October, Show 2, Year 36

Nick Bockwinkle w/Bobby Heenan and JJ Dillon vs. "The Vampire" Asher Carek (C)

Nick Bockwinkle hits Asher Carek.

Nick Bockwinkle punches Asher Carek.

Nick Bockwinkle is getting a pissed look amidst all the boos.

Nick Bockwinkle kicks Asher Carek.

Nick Bockwinkle whips Asher Carek into the ropes, but Asher Carek reverses it.

Nick Bockwinkle uses a clothesline on Asher Carek.

Nick Bockwinkle executes a dropkick against Asher Carek.

Nick Bockwinkle hits a snap mare on Asher Carek.

Nick Bockwinkle catches Asher Carek in a headscissors submission.

Asher Carek is struggling to reach the ropes.

Asher Carek tries to escape the hold.

Asher Carek tries to fight the pain.

Asher Carek is inching his way towards the ropes.

Asher Carek grabs the ropes after being trapped for 37 seconds.

Asher Carek sits up.

The cheers for Asher Carek are drowning out the boos.

Nick Bockwinkle executes the Piledriver against Asher Carek.

Nick Bockwinkle goes for the pin.

Nick Bockwinkle pulls the tights.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

Nick Bockwinkle pinned Asher Carek with the Piledriver in 0:04:32. 

Rating: ***

(Nick Bockwinkle won the ACW North American Championship.)

The Men In Black (Shaw and Griswold) vs. The Horsemen (Christian Cage and Tully Blanchard) (C) w/Bobby Heenan and JJ Dillon

Griswold hits a side suplex on Christian Cage.

The cheers for Griswold are drowning out the boos.

Griswold uses a chop on Christian Cage.

Griswold hits a chop on Christian Cage.

Griswold hits Christian Cage.

Griswold punches Christian Cage.

Griswold punches Christian Cage.

Griswold hits a gutwrench suplex on Christian Cage.

Griswold hits a jumping neck snap on Christian Cage.

Christian Cage begs off.

Griswold attempts a spinebuster slam, but Christian Cage counters it with a kneelift.

Christian Cage throws Griswold into the turnbuckle.

Christian Cage uses a slap on Griswold.

Christian Cage uses an elbowsmash on Griswold.

Christian Cage executes a kick to the midsection against Griswold.

Christian Cage executes the Killswitch against Griswold.

The cheers for Christian Cage are drowning out the boos.

Christian Cage goes for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers.

The Horsemen (Christian Cage and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Men In Black

(Shaw and Griswold) when Christian pinned Griswold with the Killswitch in

0:11:30. 

Rating: ** 1/2

(The Horsemen retained the ACW World Tag Team Championships.)

King of the Ring - Round 1

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens

The chants for AJ Styles are deafening.

AJ Styles uses the Rack Bomb on Kevin Owens.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, shoulder up.

AJ Styles tries a bodyslam, but Kevin Owens counters it with a small package.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

Kevin Owens executes a snap mare against AJ Styles.

Kevin Owens uses a superkick on AJ Styles.

Kevin Owens is being booed out of the building.

Kevin Owens whips AJ Styles into the turnbuckle.

Kevin Owens charges in with a cannonball senton.

AJ Styles springs to his feet.

AJ Styles performs a fireman's carry neckbreaker against Kevin Owens.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, shoulder up.

AJ Styles hits a snap mare on Kevin Owens.

AJ Styles hits a back fist on Kevin Owens.

AJ Styles nails Kevin Owens with a lariat.

The crowd erupts.

AJ Styles gives the sign for the Styles Clash.

AJ Styles executes the Styles Clash against Kevin Owens.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, three.

[King of the Ring - Round 1]:

AJ Styles pinned Kevin Owens with the Styles Clash in 0:13:10. 

Rating: **** 1/4

King of the Ring - Round 1

Big E vs. "The Wizard" Chris Jericho w/Jake Hager

Chris Jericho attempts an inverted lung blower, but Big E throws him off.

The Masked Ref is back on the job.

Chris Jericho begs off.

Big E runs into the ropes. 

Chris Jericho hits Big E with a kick.

Chris Jericho uses a dropkick from the second rope on Big E.

Chris Jericho performs a facerake against Big E.

Chris Jericho executes a single arm DDT against Big E.

Chris Jericho whips Big E into the ropes.

Chris Jericho hits Big E with a kick.

Chris Jericho uses a chop on Big E.

Chris Jericho runs into the ropes. 

Big E hits Chris Jericho with a shoulderblock.

Big E whips Chris Jericho into the ropes.

Chris Jericho hits Big E with a clothesline.

Chris Jericho executes a flying cross body press against Big E.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, in the ropes...

Chris Jericho executes the Judas Effect against Big E.

Chris Jericho goes for the pin.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, three.

Chris Jericho is being booed out of the building.

[King of the Ring - Round 1]:

Chris Jericho pinned Big E with the Judas Effect in 0:07:22. 

Rating: *** 3/4

[Jake Hager interfered against Big E.]

King of the Ring - Round 1

Drew McIntyre vs. Holden Powers w/Bobby Heenan and JJ Dillon

Holden Powers attempts to place Drew McIntyre on the turnbuckle, but Drew McIntyre blocks it.

Holden Powers runs into the ropes. 

Holden Powers hits Drew McIntyre with a kick.

Holden Powers tries a backdrop, but Drew McIntyre blocks it.

Drew McIntyre attempts the Air Raid Crash, but Holden Powers counters it with an elbowsmash.

Holden Powers attempts to place Drew McIntyre on the turnbuckle, but Drew McIntyre blocks it.

Holden Powers whips Drew McIntyre into the turnbuckle, but Drew McIntyre reverses it.

Holden Powers comes back and rocks Drew McIntyre with a clothesline.

Holden Powers performs a snap suplex against Drew McIntyre.

Holden Powers tries a side headlock, but Drew McIntyre counters it with a back suplex.

Drew McIntyre attempts a reverse neckbreaker, but Holden Powers counters it with a facerake.

Holden Powers puts Drew McIntyre in a side headlock.

Drew McIntyre gets ahold of the ropes after 20 seconds.

Holden Powers executes the HKO against Drew McIntyre.

The crowd is vociferously booing Holden Powers.

Holden Powers goes for the pin.

Holden Powers uses the ropes for leverage.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, three.

[King of the Ring - Round 1]:

Holden Powers pinned Drew McIntyre with the HKO in 0:08:22. 

Rating: *** 3/4

[Bobby Heenan and JJ Dillon interfered against Drew McIntyre.]

King of the Ring - Round 1

Donny Brooks vs. Eddie Kingston

Eddie Kingston chops Donny Brooks.

Donny Brooks punches Eddie Kingston.

Donny Brooks kicks Eddie Kingston.

The crowd erupts.

Donny Brooks goes for a backbreaker, but Eddie Kingston counters it with a facerake.

Eddie Kingston uses a diving shoulderblock on Donny Brooks.

The crowd is vociferously booing Eddie Kingston.

Eddie Kingston executes an Exploder suplex against Donny Brooks.

Eddie Kingston sends Donny Brooks into the turnbuckle.

Eddie Kingston charges in with an avalanche.

Eddie Kingston uses a double underhook suplex on Donny Brooks.

Eddie Kingston goes for a tiger suplex, but Donny Brooks blocks it.

Donny Brooks hits a chop on Eddie Kingston.

Donny Brooks attempts a chokehold, but Eddie Kingston counters it with a facerake.

Eddie Kingston uses a forearm to the back on Donny Brooks.

Eddie Kingston uses a bodyslam on Donny Brooks.

Eddie Kingston runs into the ropes. 

Eddie Kingston hits Donny Brooks with a kick.

Eddie Kingston executes the Spinning Back Fist against Donny Brooks.

The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

Eddie Kingston goes for the pin.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, three.

[King of the Ring - Round 1]:

Eddie Kingston pinned Donny Brooks with the Spinning Back Fist in 0:05:36. 

Rating: *** 1/2

King of the Ring - Semi-Finals

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. "The Wizard" Chris Jericho w/Jake Hager

Eduardo Knight counts: 4.

AJ Styles throws Chris Jericho back into the ring.

AJ Styles nails Chris Jericho with a spinning heel kick.

AJ Styles executes the Styles Clash against Chris Jericho.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, ** Jake Hager distracts Eduardo Knight.

Chris Jericho executes a low blow.

The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

He goes for the pin.

There is no referee to count.

Eduardo Knight is back on the job.

Chris Jericho pulls the tights.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, he sees it.

Eduardo Knight threatens Chris Jericho with disqualification.

Chris Jericho attempts an armdrag takedown, but AJ Styles blocks it.

AJ Styles executes a snap mare against Chris Jericho.

AJ Styles hits a chop on Chris Jericho.

AJ Styles takes Chris Jericho down with a bodyslam.

AJ Styles sends Chris Jericho into the turnbuckle.

AJ Styles runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Chris Jericho moves out of the way.

Chris Jericho executes the Judas Effect against AJ Styles.

Chris Jericho is being booed out of the building.

Chris Jericho goes for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

[King of the Ring - Semi-Finals]:

Chris Jericho pinned AJ Styles with the Judas Effect in 0:13:12. 

Rating: **** 1/4

[Jake Hager interfered against AJ Styles.]

King of the Ring - Semi-Finals

Eddie Kingston vs. Holden Powers w/Bobby Heenan and JJ Dillon

Holden Powers executes a back suplex against Eddie Kingston.

Holden Powers attempts a headlock takedown, but Eddie Kingston counters it with a back suplex.

Eddie Kingston whips Holden Powers into the ropes.

Holden Powers attempts a running neckbreaker drop, but Eddie Kingston steps out of the way.

The boos are resurfacing again.

Eddie Kingston uses a brain buster on Holden Powers.

Eddie Kingston hits a diving shoulderblock on Holden Powers.

Eddie Kingston tries a headbutt, but Holden Powers blocks it.

Holden Powers kicks Eddie Kingston.

Eddie Kingston kicks Holden Powers.

Eddie Kingston doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting.

Eddie Kingston hits Holden Powers.

Eddie Kingston uses a side slam on Holden Powers.

Eddie Kingston attempts an STO, but Holden Powers blocks it.

Holden Powers performs a punch against Eddie Kingston.

Holden Powers places Eddie Kingston on the turnbuckle.

Holden Powers uses a belly-to-belly superplex on Eddie Kingston.

Holden Powers executes the HKO against Eddie Kingston.

All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers.

Holden Powers goes for the pin.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, three.

[King of the Ring - Semi-Finals]:

Holden Powers pinned Eddie Kingston with the HKO in 0:09:05. 

Rating: ***

[Bobby Heenan interfered against Eddie Kingston.]

Main Event: King of the Ring - Finals

"The Wizard" Chris Jericho w/Jake Hager vs. Holden Powers w/Bobby Heenan and JJ Dillon

Holden Powers kicks Chris Jericho.

Holden Powers hits Chris Jericho.

Holden Powers doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting.

Holden Powers hits a backbreaker on Chris Jericho.

Holden Powers whips Chris Jericho into the ropes.

Holden Powers gets a sleeperhold on Chris Jericho.

Chris Jericho gets ahold of the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.

Holden Powers performs a Northern Lights suplex against Chris Jericho.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, kickout.

Holden Powers executes the HKO against Chris Jericho.

All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers.

Holden Powers goes for the pin.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, three.

[Main Event: King of the Ring - Finals]: Match for the vacant ACW World Heavyweight Championship:

Holden Powers pinned Chris Jericho with the HKO in 0:15:37. 

Rating: *** 3/4

(Holden Powers won the ACW World Heavyweight Championship.)

[Jake Hager interfered against Holden Powers.]

[JJ Dillon interfered against Chris Jericho.]

Card rating: *** 3/4