Juice Robinson (4) vs. Jeff Cobb (0)
Robinson, the hardcore wrestler, and Cobb, the tank, came in ready to go in an honourable manner with a handshake. A note: Robinson’s paint splatter pimp entrance outfit looks stranger to me every time I see it.
Robinson started and kept the momentum of the match strong, taking the fight outside of the ring after softening Cobb up with chest strikes. Back inside, a top rope crossbody took Cobb to a two-count of which he barely kicked out.
Robinson threw his body into Cobb, desperate for the two tournament points. Cobb took advantage of that energy to suplex Robinson over and over. Chest strikes and hard elbows followed once Robinson peeled himself from the mat, and he delivered a spinebuster to give himself some space.
Robinson landed a cannonball to keep Cobb in the corner so he could give Cobb a top rope Frankensteiner. Cobb tried to turn the tables but his efforts put him in line for a powerbomb from Robinson. Neither man could complete his finishing move, and their attempts left them tired but vicious.
German suplexes from Cobb almost put Robinson down for the two-count. Cobb’s Tour of the Islands finisher landed Robinson into taking the pin.
Results: Jeff Cobb (4) def. Juice Robinson (2) via pinfall