In a video package, Tony Deppen describes his background. He says this tournament is extremely important to him. Deppen says his interest in punk rock and skateboarding have influenced him to always get up and to do everything himself. He says Ring of Honor’s old-school pure wrestling has always attracted him. Deppen says PJ Black has the experience advantage, but Black doesn’t know anything about him. Deppen vows to always get back up. “You’re gonna have to kill me to get this done,” Deppen says. “Failure is not an option.”
In a video package, PJ Black reflects on his well-traveled background and his family’s history with combat sports. He says he has trained in various styles, including the time he learned from shamans. Black says he has crafted his own hybrid style, and he’s worked for most of the top companies on the planet. He says he’s excited to show Brian Johnson what pure, excellent wrestling looks like. Black says he’s in this tournament because it’s what he was born to do. He wants to show everyone he’s one of the best pure wrestlers on the planet.
ROH Pure Championship Tournament: PJ Black (with Brian Johnson) vs. Tony Deppen
Both men feel each other out with technical holds. Black takes control, but the competitors exchange athletic counters. Black grounds Deppen and rocks him with a spinning heel kick. A superkick floors Deppen. A diving punch earns Black a one fall. Black targets Deppen’s arm and drops him with a clothesline.
. @tony_deppen digging deep!! Deppen is willing to do whatever he has to in order to win this match ?
Tune in now: https://t.co/i2jLIRJRhr#ROHPure pic.twitter.com/P2nc7KfQph
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 5, 2020
Black targets Deppen’s abdomen and returns his focus to Deppen’s arm. Deppen catches Black with a dropkick in mid-air. Black dodges a double stomp and trades strikes with Deppen. A nasty headbutt rattles Black, and Deppen locks in a modified STF. Black uses his second rope-break to escape.
. @tony_deppen ROCKS @darewolf333! ?
Tune in now: https://t.co/i2jLIRJRhr#ROHPure pic.twitter.com/xnoIsQWxax
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 5, 2020
Deppen hits a dive to the outside and takes control of the match. Black hits a cutter and a modified DDT for a two count. A Crucifix Driver earns Black the win.
Winner: PJ Black
A video package plays after the show, saying politicians and the media have lied to everyone. A mysterious figure leads a crowd walking up a train track and the poster zooms in on a “Control your narrative” flyer.”
