ACW: Breaking Point – Part 1: Thrilling matches and an intense gauntlet match

Absolute Cyprus Wrestling continues its journey — and in today’s recap, we look back at the explosive first part of ACW: Breaking Point, where things got intense fast!From a thrilling Gauntlet Match to two more action-packed encounters, the road to crowning the very first ACW Champion of Cyprus is heating up!

With the highly anticipated ACW: Fallout event set to take place on September 20 at Satiriko Theater, wrestlers gave it their all to earn a place in the championship final — and their limits were truly tested.

Gauntlet Match – A brutal war for qualification!

The road to the title began with a special match: a 7-man Gauntlet Match, where only one could stand tall at the end. The sequence of entrants brought back-to-back battles and rising intensity. First in the ring were Cain (from the Twin Brothers) and Corvus, who made his ACW debut, coming all the way from Chicago.

Cain got the win in the opening clash, but the third man to enter the match was none other than Pambos Pallikaros — and what followed was a performance that stood out without question. The experienced Cypriot wrestler entered like a beast and went on a dominant streak, eliminating Cain, Abel, DJ Sunny, Experiment 1, and, with great difficulty, finally Kkoullas.

But just when Pallikaros seemed destined to win it all… Neo appeared! Fresh, focused, and full of confidence, he capitalized on a worn-out opponent and secured the victory — punching his ticket to the final for the ACW Champion of Cyprus title. He celebrated triumphantly in the center of the ring.

Neo proved that timing is everything… but Pallikaros reminded everyone why he’s one of the most feared men in the ACW ring.

Ninja vs. M – Calm overcame chaos

The second spot in the final was decided in a high-tempo, intense match between Ninja and the enigmatic M — two men with history, as M had previously cost Ninja a shot during his match with Rolandos Kayias at ShowDown.

M came in aggressively, clearly looking to dominate the ring, but Ninja kept his cool and stayed focused.

Waiting for the perfect moment, he avoided M’s traps and struck with precision, scoring the win — and securing his place in the final. Now, Ninja heads into ACW: Fallout with momentum, aiming to claim the ACW Champion of Cyprus title.

Rolandos Kayias vs. Tristan Archer – A surprise awaited Kayias

After M’s loss to Ninja, Rolandos Kayias stormed into the ring, visibly frustrated. In typical fashion — full of sarcasm and contempt — he addressed the crowd and verbally attacked ACW General Manager Frixos Masouras, accusing him of "burying" him and denying him the chance to face Keel for the title that night.

Masouras, however, responded calmly — revealing that Kayias would indeed compete in the main event of Breaking Point Part 1. And his opponent? A seasoned pro with WWE experience: the impressive Tristan Archer. The crowd’s reaction was immediate and electric, as Archer’s return to Cyprus brought excitement.

And he delivered — with speed, intensity, and flawless technique, he immediately put Kayias under pressure. But Rolandos Kayias is not exactly known for fair play. When the referee was distracted, Kayias seized his opportunity: a sneaky low blow brought Archer crashing down — and gave Kayias yet another dirty win to add to his record.

Despite his victory, the crowd showered him with boos, while he arrogantly exited the ring yelling that “no one can touch me.” Once again, Kayias proved he's willing to do whatever it takes — and that there are no limits he won’t cross in his pursuit of glory.

ACW: Breaking Point – Part 1 proved once more that every match counts, and anything can happen inside an ACW ring.

With Neo and Ninja already qualified for the final of the ACW Champion of Cyprus, the stage is set for fireworks! Two more opponents are still to be determined, as the title match at ACW: Fallout will be a Fatal Four Way Elimination Match.

Don’t miss ACW: Fallout, on September 20 at Satiriko Theater — where only one will be crowned the first-ever ACW Champion of Cyprus. Tickets are available now at www.acw.cy/tickets

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