This match is a Proving Ground match meaning Keith has to either beat Kingston or last 10 minutes to get a shot at the Continental Crown. They start off with lockups until Keith hit a shoulder tackle. Kingston knocked him down and followed with punches. He got Keith into the ropes and proceeded to lay in chops. They exchanged headbutts. Keith got Kingston to his knees.

Kingston hit Keith with a knee to the face before attempting to suplex him. The two exchanged slaps and forearms. Keith has stood his ground, even with Kingston’s relentless attacks.

During picture-in-picture, Kingston relegated Keith to the corner. After the break, Keith knocked Kingston down from the top turnbuckle. Kingston got back on the apron and copped Keith several times before Keith knocked him off. Then, he did a running cannonball off the apron onto the champion.

Back inside, Kingston hit Keith with an exploder. Keith returned the favor and then blocked the back fist. He put Kingston in a Blue Thunderbomb, but Kingston kicked out. Kingston was out of sorts and climbed to the corner. Keith chopped him and Kingston hit him with a spinning backfist. Kingston nearly pinned Keith, but he got his shoulder up. Kingston hit Keith with shotgun chops until he dropped to his feet. Keith put him in a chokehold from the turnbuckle. Kingston put Keith in a sleeperhold, but Keith stood up.

This is a star making performance for Keith. They exchanged chops until Kingston knocked him down and pinned him.

After the match, Schiavone joined them in the ring. Kingston told him “Lois Rules!” and told him to talk to the “Bounty Hunter”. Schiavone announced that Keith is all elite! Kingston hugged Keith when Danielson’s music hit.

Danielson got in the ring, walked past Kingston, and shook Keith’s hand.