The match opens with both competitors throwing right hands before Santos Escobar takes early control with a shoulder tackle. Escobar whips LA Knight into the ropes, but Knight counters with a kick to the face and a side slam. Knight leaps to the second rope for an elbow drop, which Escobar dodges. Although Knight lands on his feet, Escobar quickly drops him with a dropkick. Knight recovers, sends Escobar to the outside, and follows him, but Escobar gains the upper hand on the floor by driving Knight face-first into the steel steps.
Following a commercial break, Knight lands a neckbreaker and attempts a cover, but Escobar manages to kick out. Knight attempts to keep the momentum going, but Escobar trips him face-first into the turnbuckle. Escobar then applies an armbar before whipping Knight into the corner. Knight quickly rebounds with a clothesline and follows up with a jumping elbow. Knight attempts his signature BFT, but Escobar escapes by shoving Knight into the corner and landing a kick. Escobar attempts a corner splash, but Knight dodges it. Knight tries a running knee, but Escobar counters by tripping him face-first onto the mat once again.
Escobar positions Knight on the top rope and executes an explosive hurricanrana, pinning Knight for a close two-count. Escobar continues his assault by driving a spear into Knight in the corner and then ascending the top rope. Escobar leaps off for a flying crossbody, but Knight catches him out of mid-air with a dramatic BFT. Knight immediately covers Escobar to secure the three-count and win the match.
Winner: LA Knight