Second Match: Eli Drake vs. Aron Rex in a Semi-Final Match in the Inaugural Impact Grand Championship Tournament
Drake kicks Rex in the gut. Drake with a clubbing blow to the back of Rex. Drake with a side headlock takeover. Rex reverses into a leg scissors submission hold. Rex transitions into a side headlock of his own. Rex headbutt’s Drake. Drake goes back to the side headlock, but Rex backs Drake into the corner. Rex drops Drake with a shoulder tackle. Rex with a haymaker that sends Drake into the corner. Rex with a running knee to the gut of Drake. Rex follows that up with a snap mare into knee drop for a two count. Rex with a side russian leg sweep to Drake.
Rex goes for the Elbow of Disdain, but Drake rolls out of the ring. Rex brings Drake back into the ring. Drake with a series of right hands to Rex in the corner. Rex plants Drake with a spinebuster. Rex goes for a modified boston crab as round one ends. Rex wins the first round. Rex with a double leg takedown. Rex goes for the sharpshooter, but Drake shoves Rex away. Drake connects with a jaw breaker. Drake with a running axe handle to the back of Rex. Drake connects with a leg drop to Rex on the ring apron for a two count.
Drake applies a rear chin lock. Rex with a series of back elbows to the midsection of Drake. Drake drops Rex with a neck breaker in the corner for a two count. Drake goes for a snap suplex, but Rex counters with a inside cradle for a two count. Drake responds with a float over DDT for a two count. Drake goes for Blunt Force Trauma, but Rex blocks it. Drake connects with a powerslam. Drake repeatedly stomps on the Rex’s chest in the corner. Drake continues to ground Rex in the corner as round two comes an end. Drake is awarded round number two. Drake with a series of forearms to Rex. Drake with a back elbow to the back of Rex. Drake goes for a bodyslam, but Rex counters with The Revelator to pickup the victory.
Winner: Aron Rex via Pinfall In The 3rd Round
