We're live at The CZW Arena in South Philadelphia, in front of a loud, huge crowd ready for DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS!!
DJ Hyde (along with the entire CZW Roster on the outside of the ring) opens the show to pay tribute to Chris Cash, JC Bailey, and Cody Corson.
Following the tribute and ten bell salute, DJ Hyde tends to some business regarding CZW's trip to Germany on November 6th and 7th. He continues by saying CZW is going through a transitional stage, bringing in some of the hottest talents on the independent scene but is then interrupted by HOMICIDE to a deafening reaction here at The Arena.
Homicide says he wants back in the Combat Zone, saying he wants to face the best and top talent! DJ asks the fans if they want to see Homicide back in CZW to a huge positive response. Hyde then makes the decision... Homicide will face the winner of the Chuck Taylor v. Johnny Gargano v. Sami Callihan v. Joker match on October 9th in Philadelphia!!
1. NI4NI defeated Greg Excellent & Johnny Calzone. Greg Excellent had to call on his favorite pizza man to be his tag team partner since his regular partner, DJ Hyde is out injured. NI4NI are making their debut at this event and are a well established unit on the independent scene. Both teams were able to showcase themselves well and it was a high paced affair. NI4NI were able to get the victory after JT Roberts delivered a spinning heel kick to Greg Excellent, who was on the shoulders of Core!
2. Sami Callihan defeats Johnny Gargano, Joker & Chuck Taylor in a 4 Way Showcase after making Gargano submit to the Stretch Muffler. This contest was an amazing display of hard hitting and high flying, as each of the four men wanted to show why they were the best and to get a shot at Homicide on October 9th. After a brutal finishing stretch, Sami was able to get the submission victory and will meet the Notorious 187 when CZW returns to The Arena!
3. First Round of the CZW World Tag Team Title Tournament: Irish Drive By defeat Team Macktion after an incredible combination Ace Crusher/Springboard Spike Piledriver. As a result of this match, Irish Drive By will meet Philly's Most Wanted in the second round of the CZW World Tag Team Title Tournament. After the match, Joe Gacy attacked both members of Team Macktion, being assisted by Ryan Slater! Which leads us into...
4. First Round of the CZW World Tag Team Title Tournament: Joe Gacy & Ryan Slater defeated Cheech & Cloudy to advance to the second round of the CZW World Tag Team Title Tournament. Cheech & Cloudy looked impressive in their return, but Gacy & Slater proved to be too much for them this evening, as they have something to prove to every body in the Combat Zone. Gacy & Slater picked up the victory after a backbreaker/flying elbow combination. They will go on to face The Osirian Portal in the next round.
5. Aerial Assault Ladder Match: AR Fox retrieved the contract to become the #1 Contender for the CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship, besting Ruckus, RIcochet, tHURTeen, Alex Colon, and Facade. This match saw many huge dives and high flying moves, but it was AR Fox who was able to capitalize on an opportunity, as he grabbed the contract. He will take on the winner of the Adam Cole v. Blk Jeez match following intermission on October 9th!
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6. CZW World Junior Heavyweight Title: Adam Cole defeated Blk Jeez to retain the championship. It was a physical, back and forth affair, much like their previous matches. However, something we haven't seen in their previous matches was how Adam Cole put Blk Jeez away, as he had a handful of tights, which is rather surprising, something we haven't seen out of Adam Cole before.
7. CZW Wired Television Title: Drew Gulak defeated Nick Gage via disqualification! Referee Brett Lauderdale came to this decision after Gage continually attempted to bring weapons into the fray. After the match, Gage decked Lauderdale with a thumbtack bat, much to the joy of the fans in attendence.
8. Drake Younger pinned Masada in an absolutely brutal affair which saw both men use many clever ways to utilize a chair. After 21 minutes, Drake was able to put Masada away after drilling him with a Northern Lights Bomb into steel chair which was unfolded, but UPSIDE DOWN!
9. CZW World Heavyweight Title: Jon Moxley retained the title over Scotty Vortekz in tonight's main event. It was a bloody affair which saw CZW Management attempt to stop the match due to Vortekz' deep cut above his eye. However Suicide Kings member Drake Younger would not let this happen, as he stepped in and encouraged Vortekz to continue. From this point on Moxley was narrowly able to fend off the challenge, almost being defeated on numerous occasions! However Moxley's wearwithall allowed him to get the victory and keep the title in a great match to cap off a great and emotional night in South Philadelphia!
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