Welcome to Wrestle Purists coverage of Battle of the Belts 2 on April 16th 2022!
Sammy Guevara defeats Scorpio Sky(c) by pinfall to win back the TNT Championship Title.
This was a competitive match with each man getting in good back and forth offense early on. The crowd at points had dueling “Let’s go Sammy/Sammy sucks” chants going. Ethan Page and Dan Lambert interfered, causing Tay Conti to even the odds, leading to Paige Van Zant to come fight her on the entrance ramp. Guevara wins by pinfall following a low blow and a GTH, becoming TNT Champion for the third time.
Video package hyping Jonathan Gresham vs Dalton Castle for the RoH World Heavyweight Championship
Jonathan Gresham(c) defeats Dalton Castle by Submission to retain the RoH World Champion
This match was a great mix of slower technical wrestling with bursts of faster paced action. It was fairly even through the match, with men taking control from each other at various points. Gresham won by Submission after locking in the Octopus Hold. After the match Satnam Sing and Jay Lethal come to the ring destroying everyone in their path. Samoa Joe’s music then hit and he comes out with a lead pipe, causing Lethal and Singh to quickly exit the ring. Joe and Gresham then pose together with their belts held high.
Video Package Hyping AEW Women’s Championship Match Between Thunder Rosa and Nyla Rose
Thunder Rosa(c) defeats Nyla Rose by pinfall to retain the AEW Women’s Championship
Nyla tried to take control early but Rosa gave her a tough fight and wouldn’t let her keep her down for long. The two each used their unique styles to their advantages, using various offensive moves and counters to outmaneuver each other throughout. In the end, Thunder Rosa was too much for Nyla Rose, as after a well fought battle and many near-falls, Rosa hit a hurricanrana on Nyla and hooked the leg for the pinfall win.
