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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE
A night to remember in Jacksonville as the WWE's VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena played host to an electrifying TV show that left fans on the edge of their seats. The stacked card featured a mix of high-stakes matches, thrilling upsets, and unforgettable moments that will be remembered for weeks to come.
Tournament Mayhem
The evening kicked off with the WWE World Heavyweight Title Tournament First Round Triple Threat Match featuring Seth Rollins, Damian Priest, and Shinsuke Nakamura. The action was non-stop from bell to bell, with each competitor showcasing their unique skillset. In the end, it was Rollins who emerged victorious, pinning Priest after a stunning Stomp at 13:20.
Later in the night, Finn Balor also advanced to the semifinals by defeating Cody Rhodes and The Miz in another thrilling triple threat match. The Demon King's speed and agility proved too much for his opponents, as he dispatched them with a quick-to-finish Coup de Grâce at 9:27.
The tournament reached its climax when Rollins faced off against Balor in the semifinals. This one was an absolute barnburner, with both men giving it their all. In the end, Rollins' technical prowess and physicality proved too much for Balor, as he submitted to the Re-armed Kneebar at 13:30.
Tag Team Tussle
In a thrilling non-title tag team match, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn proved why they're one of the top duos in the WWE. They defeated Imperium's Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser in a hard-hitting affair that saw both teams trading near-falls. In the end, KOZ emerged victorious at 9:54.
Rookie Showcases
A pair of rising stars made their mark on the night as well. Mustafa Ali continued his winning streak by defeating Otis in just 2:18, while Zoey Stark showed she's a force to be reckoned with by dispatching Nikki Cross in 2:29.
In another impressive performance, Dominik Mysterio defeated Xavier Woods in a closely contested match that saw both men give it their all. The result was a time of 10:46.
Rhea Ripley Rumbles
Finally, Rhea Ripley kept her momentum going by defeating Dana Brooke in just 1:42. This young powerhouse is on a roll, and fans are eagerly anticipating what's next for her.
All in all, it was an incredible night of wrestling that left the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena crowd buzzing. With the tournament now down to its final two competitors, one thing is certain – the WWE World Heavyweight Title will be on the line at the next pay-per-view event, and we can't wait to see who emerges victorious.
Grade: A-
Match of the Night: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor (WWE World Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi Final Match)
Surprise of the Night: Mustafa Ali's quick win over Otis
Moment of the Night: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn's post-match celebration, which saw them take a victory lap around the ring to celebrate their hard-fought win.
Card Details
- Date: 05 Aug 2023
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Attendance: 8404
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 05 Aug 2023
Matches
Seth Rollins
(C)defeat Damian Priest and Shinsuke Nakamura in a WWE World Heavyweight Title Tournament First Round Triple Threat Match
Match Time: 13:20Mustafa Ali defeat Otis in a Singles Match
Match Time: 02:18Finn Balor
(C)defeat Cody Rhodes and The Miz in a WWE World Heavyweight Title Tournament First Round Triple Threat Match
Match Time: 09:27Rhea Ripley defeat Dana Brooke in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 01:42Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defeat Imperium (Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser) in a Non Title Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:54Zoey Stark defeat Nikki Cross in a Singles Match
Match Time: 02:29Dominik Mysterio defeat Xavier Woods in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:46Seth Rollins
(C)defeat Finn Balor in a WWE World Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi Final Match
Match Time: 13:30