Code of Respect adhered to for this one as both men looked determined and steely eyed. Some in the crowd tried to start a “Mother Russia” chant but, to be honest, it didn’t really catch on. What did catch was Chevlov’s chin and Rollins’ elbow as the match got underway. Rollins continued to stay on the offensive as he locked in a hammerlock before spinning Chevlov into a short range lariat. He got a two count off that as Yuri seemed to be caught off guard by the early assault. Rollins with the forearm strikes and knife edge chops forcing Chevlov into a corner, running charge follows and then a Moonsault for another nearfall.
Yuri reverses a suplex as he tries to get back into things, following up with a leg lock which allows him to keep Rollins grounded and catch his breath too. But the respite doesn’t last long as Codebreaker from nowhere turns the tide back in Rollins’ favour. Chevlov rolls to the outside but Rollins’ follows with a Tope Atomico! Crowd loving that high flying move. And they love the Flatliner to the temporary wooden floor even more. Rollins rolls Chevlov back into the ring. Chevlov gets a second wind and nails a lariat, goes for a German Suplex but Rollins rolls out of it and lands on his feet. SUDDEN IMPACT! And with that this one was all over at 9:47.
Your winner, Jacob Rollins!
Another good win for Jacob Rollins, who’s really getting some momentum behind him here in FRONTIER. But, as you’re about to see, that may be for nothing…
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As Rollins is in the ring, celebrating with the festival crowd, his music fades out and he’s handed a microphone.
JR: Thank you ISLE OF WIGHT!
The crowd screams.
JR: In the past few shows I’ve proved that I’m good enough to run with the best that FRONTIER has to offer. Yuri Chevlov was just the latest victim to fall to the Sudden Impact. Some people in my position would start demanding title shots, re-negotiated contracts or being on the cover of the next DVD release. But I’m not that kind of guy.
The crowd applauds, appreciating Jacob’s integrity.
JR: I’m the kind of guy that will help out a friend in need. I’m the kind of guy that will do anything for his friends.
DW: Where’s he going with this?
JR: And it’s because of that… that this will be my last match in FRONTIER for the foreseeable future.
The crowd not quite sure what to make of that.
JR: I’ve been offered a fantastic opportunity back in the States and I can’t turn this one down. Plus the chance to work with a friend on a very special project means that I can’t commit to FRONTIER on a consistent basis. Thank you for allowing me into your country, into your ring. I can’t promise I’ll be back, but I will always keep an eye out for FRONTIER. Thank you.
Rollins drops the mic and starts heading out of the ring. The crowd chanting “Please come back” and “Thank you Rollins” in equal measure.
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Got to admit I was a little disappointed to hear this from Jacob, but the guy did it with class and I have a feeling we’ll see him back here again at some point. This move allows him time to concentrate on the WARPED Elite Duo’s tournament he’s a part of, and that business opportunity with a friend. We’ll let you all know how that turns out.