Athena vs Niya

These two get straight down to business with a collar and elbow tie up that turns into quite the stalemate. Both wrestlers make small gains and concessions as they range all over the ring. An armdrag finally breaks the hold, or it would have if the recipient had not held on for the ride frustrating the aggressor. Finally after a few minutes an armwringer breaks the deadlock, but again it’s only temporary as these too lock horns again and they are locked up tight. Athena in particular is chomping at the bit to get some separation and put her ample abilities to use, even climbing onto the ropes for leverage and a takedown that only leaves her frustrated. Niya seems more content with the status quo and perhaps even feeling she’s gaining an advantage in what has become quite the war of attrition. Ultimately neither will yield in the hold yet somehow one is able to gain enough leverage to score the pin, but it’s hardly a decisive victory.