The first watch of the evening delivered a memorable duel. Kyle Fletcher put into play the TNT Championship in front of Hiromu Takahashiin a confrontation that combined intensity, technical and resistance.
Fletcher, considered one of the fighters with the highest growth in AEW in recent months, marked the rhythm of combat with a violent and calculated style. Takahashi took to get fullybut once did he showed the explosiveness and speed that characterize him since his years in the CMLL.
The exchange was fierce: both connected German super, Fletcher hit a Michinoku Driver and a Suplex Back Rotating from above, while Takahashi responded with a Time Bomb and a hammer that left him very close to glory. Even in the toughest moments, Japanese smiled at his rival, which forced the champion to resort to direct elbows at the head.
The combat became a resistance pulse. Takahashi seemed to have the victory In his hands with his final offensive, but Fletcher showed why he is called the protosar. After surviving the toughest attacks of his opponent, he closed the contest with a devastating Brainbuster that allowed him to retain the title.
