Grading each match on 205 Live (9/11/18)

This weeks episode of 205 Live included Mustafa Ali making his in-ring return against a local competitor and continuing his rivalry with Hideo Itami
This weeks episode of 205 Live included Mustafa Ali making his in-ring return against a local competitor and continuing his rivalry with Hideo Itami

A match between the 'Man of the Hour' Lio Rush and the 'Scotish Supernova' Noam Dar and a Cruiserweight Championship match between current champion Cedric Alexander and No.1 Contender Drew Gulak was announced for next week's episode of 205 Live.

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This weeks episode of 205 Live included Mustafa Ali making his in-ring return against a local competitor and continuing his rivalry with Hideo Itami, Gran Metalik vs Buddy Murphy in the opening match, and Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander & Akira Tozawa vs Drew Gulak & Gentleman Jack Gallagher in the main event.


#1 Buddy Murphy vs Gran Metalik

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It was wise for Buddy Murphy to win this match so that he can continue to gain some momentum before challenging Cedric Alexander for the Cruiserweight Title at the Super Showdown

Result: Buddy Murphy defeated Gran Metalik via pinfall with Murphy's Law.

Grade: A-

Analysis: While this match was not as good as the Gran Metalik vs Tony Nese match last week, this was still an excellent match.

These two faced each other in an engaging back and forth matchup that saw each superstar have the advantage at one point.

It seems like Gran Metalik is no longer is using the Metalik Driver as a finishing move since Tony Nese kicked out of it last week and Buddy Murphy kicked out of it this week.

It was wise for Buddy Murphy to win this match so that he can continue to gain some momentum before challenging Cedric Alexander for the Cruiserweight Title at the Super Showdown. Gran Metalik will also not be harmed by losing such an amazing match.

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#2 Mustafa Ali vs Local Competitor

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Mustafa Ali was finally cleared to return to in-ring competition and he made his return against Michael Thomas.

Result: Mustafa Ali defeated Michael Thomas via pinfall with the 054.

Grade: B-

Analysis: It is so great to see Mustafa Ali on 205 Live again. He has truly been missed and he will add a lot to the product.

Ali seemed just like his old self when hitting all of his high-flying moves. It is also great that WWE is continuing the Mustafa Ali vs Hideo Itami feud which has a lot of potential to give the WWE Universe a series of high-quality matches.

We will see if these two can have matches that were as good as their first match with each other.

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#3 Cedric Alexander & Akira Tozawa vs Drew Gulak & 'Gentleman' Jack Gallagher

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Drew Gulak looked to continue to make his claim for a Cruiserweight Championship match against Cedric Alexander in the future.

Result: Drew Gulak & 'Gentleman' Jack Gallagher defeated Cedric Alexander & Akira Tozawa via submission with the Gulock. As a result of their victory, Drake Maverick gave Drew Gulak a Cruiserweight Title match next week.

Grade: B+

Analysis: While it was not as good as the opening match, this was still an excellent match. This was full of action and all four superstars looked good in this match.

Cedric Alexander and Drew Gulak were able to continue their rivalry while neither of them had to take the fall. Akira Tozawa looked good as well and he was great as the enthusiastic & energetic face.

He almost scored the victory before Gulak saved Gallagher. Drew Gulak & Jack Gallagher looked dangerous as a duo and will certainly be a serious threat to Cedric Alexander and his title next week.

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