Post by The Archivist on May 7, 2024 2:33:45 GMT -8
Early on, this fourway tag match's main throughline is the battle between the Imperial Youth and Wildfire reps - both sides mixing technical acumen with speed (Isabella/Kai) and power (Ivan/Cole). With Cole a part time fighter compared to the other three, and Isabella bringing a lot of momentum as EHWF Junior Heavyweight Champion, it's the children of Sah'ta Thor and Baby Dogg who come out on top of that contest. But Ligaya and Serenity's skill with double teams helps them shut Ivan and Isabella down in turn, and Ligaya and Isabella in particular go into an impressive chain wrestling exchange which ends with Ligaya trapping Isabella in the Tentacle Monster, only for Kai to break it up. As for Matt and Serena? They've been hanging back somewhat, getting involved for stretches here and there, but largely content to pick their moments... a strategy which pays off as they dominate the match when they finally decide to get stuck in fully! Isabella, Kai and Ligaya each get big hope spots, but it's not enough ultimately as Ivan is caught in a Blood Rain from Serena straight into a Tumultuous Fall from Matt, and Serena flings herself into the rest of the field with a crossbody to protect Matt while he picks up the pin.