ROUND FIVENigel McGuinness v “Ring General” WALTERNigel McGuinness opened this match by catching the “Ring General” with a deep arm drag. Nigel McGuinness then landed a front powerslam. McGuinness then hit the swinging kick/downward lariat combination and WALTER bailed to the arena floor. As Nigel McGuinness followed the “Ring General” out of the ring WALTER grabbed McGuinness and repeatedly drove McGuinness into the ring post leaving the referee zero choice but to call for the bell disqualifying WALTER.
WINNER: Nigel McGuinness“Villain” Marty Scurll v “ Lightning Kid” Mark AndrewsThe “Villian” opened this match by stunning the “Lightning Kid” with a European uppercut before taking Mark Andrews to the mat with a jackknife power bomb. Marty Scurll then locked Mark Andrews in the Crossface Chickenwing forcing the “Lightning Kid” to fight his way to the ropes to force the break. Marty Scurll released the hold after a four count and dragged Mark Andrews back into the center of the ring and reapplied the Crossface Chickenwing. Once again, the “Lightning Kid” fought to the bottom rope to force the break. This time after Marty Scurll released the hold Mark Andrews rolled to the arena floor. The “Villian” followed the “Lightning Kid” out of the ring and laid out Mark Andrews with an umbrella strike before rolling the “Lightning Kid” back into the ring and reapplying the Crossface Chickenwing and this time Mark Andrews finally tapped out to end the match.
WINNER: Marty Scurll“Commonwealth Kingpin” Will Ospreay v “Scottish Warrior” Drew GallowayThis match between two struggling stars started with some great back and forth action as both the “Commonwealth Kingpin” and “Scottish Warrior” looked to change their fortunes in the European Division Round Robin. Eventually Drew Galloway took control as he blocked a sunset flip attempt by Will Ospreay then laid out the “Commonwealth Kingpin” with a big boot before picking up the first near fall of the match with the Scot Drop. Drew Galloway then caught Will Ospreay with a pair of Thee Move’s before earning another near fall with the Future Shock DDT. Drew then put this match away when he caught the “Commonwealth Kingpin” with the Claymore to earn the pinfall victory.
WINNER: Drew Galloway“Swiss Superman” Claudio Castagnoli v “Star Attraction” Mark HaskinsAfter a brief lock up to start the match Claudio Castagnoli struck Mark Haskins with a slap across the face. The “Swiss Superman” then caught the “Star Attraction” multiple head butts that backed Mark Haskins into the corner. Claudio Castagnoli then pulled Mark Haskins into the ring with an arm puller before tossing the “Star Attraction” into the corner. Claudio Castagnoli charged in and Mark Haskins got his foot up and stunned the “Swiss Superman.” Mark Haskins then went for the From Haskins with Love, but Claudio Castagnoli blocked it caught the “Star Attraction” with a Very European Uppercut before hitting the Neutralizer for a near fall. Following a bridging fallaway slam Mark Haskins rolled to the arena floor. As the “Swiss Superman” followed the “Star Attraction” out of the ring Mark Haskins caught Claudio Castagnoli with a low blow leaving the referee zero choice but to call for the bell giving the “Swiss Superman" the disqualification victory.
WINNER: Claudio Castagnoli“Mod Father” Flash Morgan Webster v “British Submission Master” Zack Sabre JrThe “Mod Father” tried to out submission the “British Submission Master” by locking Zack Sabre Jr in the Strangler several times throughout the match, but Zack Sabre Jr refused to tap out each time and fought his way to the ropes to keep forcing the break. The “British Submission Master” used his submission expertise to catch the “Mod Father” with the Young Boy Killer early in the match, but Flash Morgan Webster managed to reach the ropes to force the break. Zack Sabre Jr further stretched out Flash Morgan Webster by locking the “Mod Father” in the Orienteering with Napalm Death and European Clutch before he finally forced Flash Morgan Webster to tap out to the Double Wrist Clutch Octopus Hold to earn the submission victory.
WINNER: Zack Sabre Jr“Dutch Destroyer” Tommy End v “Bruiserweight” Pete DunneThe “Dutch Destroyer” was brutal in assault of the “Bruiserweight” in this match catching Pete Dunne for numerous near falls and even catching the “Bruiserweight” with three Black Mass’ and even a pair of cross body blocks from the top rope. Pete Dunne did manage a very brief comeback at one point and very nearly put Tommy End away when the “Bruiserweight” caught the “Dutch Destroyer” with a tombstone piledriver then the Bitter End. Tommy End just barely kicked out of both moves before taking a rope hung DDT. The “Bruiserweight” then went for a step-up enzuigiri, the “Dutch Destroyer” ducked under and laid out Pete Dunne with the Elohim combination for another near fall. Tommy End then locked Pete Dunne in the Dragon Slayer to finally earn the submission victory.
WINNER: Tommy EndTAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
SECOND ROUND MATCHTHE KINGDOM (Michael Bennett & Matt Taven)
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RINGKAMPF (Timothy Thatcher & WALTER)WALTER and Michael Bennett started this one off for their teams and the “Ring General” laughed at Bennett as the Kingdom member tried to clothesline WALTER over the top rope. WALTER then scoop slammed Bennett towards the center of the ring before hitting the Kingdom member with a brutal lariat. The “Ring General” then caught Bennett with a pair of vertical splashes before tagging Timothy Thatcher into the ring. Thatcher then went for a butterfly suplex, but Michael Bennett fought Thatcher off and connected with the Box Office Smash before tagging Matt Taven into the ring. The Kingdom then made another quick tag and laid out Timothy Thatcher with a pair of superkicks before Michael Bennett caught Thatcher with a Side Effect for a near fall. One more quick tag saw the Kingdom catch Timothy Thatcher with the Hail Mary earning the pinfall victory as WALTER stood in his teams corner just shaking his head in disgust.
WINNERS: The KingdomROUND SIX“Villian” Marty Scurll v “Swiss Superman” Claudio CastagnoliClaudio Castagnoli and Marty Scurll started with some great back and forth action until the “Swiss Superman” started to use his size and strength advantage over the “Villain” to take control. Claudio Castagnoli hit Marty Scurll with multiple headbutts, a pummel in the corner and a Very European Uppercut in rapid succession before hitting a bridging fallaway slam for a near fall. Claudio Castagnoli then caught Marty Scurll with a lifting gut wrench before climbing to the top rope. The “Villain” recovered and caught the “Swiss Superman” climbing to the top rope and landed a superplex on Claudio Castagnoli before locking the “Swiss Superman” in the Crossface Chickenwing. Claudio Castagnoli quickly reached the ropes to force the break and Marty Scurll refused to release the hold as both men tumbled to the arena floor. Claudio Castagnoli broke out of the Crossface Chickenwing and then caught Marty Scurll with the Neutralizer on the arena floor and rolled back into the ring to beat the referees ten count to earn the count out victory.
WINNER: Claudio Castagnoli“Commonwealth Kingpin” Will Ospreay v “Lightning Kid” Mark AndrewsThis fast paced back and forth match saw numerous pinfalls from both men as Mark Andrews looked to pick up his first victory in the European Division Round Robin while Will Ospreay tried to pick up his second win. The “Commonwealth Kingpin” picked up near falls with both the Jump-Tuck-Pray and the 630 Senton, both times Mark Andrews managed to kickout. Twice as Will Ospreay was climbing to the top rope the “Lightning Kid” managed to role out of the way and earn quick near falls of his own on the “Commonwealth Kingpin.” Mark Andrews connected with a pair of Slumdog Millionaire’s leading to a pair of near falls. The end of this match saw Will Ospreay in firm control as he racked up near falls with the Essex Destroyer, Standing Shooting Star Press and a fireman’s carry gutbuster before climbing to the top rope again. Mark Andrews recovered and caught the “Commonwealth Kingpin” on the top rope and connected with a Spanish Fly before climbing to the top rope himself and catching Will Ospreay with a Shooting Star Press to earn the pinfall victory for his first victory in the European Division Round Robin.
WINNER: Mark Andrews“Star Attraction” Mark Haskins v “British Submission Master” Zack Sabre JrThe “British Submission Master” entered this match as the last undefeated man in the European Division Round Robin, but the “Star Attraction” had something to say about that as Mark Haskins completely dominated Zack Sabre Jr throughout this match. Mark Haskins took Zack Sabre Jr to the mat and stretched the “British Submission Master” out with the bridging Fujiwara Armbar, stretch muffler and even locked Zack Sabre Jr in a couple of Sharpshooters as the “Star Attraction” seemed to out submission the “British Submission Master” at every turn. In the end Mark Haskins locked on a third Sharpshooter in the center of the ring and forced the “British Submission Master” to tap out to hand Zack Sabre Jr his first loss in the European Division.
WINNER: Mark Haskins“Dutch Destroyer” Tommy End v “Scottish Warrior” Drew GallowayThe "Dutch Destroyer" dominated this brief match that came to an end when Tommy End tossed Drew Galloway off the ropes and the "Scottish Warrior" ducked under a clothesline and laid out Tommy End with a running shoulder block. Drew Galloway then a Scot Drop before ending this one with the Claymore
WINNER: Drew Galloway“Bruiserweight” Pete Dunne v Nigel McGuinnessThe “Bruiserweight” entered this match showing the effects of epic encounter with Tommy End earlier this night and tried to put Nigel McGuinness away early. Pete Dunne lost the early advantage when he tossed Nigel McGuinness off the ropes and got caught with the Rebound Lariat for a near fall. Nigel McGuinness then landed the Jawbreaker Lariat for another near fall before further weakening the “Bruiserweight” with the Tower London and then ending this match with the Guvnor’s Crumpet to earn the pinfall victory.
WINNER: Nigel McGuinness
“Ring General” WALTER v “Mod Father” Flash Morgan WebsterAs the bell rang WALTER laid out the “Mod Father” with a Lariat before catching Flash Morgan Webster with a big boot that sent the “Mod Father” crashing out of the ring and onto the arena floor. The “Ring General” then rolled out of the ring and then caught Flash Morgan Webster with a butterfly suplex before slamming the “Mod Father” onto the ring apron. WALTER then rolled Flash Morgan Webster back into the ring went for a vertical splash but, the “Mod Father” rolled out of the way and stunned the “Ring General” with the Britpop Drop and a pair of Eton Rifle’s. Flash Morgan Webster then went for his leg sweep and inverted senton, but WALTER overpowered the “Mod Father” before hitting another big boot for a near fall. The “Ring General” then caught Flash Morgan Webster with four straight Powerbomb’s to earn the pinfall victory.
WINNER: WALTER