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Tony Nese vs Jake Atlas on 205 Live
In the 205 Live main event, Jake Atlas looked to build up more momentum as he hoped to soon capture the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. If he could defeat the former champion, 205 Live OG Tony Nese again, Atlas would go a long way in accomplishing that goal.
Atlas avoided a running elbow drop and turned Nese inside out with a running hurricanrana. He tried to slow things down with a side headlock, but a back suplex planted him for a two-count. After some more punishment, Atlas blocked a diving dropkick and sent the Premier Athlete of 205 Live into the post with a slingshot.
Nese rebounded with a running forearm that nearly decleated Atlas. Another two-count. Atlas was planted with another back suplex but again kicked out. Nese then dropped Atlas over the top rope before hitting the triangle moonsault. Still, the former Cruiserweight Champion couldn't put away Jake Atlas.
Atlas finally got some offense in on the 205 Live veteran. A discus clothesline, snap German suplex, and rolling forearm laid Nese out for a close call. Atlas escaped the Sunset Driver attempt and hit a leaping jawbreaker. As Atlas moved up for his Cartwheel DDT, Nese knocked him off the ropes. A big Cactus Clothesline took both men over to the floor.
Nese distracted the ref, holding a chair while his 205 Live OG partner Ariya Daivari ran in to send Atlas into the ring post. Nese then hit the 450, but Atlas just barely got his foot on the bottom rope. Atlas avoided the Running Nese and hit another leaping jawbreaker. The Cartwheel DDT spiked Nese for the three-count.
Results: Jake Atlas defeated Tony Nese via pinfall on 205 Live.
Grade: A
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