WWE 205 Live Results: April 17, 2018

After the match, a recap played of the previous week, showing Buddy Murphy catching Cedric Alexander with a sneak attack.

Drake Maverick said that Murphy's actions were inexcusable. Despite that, however, Murphy was going to receive his title match against Cedric at the Greatest Royal Rumble but didn't make weight, weighing in at 207.5lb. Maverick then announced a gauntlet match to take place next week that would decide Cedric's opponent for the event.

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Jack Gallagher and Brian Kendrick vs Vinny and Kevin

More tag teams continued to form on 205 Live, as Jack Gallagher and Brian Kendrick teamed up to take on two local competitors.

Gallagher forced Vinny to the ground with a finger/wrist lock, before knocking him around with a handful of uppercuts. He tagged in Kendrick, then hung Vinny across the rope for Kendrick to catch him with a big boot.

Kendrick then locked Vinny in with a headlock. Vinny fought out of it, tagging in Kevin, who was quickly laid out by Kendrick. Kendrick whipped Kevin into multiple corners, followed by an assault of chops and punches. Kevin caught him with a punch, but Kendrick threw him into his corner, tagging in Gallagher.

Gallagher worked over Kevin's face before tagging in Kendrick. They defeated the team with a headbutt/Captain's Hook combo.

Result: Jack Gallagher and Brian Kendrick def. Vinny and Kevin

After the match, Mustafa Ali was interviewed, where he said that he's ready for another chance at Cedric Alexander's Cruiserweight Championship.

Drew Gulak cut a promo calling himself the greatest submission specialist in the WWE. Gulak called Tony Nese mediocre and said that he'll win the gauntlet match next week, threatening to force anyone that stepped in his way, to tap out.

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