Before the night's festivities, a 10-bell salute was done in memory of Hayabusa.
Pre-Show Matches
Tryout Match: Human Hot Dog looks for a new partner!
Dai Gensui thoughts: Not content with his current situation, Human Hot Dog decided to dump Pizza Pie Guy and find a new partner. In what was his audition match for the job as well as a spot on NEBULA Factory's roster, it appears that Mascara De Melon is formidable enough that it didn't take long to find a replacement.
VERDICT: Mascara De Melon is signed to NEBULA Factory and is up for consideration to be Human Hot Dog's new partner.
VERDICT: Mascara De Melon is signed to NEBULA Factory and is up for consideration to be Human Hot Dog's new partner.
Tryout Match: Gruluk Bloodfist
Dai Gensui thoughts: While coming out of the gate strong, Gruluk was quickly outwrestled by veteran Milo Crane. It was a nice consolation for Milo for not being booked in the #1 contender's match later tonight and will boost his stock. As for Gruluk, there's some hope so he'll stay around.
VERDICT: Gruluk Bloodfist is signed.
VERDICT: Gruluk Bloodfist is signed.
Trios Action!
Dai Gensui thoughts: The stars in this match were Chris Locke and Battle Monkey. Solaris and Umbra looked alright, but were limited. On the other side, Volar Alto did very little while a busted face stopped Skyler Storm from doing much. Battle Monkey though was the overall MVP and really manhandled all 3 members of the other team.
Fight-In for the Final Tournament Spot!
Dai Gensui thoughts: To be honest, this match was quite the mess of moves and by chance, AJ scooted in and got a pin. I guess that veteran experience really pays off.
Main Show
NEBULA Twin Star Semifinals Match
Dai Gensui thoughts: Despite some small chemistry issues, Chris Stellar (Now Christoph Nova Stella) and Galileo Del Mundo overwhelmed the Dirty Jobbers here. A moonsault press near their corner sealed a finals spot for The Voyagers.
Joshi Elimination Battle Royal
Dai Gensui thoughts: The most durable joshi earned the top seed here. Good work by former GLITTER competitors here. A bit surprising that Kimiko Matsuda and Rei Tsuda were eliminated early, but this is simply for tournament seeding so that will really decide the strongest joshi in NEBULA Factory.
NEBULA Twin Star Semifinals Match
Dai Gensui thoughts: The Renegades were dressed for war and they BROUGHT a war! 41 minutes is intense action indeed. It seemed like Unknown Soulja would win it for the Renegades, but the constant brainbusters by Gene wore him out quickly. Many believe he was too passed out to escape a quick half crab.
Clash of Sports Without Rules!
Dai Gensui thoughts: I think there may have been an endurance issue here with Tank Slater. After being manhandled in the previous tag match where Matt Burke was KO'd, he seemed sluggish and despite a few weapon shots, he was no match for Bronx Behemoth. Despite kicking out of the first Empire Maker (avalanche sitout powerbomb), the second one on the edge of a chair finished it and pretty much claimed spot of the night.
NEBULA Top Star #1 Contender's Battle Royal
Dai Gensui thoughts: I was legitimately SHOCKED about this result. The clear favorite Piston Suzuki was upset by what was an en fuego performance by NEO as his Matrix Effect Suplex eliminated Piston and possibly injured TJ Badasserson. His luck ran out though as Ogden's durability saved him from the same suplex and helped him pull off the Stump Puller for the win. A very strong #1 contender indeed.
NEBULA Twin Star Finals Match
Dai Gensui thoughts: Long-term chemistry and veteran technique won the day here as Rage Against Age became the first NEBULA Factory Twin Star Champions! Really shows you that age isn't everything. Still, a commendable effort by The Voyagers. However, winning the fight-in and eventually the belts is quite impressive.
NEBULA Top Star Title Match
Dai Gensui thoughts: Despite the rise of MAR through the ranks, he's still proven to be a bit green. The veteran Hyper Earth really tore into the rookie and showed why he will be hard to beat. Hope Ogden Meadows is ready for this.