Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Laredo Kid retains the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against TJ Perkins, Dragon Lee and Jack Cartwheel. After the match, Rey Fenix shows up and congratulates Laredo Kid, then calls his shot at the Cruiserweight Championship.
Backstage, Las Toxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, La Maravilla) celebrate Flammer officially becoming the longest reigning AAA Reina de Reinas Champion in AAA history. Flammer says nobody has been able to take the title from her for 1,000 days and that she will soon beat Sussy Love - who Las Toxicas calls "the ugly one with the blue hair" before asking if she still works at AAA - so people cannot say they did not pay attention to her, then she will hold the biggest celebration anyone has ever seen in Mexico City on April 11th, complete with music, celebrities, boys and bottles of expensive champagne from Paris, France that are opened for winners.
El Fiscal beats Abismo Negro after countering El Martinete with a roll-up. After the match, Abismo Negro attacks El Fiscal from behind, then goes for - and hits - El Martinete on the Spanish announce table. Medical staff immediately put El Fiscal on a stretcher and carry him out.
El Ojo (Dorian Roldan, Omos, El Hijo del Vikingo) heads to the ring. Roldan admits he did not expect much from the fans, and says that if one does not know that Puebla has produced some of the best luchadors, then one does not know lucha libre. He says that El Hijo del Vikingo has been betrayed by his people, by his company and by the entire town, and that Vikingo is the best wrestler pound-for-pound. El Hijo del Vikingo calls Mini Vikingo "a stupid fool" for getting involved in his match and says he has no idea what he has gotten himself into. He says that he put Mini Vikingo in the hospital and left his mother crying, then says that next time, he will want to give his mother a lot of tissues, as he will send him to the morgue. He then says that Puebla has the best wrestlers, yet the people of the city have not given him respect, and therefore, he will leave Puebla, and the people will miss him, as he will go where the AAA fans cannot go - WWE and WrestleMania - because he will be going for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Vikingo says he has seen Penta in the back with "his stupid little dance," then calls him out so he can accept his challenge. Penta shows up and heads to the ring, then asks Vikingo if he is really coming for his title before stating that Vikingo was a great wrestler when he left AAA but is now hanging with people who ruin everything they touch. He tells Vikingo to learn to pronounce "Intercontinental" first, then says that everyone in Puebla hates Vikingo. He says that Vikingo needs to learn respect, as he does not have the respect of the city of Puebla or even his own mother, then reminds him that he was Vikingo was fighting for a position in AAA when he left, and now, he is going to bust him open. Penta tells Vikingo that he has his match, and Vikingo proposes they fight for the Intercontinental title on April 11th in Mexico City. Penta says that this is more than perfect, and accepts the challenge before giving him "the little walk [he] was worried about."
El Ojo (Dorian Roldan and Omos) head to the ring. Roldan tells the fans that they do not understand that this is a new era in AAA, and that he comes from the best family of wrestling promoters. He says that over thirty years ago, his uncle created this company, and that he has taken AAA to where it is at now. Roldan says that it is thanks to him that AAA has some of the best wrestlers in the world for many years. He says that money can buy anything, and that he has the best wrestler right now, El Hijo del Vikingo. Vikingo shows up and heads to the ring, and says that whether anyone likes it or not, he is #1 contender for the AAA Mega Champion. He calls El Grande Americano a false idol and proclaims that he squashed him like a cockroach before asking the fans why they support "a false Mexican" and insulting their intelligence for doing it. Vikingo says he wanted to represent AAA, but the fans turned their backs on him, and in response, he will turn his back on all of them. He states that at Rey de Reyes, he thought he would see his people, but not anymore, and that he is going to win for himself. All of a sudden, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up on the TitanTron and congratulates El Hijo del Vikingo for his new family before admitting he has never seen so many cowards in one ring in his life. He then tells Vikingo that at Rey de Reyes, he will be in the main event in his hometown of Puebla thanks to him, and that the people in Puebla will butcher him when he is there. He says that it will be the last time Vikingo will be in the ring with him when he humiliates him and becomes the king of the luchadors.
We see the rules of the Rey de Reyes tournament.
TJ Perkins beats Chris Carter, Mini Vikingo and Elio LaFleur in a Fatal 4-Way to become #1 contender for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship after Perkins hits Carter with a Mamba Splash after pulling . After the match, El Ojo (Dorian Rolan, Omos, El Hijo del Vikingo) shows up, and TJ Perkins tosses Mini Vikingo into the ring where El Ojo is. Omos scoops Mini Vikingo up for a powerbomb, and El Hijo del Vikingo laughs before telling Mini Vikingo that nobody can help him now and that this will be the last time he will do his moves and use his name. Omos then powerbombs Mini Vikingo again.
We see a vignette for The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik), who will be coming to AAA in two weeks.
Lola Vice beats La Hiedra to become Mr. Iguana's tag team partner for the upcoming AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships match after La Hiedra is caught grabbing the trunks on a schoolkid pin. Mr. Iguana is the special guest referee for this match (and seems to count Lola Vice's pin faster than La Hiedra's tights-grabbing pinfall attempt just moments before). After the match, "All Ego" Ethan Page and Chelsea Green find that they have little time to prepare for a Mr. Iguana-Lola Vice combination and move to "Plan B."
We hear from Santos Escobar. He talks about his history with Rey Mysterio and addresses how he answered El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.'s open challenge before stating that it is his destiny to beat him for the AAA Latin American Championship.
La Parka beats Aerostar, Jack Cartwheel and Apollo Crews in a Fatal 4-Way Rey de Reyes Tournament qualifier.
Akira Tozawa beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. The Brian Kendrick shows up to serve as a distraction for Akira Tozawa, but it backfires and Tony Nese ends up being distraced when Kendrick tries to interfere. After the match, Kendrick tries to apologize to Nese, but Nese clotheslines him from behind. Tozawa then teaches Kendrick "Lesson #3:" You need to have eyes in the back of your head.
Rich Swann shows up. He tells Alicia Fox she's had a week to think things over, but before he asks her to come to the ring, Noam Dar shows up. He isn't too thrilled about last week, and he calls Swann "a stinking, little rat" before telling him he's here to slap him about. Alicia finally shows up, and Swann asks Alicia who it's going to be. Alicia says that she thought Noam Dar was the future face of 205 Live and that he was charismatic, but as she got to knew him, she found out she never cared for him and that she really used him, saying he's immature, his cologne stinks and that he can't cook. She also hated how he said her name, and says they're done as a pair. Noam Dar leaves the ring dejectedly, and Alicia Fox then thanks Swann for all the gifts. Swann says all the gifts came form the heart and that they were all something she deserved. Alicia Fox leans in for a kiss to "give Swann what he deserves," but Swann leans away. When Alicia Fox asks for an explanation, Swann calls her out for leaving Cedric Alexander for Noam Dar in the first place, then leaves the ring. After Swann leaves, Alicia Fox snaps on the audience.
Before the next match, we see footage of Ariya Daivari showing up to the arena in a luxury car while wearing an expensive shirt, sunglasses and gold necklaces. After he leaves the car, he tells the valet not to scratch his car if he wants a tip. He still wears the shirt, sunglasses and necklaces as he makes his way to the ring.
Ariya Daivari beats Mustafa Ali after dragging Ali off the top rope and hitting the hammerlock lariat after Drew Gulak shows up with a bullhorn and a sign saying "No Fly Zone!" while chanting "I'm not lying! No high flying!"
Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Drew Gulak, who states that his recent actions are the first steps towards a bright future for 205 Live free of high-flying moves.
Austin Aries beats TJ Perkins despite pain in his left knee during the match. A furious Neville runs in after the match and almost decimates Aries, but Aries gets the Last Chancery in. As he does, Perkins stomps Aries before sending him into the corner. Neville and Perkins then corner stomp Aries before Perkins hits him with the Detonation Kick. Neville then puts Aries in the Rings of Saturn as referees try to restore order.
Mustafa Ali beats The Brian Kendrick after the bell rings before Ali can reach the bottom rope. It is revealed that Akira Tozawa, disguised as a ring worker, is the one who rang the bell. Mustafa Ali is able to hit the inverted 450 splash for the win. After the match, Tozawa teaches Kendrick his second lesson: "Appearances can be deceiving." Drew Gulak is seen talking on the phone while watching the match from backstage.
Dasha Fuentes interviews TJ Perkins. As Perkins says he is a victim in the Cruiserweight Division, "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher shows up and demands Perkins take a more gentlemanly approach in their match, which he has requested. Perkins doesn't listen to him, saying he doesn't want any more bad luck.
Rich Swann beats Johnny Ocean. After the match, Rich Swann is about to reveal why he sent Alicia Fox gifts and let Noam Dar take the credit when Noam Dar shows up. Noam Dar says Rich Swann is a liar and that he gave Alicia the gifts, and Alicia Fox shows up, believing Noam Dar. She says she knows Rich Swann have been looking at her, and soon after this, another courier shows up with a gift. Noam tells Alicia the gift comes from him, then tells Swann to leave. As Swann leaves, Noam Dar gives Alicia the gift, and when Alicia opens it up, she is sprayed with powder, much to the satisfaction of Swann and much to the regret of Noam Dar.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Austin Aries, who says Perkins blames everyone but himself for his lack of recent success. He says Perkins shows a real lack of judgement, and that Neville wants a puppet, not a friend. Aries says he is a puppet master, and says Neville is using Perkins to stop his comeback at Payback.
Before the show, it is announced that Apollo Crews has been moved from SmackDown Live to Raw.
Before the show, it is announced that former tag team champions will be moved from SmackDown Live to Raw tonight.
The Miz and Maryse, parodying John Cena and Nikki Bella yet again, make a surprise appearance on Raw to start the show. The last time they were in the ring, they were heading to Hollywood, but Hollywood didn't want them as they are not good actors, hence why they are on Raw right now. Suddenly, they are joined by Dean Ambrose, who brings the WWE Intercontinental Championship from SmackDown Live with him, and he pretends Miz and Maryse are Cena and Nikki, respectively and congratulates them for coming back to Raw and beating Miz and Maryse at WrestleMania. Miz and Maryse has to tell Dean they are Miz and Maryse, then Dean hits Miz with Dirty Deeds.
General Manager Kurt Angle meets with Sami Zayn backstage, and tells him that SmackDown Live has shown a lot of interest in him. Meanwhile, The Miz and Maryse show up, complaining that Raw is no better than SmackDown Live, and Miz tells Sami Zayn to shut up. Sami Zayn dares Miz to show up, and Kurt Angle turns this into a match between the two for later tonight.
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) show up without Kofi Kingston and have a Kofi blow-up doll in their place. Xavier Woods says that The New Day is holding a job fair, and tells everyone in the back to "come get this work." Xavier then calls out The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) for injuring Kofi.
The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) beat The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) after breaking up The Midnight Hour and putting Xavier Woods in the Shatter Machine after he jumps off the top rope. During the match, it is announced that Kofi Kingston has suffered an ankle injury and will need surgery, and that Kofi will be out for a couple of weeks.
Charly Caruso interviews Neville backstage. Neville proclaims he has proven Austin Aries isn't on his level. Suddenly, TJ Perkins tells Neville to be careful as someone will make him eat those words. Neville admits to Perkins that he may be right, but he may not get another chance at the title as his career has become a joke and that he is the only person with an iota for him. Austin Aries confronts him for his words, but Neville leaves after telling Perkins to believe what he wants to believe, but that only one man can give him a championship opportunity. When Aries asks Perkins if he even believes a word Neville said, a disappointed Perkins says nothing and leaves.
Curt Hawkins is in the ring. As soon as he proclaims he is back on Raw and asks for the welcoming committee, Big Show shows up. It isn't long before Big Show knocks him out.
Neville guests on commentary for the next match.
TJ Perkins beats Austin Aries with a roll-up after he is distracted by Neville outside of the ring. Before the match, it is announced that Austin Aries will take on Neville for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Payback. After the match, Perkins attacks Aries from behind.
Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins says it is great to be back with the fans again, as he never knew if he would be on his own two feet talking to them again. He admits he was hurting after his match against Triple H at WrestleMania, but at the same time, he was at peace. He says that he and the WWE Universe, not just himself, "slayed the King of Kings," and thanks the fans for giving him a second chance. He says WrestleMania is just the beginning, as he has a score to settle with Samoa Joe and wants the WWE Universal Championsip. He may not get those opportunities, however, due to being indirectly responsible for Commissioner Stephanie McMahon going through a table at WrestleMania, and that she will be reminded of that when she sees him. He could go to SmackDown Live and get opportunities there, but he refuses to take the easy way out and says he won't leave Raw without a fight, as Stephanie will need an entire army to move him to Tuesday nights. Enter General Manager Kurt Angle, who gets in the ring and tells him that Stephanie does want him gone, and that he would be gone if they had this conversation two weeks ago. However, Angle saw something in Seth at WrestleMania when he was "the one-legged man who won an ass-kicking contest." He says that Stephanie is entitled to her own opinion, but as long as he is General Manager, Seth will always have a home on Raw. As Angle leaves, Seth is attacked from behind by Samoa Joe, and Angle rushes into the ring to try to stop Joe. He is able to stop him just long enough for Seth Rollins to fight back and superkick Samoa Joe out of the ring.
Charly Caruso interviews Kevin Owens, who says that no matter who gets shifted to Raw, he's ready for it. He also says that Jericho should be glad that he's probably being moved to SmackDown Live, away from him. He also says that as long as Dean Ambrose knows his place and knows that he is the premiere champion on Raw, he won't have a problem with him. He tells Balor to watch himself, because he will be watching.
The Albano family are in the front row due to the Johnsonville Sausage Seat Upgrade.
Nia Jax beats Charlotte. During the match, "The Drifter" Elias Samson is seen walking around in the crowd with his guitar, and Nia Jax kicks out of the Natural Selection.
We see a video package of Finn Balor. He returns to Raw next.
Finn Balor beats Jinder Mahal.
Bray Wyatt is on the TitanTron. He says that Raw is his home now, and that he will beat Randy Orton in their House of Horrors match.
It is announced that Apollo Crews, Kalisto and the team of Heath Slater and Rhyno are all coming to Raw.
Sami Zayn beats The Miz by reversing the Skull Crushing Finale into a roll-up after Maryse tries to grab him by the leg and fails.
It is announced that Dean Ambrose will face Kevin Owens in a Champion vs. Champion Match tonight.
Michael Cole interviews Roman Reigns, who says he has a mix of emotions following his victory against The Undertaker at WrestleMania. He says he has to do what he has to do, and that it is what it is. The interview quickly stops when Roman is attacked by Braun Strowman, who tosses Roman through a table, throws him into a garage door repeatedly and hits him with a running power slam into a metal supply box as officials try to stop Braun in vain. Braun then pushes another metal box into Roman as he is down on the floor against a wall, then Braun finally leaves and a medical team brings a stretcher to the scene of the attack. Even after that, Braun still isn't done, as he pushes the stretcher with Roman on it off a ledge, sending Roman several feet down. Just when the medical team gets Roman into the ambulance, Braun Strowman comes back, punches Roman in the head a few times, then closes the door at the side of the ambulance and topples it over with his bare hands.
After the commercial break, Roman is taken out of the toppled ambulance and moved into another one. The ambulance is able to make it out of the arena.
Sheamus, Cesaro and The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico). Before the match, "The Drifter" Elias Samson is seen near the commentary table. After the match, it is announced that The Hardys will defend the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Sheamus and Cesaro at Payback.
Dana Brooke is reading a book with "How To Be Your Own Protege" when Emma shows up and acts like Dana never stopped being her protege. Dana Brooke makes it clear to Emma that she's no longer her protege and is standing on her own two feet from now on, especially when the Women's Division has gotten better in the past year.
Sasha Banks shows up. She says she is here to take care of some unfinished business, then introduces Bayley as "just Bayley" to the crowd. Bayley thanks the crowd for all their support since day one, as without them, she would not have had her WrestleMania moment. Sasha congratulates Bayley, but tells her her moment is over. Before she can challenge her for the Raw Women's title, they are both suddenly joined by Alexa Bliss. As Alexa calls what's going on in the ring "nauseating" and says she wants to be a champion on Raw, Mickie James shows up, makes it clear she wants to rule the roost on the red brand and tells Alexa Bliss her misfortunes with her aren't over yet. All of a sudden, Mickie is attacked from behind by Nia Jax, who proceeds to plow through everyone else in the ring and take out Bayley. Nia Jax then stares down with Alexa Bliss, who is the only other person left standing, then leaves.
Tomorrow night on 205 Live: TJ Perkins vs. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher!
It is reported that Roman Reigns has suffered cracked ribs and a separated shoulder after the attack from earlier tonight, and that Braun Strowman has been removed from the arena.
Dean Ambrose beats Kevin Owens in a Champion vs. Champion match. After the match, Chris Jericho shows up and hits Owens with a Codebreaker when he gets in the ring.
After the show, it is announced that Byron Saxton is being moved over to SmackDown Live, while David Otunga will be moved over to Raw.
Before the next match, The Brian Kendrick can't believe Akira Tozawa wants a rematch with him, and teaches Tozawa "Lesson #10:" It's not about athleticism, it's about psychological supremacy.
Akira Tozawa beats The Brian Kendrick with a roll-up after playing possum and faking a knee injury. After the match, Tozawa tells Kendrick he's the one who taught the lesson, not him.
Rich Swann beats Oney Lorcan. After the match, Swann admits he was the one giving Alicia Fox gifts while Noam Dar took all the credit.
Drew Gulak meets with Mustafa Ali backstage, and gives him grief for losing last night as well as his for his wrestling style. Ali doesn't want to listen to him, but Gulak says change is coming to 205 Live.
Trent Seven, Mark Andrews, Wolfgang, Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate are introduced to the 205 Live crowd. It is announced a United Kingdom-exclusive show is coming soon to the WWE Network.
Neville shows up. He says there is no one on the Neville level, and mocks the crowd for backing Austin Aries at WrestleMania. Neville says there are those who want to belittle his legacy, saying he stuck his fingers into Aries' reconstructed eye socket because he deserved it. He then thanks the fans for never believing in him and lighting a fire in his belly that made him royalty. He also thanks Austin Aries for making his victory at WrestleMania satisfying and being a "detestable clown to obliterate." He then thanks the 205 Live roster for bolstering his reputation with all their defeats before he decides to sit at ringside for the #1 Contenders' Fatal 4-Way match, which he calls "four more lambs to the slaughter."
Austin Aries beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, TJ Perkins and Mustafa Ali in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Neville. Neville requested a match tonight against Mustafa Ali because Ali disrespected him last week, and plans to make an example out of him tonight. He says that Austin Aries must realize that he is the master of 205 Live and that he will eventually bend the knee to him.
Tony Nese beats TJ Perkins after suplexing Perkins into the middle turnbuckle after exposing it earlier in the match.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Drew Gulak, who says that he was frustrated last week. He says that the people of the WWE Universe are to blame, as they blame for wrestlers who are more like "glorified stuntmen." He says he has the solution for that.
Akira Tozawa beats an unidentified wrestler with one snap German suplex. After the match, Tozawa calls out The Brian Kendrick. When Kendrick doesn't show up, he makes it clear he's coming for him in the back. Tozawa is attacked by a security guard on the way to the back, who happens to be Kendrick in disguise. Kendrick then teaches Lesson #8: "Appearances can be deceiving."
Jack Gallagher teaches Rich Swann points on being a gentleman backstage. Suddenly, Ariya Daivari and Noam Dar show up with a box containing red lingerie. Noam Dar says "no more gifts," and feeling that Swann is the one sending gifts to Alicia Fox, challenges Rich Swann to a match next week. Swann accepts.
Austin Aries heads to the ring. He pulls out a set of index cards and decides to interview himself. He says that Neville is probably overcompensating for a lack of self-esteem and possibly other features, and insists that he is above Neville's level. Before he can say more, Neville shows up and tells Aries he's talking his way into an early grave. Neville says Austin Aries is talking his way into an early grave. Aries calls Neville "a Debbie Downer." Neville tells Austin to quit while he's ahead so he can "educate" Mustafa Ali. Aries leaves, then gets back in and tells Neville he hasn't run his mouth enough, and guests on commentary for the next match.
Neville beats Mustafa Ali with the Rings of Saturn, then stares down Austin Aries after the match.
Neville shows up to start the show. A year and a day ago, he injured himself and noticed that people not only didn't care about him, but that they forgot him. Now that the Cruiserweight Division is a thing and he has proven himself, he now has a WrestleMania match in three weeks and a Fatal 5-Way match to determine who his opponent is. Regardless of who wins, he will deconstruct them at WrestleMania and prove himself as the king of the Cruiserweights.
Mustafa Ali beats Drew Gulak. After the match, Drew Gulak says he works week after week and goes unappreciated, and says that 205 Live needs to change.
Noam Dar tells Ariya Daivari he's tired of Rich Swann bettering him, while Daivari wants revenge on "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. Noam Dar says they need to win tonight, as Alicia Fox will only stay with a winner.
Ariya Daivari and Noam Dar beat Rich Swann and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. After the match, Noam Dar says his gift tonight is a victory, but someone brings a stuffed bear to the ring, and Alicia Fox enjoys it, too.
Austin Aries beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, Akira Tozawa, TJ Perkins and The Brian Kendrick to become #1 contender to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship and face Neville at WrestleMania.
Before the next match, Eric Young sends the rest of SAnitY (Nikki Cross, Alexander Wulfe, Killian Dain) to the back, but they return with a beaten-down Roderick Strong. The rest of SAnitY then head to the ring as Dillinger checks on Roody, and No Way Jose also checks on him before referees carry Roddy to the back. Jose and Dillinger then head to the ring, but the numbers game quickly catches up with them. The match between Dillinger and Eric Young ends up never taking place.
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce are looking for a place to hang their NXT Breakout Star of the Year plaque in the Performance Center when they come across Ember Moon. Ember Moon notices them and confronts them, and Billie and Peyton run away.
Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Ho Ho Lun.
Coming soon to NXT: Aleister Black...
Ember Moon beats Billie Kay after scaring Peyton Royce off the apron.
TJ Perkins says he hasn't lost sight of the Cruiserweight Championship, but he's rolling where competition takes him. TJ Perkins says he has trained together with Shinsuke. He says he doesn't steal moves; he steals moments.
Before The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) can face The Ealy Brothers (Gabriel and Uriel Ealy), The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) rush in and annihilate the Ealys, decimating one of them with Last Chapter as The Revival flee through the crowd.
General Manager William Regal announces that at NXT TakeOver: Orlando, Ember Moon will face Asuka for the NXT Women's Championship. Ember Moon says that at TakeOver, NXT will enter a new phase.
Next week: Kassius Ohno vs. Bobby Roode for the NXT Championship!
In footage from earlier today, Kassius Ohno tells Tom Phillips that it feels great to be back in NXT, but says it's a little surreal as it's no longer an empty warehouse. He says that NXT was where he had doubt in his career path. He never had so much as an opportunity for the NXT Championship, and until he gets it, that doubt will not be put to rest. He hopes to do just that before TakeOver.
In an interview via satellite from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Bobby Roode says he doesn't care what Kassius Ohno has to say and that his goal is to mold NXT into his image. He asks if either he or a "long-haired, dirty hippy from the '70s" should be NXT's champion, and says the answer is rather obvious. Roode then proclaims that the fate of NXT is in hands, and he will retain the NXT Championship so he can walk into TakeOver with it.
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats TJ Perkins.
General Manager William Regal announces that the winner of next week's NXT Championship match will defend the title at NXT TakeOver: Orlando against "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura.
Tom Phillips interviews "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. He expects Neville to insult everyone as he talks about his dominance and how his empire will never end. At Fastlane, however, he plans to beat Neville at his own game.
Noam Dar beats Lince Dorado. During the match, someone delivers flowers to Alicia Fox, which distracts Noam Dar and nearly costs him the match. Rich Swann is seen watching the match from the locker room. After the match, Noam Dar says the flowers cannot compare to the sweetness and beauty of Alicia Fox.
Austin Aries conducts an interview with Akira Tozawa in the ring. Tozawa turned down The Brian Kendrick's offer to be his protege because he wants to succeed on his own, and now he wants to fight him right now. Kendrick shows up and tells Tozawa he will fight him only on his own terms, and calls Tozawa "a selfish brat." He also says that he will make him pay for insulting him, and teaches him "Lesson Four": learn to speak English if he intends to speak to him.
Tony Nese, Drew Gulak and Ariya Daivari beat TJ Perkins, Mustafa Ali and Cedric Alexander.
We see a video package of Austin Aries.
Neville shows up. He says the fans forgot about the greatest cruiserweight on the earth - him - and that anarchy and mediocrity reigned on 205 Live until he arrived. When he arrived, however, he received resentment and a lack of gratitude. He says the fans prefer "sideshow acts" like "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and that the fans share the burden of his fate at Fastlane. He then promises to obliterate Gallagher this Sunday and conduct a public execution to make an example out of him. Suddenly, Gallagher arrives and says this history lesson is more of a meltdown, and offers him tea and biscuits. Neville tells him he wants to keep him in one piece for Sunday, but he can tear him to pieces tonight if he keeps it up. He tells him to leave his ring. Gallagher says the ring belongs to the fans, not to him, and that if anything he says offends him, he should leave. Gallagher hits Neville with a takedown, but Neville fights back. That doesn't last long, however, as Gallagher hits the drop kick and the head butt before going for the drop kick in the corner. Neville escapes, but Gallagher hits it at the barricade to end the show.
Before the next match, Rich Swann announces that he is back on 205 Live in time for Valentine's Day and dedicates the match to Alicia Fox, mimicking Noam Dar's pronounciation of her name as he does...then tells her she can't handle this.
Rich Swann beats Noam Dar in his first match back from injury.
Corey Graves interviews TJ Perkins and Neville, who are in separate rooms backstage. Neville says Perkins is a former Cruiserweight Champion only because he didn't have to go through him, but Perkins says Neville's ankles are made out of glass. Neville says Perkins has taken a back seat as soon as he showed up, and that he's not at his level. Perkins says Neville's arrogance will be his downfall and that he is not as good as he thinks he is, and that everything will fall apart when he finds out someone is on his level. Neville promises that by the end of tonight, he will regret his choice of words.
We get a closer look at Gran Metalik and his loss to TJ Perkins in The Cruiserweight Classic, and says that while Perkins is a great competitor, he is disappointed because he thought he had him. He is now on 205 Live to prove that he is the best cruiserweight in the world.
Gran Metalik beats Drew Gulak in his 205 Live debut.
In the locker room, Akira Tozawa meets The Brian Kendrick, and Kendrick wants him to be his protege. Tozawa says no, and when Kendrick says there might be a language barrier between them and asks if he understand what he's saying, Tozawa says "I understand. I don't like you." Kendrick is fuming after Tozawa walks away.
Neville beats TJ Perkins by submission. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher shows up after the match and rushes into the ring, and is attacked by Neville. Neville tosses Gallagher's trusty umbrella William III all the way to the stage, but Gallagher fights back and forces Neville to retreat, holding the Cruiserweight title over his shoulder to close out the show.
It is announced that Tony Nese has been injured, and that the winner of Mustafa Ali vs. Ariya Daivari will take his place in the Fatal 5-Way match.
Mustafa Ali beats Ariya Daivari to replace Tony Nese in tonight's Fatal 5-Way match.
Gran Metalik arrives to 205 Live next week!
Before the next match, The Brian Kendrick says that he is the gatekeeper to 205 Live and that every time they send in the clowns, he has to snuff out their dreams. He says the only exception is Akira Tozawa, whom he hopes is watching and hopes to make his protege.
The Brian Kendrick beats Lince Dorado with the Captain's Hook. After the match, Kendrick tells Austin Aries he saw something special in Akira Tozawa, and asks him to come on out. Instead of Tozawa, he gets Tajiri, who is behind him. Kendrick turns around and fights him, but falls victim to the green mist.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Neville, who sees the other participants in tonight's Fatal 5-Way as no competition.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beats TJ Perkins, Cedric Alexander, Noam Dar and Mustafa Ali to face Neville for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Fastlane. Neville shows up after the matcha nd lifts up the WWE Cruiserweight Championship to end the show.
Tom Phillips interviews Neville. He says Rich Swann is resilient, but lacks common sense. He will not show him mercy Sunday. As for Cedric Alexander, he doesn't want any doubt in anyone's mind that 205 Live belongs to him, and that Cedric will learn that first-hand.
TJ Perkins beats Tony Nese with a La Magistral Cradle after both of them have a nasty collision. After the match, Tony Nese hits Perkins with a suplex to the corner followed by a knee to the head, before insisting to the commentators that he is the winner. Referees tend to Perkins.
Akira Tozawa comes to 205 Live next week!
TJ Perkins is helped to the back.
We look baack at Sheamus' win in the 2012 Royal Rumble match.
Before the next match, Brian Kendrick tells Tripp Bradshaw that he's not taking his place in 205 Live, that the world is cold and harsh and that his dreams will be snuffed out for he is not cold or harsh enough.
Brain Kendrick beats Tripp Bradshaw with the Captain's Hook. (Tripp Bradshaw is, in reality, relative newcomer Palmer Cruise from Pure Pro Wrestling in Hadley, Michigan. The name is a rib on JBL's accidental trip from the commentary table from last week's SmackDown Live.)
Rich Swann wishes Cedric Alexander in his match against Neville, and tells him to believe in himself as Neville will try to get in his head and intimidate him, but he is not unbeatable. He tells Cedric to wait for Neville to make a mistake, and then makes his move. He then tells Cedric to save him some, as he has unfinished business at Royal Rumble.
Neville beats Cedric Alexander with the scissored arm bar after Cedric is distracted by Noam Dar and takes him out only to slip off the top rope. After the match, Naom Dar taunts Cedric only to get tossed out of the ring by Neville. Neville attacks Cedric again, then Rich Swann makes the save. Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander take their fight to the back while Swann and Neville continue in the ring, and officials and security have to restore order.
Due to the events of last week, Rich Swann is unable to compete tonight, and TJ Perkins will be facing Neville instead.
Tajiri beats Sean Maluta, then Brian Kendrick shows up and welcomes Tajiri to 205 Live. As he extends his hand as part of a warm welcome, Tajiri spits green mist into Kendrick's face.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Neville, who says that TJ Perkins would never have been Cruiserweight Champion if he was in The Cruiserweight Classic, and says that nobody cares about his hardships or his inability to be taken seriously since coming to America. He says that if the system works against you, you make your own system, and he no longer cares what anyone thinks about him. Tonight, he will prove that Perkins' 15 minutes of fame are up.
We get a closer look at Tony Nese.
"The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher vs. Tony Nese ends when Ariya Daivari attacks Gallagher from behind with a chop block. Referees have to stop Daivari from attacking Gallagher further.
Cedric Alexander tells Alicia Fox it's not her fault that he's been losing lately due to her distracting his opponents, intentionally or not. Cedric and Alicia kiss after Cedric tells Alicia to be more careful.
Mustafa Ali beats Noam Dar with a reverse 450 splash from the top rope. Dasha Fuentes interviews Noam Dar after the match, but Noam Dar tells her not to worry about his 2017 as all he needs is Alicia Fox. He says that Cedric Alexander may not be man enough for Alicia Fox, but Alicia Fox is always welcome in his corner.
We get a closer look at Akira Tozawa, who is coming soon to 205 Live.
Tom Phillips interviews TJ Perkins, who gives Neville credit in the ring but says Neville does nothing but complain outside of it. He says Neville is the bully that he accuses America of being.
Ariya Daivari beats Lince Dorado. After the match, Ariya Daivari says that people turn a blind eye to "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher because he is entertaining, and says that he is really a scoundrel.
Neville meets The Brian Kendrick in the locker room. Neville reminds Kendrick that they have laid the cornerstone for the Cruiserweight division, and that he is his partner tonight, not his friend.
Tajiri is coming soon to 205 Live.
Cedric Alexander beats Drew Gulak. During the match, Gulak pushes Alexander into Alicia Fox, injuring Fox's ankle. Noam Dar shows up and helps Alicia to the back, which distracts Cedric Alexander and almost costs him the match. Dasha Fuentes interviews Drew Gulak after the match, who blames Alicia Fox on his loss.
We get a closer look at "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher.
In the trainer's room, Alicia Fox explains what happened earlier in the ring. Cedric Alexander thanks Noam Dar, but it is obvious that he is still peeved with him.
Neville and Brian Kendrick beat TJ Perkins and Rich Swann.
"The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beats Drew Gulak.
Rich Swann talks with TJ Perkins in the locker room, saying that he may have been lucky recently and that he's still lucky now. TJ Perkins says they're friends, but the next time he boots him in the face, it won't be by accident. He also tells Swann that the first thing to know about luck is that it runs out.
Tajiri is coming soon to 205 Live...
Tom Phillips interviews "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher backstage when Ariya Daivari shows up. Gallagher says that they are even after Daivari hurt his knee, but Daivari says they're far from even. Daivari tells Gallagher they will meet again.
Lince Dorado and Mustafa Ali wrestle to a double count-out. When Lince Dorado extends his hand out of good sportsmanship, Ali slaps him, and Dorado sends him tumbling out of the ring.
Noam Dar meets Alicia Fox backstage, and mentions dedicating his win to her last week. Alicia says she has a boyfriend, and Noam Dar says "Of course you do. See you around, Alicia."
We get a closer look at TJ Perkins.
The Brian Kendrick guests on commentary for the next match.
TJ Perkins beats "The Outlandish" Rich Swann with a knee bar after Swann tweaks his knee. The Brian Kendrick shows up to congratulate TJ Perkins on his win, and when Swann swats Kendrick away, Kendrick gets superkicked by Perkins. Swann almost gets superkicked too, but Perkins pulls back at the last second and tells Swann that the Cruiserweight title is his.
Tonight's footage consists of previously recorded footage of matches from Round 2 of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic from San Jose State University in San Jose, California.
In San Jose, California, before the next match, Austin Aries says that he is not dressed to compete due to a nasty eye injury he received a couple of nights ago, and is not cleared to compete. Nevertheless, he gives TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) a chance to forfeit the match and the tournament before being between solely by Roderick Strong. General Manager William Regal shows up and says that while Aries cannot compete tonight, he may be able to compete next week. He then changes the tag match into a singles match, with the winner advancing their respective team to the next round.
Shane Thorne beats Roderick Strong with an inside cradle after Strong is distracted by Nick Miller confronting Austin Aries outside of the ring. TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) advances to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Before the next match at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, Scott Dawson shows up for his match on crutches. Dawson says he has suffered several leg injuries and cannot compete, and The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) will have to pull out of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Dash Wilder says they have saved them the embarrassment of losing to them again. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) continue to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Cedric Alexander says NXT has been a learning experience, and that you have to be more than happy to be here. Thanks to Andrade "Cien" Almas, he's ready to fight anywhere, anytime, anyplace.
Backstage, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) say they are not surprised that The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) forfeited the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. They plan to win the Classic, then get their hands on The Revival and win the NXT tag team titles.
Back in San Jose, California, The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat No Way Jose and Rich Swann to continue to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Back at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe and Sawyer Fulton) beat TJ Perkins and Kota Ibushi to continue to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat Hoho Lun and Tian Bing to continue to the next round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. They will face The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) in Round 2.
We find out that Kota Ibushi will be teaming with TJ Perkins in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Ibushi says that respect has brought them together. Perkins says that he has been in the ring with Ibushi before, and that he has brought out the best in him. He hopes that they will bring out the best in each other.
Samoa Joe says he was walking to the ring and testing the perimeter, seeing if anything he's done in NXT has had an effect. He says they've had a great effect. He and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura have destroyed each other, and says that Shinsuke Nakamura is scared of him and watching his back as he could put him out for a very long time.
Aliyah beats Billie Kay with a schoolgirl when Liv Morgan goes after Peyton Royce, distracting Billie. Liv Morgan goes after Billie after the match, and Peyton makes it a 2-on-1 beating on Liv until Aliyah makes the save. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce come out on top, however, and take both Liv and Aliyah out.
"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beats Noah Potjes. After the match, Dillinger says that the only glorious thing that Bobby Roode has done is run. He is then attacked from behind by Roode as if on cue, and Bobby Roode tells Dillinger that if he wants him, he's got him.
TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) says they are prepared for Austin Aries and Roderick Strong. They are a great team, and consider themselves a very cohesive unit. They say that they are the team to win the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Asuka beats Thea Trinidad with a Fujiwara Arm Bar. General Manager William Regal shows up after the match, and congratulates her for her progress in NXT. He then announces that her opponent at NXT TakeOver: Toronto in a NXT Women's Championship is none other than Mickie James, who has not been seen in WWE for quite some time. Mickie tells Asuka that unless she's beaten her, she's beaten nobody, and that she plans to make NXT TakeOver: Toronto an international incident.
Paul Ellering is talking with The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) when he is interviewed. He says the puzzle is complete, and it is The Authors of Pain. He has a plan and a strategy, and they will execute his strategy. As for No Way Jose and Rich Swann, they have a fine future ahead of them in NXT, but they will not advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic at the Authors' expense. We then hear Akam and Rezar speak for the first time.
Next week on NXT: SAnitY (Eric Young, Nikki Cross, Sawyer Fulton, Alexander Wulfe) appears in the second round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic!
TJ Perkins and Kota Ibushi beat Mustafi Ali and Lince Dorado with a knee bar to Ali from Perkins to continue to the next round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
On the pre-show, we see footage of Tom Phillips interviewing Stephanie McMahon...who is greeted by Triple H in a limousine.
Referee John Cone, on the subject of Cesaro vs. Sheamus at Clash of Champions, says that he gave as much leeway as possible, but when both men could not continue as per the medical team, he had no choice but to make the decision to call the match.
Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show.
Rusev vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE United States Championship ends in a double count-out when both men fight in the crowd. Both men continue to fight after the match, and Roman Reigns lays Rusev out with the Spear after Rusev tries to hit him with a steel chair. He then sits in the chair and lifts up the US title in victory. When Rusev gets back up, Roman smashes the chair into his back.
General Manager Mick Foley is in the ring. He addresses Match #7 of Sheamus and Cesaro's best of seven series, and brings out both men. Sheamus tells Foley this shouldn't even be a discussion. as he is the more physically dominant person and Foley said that the more physically dominant person would get an opportunity. Cesaro says he was ready to fight when Sheamus was doing the "walk of shame." Foley stops them as they scream over each other, saying that both men have proven themselves and that they will both get a championship opportunity...but they have to share it as it is for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships. Both men are incensed, and Foley tells them they don't have to like it. They will, however, get their opportunity against the winners of the next match.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Kofi Kingston gets busted open during the match and has to be tended to by medical staff after the match.
The footage of Stephanie McMahon meeting Triple H in a limo is shown again during the main show.
It is announced that Seth Rollins has suffered damage to his ribs and is not medically cleared to compete tonight.
Sheamus and Cesaro are arguing backstage when Commissioner Mick Foley shows up and tells both men he is not messing with them, saying that they proved that they could steal the show with the seventh match and if he were to put them in one more match, he could lose one of them for good. He tells both men that they have proved everyone wrong and that they proved him right. He has decided to put them together because he knows they can change the face of tag team wrestling and knows that they can create magic together.
Bayley beats Anna Fields. Tom Phillips interviews Bayley after the match. Bayley says Charlotte and Sasha Banks haven't seen the last of her, and she's just getting started. She won't stop until she is hugging the Raw Women's Championship.
General Manager Mick Foley meets up with Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, and says he thinks Stephanie is still hiding something after last night's main event. Stephanie blames Mick Foley for not protecting the integrity of the match, and says she hired him to be a businessman and tells him to use his head, not his heart. Foley admits he was out of line. Stephanie tells him to prove he can be General Manager by thinking like a businessman.
Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander beat Lince Dorado and Drew Gulak.
Cesaro and Sheamus beat Nick Cutler and Willis Williams despite not getting along and trying to one-up each other.
Tom Phillips interviews TJ Perkins. Brian Kendrick shows up and says that he is responsible for his career reaching this point, and that Perkins owes him the Cruiserweight title because of it. He tells him to enjoy his reign now, for when they meet again, he will wake him up from his dream.
Charlotte and Dana Brooke show up. Charlotte brags that last night was once again her night. She says that unlike Bayley and Sasha Banks, she can walk the walk and talk the talk. Charlotte says she has beaten everyone who is called the one to unseat her to the disappointment of her critics, and as she states that nobody will beat her, Sasha Banks shows up and says that while last night was her night, she's still wearing her title. She also says that Charlotte pinned Bayley last night and not her, and she demands her Women's title rematch. Charlotte tells Sasha she's just that little bit better than her, but gives her the title rematch anyway...next week, so she won't "cry to Mick Foley." As Charlotte continues to speak, Sasha tells Charlotte she's taking the title back before walloping both Charlotte and Dana Brooke.
Seth Rollins is backstage despite not being medically cleared...
Seth Rollins runs into Mick Foley backstage. He tells him there is nothing stopping him from wrecking The Highlight Reel. Foley tells him now is not the time, but Seth says "Screw the rules." He tells Foley he sees his lips moving, but all he hears is Stephanie McMahon's words coming out of his mouth.
It is announced that TJ Perkins will be defending the WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Brian Kendrick next week.
TJ Perkins beats Tony Nese.
WWE and NBC Universo celebrate Pedro Morales, the first ever WWE Grand Slam winner.
It's time for The Highlight Reel. Before the segment, Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson tell Chris Jericho they will be at Raw in Los Angeles, California next week. Tonight's special guest is Kevin Owens. Jericho tells Kutcher and Masterson they will be on the List of Jericho if they show up, and they won't like "it." After putting the cameraman in the ring on the List of Jericho, Jericho then brags about Owens injuring Seth Rollins before bringing him out. Jericho tells Owens he exemplified the epitomy of a champion last night. Owens says he proved he should have been Raw's #1 pick, that he is the main event and that he is the man last night after retaining the Universal title and injuring Seth Rollins, which he calls "karma" for calling himself "The Man" and injuring other such as Sting and Finn Balor, and says he is the most dangerous man in WWE and not Rollins. Rolins shows up, but security shows up to stop him with Mick Foley not far behind. Rollins is forced to the back as Kevin Owens mocks him. Suddenly, Enzo Amore and Big Cass appear, and Jericho puts them both on the List of Jericho. After Jericho threatens to sit on Big Cass' lap after saying he might be Santa Claus after some wordplay from Enzo (and an interesting argument), Kevin Owens threatens to punch them in the face. Jericho says they don't have a match anyway, but Cass announces that he and Enzo just passed Mick Foley and they do have a match against each other after all.
Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens beat Enzo Amore and Big Cass.
We hear from TJ Perkins, Zack Sabre Jr., Gran Metalik and Kota Ibushi.
Gran Metalik beats Zack Sabre Jr. to continue to the finals of The Cruiserweight Classic. William Regal presents Gran Metalik with a finalist medal, then Gran Metalik is interviewed. Gran Metalik thanks the fans.
Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano - now known as #DIY - say that they are 100% and ready to go for their match tonight against Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander. They call NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II and The Cruiserweight Classic their moments, and they have The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) on their mind. They know The Revival are scared and are coming for the NXT Tag Team Championships.
TJ Perkins beats Kota Ibushi with a knee bar-turned-STF to continue to the finals of The Cruiserweight Classic and face Gran Metalik. Both men show respect after the match. William Regal presents TJ Perkins with a finalist medal, then Perkins is interviewed. He says he has taken this tournament one match at a time, and now he just has to win one more.
Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander say they just need to be on the same page to beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa).
Sasha Banks, Kalisto, Rich Swann, Jack Gallagher and Bayley are seen in the crowd.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat Noam Dar and Cedric Alexander.
We hear from William Regal regarding The Cruiserweight Classic.
Triple H shows up before the finals begin to announce that the finals are for the new WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
TJ Perkins beats Gran Metalik by submission with a knee bar to win the WWE Cruiserweight Classic and become the inaugural WWE Cruiserweight Champion! Both men show respect after the match. In a post-match interview, Perkins talks about having a housekey from the last place he was evicted from as a reminder of a place he wanted to go back to, but has since thrown away because it reminds him of a place he won't have to go back to. He says all he had to go on was inspiration, and now he is in a position to inspire. He says that the trophy is bigger than him, as it is 32 people he calls his peers and heroes.
