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Once again, 205 Live's Isaiah "Swerve" Scott has challenged Santos Escobar for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. Scott has been a serious thorn in the side of Legado Del Fantasma, but tonight he had another focus.
Ariya Daivari had recently returned to the Purple Brand, running through a slew of 205 Live Superstars in his path. Now, he's got a chance to knock off one of the top dogs on the brand. Could he conquer Swerve's House?
We kicked off the night with two of the bright up-and-comers of 205 Live. Mansoor battled the former Tehuti Miles, now Ashante The Adonis, who has been getting some help from 205 Live veteran The Brian Kendrick.
Mansoor vs Ashante Thee Adonis on 205 Live
Adonis hadn't yet taken Kendrick's advice seriously, as he began showboating following a few hip tosses. Mansoor took advantage, gripping his arm and taking him to the mat.
Mansoor caught Adonis going for a springboard in the corner, squashing his opponent's face between his boot and the top turnbuckle. Adonis was then spiked with an arm-trapped reverse DDT that nearly ended the match right there.
Adonis finally took the upper hand when he took 205 Live's popular high-flyer to the floor. He yanked him into the rope sending Mansoor spiraling down. Back inside, a hangman's neckbreaker earnerd Adonis a two-count.
A flapjack planted Mansoor awkwardkly on the mat. However, Mansoor recovered and stunned Adonis with a jawbreaker, picking up steam with a striking combinatinon. Mansoor countered a slingshot into the corner, hitting a springboard crossbody instead.
A heavy clubbing combinaiton and inverted atomic drop/spinebuster combination set up for a high-angle leaping bulldog. Adonis still kicked out. Mansoor went for his finish, but Adonis escaped, locking in the 205 Live vet's iconic Captain's hook.
Mansoor was able to break out and plant Mansoor with the Electric Chair Death Valley Driver for the win.
Results: Mansoor defeated Ashante Thee Adonis via pinfall on 205 Live.
Grade: B
Isaiah "Swerve" Scott vs Ariya Daivari on 205 Live
Isaiah "Swerve" Scott took the 205 Live veteran to the mat with ease and was able to avoid Ariya Daivari's offense for a short while. Scott took Daivari to the corner, lifting him for an armbar attempt.
Daivari escaped and moved to the floor, forcing Scott to chase. Back inside, he caught Scott in between the ropes, spiking him with a DDT. He slowed down the pace, weakening Scott with a series of submission holds.
However, Scott was able to make it to his feet where he hit a nasty spinning back fist, leading to the diving uppercut. Scott dumped Daivari to the floor where an apron boot planted him.
Back inside, the rolling flatliner gave Scott a two-count. Scott caught a boot in the corner and drove Daivari downward with a leg-trapped belly-to-back suplex. Daivari kicked out again and regained his composure well enough for the Uranage slam.
Daivari went up for the biggest win of his 205 Live career. The Persian Lion Splash connected, but Scott kicked out. Scott ducked the Hammerlock Lariat and set up Daivari in the corner for his modified Michinoku Driver.
Daivari kicked Scott away but found himself sitting in the wrong place at the wrong time after a whiffed Sunset Flip. The House Call landed, ending Daivari's 205 Live winning streak.
Results: Isaiah "Swerve" Scott defeated Ariya Daivari via pinfall on 205 Live.
Grade: A
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