#5 T.J. Perkins vs Brian Kendrick (Cruiserweight Championship):
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Grade: 8/10
This was a strong bout between Perkins and Kendrick, but the crowd just weren’t into this match. Kendrick’s cheap heel title win should have had a much bigger effect on the audience than it did, but unfortunately the fans didn’t care as much as they should’ve.
Still, the two have solid chemistry and this was a fun match, and the storytelling was on point. The young champion Perkins let his emotions get the best of him, as the desperate veteran Kendrick took advantage by feigning an injury.
Despite the filler feel to this bout, it was arguably the strongest of the night that didn’t take place inside the Cell. Where Perkins goes from here is anybody’s guess, but Kendrick as champion will be a breath of fresh air for the struggling Cruiserweight division.
