WWE 205 Live Results (10/31): Mustafa Ali vs. Tony Nese

Tonight’s episode of 205 Live opens up with a video package featuring 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick reminding us that last week’s episode of 205 Live was the 100th episode. Drake Maverick then commends the incredible Falls Count Anywhere Main Event Matchup between Hideo Itami & Mustafa Ali. Maverick then says that this week’s episode will be even better as he hypes up the evening’s card: First, The Brian Kendrick takes on Gentleman Jack Gallagher and in the main event, Mustafa Ali faces Tony Nese to determine the #1 Contender for The WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Maverick then ponders if Ali is still banged up from last week.

Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness & Percy Watson welcomes us to the show. Gentleman Jack Gallagher walks down to the ring with Drew Gulak for the evening’s first matchup.

We get a video recap from last month when Drew Gulak & Gentleman Jack Gallagher attacked The Brian Kendrick and kicked him out of their group.

The Brian Kendrick makes his way down to the ring next and here we go.

Gentleman Jack Gallagher vs. The Brian Kendrick: Some jaw-jacking to start. Gallagher and Kendrick begin trading strikes. Gallagher escapes to the outside but Kendrick comes out of nowhere with a baseball slide. Gulak provides a distraction from the commentary table allowing Gallagher to push Kendrick into the ring apron. Back in the ring, Gallagher hits Kendrick with a snap suplex and has the early advantage of this bout. After a big Irish-whip, Gallagher targets Kendrick’s back with submissions and a big backbreaker. Early cover attempt from Gallagher but Kendrick kicks out. Kendrick tries to fire back but Gallagher nails him with a running knee. Gallagher lands several standing big boots but Kendrick keeps bouncing up and begging for more. A third big boot puts Kendrick down. Comeback attempt by Kendrick as he lands a back body drop and connects with a few stiff forearms to Gallagher’s head. Tiger suplex from Kendrick and he transitions right into the Bully Choke. Gallagher gets to the ropes to break the hold, rolls to the apron and wretches Kendrick’s neck over the ropes. Gallagher sling-shots into the ring and catches Kendrick in a rear-naked choke submission. Kendrick escapes. Gallagher attempts his finishing running dropkick but Kendrick moves. Superkick by Kendrick. Gulak comes over to help Gallagher but Akira Tozawa comes out to chase Gulak away. Sliced Bread from Kendrick onto Gallagher and that’s it. Winner: The Brian Kendrick

After the match, Akira & Kendrick stands tall as Gulak & Gallagher leaves disappointed.

We go backstage with 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick, who says that he owes Cedric Alexander an explanation. Cedric then says that he is surprised that after 181 days as champion, he is not getting his rematch. Maverick then says that he will get it when he is ready. Maverick then says that Alexander has got to prepare for the best, most competitive title matches, but Alexander is on a three-match losing streak, so it would be unfair to everyone, including Cedric, to give him his shot now. Alexander then says that he gets it, he has got no excuses, but he is gonna get back on track and when he does, he wants his match. They shake on it and we go to a house ad for tonight’s episode of NXT TV featuring Matt Riddle’s debut.

Lucha House Party is out next. Gran Metalik will be in action. Vic Joseph reminds us that Lucha House Party defeated The Revival on last Monday night’s episode of RAW. We then get a recorded promo from earlier featuring Gran Metalik calling out TJP for his disgusting actions against The Lucha House Party.

Metalik’s opponent is already in the ring.

Gran Metalik vs. An Enhancement Talent: Metalik shows off his athleticism with some quick offense. Reverse sling-blade by Metalik. Metalik walks the ropes and hits a big elbow drop. Metalik hits his finisher and that will do it. Winner: Gran Metalik

Before Metalik can celebrate, TJP comes from out of nowhere and attacks Metalik. He grabs Metalik’s mask and flees before Kalisto & Lince Dorado can come to his rescue. The luchadors cover their friends face to end the segment.

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy rolls up on an interview asking about a meeting he just had with 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick. Murphy says that next week they are in Manchester, England and he requested a match against one of their best. Murphy then says that he is going to annihilate Mark Andrews. When asked about what happens if Tony Nese wins tonight, Murphy just dodges the question.

We cut backstage to Mustafa Ali getting taped up and go to a commercial break for a house ad for WWE Shop’s custom t-shirt service.

We then get an ad for Braun Strowman vs. Brock Lesnar for The WWE Universal Title at Crown Jewel.

Mike & Maria Kanellis are interviewed backstage.

Maria takes the mic and tells the interviewer to leave and asks a simpler question about how it feels to be the greatest, at which point TJP bumbles into them. Kanellis complains and says that life isn’t fair. TJP then offers to show him the ropes and welcomes him to 205 Live, at which point Maria says that she knows why he’s there and that is to ask them for help with The Lucha House Party and TJP admits that that is why he’s there. Maria then offers to go talk business and the three of them head off together.

Mark Andrews vs. Buddy Murphy is made official for next week’s episode of 205 Live.

Mustafa Ali makes his way down to the ring and it’s main event time. Tony Nese makes his way down to the ring next counting his abs like usual.

Mustafa Ali vs. Tony Nese (#1 Contenders Match For The WWE Cruiserweight Title): Nese bull rushes Ali into the corner targeting the ribs. He tosses Ali into the turnbuckle. Ali is not 100%. Ali comes back with a frankensteiner that sends Nese to the outside. Slingshot plancha from Ali but Nese ends up holding on. Fallaway slam and Ali hits the steel ramp hard. Gorilla press from Nese and he drops Ali right on his ribs over the barricade. Back in the ring, Nese halts Ali’s momentum with a series of running-knees to the gut. Cover attempt, but Ali kicks out. Nese tees off on Ali, stomping on the damaged ribs so much that the referee has to push him back. Ali dodges another running knee and turns it into a roll-up. Nese escapes. Ali attempts a tornado DDT but Nese has it scouted. Nese catches Ali and turns it into a northern lights suplex with the cover. Ali kicks out again. Body scissor from Nese and the action slows down. Nese climbs to the second rope for an attack but Ali pulls out his foot and Nese hits hard. Ali starts fighting back, hitting Nese with big rights. Nese gains back the advantage knocking Ali down. He goes for his signature springboard moonsault but Ali moves. Sunset flip from Ali and he transitions into a sit-out powerbomb. No pin attempt though. Ali comes back with his roll-through facebuster. Nese rolls to the outside. Tope con hilo from Ali. He throws Nese back in. Top rope crossbody with cover, but only a two count. A nice sequence sees a series of counters from both men. Ali lands a few quick strikes followed by a superkick and another superkick to the back of Nese’s head. Another pinfall attempt that Nese barely kicks out of. Ali pulls Nese to the corner for the 054, but Nese pulls his leg out. Fireman carry attempt from Nese but Ali shifts his weight and escapes. He lures Nese in and hits a tornado DDT. Ali climbs the top rope again but Nese kips up and lands a huge palm strike. Fireman carry on the top rope and Nese hits a Rib Breaker, but Ali still kicks out. Nese rips away at the tape covering Ali’s ribs. The referee has to stop Nese, who shouts back at him. Ali rolls Nese up and Ali gets the 1-2-3. Winner & The #1 Contender To The WWE Cruiserweight Title: Mustafa Ali

After the match, Tony Nese continues to attack Mustafa Ali but Cedric Alexander comes out to run him off. We get a long tease from Cedric that he might attack Mustafa, but instead he helps him up and raises his arm. Buddy Murphy comes out to stand with Nese at the top of the entrance way. He poses with the title as he and Mustafa Ali stare each other down to end the show.