#1 Contender’s Tournament
Finn Balor vs. Hideo Itami
They lock up with Itami winning the exchange, then lock up again with Balor getting the better of it. Balor gets a bit cocky and drops him with a shoulder tackle as they cut to an ad break. The crowd is probably 70/30 in favor of Balor.
After the break, Itami is in control with a front headlock. The middle of the match sees Itami in total control, hitting Finn with move after move for dozens of nearfalls. After another break, Hideo is clearly frustrated, and comes off the top rope with a knee to the back of the head. The crowd chants “GTS” and he goes for it to a big pop, but Balor floats over and hits the Pele Kick. Balor connects with a running knee and connects with the double foot stomp for the 1-2-3.
Winner: Finn Balor
-After the match, Finn extends his hand and Itami shakes it. Balor stands tall in the ring, staring down Adrian Neville who comes out and stands on the commentary desk. They come face-to-face on the ramp and shake hands to take the show off the air.
