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The next match was another U.S. title tournament bout with Michin, Niven and Legend squaring off to see who moved to the semifinal round. Chelsea Green was at ringside but Jakara Jackson was missing from Legend’s corner.
Niven took control early by using her power to toss the other competitors around, but Legend showed off some impressive power of her own when she picked up Niven for a body slam like it was no big deal.
Green interfered in an attempt to help Niven by hitting a superkick on Michin, but B-Fab ran down and beat up Green until they were out of the arena.
The three competitors battled through a break and into the next segment. While this match had moments that popped the crowd, it felt a bit disjointed. There were moments when someone was waiting for something to happen, and things like that take away from the chaotic nature a triple threat is supposed to have.
Legend and Niven both came close, but in the end, it was Michin who secured the victory and her place in the semifinals of the United States Championship tournament.
Result: Michin defeated Niven and Legend
Notable Moments and Observations
- The cinematic video we got with Reigns and Punk was a little overly dramatic.
- Legend has ridiculous strength. She was smiling when she picked up Niven. She didn’t even look like she was struggling.
- Michin’s hurricanrana from the top rope looked great. Legend sold it well.
