5 Reasons why Lio Rush has been added to the Lashley vs. Balor Intercontinental Championship match at WWE Elimination Chamber 2019

#4 To bring eyeballs to 205 Live

This may be the reason for the crossover, to begin with

I am guilty of not watching 205 Live every week, even though I know it's a very good show indeed. I am certain that some of you are too. There's only so much wrestling that one can consume with our other responsibilities in life, right? Plus, 205 Live is a Network exclusive and one doesn't log in to the Network every single day, I suppose.

But by having superstars like Lio Rush and Drake Maverick appear on RAW, I suppose WWE wants us to tune in to the show these talented men put on every single week. When people watch Rush wrestle, they may be tempted to log in and watch him in action on 205 Live. Where he's a lot more unbridled in terms of action.

Let's hope this crossover works. The viewership for 205 Live has been quite dismal.

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