Warfare Results 02/22/2021

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Warfare Results 02/22/2021

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MATCH ONE

Mauro Ranallo: Good evening and welcome to Warfare! Tonight, we're back in Idaho for the first time in almost four years! And kicking things off, we've got tag team action as Paul London and Jungle Boy team up to take on Raven and Finn Balor.

"Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora hit and the crowd cheered as Jungle Boy and Paul London made their way to the ring, accompanied by Luchasaurus. Jungle Boy was riding on Luchasaurus' shoulders, while Paul London was walking beside them. As they reached the bottom of the ramp, Jungle Boy jumped onto the ring apron, then he and Paul London entered the ring. "Catch Your Breath" hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Finn Balor and Raven headed to the ring, accompanied by the Guerrillas of Destiny.

Nigel McGuinness: And here are the Balor Club, who could become a force to be reckoned with here in EBWF!

Mauro Ranallo: Don't forget though Nigel, Finn Balor and Raven are both in the Breakout/Gateway Championship Tournament. They're on opposite sides of the brackets, so they could meet in the final, which would be an interesting test of how strong their alliance is...

When Balor and Raven were in the ring, the referee called for the bell. Jungle Boy and Raven moved onto the ring apron, while Balor and Paul London locked up in the center of the ring. Balor applied an arm twist, then went to lock London in a hammerlock, but London broke out of it and put Balor in a headlock. Balor shoved London against the ropes, breaking free from the hold, then whipped London against the ropes. As London ran back towards him, Balor hit a lariat, then stomped on London several times. Balor pulled London to his feet and went to whip him against the ropes once more, but this time London springboarded off the ropes, then hit Balor with an arm drag!

Nigel McGuinness: What a counter that was!

Both men got to their feet and London hit Balor with a scoop slam, then tagged in Jungle Boy. Jungle Boy climbed to the top rope and hit Balor with a diving crossbody, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... Balor kicked out! Jungle Boy pulled Balor to his feet and went to set him up for a double underhook powerbomb, but Balor blocked it, then hit Jungle Boy with a stiff kick to the ribs. Balor followed up by hitting a brainbuster, then tagged in Raven. As Raven entered the ring, he hit Jungle Boy with a knee drop, then dragged him to his feet and hit a Russian legsweep. He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Jungle Boy kicked out! Raven pulled Jungle Boy to his feet and hit him with a series of punches, then whipped him against the ropes. As Jungle Boy ran back towards him, Raven went for a powerslam... but Jungle Boy countered with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors takedown!

Mauro Ranallo: Another great counter there, this time by Jungle Boy! What an exciting match this has been so far!

Both men headed to their respective corners, tagging in Finn Balor and Paul London. As Balor and London entered the ring, Balor charged towards London, going for the sling blade, but London ducked out of the way, then hit Balor with a dropkick. Both men got to their feet and London whipped Balor into the corner, then hit him with a flying forearm smash. As Balor staggered out of the corner, London hit him with a bridging northern lights suplex. The referee counted – 1... 2... Balor kicked out! London then pulled Balor to his feet, and set him up for the legsweep DDT... but before he could hit it, Raven ran into the ring and attacked him! The crowd booed as Raven and Balor beat down Paul London, but their boos turned to cheers when Jungle Boy ran into the ring, coming to London's aid. Jungle Boy threw Raven out of the ring, then hit him with a tope suicida! As Jungle Boy got to his feet, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa approached him. Jungle Boy braced himself for trouble, but the distraction allowed Raven time to recover, and Raven attacked Jungle Boy from behind, hitting him in the back of the head then throwing him into the steel steps! This seemed to enrage Luchasaurus, and he went after the Guerrillas of Destiny!

Nigel McGuinness: This is carnage, Mauro!

Raven climbed back onto the ring apron, leaving Tonga and Loa to deal with Luchasaurus. Back in the ring, London went to hit Balor with a superkick, but Balor ducked out of the way, before hitting the 1916! Balor then went to the top rope, and hit the Coup de Grace! He hooked both legs and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!

Mauro Ranallo: It's over! The Balor Club get the victory!

Outside the ring, the Guerrillas of Destiny were able to overpower Luchasaurus, and they hit the dinosaur with a powerbomb/neckbreaker combination. Tonga and Loa then entered the ring, and the four members of the Balor Club celebrated together as Warfare went to a commercial.

MATCH TWO

Dakota Kai was out to the ring first and the crowd welcomed her with a mixed reaction.

Nigel McGuinness: Here is newcomer Dakota Kai who has forged an interesting friendship with another newcomer, Bayley.

Mauro Ranallo: The EBWF Women's Division is seeing a bit of a resurgence and Dakota Kai could very well lead the charge.

"Celtic Invasion" hit and the crowd gave another mixed reaction for the arrival of Becky Lynch.

Mauro Ranallo: She's making movies! Getting wins! Is there any stopping Becky Lynch?

Becky got into the ring, and stared across at Dakota Kai. The bell rang and Kai stared Lynch down from the corner. Lynch talked some trash and they locked up. Lynch took it to the corner and broke as the referee warned her. Kai quickly ducked a clothesline attempt in the corner, then taunted Lynch. Kai followed up with a kick. Kai ducked several strike attempts. Lynch powered up with a gutwrench slam, swinging Kai around and dropping her. Lynch whipped Kai hard across the ring into the turnbuckles and she went down.

Nigel McGuinness: Becky Lynch, MAN handling Dakota Kai here.

Dakota rolled out of the ring, and Lynch ran out after her, but she jumped back to the apron. Lynch ended up dropping her on the apron. Kai jumped back up with a kick to the jaw from the apron. Kai countered and drove Lynch’s shoulder into the edge of the apron. Kai then shoved Lynch shoulder-first into the ring post and she went down. Kai returned to the ring as Lynch recovered on the outside. Dakota went out after her, and grabbed her by the hair, helping her back into the ring. Kai had Lynch grounded in the middle of the ring, focusing on the arm. Lynch powered up with a big powerbomb to break free. Lynch mounted some offense now. Lynch got some knee strikes and a takedown, then a running dropkick to the back of the head. Lynch screamed out as some fans cheer her on.

Mauro Ranallo: Becky has all the momentum!

Kai went for a big pump kick but Lynch dodged it and hit a dropkick. Lynch kept fighting with one arm. Lynch slammed Kai face-first into the middle of the ring for another 2 count. She showed some frustration to the referee. Kai got up and they traded strikes in the middle of the ring. Kai laid on a headbutt, Lynch hit a forearm. Kai landed a big shot to the face to send Lynch to the corner. Kai missed a running kick. Lynch got Kai on her shoulders and slammed her face-first into the mat for another close 2 count. Lynch charged but Kai sent her face-first into the turnbuckle. Kai got a running boot to the face in the corner.

Nigel McGuinness: Dakota Kai is proving herself.

Lynch missed a clothesline. Kai charged but got blocked. Lynch turned the counter into an inverted Cloverleaf submission. Kai screamed out in the submission. Kai finally got to the bottom rope to break the hold. Lynch took Kai to the top but Kai sent her back down and hit a backstabber for a close 2 count. Kai countered into a Guillotine submission. Lynch overpowered her and slammed Kai to the mat. Lynch tried again and this time locks in the Dis-Arm-Her.

Mauro Ranallo: She's got it locked in!

Nigel McGuinness: Dakota Kai has nowhere to go.

Indeed, the submission was too much for Dakota to overcome and she was made to tap.

Mauro Ranallo: Becky has done it! She's secured a victory over Dakota Kai.

Becky's arm was raised in victory as Warfare went to commercial.

MATCH THREE

Mauro Ranallo: Still to come, The Miz takes on Roman Reigns in our main event. Up next though, we've got the Women's Champion Tam Nakano in action as she teams up with her former rival Alexa Bliss to take on Ronda Rousey and the 2021 Women's Royal Rumble winner, Raquel Diaz!

"Bad Reputation" hit and the crowd booed as Ronda Rousey made her way to the ring. When Rousey was in the ring "Toreador II" by Apocalyptica hit and Raquel Diaz headed to the ring. After Diaz had joined Rousey in the ring, "Papercut" by Linkin Park hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Alexa Bliss stepped out onto the stage. Perhaps wary of getting herself into a two on one situation, Bliss waited on the ramp for her partner. "Violet Kung Fu Girl" hit and the crowd cheered as Tam Nakano joined Alexa Bliss on the ramp. The two women then headed to the ring.

Nigel McGuinness: No sign of P-Chan tonight... which is understandable given what Alexa Bliss did to him! I still can’t believe Tam Nakano came to Alexa's aid last week given their history.

Mauro Ranallo: Well Nigel, Tam Nakano did what she thought was right. She's got a good heart, and that's why the EBWF Universe loves her.

When Nakano and Bliss were in the ring, Bliss pointed at Ronda Rousey, making it clear she wanted to fight her. Rousey nodded, and Nakano and Diaz moved onto the ring apron as the referee called for the bell. Bliss charged towards Ronda Rousey, hitting her with a series of punches. Rousey fought back with some right hands of her own, then whipped Bliss against the ropes. As Bliss ran back towards her, Rousey took her down with a hip toss. She then grabbed Bliss by the arm and went for the armbar, but before she could lock it in, Bliss kicked her away and got back to her feet. As Bliss got to her feet, Rousey went for a clothesline, but Bliss ducked out of the way and hit a knee strike, striking Rousey in the ribs. Bliss then grabbed Rousey by the hair, dragging her to the corner and slamming her head off the turnbuckle. Bliss kicked Rousey in the corner several times, before dragging her out of the corner and hitting a snapmare. She hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Rousey kicked out! Bliss then grabbed Rousey by the arm, applying a keylock! Rousey cried out in pain, but she was able to get her foot on the ropes, and the referee ordered Bliss to break the hold.

Mauro Ranallo: A strong start here by Little Miss Bliss... she's taking the fight to Ronda Rousey!

After breaking the hold, Bliss pulled Rousey to her feet and set her up for a DDT... but Rousey blocked it, then hit Bliss with a gutwrench powerbomb! Rousey dragged Bliss towards the corner, then tagged in Raquel Diaz. As Rousey held Bliss in place, Diaz hit Bliss with a kick to the injured ribs. Bliss fell to the mat, clutching her ribs, and the referee ordered Rousey to exit the ring. As Rousey moved onto the ring apron, Diaz stomped on Bliss' injured ribs several times, then grabbed her by the legs, locking in a Boston crab. Bliss was able to get to the ropes... but Diaz refused to break the hold! The referee threatened to disqualify her, and began counting to 5 – 1... 2... 3... 4... Diaz broke the hold just before the count of 5.

Nigel McGuinness: Diaz targeting the injured ribs there... Alexa Bliss should really take some time off to let those ribs fully recover!

Diaz dragged Bliss away from the ropes, pulled her to her feet and hit a backbreaker, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... Bliss kicked out. Diaz stomped on Bliss several times, then pulled her to her feet once more and set her up for the Three Amigas! She hit the first suplex... then the second... then lifted Bliss up for the third... but Bliss landed on her feet behind Diaz, and hit her with a backstabber! Bliss then crawled towards the corner, making the hot tag to Tam Nakano.

Mauro Ranallo: Business is about to pick up, Nigel! We're about to get a Wrestlemania preview!

The crowd cheered as Tam Nakano entered the ring. Diaz charged towards her and went for a clothesline... but Nakano ducked underneath it, grabbed Diaz from behind and hit her with a tiger suplex! Both women got to their feet and Nakano hit Diaz with a roundhouse kick, then hooked the leg. The referee counted – 1... 2... Ronda Rousey interrupted the count! The crowd booed, and the referee ordered Rousey to exit the ring. Rousey took her time exiting the ring, which seemed to infuriate Alexa Bliss. As Rousey moved back onto the apron, Bliss ran across the ring, hitting Rousey with a forearm smash and knocking her off the apron! Bliss then climbed to the top rope, before hitting Rousey with a diving crossbody! Back in the ring, Tam Nakano set Raquel Diaz up for the Twilight Dream... but Diaz blocked it, then rolled Nakano up in a small package! The referee counted – 1... 2... Nakano kicked out! Both women got to their feet, and Diaz went for the Gory Bomb... but Nakano countered with a back body drop. As Diaz got to her feet, Nakano whipped her against the ropes, then hit the Violet Shoot! She hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!

Nigel McGuinness: It's over! Tam Nakano and Alexa Bliss get the victory!

The referee called for the bell and raised Tam Nakano's arm in victory. Bliss entered the ring and celebrated with Nakano, then the two women made their way to the back as Rousey and Diaz argued about their loss.

SEGMENT

As Warfare came back from a commercial break we saw a commotion going on in the crowd as one of the fans grabbed a microphone.

Guy: Hey hold on I just want to say something... this is the first time I've been to a wrestling show and I've got to tell you this show sucks.

The rest of the crowd booed.

Guy: I mean you people like this crap, and what's worse is your favorite wrestlers! I mean I like The Rock's movies but he is wasting his time wrestling here. And I go online and I hear people talk about some group called The Coalition.

The crowd cheered.

Guy: I can kick all their asses I-

Just then "Take Over" by Dale Oliver hit and Christian Cage came down to ringside with a microphone.

Christian Cage: Listen jackass all I've been hearing is you talking trash about pro wrestling and this company. And did I hear you say you can kick The Coalition's asses.

The let out a "yes he did" chant.

Christian Cage: Since you are a tough guy let's fight right now.

Christian grabbed the guy and pulled him over barricade and began punching him while the crowd went nuts. Christian threw the guy into the ring and picked him up in position for the unprettier. Christian Cage let out a smile before hitting the Unprettier.

"Take Over" played as security took the man out.

MAIN EVENT

"The Truth Reigns" hit the PA system and the crowd got to their feet to welcome EBWF newcomer Roman Reigns.

Mauro Ranallo: Roman Reigns is trying to make a name for himself on the EBWF scene ahead of Wrestlemania, and he'll have an opportunity here tonight against former EBWF World Champion, The Miz.

Nigel McGuinness: Miz is a legendary mainstay here in EBWF, and I'm excited to see how he takes on Reigns here tonight.

"Awesome!"

'I Came to Play' hit, and Miz came out to the stage looking out into the crowd and soaking in the mixed reaction before heading down to the ring. As he stepped in, the bell rang, and the crowd started loud dueling chants for The Big Dog and the Most Must See EBWF Superstar. They circled the ring and locked up. Reigns threw Miz down, and the crowd booed. They circled the ring again, and Miz got out of the ring. Reigns grabbed him, but Miz elbowed him away. Miz came off the top rope, but Reigns gave him an uppercut. Reigns went outside and tries for a Drive By Dropkick, but Miz got out of the way. Reigns punched him down. Reigns sidestepped a baseball slide from Miz. Reigns punched him and got on the apron. Miz gave him a big boot and Reigns fell to the floor. Miz then sent him into the ring steps.

Nigel McGuinness: The Miz had some strong words for Roman Reigns, and his frustration is bleeding over into this match.

Reigns made it back into the ring, and clotheslined Miz twice before connecting with a leaping clothesline. Reigns got him in the corner and connected with ten clubs before hitting the ropes and nailing him with a big boot. Reigns set up for a Superman Punch, but Miz got out of the ring. Reigns followed him out and hit a Drive By Dropkick. Reigns got him in the ring and charged, but Miz sidestepped him. Reigns hit the ring post shoulder first. Miz then rolled him up, but Reigns kicked out.

Mauro Ranallo: The Miz couldn't keep Reigns down there.

Miz started connecting with the “IT” kicks. Reigns blocked the big kick and connected with a sit-out powerbomb for a near fall. Roman took the time to throw his arms up in the air to showboat to the crowd, and Miz attacked him from behind set him up for a Skull Crushing Finale, but Reigns got out. Reigns hit a Superman Punch for a near fall.

Nigel McGuinness: Reigns can't believe Miz kicked out!

Reigns got himself pumped up and goes to the corner. Miz was up fast and hit his patented corner clothesline. Reigns retaliated and rolled Miz up for a near fall. Miz was to his feet and immediately caught him with a Skull Crushing Finale for a near fall! Both men were down. Miz got up and went for another Skull Crushing Finale, but Reigns elbowed out. Miz went to the corner and sidestepped Reigns! Reigns hit an exposed turnbuckle! Miz followed up with the Skull Crushing Finale.

1...

2...

3!

Mauro Ranallo: Miz might have come into this match as the underdog, but he is living victorious over the Big Dog.

Nigel McGuinness: The Miz has all the momentum going into Wrestlemania.

Mauro Ranallo: The question is what will he do with it?

Miz allowed the referee to raise his arm in victory and he taunted the crowd as Warfare went off the air.
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