205 Live 26/03/19
G’day lads and welcome back to the 205 Live recap for another week; or in reality the third one for this week. Now you might be wondering why these recaps are coming thick and fast like Kobashi chops; that’s because I’ve got a few days off following a minor surgery which has given me the chance to catch up on the most exciting hour on internet streaming services. If for whatever reason you’ve been bombarded by the overload of content, don’t forget to go back and read about the culmination of the number one contender’s tournament here: https://rossandrewcasey.wixsite.com/wrestlingshouldbefun/blog/
Or otherwise have it recapped for you here:
Previously on 205 Live:
One of the most interesting stories in cruiserweight wrestling came to a head last week when Tony Nese overcame Cedric Alexander to win this year’s Number 1 contender’s tournament. But of course that’s only half of the story.
Nese’s “focus” has been on nothing but winning the tournament but now that he has achieved his goal he may finally realise that his training partner, and soon to be opponent at Wrestlemania, has deliberately kept him from challenging for the title until now. Buddy Murphy has been aware that Tony Nese is his biggest threat ever since he won that title at Super Showdown, now The Shirtless Wonder knows it as well.
Our opening video package in this episode recaps the main event of last week and the attack from Air Bud on The Premier Athlete post match. This is our penultimate episode on the road to the Pre-showcase of the Immortals and tonight we hear from the champion, unleash Ariya Daivari and open up with 6 man tag team action.
The Lucha House Party vs. Drew Gulak, Jack Gallagher and Humberto Carillo:
Team Alliteration send H.C. Woke in to start the match for their trio and to try and see the shine off the new cherry being sent down by the LHP. As you might imagine, dear reader, Carillo and Gran Metalik barely touch each other in the early going and I think Nigel McGuinness describes the Lucha best as “Flipping and Flopping.” (If only we could get someone to hit a Spanish Fly) Bert’s Allied power Mach 2.0 coaches on the outside are none too pleased with his style either.
Gulak tags himself in and gives Carillo a red-hot spray, “I told you! No flips!” The heat spot when Gulak is in the ring is for Gallagher on the floor to trip up Lince Dorado on the ring skirting as he comes out to the apron. This is a creative spot and works fine but once Gallagher has the advantage and takes a swipe at Dorado he clearly potatoes him in the neck and Dorado immediately comes after his receipt. Gallagher is trying to maintain the upper hand and Dorado is having none of it and kicks him off repeatedly, but the boys seem to cool off once they find themselves back inside the squared circle and we return to regularly scheduled transmission. This is maybe for the best because I’m not sure anyone on the roster would want to work themselves in to a shoot with Gallagher.
The heat begins on Dorado but after about 30 seconds he tags Metalik and Sin Cara is out checking on Dorado on the floor. I reckon he’s probably still a bit shaken from having his bell rung earlier by the graduate of the Wigan Snake Pit.
There’s plenty going on in this thing and Aiden English describes it as “The Lucha Car Crash.” He’s probably not far from the mark. The finish comes as Carillo has Kalisto prone and scales to the top rope for a presumably spectacular, flipping manoeuvre. Gulak won’t allow it though, he intervenes and forces Carillo back down to the mat where Kalisto has recovered and hits the SDS for a win after the miscommunication.
Mike and Maria Kanellis backstage:
Team Opportunity are bragging about Mike’s first victory last week but are interrupted by G.M. Maverick to remind them that the victory came with an assist from Maria after a distraction and interference from Mrs Bennett. The next time Mike meets Tozawa, The Brian Kendrick will also be at ringside to even the playing field.
Buddy Murphy Promo:
The Victorian Marauder is not at the arena tonight but he sends his sentiments to Tony Nese from the Performance Centre (in Orlando, not Enfield). Murphy says that last week’s attack wasn’t intended to hurt Nese but to “wake him up,” because Murphy is always “10 steps ahead.” The metaphor employed by Murph supports our ideas from the top of the episode. He has always known Nese is a threat and he has stayed ahead of The Premier Athlete by keeping him as an ally.
Suddenly Tony Nese appears behind Murphy to show that the Aussie Juggernaut is maybe not as clairvoyant as he claims to be. Fisticuffs ensue and the former cobbers need to be broken up by legit baddass, former WCW hardcore champion and the master of the wiggle, Norman Smiley (and ACH).
Ariya Daivari vs. Cedric Alexander:
Oney Lorcan who has recently been anointed with boy status by this reviewer is out to take a ringside seat for our main event.
1. Boy – noun. A wrestler who is not your favourite but holds a special place in your heart for being excellent in a supporting or non-main event role. “Sick Nick Mondo is my boy.”
Lorcan is wearing an excellent new T-shirt which simply says “Oney Rules,” Like the O’Doyle’s from Billy Maddison. (My birthday is the 20th of August and I’ll take a 3XL dear reader)
Daivari is well within his rights to have thought that this week’s narrative should be about his return to singles action and finally his chance to be unshackled like Mary Mary. It would seem however, that before he gets the chance to dance his story will once again be handcuffed to the booking back seat by a potential C.A. and Oney Lorcan feud. In every voice; in every ban, the mind forged manacles I hear.
Alexander who is back in the colourful tights (heel turn officially squashed) seems to be handling the valiant Daivari in this contest and Lorcan is becoming increasingly frustrated with the Wrestle Factory’s success. Lorcan looks as agitated as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and he goes off his brain when Alexander inadvertently knocks the Bostonian’s jacket on the floor when the action spills to the outside. Now I’m sure there are a whole wheelbarrow full of smart marks watching this week’s episode screaming at their laptop with claims that a feud should not be built around someone knocking someone else’s jacket on the floor. Those people have clearly never been to a pub in Queensland on a Saturday night and come across the type of operator who is looking for any excuse to knuckle. That’s the type of character who will sacrifice a full schooner to step outside and scrap you just because you accidently looked at his ex-girlfriend’s dog. Lorcan loves a blue and Alexander, this time you’ve disrespected the wrong jacket my friend.
The distraction of Lorcan screaming murder bloody murder over the besmirched overcoat leads to a school boy roll up from Daivari for the upset win and just to add injury to insult Lorcan jumps Alexander post bell to leave him laying. That leaves us with one more episode on the road to Wrestlemania lads and all that’s left before I leave is to leave you with; drink lots of water and look after your mates.
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