The Velveteen Dream is out first. The Dream is wearing tights that say “Call Me Up Vince” on them.
The Velveteen Dream Vs. EC3
EC3 tries to get inside Dream’s head as the referee calls for the bell. They lock-up and EC3 uses his power to force Velveteen to the corner. Dream goes to work on the arm but EC3 escapes and does a lifting wristlock. Dream climbs to the top rope but EC3 kicks him, causing Dream to be crotched on the ropes. A big right hand from EC3 knocks Dream to the floor outside. Dream gets on the apron but EC3 blocks a Sunset Flip attempt, then mocks Dream and lands a right hand. EC3 stays in charge with a body slam. EC3 then lands a jumping elbow drop, followed by a Cactus Clothesline that sends both men outside.
Dream blocks a suplex and hits his twisting spike DDT on the ramp! The crowd starts chanting “Put The Screen On” as the titantron is not showing the match, and then they cheer when it finally appears. Big chop to the back of EC3 by Dream as he begins to take control. Dream hits Rude Awakening for a near-fall. EC3 blocks another Rude Awakening, but Dream is able to hit it, but makes a nonchalant cover to only get a two-count. EC3 sent off the announce table repeatedly, then Velveteen throws water at him.
Back inside the ring, EC3 comes back with his STO variation. Exchange of strikes, but EC3 begins mounting a comeback, turning Dream inside out with a big right hand. Avalanche in the corner, followed by a Running Blockbuster. EC3 hits the original a headlock driver for a near-fall. Dream responds with a slap, which just fires EC3 up. Dream comes back with a shot to the throat, but EC3 slams him off the turnbuckles. Dream rolls through a crossbody and hooks the tights for a near-fall. EC3 with a powerbomb, then a Deadlift Sit-Out Powerbomb for a close two-count.
They fight on the turnbuckles until EC3 hits a Top Rope Superplex for 2. Dream avoids EC3 again and hits a superkick, then the Dream Valley Driver for a close 2. EC3 stops another Dream Valley Driver and hits a German for a close 2. They roll onto the apron and begin exchanging blows, until Dream hits the Dream Valley Driver on the hard part of the ring! Dream heads up top and hits the Purple Rainmaker on the apron! He rolls EC3 back into the ring and pins him for the win!!
Winner: The Velveteen Dream
The Dream celebrates his big win. If I’m not mistaken, this is his first TakeOver win! A big step for Dream, but is it a step backwards for EC3?
