Kushida vs. Dave Layfield
Disclaimer: This match is for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship as Kushida defends the gold, and Dave challenges Kushida for the gold. ENJOY!
"We are back and live as the former Germophobic, Dave Layfield is challenging Kushida for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight championship." Joey Styles said as the bell rang.
"The following contest scheduled for one-fall, it is for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship!" Justin Roberts announced before "The Lazy Song" by Bruno Mars began to play and Dave arrived to a mild applause.
"Introducing the challenger from Red Hat, Alberta Canada…weighing in at 200 Pounds, Dave Layfield!" Justin Roberts announced, then he got into the ring and the music stopped.
"Kushida!" The crowd chanted before he came out to cheers and "Kushida Makes You Rock" by Yonosuke Kitamura played and Kushida began high-fiving fans.
"His opponent, Tokyo's own…weighing in at 192 Pounds, he is the current IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion…Kushida!" Justin Roberts announced and he got into the ring and gave the belt to the referee who raised it high and gave it to the timekeeper as the bell rang then the match began.
"This match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship is now underway." Mauro Ranallo said as Dave and Kushida did some chain grappling as Dave won the early advantage and he's applying a headlock until Kushida nailed several elbows to his gut forcing Dave to release the headlock and then Dave nailed a tilt-a-whirl DDT.
"What a DDT by Dave Layfield, going for the cover early." Joey Styles said before the ref began the count.
"1…2…" The ref counted before Kushida kicked out then Dave nailed a kick to Kushida's head before doing a standing 630 Senton Splash.
"Whoa! A standing 630 Senton Splash by Dave!" Mauro Ranallo said before Dave went up top and attempted a shooting star press but Kushida kicked him in the face, got up, then nailed a Rolling Elbow which is a Discus Elbow Smash to his head before nailing a Buzzsaw Kick which was adopted from his mentor Tajiri.
"The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion is on fire!" Joey Styles said before he went up to the top turnbuckle to nail Midnight Express which is a Corkscrew Moonsault.
"OH! This could be it!" Joey Styles said before the ref began to count.
"1…2…" The ref counted but Dave kicked out and Kushida picked him up and Dave applied the Crippler Crossface.
"Dave has gotten the Crippler Crossface applied!" Mauro Ranallo said as Dave was applying it really hard but Kushida reached for the ropes forcing a break before Dave threw Kushida into the ropes and Kushida nailed a handspring back elbow but Dave started to stagger a bit then Kushida nailed an Enzuigiri to his head and he nailed another Midnight Express.
"This has to be it." Mauro Ranallo said as the ref began to count.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted and the crowd cheered.
"Your winner, and still the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion…Kushida!" Justin Roberts announced.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we have received word on what match is next from Daniel King in his office." Joey Styles said as the camera went to his office.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the next match is going to be for the TDW Tag Team Championship, where The Surfers are facing against The Briscoes in a No Holds Barred Match." Daniel announced and the crowd cheered.
"We will be right back." Mauro Ranallo said as the camera faded to black.
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