Fourth Match: Johnny Gargano (USA) vs. Tomasso Ciampa (USA) in a First Round Match in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic Tournament
Gargano and Ciampa shake hands before the bell rings. Gargano and Ciampa locks up. Gargano with a roll through into a singe leg takedown. Ciampa goes for a hip toss, but Gargano counters with a armdrag takedown. Gargano with a crucifix pin attempt for a one count. Gargano applies a armbar. Ciampa lands a big back elbow to Gargano. Ciampa tosses Gargano to the ring apron. Ciampa with a running knee strike that knocks Gargano off the ring apron. Ciampa connects with the knife edge chop.
Ciampa places Gargano on the ring apron. Ciampa connects with another running knee strike for a two count. Ciampa with a snap mare into the rear chin lock. Gargano with a back elbow to the chest of Ciampa. Gargano whips Ciampa to the corner. Gargano lands on the ring apron. Ciampa connects with another back elbow to Gargano. Gargano responds with a enziguri. Gargano follows that up with a Slingshot DDT for a two count. Ciampa gets Gargano in the fireman’s carry position and ascends to the top rope. Ciampa goes for the Death Valley Driver, but Gargano blocks it.
Gargano goes for a sunset flip powerbomb, but Ciampa stands still on the top rope. Gargano with a superkick to Ciampa. Gargano plants Ciampa with a running sitout powerbomb for a two count. Ciampa rolls out of the ring. Gargano connects with the suicide dive. Ciampa drops Gargano with a leaping knee strike for a two count. Gargano and Ciampa battle on the ring apron. Ciampa plants Gargano with the Air-Raid Crash for a two count. Ciampa follows that up with a Lung Blower for a two count. Ciampa slaps Gargano in the face. Gargano with a superkick to Ciampa. Ciampa goes for a discus lariat, but Gargano counters with a rolling crucifix to pickup the victory. After the match Gargano and Ciampa hug each other.
Winner: Johnny Gargano (USA)
Second Round Match List in the Cruiserweight Classic Tournament:
– Akira Tozawa vs. Jack Gallagher
– Tajiri vs. Gran Metalik
– Drew Gulak vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
– Noam Dar vs. Ho Ho Lun
– Brian Kendrick vs. Tony Nese
– Kota Ibushi vs. Cedric Alexander
– TJ Perkins vs. Johnny Gargano
– Lince Dorado vs. Rich Swann.
Matchup’s For Next Week’s WWE Cruiserweight Classic:
Tajiri vs. Gran Metalik and Cedric Alexander vs. Kota Ibushi
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