Toni Storm vs Ayesha Raymond
This was pretty solid, some hard-hitting stuff from both
ladies. Raymond is a powerful lady, and she moves well here, with some
deliberate offence. Sometimes comes off a bit green, but Storm is competent
enough to fill the gaps. The end plays into the over-confidence of Raymond as
she takes too long to yell at the fans , missing a top rope splash, following
which Storm cradles her for the win.
Dakota Kai vs Kavita Devi
Devi has a substantial size and strength advantage over Kai,
which she works at the start of this match. She looks green, but they work this
quite sensibly to have a decent match. Devi works over the arm of Kai with her
strength, hoisting her in the air and working a lucha-style top rope armdrag
(though it looks really hesitant, may have been better not to do it). Devi uses
a big press slam but misses a corner splash. Great looking corner kick is
followed by a top rope stomp by Kai, giving her the win. This is fine.
Sage Beckett vs Bianca Belair
There were parts of this I really enjoyed, but also a few
scrappy looking bits. Beckett hits a big elbow drop that looks great and Belair
hits a really nice looking clothesline. Beckett seems to be working this as
underdog face, which is odd given her size advantage. Belair has a few moments
where she looks a bit off the pace and doesn’t quite have the stuff to fill it.
Beckett misses a Vader bomb and Belair whips her with her ridiculously long
hair, before hitting a huge spear to win.
Piper Niven vs Santana Garrett
Really feels like both women should be going through to the
next round. Loved the early armbar sequence they work, with Santana gaining
control by using the ropes to flip through and Niven swinging and missing to
try and break free. Love Piper’s running crossbody, looks great as a sudden
impact move. Niven works a neat cravate before hitting a low crossbody to a
seated Garrett. Santana’s comeback is good, really liked how they worked her
handstand rana, with Niven initially fighting it off before Santana gets it.
Garrett misses the Shining Star Press and Niven hits a senton and a Michinoku
Driver to win. Best match of the tournament so far.
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