August, Show 1, Year 31

#1 United States Contenders Match

Cactus Jack vs. "The Devil's Advocate" Jonathan Pryce w/Kevin Sullivan

Jonathan Pryce runs into the ropes. 

Jonathan Pryce misses with a shoulderblock.

Jonathan Pryce executes a spinning headscissors against Cactus Jack.

Jonathan Pryce tries a flying forearm, but Cactus Jack steps out of the way.

Cactus Jack catches Jonathan Pryce in an abdominal stretch.

Jonathan Pryce is struggling to reach the ropes.

Jonathan Pryce gets ahold of the ropes after 5 seconds.

Cactus Jack runs into the ropes. 

Jonathan Pryce misses with a clothesline.

Jonathan Pryce hits Cactus Jack with a kick.

Jonathan Pryce nails Cactus Jack with a flying dropkick.

The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

Jonathan Pryce attempts a wristlock, but Cactus Jack counters it with a punch.

In turn, Jonathan Pryce counters it with a roundhouse right.

Jonathan Pryce executes a spinning headscissors against Cactus Jack.

Jonathan Pryce hits a moonsault on Cactus Jack.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.

Jonathan Pryce works the crowd.

Numerous fans are using Jonathan Pryce as target practice.

Jonathan Pryce executes the Contract against Cactus Jack.

Jonathan Pryce goes for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

Number-One-Contenders-Match:

Jonathan Pryce pinned Cactus Jack with the Contract in 0:06:35. 

Rating: ****

Finn Balor vs. Jack Perry w/Taeler Hendrix vs. Alan Erickson w/Paul Heyman vs. Cueball w/Kevin Sullivan

They're brawling inside the ring area.

Finn Balor throws Jack Perry back into the ring.

Finn Balor runs into the ropes. 

Jack Perry goes for a superkick, but Finn Balor counters it with a legsweep.

Finn Balor goes for the Coup de Grace, but Taeler Hendrix shoves him off the turnbuckle.

Jack Perry performs an Asai moonsault against Finn Balor.

There is no referee to count.

Jack Perry attempts a side kick to the midsection, but Finn Balor counters it with a legsweep.

Jack Perry springs to his feet.

Jack Perry uses a flip piledriver on Finn Balor.

The crowd is going into a frenzy.

Jack Perry works the crowd.

Jack Perry whips Finn Balor into the ropes.

Finn Balor goes for a running front dropkick, but Jack Perry steps out of the way.

The Masked Ref is back on the job.

Jack Perry runs into the ropes. 

Jack Perry hits a jumping knee strike on Finn Balor.

Jack Perry hits a jumping knee strike on Finn Balor.

Jack Perry performs a high speed sunset flip against Finn Balor.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, Alan Erickson doesn't make it in time... three.

The crowd erupts.

Four Corners Match:

Jack Perry defeated Finn Balor, Cueball and Alan Erickson when Jungle Jack

pinned F. Balor after a high speed sunset flip in 0:07:09. 

Rating: *** 3/4

[Taeler Hendrix interfered against Finn Balor.]

#1 Tag Team Contenders Match

The Men In Black (Shaw and Griswold) vs. The New Samoan SWAT Team (Semo Fanalua and Umaga) w/Paul Heyman

Umaga executes a snap mare against Griswold.

Umaga goes for a facerake, but Griswold blocks it.

Shaw enters the ring to make it two-on-one.

Semo Fanalua enters the ring and lays out Shaw.

Umaga and Semo Fanalua hit Griswold with a double diving headbutt.

Semo Fanalua leaves the ring.

Umaga hits a chop on Griswold.

Umaga runs into the ropes. 

Umaga tries a lariat, but Griswold ducks out of the way.

Griswold tries a spinebuster slam, but Umaga counters it with a lariat.

Umaga whips Griswold into the ropes.

Griswold goes for a clothesline, but Umaga ducks out of the way.

Umaga attempts a powerslam, but Griswold counters it with a lariat.

Griswold attempts a clothesline, but Umaga ducks out of the way.

Umaga runs into the ropes. 

Umaga hits Griswold with a kick.

Umaga performs an elbowdrop against Griswold.

Umaga gives the sign for the Samoan Spike.

Umaga executes the Samoan Spike against Griswold.

The boos are resurfacing again.

Umaga goes for the pin.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, three.

Number-One-Contenders-Match:

The New Samoan SWAT Team (Semo Fanalua and Umaga) defeated The Men In Black

(Shaw and Griswold) when Umaga pinned Griswold with the Samoan Spike in

0:11:07. 

Rating: ** 1/2

The Wendigo vs. "The Ace" Doc Clanton

Doc Clanton whips The Wendigo into the ropes, but The Wendigo reverses it.

The Wendigo uses a chop on Doc Clanton.

The Wendigo kicks Doc Clanton.

The chants for The Wendigo are deafening.

Doc Clanton punches The Wendigo.

The crowd is vociferously booing Doc Clanton.

The Wendigo punches Doc Clanton.

The chants for The Wendigo are deafening.

Doc Clanton punches The Wendigo.

The crowd is vociferously booing Doc Clanton.

Doc Clanton punches The Wendigo.

Doc Clanton executes a punch against The Wendigo.

Doc Clanton punches The Wendigo.

Doc Clanton kicks The Wendigo.

Doc Clanton chops The Wendigo.

The Wendigo chops Doc Clanton.

The crowd is behind The Wendigo all the way.

The Wendigo chops Doc Clanton.

The Wendigo whips Doc Clanton into the ropes.

The Wendigo executes the Wendigo Psychosis against Doc Clanton.

The Wendigo goes for the pin.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, three.

The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Wendigo.

The Wendigo pinned Doc Clanton with the Wendigo Psychosis in 0:10:24. 

Rating: *** 3/4

The Tru Kliq (Anthony Kutler and Stefan Waters) vs. The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) w/Valhalla

Erik runs into the ropes. 

Stefan Waters hits a chop on Erik.

Stefan Waters nails Erik with a running neckbreaker drop.

There is no referee to count.

Stefan Waters gets back up.

Stefan Waters attempts a flying forearm, but Erik steps out of the way.

The Masked Ref is back on the job.

Ivar enters the ring to make it two-on-one.

Anthony Kutler enters the ring and throws Ivar out of the ring.

Stefan Waters and Anthony Kutler whip Erik into the ropes.

They hit Erik with a double fist to the midsection.

Anthony Kutler leaves the ring.

Stefan Waters runs into the ropes. 

Erik misses with a kick.

Stefan Waters tries a flying forearm, but Erik steps out of the way.

Erik covers Stefan Waters.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, kickout.

Erik throws Stefan Waters into the turnbuckle, but Stefan Waters reverses it.

Stefan Waters runs shoulder-first into the corner.

Stefan Waters executes the Pumphandle Piledriver against Erik.

The crowd is giving Stefan Waters a standing ovation.

Stefan Waters goes for the pin.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, three.

The Tru Kliq (Anthony Kutler and Stefan Waters) defeated The Viking Raiders

(Erik and Ivar) when S. Waters pinned Erik with the Pumphandle Piledriver in

0:10:09. 

Rating: *** 1/4

[Valhalla interfered against Stefan Waters.]

#1 World Heavyweight Contenders Match

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. "The Vampire" Asher Carek w/Kevin Sullivan

Asher Carek throws AJ Styles out of the ring.

AJ Styles hangs on to the second rope.

AJ Styles clutches his legs around Asher Carek's head.

AJ Styles pulls Asher Carek out of the ring.

AJ Styles pulls himself back in.

Craig Ortiz counts: one, two, three, four, five, Asher Carek reenters the ring.

AJ Styles executes a brain buster against Asher Carek.

AJ Styles runs into the ropes. 

AJ Styles misses with a kick.

AJ Styles nails Asher Carek with a lariat.

The crowd is going into a frenzy.

Asher Carek sits up.

The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

AJ Styles performs a backbreaker against Asher Carek.

AJ Styles gives him a dropkick, but Asher Carek doesn't budge.

AJ Styles executes a snap suplex against Asher Carek.

Asher Carek sits up.

AJ Styles runs into the ropes. 

Asher Carek uses a dropkick on AJ Styles.

Asher Carek executes the Six Feet Under against AJ Styles.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, kickout.

Asher Carek attempts a chokehold, but AJ Styles blocks it.

AJ Styles hits a pumphandle gutbuster on Asher Carek.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, kickout.

AJ Styles executes the Styles Clash against Asher Carek.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, shoulder up.

** Mr. Perfect throws Asher Carek a kendo stick.

Asher Carek hits AJ Styles with it and goes for the pin.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, three.

The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

Number-One-Contenders-Match:

Asher Carek pinned AJ Styles after hitting him with a kendo stick in 0:19:15. 

Rating: **** 1/4

[Kevin Sullivan and Mr. Perfect interfered against AJ Styles.]

Semi-Main Event: Re-Match

The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) vs. The Cervantes Brothers (Efrain Cervantes and Ignacio Cervantes) (C)

Max Caster goes for a flying axhandle, but Ignacio Cervantes counters it with a punch.

Ignacio Cervantes hits Max Caster.

The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

Max Caster punches Ignacio Cervantes.

The crowd is behind Max Caster all the way.

Ignacio Cervantes hits Max Caster.

Ignacio Cervantes is being booed out of the building.

Ignacio Cervantes punches Max Caster.

Ignacio Cervantes tags out to Efrain Cervantes.

Ignacio Cervantes goes for a running hip attack, but Max Caster rolls out of the way.

Ignacio Cervantes leaves the ring.

Max Caster runs into the ropes. 

Efrain Cervantes performs a chop against Max Caster.

Efrain Cervantes performs a savate kick against Max Caster.

Efrain Cervantes is going for the pin.

Efrain Cervantes pulls the tights.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.

Efrain Cervantes executes a faceslam against Max Caster.

The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

Efrain Cervantes executes the Flying Knee against Max Caster.

Efrain Cervantes is being booed out of the building.

Efrain Cervantes goes for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

[Semi-Main Event: Re-Match]:

The Cervantes Brothers (Efrain Cervantes and Ignacio Cervantes) defeated The

Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) when Efrain pinned M. Caster with the

Flying Knee in 0:04:51. 

Rating: *** 1/4

(The Cervantes Brothers retained the ACW World Tag Team Championships.)

Main Event: 2 Out Of 3 Falls Re-Match

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson vs. "The Last Real Man" Silas Young

Silas Young tries a backbreaker, but Bryan Danielson blocks it.

Bryan Danielson whips Silas Young into the ropes, but Silas Young reverses it.

Silas Young uses a slap on Bryan Danielson.

Silas Young runs into the ropes. 

Bryan Danielson misses with a kick.

Silas Young executes a lariat against Bryan Danielson.

Silas Young runs into the ropes. 

Silas Young misses with a clothesline.

Bryan Danielson performs a roundhouse kick against Silas Young.

The crowd is giving Bryan Danielson a standing ovation.

Bryan Danielson performs an elbowsmash against Silas Young.

Bryan Danielson executes an armbreaker against Silas Young.

Bryan Danielson nails Silas Young with a lariat.

Bryan Danielson attempts an enzuigiri, but Silas Young steps out of the way.

The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

Silas Young executes the Misery against Bryan Danielson.

Silas Young goes for the pin.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, three.

Bryan Danielson runs into the ropes. 

Bryan Danielson attempts a flying knee strike, but Silas Young counters it with an intercept dropkick.

Silas Young is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

Silas Young hits the Crash Thunder Buster on Bryan Danielson.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

Silas Young whips Bryan Danielson into the ropes, but Bryan Danielson reverses it.

Bryan Danielson hits Silas Young with a backdrop.

Silas Young falls out of the ring.

Lorrie Woods counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, Silas Young reenters the ring.

Bryan Danielson hits a flying dropkick on Silas Young.

The crowd is giving Bryan Danielson a standing ovation.

Bryan Danielson hits a cradle piledriver on Silas Young.

Bryan Danielson executes the LeBell Lock against Silas Young.

Lorrie Woods checks Silas Young's arm.

She lifts it... it falls.

She lifts it... it falls.

She lifts it... it falls.

Lorrie Woods stops the match after 16 seconds.

Bryan Danielson attempts to place Silas Young on the turnbuckle, but Silas Young blocks it.

Bryan Danielson executes a snap mare against Silas Young.

Bryan Danielson works the crowd.

The crowd erupts.

Bryan Danielson sends Silas Young into the turnbuckle.

Silas Young comes back, but is met with a clothesline.

Bryan Danielson performs an elbowsmash against Silas Young.

Bryan Danielson chops Silas Young.

Bryan Danielson punches Silas Young.

Bryan Danielson uses a bridging cradle suplex on Silas Young.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, three.

[Main Event: Re-Match]: Two-out-of-three-Falls Match:

Bryan Danielson beat Silas Young 2 falls to 1:

         x S. Young beat B. Danielson via the Misery in 0:07:28

         x B. Danielson beat S. Young via the LeBell Lock in 0:14:11

         x B. Danielson beat S. Young via a bridging cradle suplex in 0:15:26

Rating: ** 3/4

Card rating: *** 1/4