Number One Contender’s Ladder Match Qualifier: Mia Yim vs. Dakota Kai w/ Raquel Gonzalez
Kai tries to attack Yim as the bell rings but Yim swats Kai away. Yim sweeps Kai’s legs, then hits a basement dropkick for a near fall. While the referee is distracted, Gonzalez flapjacks Yim on the ring apron. After the break, Yim hits a cannonball in the corner. Kai kicks out again. Kai stuns Yim off the top rope. Kai hits her finish but Yim kicks out. Kai lands a few kicks. Yim rolls up Kai for a near fall. Yim lands a struggle powerbomb. Gonzalez yanks Yim’s foot to break up the pin. The referee argues with Gonzalez. Kai rolls up Yim but the referee is distracted. Kai tries to get the referee’s attention. Yim drops Kai with a codebreaker for the win.
Winner- Mia Yim
Gonzalez attacks Yim after the match.
Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa arrives at the performance center.
Kushida vs. Raul Mendoza
Mendoza and Kushida trade strike attempts and evasive maneuvers. Mendoza manages to land a dropkick. Mendoza tries a springboard but Kushida lands a nasty right hand. Mendoza falls out of the ring. Tope by Kushida. Mendoza hits a spinning neck breaker followed a springboard moonsault for a near fall. Kushida misses a splash in the corner. Kushida goes up top. Mendoza lands a cartwheel head kick while Kushida is on the top rope. Mendoza tries to senton Kushida off the top. Kushida counters into a flying armbar off the top. Mendoza taps out.
Winner- Kushida
Explain yourself, Kushida. ⌚
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