205 Live opens with a lengthy video package, chronicling the past few weeks with Enzo Amore, culminating in his huge loss last night on Raw to Kalsito.
Vic Joseph and Nigel McGuinness welcome us to tonight’s show as they talk about Kalisto becoming the new Cruiserweight Champion. They preview TJP vs. Rich Swann, which is now a 2 out of 3 falls match, supposedly to end the feud once and for all.
HERE HE IS…
Your NEW @WWE #Cruiserweight Champion @KalistoWWE! #205Live pic.twitter.com/p3vtwhZkOe
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) October 11, 2017
Renee Young in the ring and she introduces the new Champion: Kalisto. Young asks Kalisto what this means to him and Kalisto says it’s a dream come true to become champion and brings up the fact that he did it on Eddie Guerrero’s birthday. He plans to bring honor and respect to the title, unlike Enzo Amore.
Speak of the devil, out comes the former champion, and Ariya Daivari, and a mic in hand. He says he’s not trying to crash Kalisto’s party, he is the life of the party. He continues that this is still the “Zo Show” and he’s put the entire division on his back, but Kalisto can’t do it. He’s the one putting food on the other “Loserweights” plates, yet they all raised up Kalisto like it was the film, Rudy. He says that he made the title look sexy, whereas Kalisto has made it disgusting, just like his face under the mask. Enzo then says Mustafa Ali was the one who cost him the title and that Kalisto is a hypocrite because he had to lie, cheat, and steal to get that title. Kalisto repeats what Enzo himself said, whether it was an inch or mile, he won, and Enzo lost. Enzo says at TLC he’s taking the title back. Daivari attempts to jump Kalisto, but gets caught, in runs Enzo and they start stomping him down. Out runs Mustafa Ali who’s able to clear out Enzo and Daivari.
Consider the odds EVENED as @MustafaAliWWE helps @KalistoWWE fight off @real1 and @AriyaDaivariWWE on #205Live! pic.twitter.com/TuTHKpF9hb
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) October 11, 2017
After some commercial, Rich Swann makes his way to the ring for his match with TJP. Before the match gets started, Swann says he just wants TJP to understand that this match he wanted so badly, comes with a price. The price? Friendship! Swann says once he wins, there will be no handshakes, hugs, or forgiveness.
2-Out-Of-3-Falls Match
Rich Swann Vs. TJP
TJP gets right after Swann, kicking him to the floor, knocking him into the camera guy, who also falls down. The crowd liked that. TJP beats Swann around ringside before sending him back in. Back inside the ring, TJP is able to lock-in the kneebar but Swann is able to counter into a bridge pin and gets the 3 count!
1st Fall: Rich Swann
The FIRST FALL is in the books as @GottaGetSwann bridges over @MegaTJP‘s attempted #Kneebar to go up 1-0! #205Live pic.twitter.com/4Afn9O3v43
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) October 11, 2017
TJP immediately gets on Swann, lifting him up and letting him fall to the mat, TJP goes for multiple pins, but Swann kicks out each time. Swann trying to get some offense in this one, but TJP able to keep control as he jumps on the second rope and taunts the crowd. As soon as he turns around, he gets dropkicked in the face. TJP goes back to taunting and Swann takes advantage again, Nigel McGuinness asks why TJP isn’t trying to go for pins. Swann with a high crossbody, then heads to the apron for a splash and floats over for a unsuccessful pin attempt. TJP hangs on the ropes and switches into a leg submission, Swann able to crawl to the bottom rope.
TJP tries for a detonation kick, counters galore! Nice spinning kick by Swann as both men are now down on the mat. Swann up first, hits a tiger driver, only a two-count. TJP heads to the top rope, standing hurricanrana by Swann gets a nice pop from the crowd. Double clotheslines slows things down again as both men are floored. TJP on the apron, springboard right into a superkick from Swann for a near-fall!
There’s no doubt @MegaTJP is FEELIN’ himself as he tries to bounce back in this #2OutOf3Falls match RIGHT NOW on #205Live! pic.twitter.com/k1fBqXTfNV
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 11, 2017
Swann heads to the top, TJP stops him and gets Swann on his shoulders, TJP drops him into the kneebar lock, Swann just barely makes it to the ropes. TJP looks shocked and confused as Swann made it to the bototm rope. Swann with a crazy running phoenix splash but it’s only a near-fall! Swann up to the top rope, hits a phoenix splash and gets the win!
Winner: Rich Swann
We see replays after the match as Swann sits in the ring and watches the tron. The commentators points out the clean sweep from Swann and say the rivalry is over!
Backstage, Enzo talks with Ariya Daivari, calling Kalisto and Ali “Dirtbags.” Drew Gulak shows up and says he finds it commendable that Enzo sticks to his guns. Gulak can’t stand Kalisto as champion with his “Lucha!” chant. Gulak says despite his differences with Enzo, he’s “woke” and he knows it only takes one man to make a difference.
Akira Tozawa makes his entrance for his match with Gulak. He starts up his “Ah!” chant and Gulak immediately strikes from behind, stomping away at Tozawa. “You do not interupt me!” In reference to Tozawa breaking up his previous Power Point presentations. Gulak rams Tozawa into the video screen and slams his sign into Tozawa’s throat. Message sent!
Think @TozawaAkira got the message?#205Live @DrewGulak pic.twitter.com/T6ON80C4BI
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) October 11, 2017
We see highlights of The Brian Kendrick’s interview last week, then Jack Gallagher’a match with Cedric Alexander.
Backstage, Dasha Fuentes talks with Cedric Alexander asking why he went after Jack and Brian. Alexander says they have been saying he doesn’t have an edge, but he knows exactly who he is and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. He doesn’t plan on backing down and he’ll be ready whenever they come around with the next stage of their plan.
Mustafa Ali & Kalisto Vs. Enzo Amore & Ariya Daivari
Enzo out with mic in hand, again. He taunts the size of Ali’s nose and does his usual “Sawft” shtick. Daivari with an early distraction on Ali to allow Enzo to jump him from behind. Ali with a nice rebound off Enzo’s chest into a dropkick. Ali on the apron, looking to dive in and Daivari with a big boot to the face while the referee was distracted.
THIS is what #205Live is all about!@KalistoWWE @MustafaAliWWE pic.twitter.com/pCDZty7PkV
— WWE (@WWE) October 11, 2017
Enzo and Daivari continue to take advantage on Ali, Kalisto heads into the ring a few times to get the referee to do his job. Ali really selling a rib injury as Daivari squeezes them, Enzo taunts from the sidelines. Enzo tags in and goes for a big kick, Ali catches it and hits a spinning heel kick. Kalisto finally tagged in and destroys both Enzo and Daivari, he eventually sends them to the floor and we get stereo dives from Ali and Kalisto.
The Champ throws Daivari back into the ring, Enzo slams Ali’s face smack into the ring post. Kalisto gets distracted momentarily, pin by Daivari, 2! Kalisto able to hit the Salida del Sol and get the 1-2-3!
Winners: Kalisto & Mustafa Ali
Kalisto and Ali celebrate in the ring after the match, while Enzo looks on from ringside.
Former @WWE #Cruiserweight Champion @real1 will have to simmer over these past couple of nights until next week… #205Live pic.twitter.com/oRowhuFwKk
— WWE (@WWE) October 11, 2017
That’s it for this week’s 205 Live! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and be sure to come back next week for Monday Night Raw! Until then, safe travels!