Csonka’s WWE 205 Live Review 9.19.17

Csonka’s WWE 205 Live Review 9.19.17

OFFICIAL RESULTS
– Cedric Alexander defeated Brian Kendrick @ 5:27 via pin [**¼]
– Akira Tozawa defeated Noam Dar @ 4:04 via pin [**½]

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– Csonka: There Will Never Be Another Bobby Heenan.

– We get highlights of Enzo becoming #1 contender for the Cruiserweight title, and then getting killed by BRAUN on last night’s Raw.

Cedric Alexander vs. Brian Kendrick: This is a rematch from last week, as their match was interrupted as Jack Gallagher got involved and turned heel on Alexander. Kendrick attacks, but Alexander cuts him off, hits a head scissors and dropkick. The suicide dive follows, they brawl on the floor and then work backing the ring. Alexander misses the springboard as Kendrick moves and eats a big boot. Kendrick takes control, slamming Alexander to the corner repeatedly. Kendrick goes for covers and then grounds Alexander. Alexander fights to his feet, hits a boot and then avoids a charge but Kendrick slams him to the corner again. Kendrick works a modified camel clutch and lands crossface strikes. He then works the stranglehold, and then sends Alexander to the apron. Kendrick looks to attack, eats a kick and Alexander hits the springboard clothesline for 2. Kendrick counters the back handspring and hit the leg lariat, Alexander counters sliced bread and gets a rollup for the win. Cedric Alexander defeated Brian Kendrick @ 5:27 via pin [**¼] This was solid, but very bland; the right guy won but things aren’t over between Gallagher, Kendrick and Alexander.

– They argue post match, and Gallagher arrives and he and Kendrick beat down Alexander. Gallagher lays out Alexander with a head butt.

– Drew Gulak walks.

– Gallagher says he doesn’t have to defend himself to the WWE Universe. He learned that you can be nice or you can be a winner. He can’t go through life being a joke.

– Drew Gulak and his new music join commentary. We get highlights of the Fashion Police arresting him last week. Gulak stands on the commentary table and says he has big ideas. He will have us know that he suffered unspeakable things in fashion jail. They will hear from his attorney, himself, and compares himself to Galileo. He runs down Tozawa and his chanting. He will be vindicated like Galileo was. We go to the PowerPoint again, #6) no cell phones. Tozawa interrupts.

Akira Tozawa vs. Noam Dar: They lock up and Dar immediately attacks the arm of Tozawa. Tozawa quickly fights back, hits a standing senton and then stomps the shit out of Dar. Dar quickly takes out the legs, allowing Dar to take control and work the knee. Dar then transitions to working on the arm, Tozawa lays in some chops and sends Dar to the floor. The suicide dive follows, backing and Tozawa covers for 2. Dar again attacks the leg, hits an uppercut and covers for 2. Gulak is gloriously burying Vic Joseph on commentary. Tozawa fires back with a kick, heads up top and hits the big senton for the win. Akira Tozawa defeated Noam Dar @ 4:04 via pin [**½] This was a nice and compact little match, with Tozawa picking up the win and Gulak doing a good job of getting his gimmick over on commentary.

– We get highlights of Swann beating TJP last week. TJP arrives and properly congratulates Swann for his win. He thinks they have great chemistry, and wants one more match. Swann is more concerned with staying friends.

– We see Dorado laid out backstage. Swann is convened and heads backstage, but as he does, he walks into a TJP superkick. TJP stands on Swann’s face and tells him he can’t handle this. TJP stands tall, but before he leaves, slams Swann off of a barricade. YOU’RE NOT BY BUDDY, PAL!

Neville & Enzo Talk: Neville hypes Sunday’s PPV, hyping Brock vs. Braun & Reigns vs. Cena. But better than that, will be a comedic performance by Enzo as he tries to challenge him. Neville will take pleasure in exposing Enzo as a stain on the moral fabric of society, and someone under qualified to step into his world. Enzo arrives and his shoulder is all taped up. He does his normal shtick, and Neville mocks him for getting his ass kicked last night. He then mocks Enzo’s dance. I love asshole Neville. Enzo claims Neville is jealous because he made 205 Live the realest show in the room. Neville calls bullshit and says he is better than him in everyway possible. Enzo says Neville is jealous because he’s twice the star Neville will ever be. He puts the Superstar in WWE superstar, has commercials, sells merch and doesn’t hang out with Drake. Enzo says the people sing along with his song, but matter your feelings, you know him. He calls Neville a big fish in a little pond, and Enzo is the shark that invaded. Neville says he would have made it quick, but now, he will make an example out of Enzo. Neville doesn’t care about merch, celebrity friends or being a superstar. None of it matters, because Enzo can’t fight. So what will you do when I brutalize you to the point of no return? What will you do, kick me in the jewels and hope for a disqualification? The best you can hope for on Sunday, is survival. Enzo says this isn’t Sunday and kicks Neville in the balls and stands tall. I know that a lot of people were worried about Neville having to battle Enzo on the mic, but since his re-debut, Neville has been consistently delivering and improving on the mic. What he lacks in fancy catchphrases, he makes up with wit and verbal brutality. While I am not thrilled about Enzo challenging for the title, I thought that this was a damn great segment as the go home for the cruiserweight title match.

– End scene.

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“Byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyye Felicia!”

6.0

The final score: review Average

The 411

This week’s WWE 205 Live was a solid show, with a fine undercard and a really strong go home segment between Enzo & Neville…