Cross bodyblock gets two. Rude stops the onslaught with a jaw-jacker. Rude smashes Steamboat s face into the canvas twice, and Steamboat sells by propelling his entire body into the air each time. Near fall for Rude. Rude nails a bodyslam and forearm.
Lateral press gets two.
Steamboat gets two reverse chops in, but Rude rakes the eyes to stifle the attack. Rude chokes Steamboat on the ropes, and Steamboat makes a horrible face for the camera. Rude goes for another Rude Awakening, albeit in slow motion. Steamboat surprises Rude by turning through it, hitting his own Rude Awakening. A quick Steamboat cover is interrupted when Rude gets his foot on the ropes.