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9. James Ellsworth Answers Eli Drake's Open Challenge

Eli Drake has spent much of the last month issuing a series of open challenges with stars like Zack Gowen answering the call to various success. For Sunday, Eli laid out another challenge to any star that called New York home. Unsubstantiated rumors indicated that none other than the now-freewheeling - and New York-born - Chris Jericho would answer the call.

However, the open challenge was actually answered by former WWE superstar James Ellsworth. While not from New York, he claimed to have previously lived in the Staten Island basement of WWE's Carmella. Ellsworth's appearance proved fruitless as he was quickly added to Eli's list of dummies. Drake then stated that he was instead looking for an opponent of “Hall of Fame material”. Suddenly, Abyss made his way out and briefly exchanged with Drake before Chokeslamming him through a table.

Eli’s penchant for running his mouth has frequently gotten him into trouble as proved on Sunday. However, it's that same predilection for talking and confidence in himself that has led Eli to numerous accolades and titles in the past. For now, the 'Namer of Dummies' will likely continue to lay out challenges to any-and-all comers.

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