Warriors currently have problems 1v1, I would suggest approaching your envoy to comment on the special report and report any findings with logs attached.
With that said, warriors are definitely struggling 1v1 and I believe the special report already has some ideas to address that, but that's an entirely separate issue than this one.
Cutting and blunt damage are probably doing too much since it's been a few weeks after the overhaul has gone live. I'm sure it'll be toned down after the special report.
To echo Sidd, I feel like it's important to point out that being positive (almost jerking each other off, even) win or lose does wonders for morale and it encourages the troops to try again in the future.
I've always been a firm believer that Ascension events are meant to test your composure under pressure and not just how well you do at X thing. Shame though, maybe next year.
FYI, the best wonder item is the cornucopia. I've gotten more crystals out of that than anything else and it will definitely pay itself off over time. The 2nd best is the pipe if you can make it to the 20 power. The belt is only if you want to help …