Vincent comes to the ring and says he doesn’t need to change. “I’m righteous,” says Vincent. He says he spits truth like a fire-breathing dragon. He says he’s the face of Ring of Horror and says if you want to be very successful, you need to make enemies. Taven exposes the bare wooden surface of the ring and hits the Climax. “This is just the beginning of a brand-new trend,” says Taven.
IT’S MATT TAVEN!!! ? @matttaven IS BACK AND ATTACKS @thehorrorkingvm! #ROHPure
Watch: https://t.co/i2jLIS1sG1 pic.twitter.com/OGmVdw0s8X
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 12, 2020
Taven hits a Frog Splash through a table.
#FOLLOWTHETREND @matttaven ?#ROHPure https://t.co/i2jLIRJRhr pic.twitter.com/ldkJdtOMk4
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 12, 2020
EC3’s video package plays again with the added message, “You have been warned.”
Video packages recap Jonathan Gresham’s and Matt Sydal’s win in the first round. Gresham vows to fulfill of destiny. Sydal says he’s the only one who can carry on the legacy of the ROH Pure Championship.
ROH Pure Tournament Block B Semifinal: Jonathan Gresham vs. Matt Sydal
The competitors lock up and exchange technical holds. Sydal targets Gresham’s knee. Gresham takes Sydal to the mat and twists his ankle. He locks in a Calf Killer, but Sydal fights out of it. Sydal rocks Gresham with a kick to the leg and twists Gresham’s ankle. Gresham wrenches Sydal’s leg and rocks him with a chop.
I don’t think humans are supposed to twist and bend like that… ?#ROHPure
Watch: https://t.co/i2jLIRJRhr pic.twitter.com/5AQEeErDuw
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 12, 2020
Sydal rallies, and both men exchange submission holds. Gresham chops Sydal and rocks him with a back elbow. Sydal drops Gresham with a kick and fires back with his own chops. He hits a Dragon Screw and targets Gresham’s leg. Gresham nearly steals the win with a crucifix pin. Gresham hits a Stunner and gets a near fall with a pin. Sydal floors Gresham with a kick.
WOW!! ? What an innovative submission by @thejongresham! @findevan taps and @thejongresham advances!! #ROHPure https://t.co/i2jLIRJRhr pic.twitter.com/VrbuvZo4X6
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 12, 2020
Gresham modifies the Surfboard Stretch and makes Sydal tap.
Winner: Jonathan Gresham
Another EC3 video plays, and he’s in the ring putting people in submission holds.