WWE “Beast in the East’ Results

Beast in the East
Date: July 4, 2015
Location: Ryugoku Sumo Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Commentators: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton

This is one of those times where the WWE Network shows how much times have changed. Instead of a pay per view or TV show, they’ve basically sent cameras to film a major house show and for once it’s actually airing. The main draw is of course Brock Lesnar in a rare match as he faces Kofi Kingston in what could be a lot of fun. Let’s get to it.

The opening video talks about the only two things that matter: Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens and Brock Lesnar.

It’s a really basic set with a short aisle and a square Titantron.

Neville vs. Chris Jericho

The fans are mainly behind Jericho but the LET’S GO NEVILLE chants sneak in there. Feeling out process to start with Jericho working on a wristlock but getting sent out to the floor for his efforts. Back in and we hit a bow and arrow hold on Neville, only to have him flip over into a cover for two.

They’re working a technical style to start here. Cole talks about their histories and we hear about Dragon Gate and FMW on WWE programming. Back up and Neville tries some flips, only to be sent out to the floor. The springboard dropkick puts him down again and the fans are eating Jericho up.

We hit the chinlock back inside as Jericho is working a very simple heel style while still being a face for the crowd. An enziguri gets two on Neville. Cole: “And now Neville may be the one heading back to the locker room.” Neville fights back up and goes to the top but Jericho is right there waiting to knock him down.

Jericho’s superplex is countered but he has to roll through a Red Arrow attempt. A try at a hurricanrana goes even worse as Jericho counters into the Walls for a very solid reaction from the crowd. The ropes are quickly grabbed though and Neville hits a quick dropkick and standing shooting star for two. Jericho forearms him down and hits the Lionsault for the same. The Codebreaker connects but Jericho takes his time covering so we keep going. Neville pops back up with the delayed German and a superkick but the Red Arrow hits knees, setting up the Liontamer for the submission at 16:13.

Result: Chris Jericho b. Neville – Liontamer (16:13)

Brock is here.

Divas Title: Nikki Bella vs. Tamina vs. Paige

Nikki is defending. Cole calls the former Women’s Champion Bull Nakana (it’s Nakano, as Byron Saxton corrects him). Paige takes over to start but actually works with Nikki to suplex Tamina.  Nikki takes over as you can hear some very loud spots being called. The champ loads up a superplex but Tamina gets back in so she can do the Tower of Doom.

Tamina gets sent outside again though because she really has no reason to be here other than likely taking the fall later. The Rampaige gets two on Nikki and it’s Tamina in again though with a superkick to Paige but Nikki rolls away from the Superfly Splash.  The forearm to Tamina retains the title at 7:13.

Result: Nikki Bella b. Tamina and Paige – Forearm to Tamina (7:13)

Brock Lesnar video, which might as well be Kofi’s last rites.

Kofi Kingston vs. Brock Lesnar

Just Kofi here and surprisingly no Heyman. Kofi is smart enough to bail to the floor to start and we’re told that New Day’s tag match took place before the show went on the air.  The chase is on for a few seconds but the beating quickly begins. Kofi’s cross body doesn’t work either and a dropkick to the back just annoys Brock even more. Kofi flips out of a German and goes after the knee for as much effect as it’s going to have. There’s the first German though and the Japanese fans chant SUPLEX CITY. German #2 sends Kofi flying again so the fans try to cheer for Kingston.  Brock just destroys him with the F5 for the pin at 2:58.

Result: Brock Lesnar b. Kofi Kingston – F5 (2:58)

Brock throws in a few more Germans, followed by some F5’s to an invading New Day.

Quick recap of the NXT Title match: Finn Balor made his name in Japan and is coming back home as the Demon to take the title from NXT Champion Kevin Owens. Kevin simply said it’s not going to happen.

NXT Title: Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens

We get the Demon entrance for Balor. The camera changes to an arena shot at the crescendos of the music. To make it feel even more special, we get the full on flower presentation from geisha girls (Owens throws his into the crowd of course) and streamers for both guys. Hideo Itami is shown in the front row and we’re ready to start. Balor has more paint than ever with his face, torso and left leg covered.

Balor charges at the bell and loads up the Coup de Grace in the first ten seconds. Owens rolls outside so Balor nails a big dive as the NXT chants start up. He tries to bail again and eats a baseball slide as Balor is all over him. Back in and Owens hammers away to take over for the first time. Owens: “AND THAT’S WHY I’M THE CHAMP!” We hear more of Balor’s accomplishments in New Japan as Owens takes some bows.

It’s off to the chinlock before a forearm breaks up Balor’s springboard. The slow pace is working for Kevin here and it fits him very well. Finn beats the count back in but takes the backsplash for two. Back in and Owens snapmares him down and runs the ropes….before stopping for a chinlock. Owens: “Are you not impressed? I don’t care. I hate this country and all its stupid people!” Balor fights back again with a middle rope forearm for two so Owens does Cena’s finishing sequence, complete with an attempted AA.

Balor quickly slips out twice in a row though and Bloody Sunday is teased (and the fans gasp) but it’s a Pele Kick to put Owens down instead. Owens takes a big flip dive and a top rope double stomp to the back, followed by a reverse Bloody Sunday for a very close two. The Coup de Grace misses though and Owens’ Cannonball gets two. The package piledriver slam gets the same but Balor hits a quick Sling Blade.

Another Coup de Grace is countered so Balor kicks him in the head and FINALLY connects with the stomp….for two. Owens can’t hit the swinging fisherman’s superplex so he settles for a middle rope Regal Roll for two. Kevin’s Swanton hits knees and the real Bloody Sunday gets an even closer two. Owens makes the mistake of slapping a hero in the face and saying the hero can’t beat him. Balor dropkicks him into the corner, hits a running corner dropkick and a second Coup de Grace for the title at 19:30.

Result: Finn Balor b. Kevin Owens – Coup de Grace (19:30)

Tatsumi Fujinami comes in to congratulate the new champion. Owens refuses a handshake because he’s a true heel.

Kane/King Barrett vs. John Cena/Dolph Ziggler

Ziggler shoulders Barrett down to start so it’s off to the power guys  Cole: “Cena has restored credibility to what many would admit was a rather stagnant United States Title.”  Cena slugs away at Kane for no effect so it’s off to Barrett for a chinlock.  It’s back to Kane, who slowly hammers Cena down again.

Barrett comes back in for some big right hands as the announcers talk about R-Truth. Another Barrett chinlock slows things down even more but Cena comes back with an AA. Kane breaks up the tag but can’t hit a chokeslam.  Cena fails at another AA with Kane falling on him to keep John in trouble.

Another chinlock makes the match drag on even further but Barrett misses an elbow to finally allow Ziggler to get the hot tag. Dolph cleans house….and gets taken down again as the match continues. We hit the double arm stretch on Dolph before Winds of Changes is countered into a crucifix for two. The fifth chinlock of this match is followed by Barrett’s apron knees and another chinlock.

Winds of Change stops Ziggler again and Kane does the old Arn Anderson drop down onto the back until he crotches himself. Kane hits a big boot and a double back elbow from the heels to keep Ziggler in trouble, but the chokeslam is countered and Ziggler finally hits the jumping DDT for the hot tag. Cena AA’s Kane with ease and hits another on Barrett for the pin at 23:52.

Result: Dolph Ziggler/John Cena b. Kane/King Barrett – Attitude Adjustment to Barrett (23:52)

A big celebration and one more shot of Balor holding up the title end the show.

 

Results
Chris Jericho b. Neville – Red Arrow
Nikki Bella b. Paige and Tamina – Forearm to Tamina
Brock Lesnar b. Kofi Kingston – F5
Finn Balor b. Kevin Owens – Coup de Grace
John Cena/Dolph Ziggler b. Kane/King Barrett – AA to Barrett

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