrellita does a running elbowdrop on Sujei. Sujei is yelling for help from Blanca who is still arguing with some fans. Estrellita throws Luna Magica on top on Sujei and then climbs on her partner's back for a dogpile pin. 1..2..3!!! As soon as Sujei is free, she runs to Blamca and slaps her in the face.
Sujei - What are you doing out here? I needed you in the ring.
Blanca - (sarcastically) Oh, I'm sorry, your highness, did you break a nail while I was gone?
Sujei - We lost the first fall, you idiot!
SECOND FALL:All four luchadoras are in the ring. Sujei is fighting with Estrellita and Blanca has Luna Magica trapped in the corner. Estrellita does a plancha on Sujei knocking her off her feet. Blanca is beating Luna mercilessly while Luna is using her forearms to block the barrage of punches. Sujei rolls out of the ring. Estrellita climbs to the top rope and does a flying bulldog on Sujei. The two brawl at ringside. Luna kicks Blanca and finally manages to fight her way out of the corner. Blanca grabs Lana's arm locks it between her legs and rolls her up for a pin. 1,,2..bridge!! Blanca grabs Luna's legs and slaps on an inverted figure four. Luna is able to reach the ropes or break the hold! Luna Magica has no choice but to give up.
Eiko - Blanca gets a measure of revenge for her tag team partner and shows that they still have a chance to win this match!
Felino - What do you expect? My wife is a great ring general. I taught her everything that I know.
Eiko - Which might not mean that much.
Felino - Hey!!
THIRD FALL:Princesa Blanca is thrown out of the ring after Estrellita and Luna Magica whip her towards and over the ropes. Luna magica runs and does a flying dive onto Blanca! While they are brawling at ringside, Sujei charges at Estrellita. She sidesteps and trips Sujei. She grabs Sujei's arms and locks her feet on Sujei's legs. Tapita Surfboard submission hold! Sujei is screaming in pain as she struggles to get free. Blanca\a rushes into the ring to make the save, Blanca breaks the hold. Luna Magica climbs to the top turnbuckle to do a missle drop kick on Blanca. Blanca goes down and lands on Sujei. Estrellita kicks Blanca in the ribs to get her out of the way. Estrellita does a leg drop and then goes for the schoolgirl rollup. 1...2...3!!!
Eiko - Estrellita has beaten Sujei?
Felino - Oh, get over it! Sujei is far from invincible!!
Eiko - Isn't your wife Sujei's partner?
Felino - Well, yes, um. Well, Blanca's had alot of her mind lately with my upcoming fight against Atlantis. I will defend her honor! (seeing Brazo de Oro walking to the ring) Oh look! Here comes Brazo de Oro!
Eiko - I'll bet you're relieved!
Brazo de Oro - (taking the ring mic) According to the rules of NWA Mexico, if someone beats a champion in a non-title match, The champion is obligated to give a title shot to the winner of the fall if the person is the proper gender and/or weight class.
Sujei - So what's your point?
Brazo de Oro - My point is that you will have to defend your championship belt against Ayumi Kurihara, Chii Tomiya and ESTRELLITA!!! (The fans roar in approval as Estrellita celebrates with Luna Magica. Sujei stomps her feet in a fit of rage.) This will be a four way elimination match. The sole survivor will become the NWA Mexican Women's Champion!!
Eiko - Wow! Brazo de Oro decided to add insult to injury! Las Princesas are obviously not over their jet lag!
Felino - She's lucky that she hasn't been stripped of the belt with all of the trouble she's caused as champion!
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NWA Mexican Trios Championship Match:Marco Corleone, Maximo y Rush (C) vs.
Ultimo Guerrero, Rey Bucanero y AtlantisFIRST FALL:Maximo is fighting Ultimo Guerrero in the ring while the other four participants are brawling at ringside. They lock up. Ultimo Guerrero gets a bearhug on Maximo who kisses the rudo! Ultimo Guerrero release the hold to push maximo back but gets tossed in a belly to belly suplex!! The referees counts, 1..2..3!! (Ultimo Guerrero gets up and starts beating on Maximo!! The officals have to enter the ring to separate the two.
Felino - Are you jealous that your man was kissing another man?
Eiko - Maximo used a dirty trick to take advantage of him!! How much more of this nonsense will NWA Mexico put up with?
SECOND FALL:Alantis whips Maximo into the rudo's corner. Rey Bucanero takes a rope and strangles Maximo with it. Atlantis tells him to stop using the rope. Rey Bucanero does so. Maximo locks up with Atlantis and Maximo were laid out by a running tackle executed by Rey Bucanero! Bucanero covers Maximo. 1..2..3!!!
Felino - Bucanero took out his partner just to get a pin on Maximo?
Eiko - Atlantis couldn't get the job done so Bucanero had to take care of business! It's simple practical wrestling strategy!
Felino - Don't get me wrong, It's good to see Atlantis get kicked around the ring. It just makes me beating him in the ring all the more easy!
THIRD FALL:Marco Corleone and Rush both enter the ring and double team Altantis while Ultimo Guerrero and Rey Bucanero are beating on Maximo at ringside. Corleone picks up Atlantis and sklams him down hard! He picks up Rush and slams him onto Atlantis 1..2..3!!! Ultimo Guerrero and Rey Bicanero slide intio the ring and start beating on Atlantis!! Ultimo Guerrero grabs the ring mic as Rey Bucanero continues to assault Atlantis.
Ultimo Guerrero - We lost this match because Atlantis just couldn't cut it as a member of Los Fuerza Guerreros! Rey, just throw that trash out if the ring and leave him! He's not worth anything to us now!
Eiko - I always knew that there was something about Atlantis that I didn't like. I couldn't put my finger on it until now. He's weak and useless as a member of Los Fuerza Guerreros.
Felino - So your man just shovels out the $%#^ and you eat it up?
Eiko - (slapping Felino in the face) How dare you talk about him that way!!
Felino - I must have been pretty close to the mark to get you all rilled up like that!
Eiko - Even a weakling like Atlantis could tear you limb from limb! I'll enjoy watching that match just to see you two take care of my man's light work!