Gold Rush Tournament
Robbie E vs Tajiri
Robbie hits Tajiri a few times and applies a side headlock, then Tajiri fights out and surprises Robbie with a dropkick. Tajiri puts him in the Tarantula and goes for a roundhouse kick, but Robbie ducks and hits a DDT for two. Robbie argues with the ref before charging at Tajiri, but Tajiri ducks and kicks him in the side of the head. Robbie tries to shove Tajiri and bumps into the ref, but Tajiri sprays mist in his face behind the ref’s back and kicks him in the head to win.
Winner – Tajiri
Rockstar Spud is backstage talking about how he and Ethan Carter III are still best friends, then he says Ethan is calling, and they are fine. He says Ethan wouldn’t call if they had problems, but the cameras spy on Spud’s call, and see him looking distraught. Spud is getting yelled at by Ethan, then he discovers the cameras and runs away.
Gold Rush Tournament
Austin Aries vs Knux
Knux tries to overpower Aries before Aries shows him up with his speed, then Aries reverses a wristlock before he goes for a quick suplex. Knux shoves him back but Aries dropkicks him, then he goes for some mounted punches but Knux pushes him away and charges at him. Aries ducks and knocks him out of the ring, then he hits him in the corner with some punches and forearms. Aries sends him back outside and goes for a suicide dive, but Knux dives away and Aries hits The Freak and Crazzy Steve. Knux brings him back in and hits a side slam for two, then he splashes Aries and hits a diving crossbody block for two. Aries dropkicks him and attempts a Brainbuster, but he can’t lift Knux so Aries softens him up with some discus forearms before he connects with the Brainbuster for the win.
Winner – Austin Aries
BP: Another good match with both guys looking good. Aries worked a style against a bigger guy that was believable, and Knux showed some athletic ability.
