
WWE 205 Live
January 2, 2018
Amway Center
Orlando, Florida
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Transcription by Josh Lopez
The DUKE OF DAB is BACK!!!! @megatjp is HERE on #205Live!!! @TozawaAkira pic.twitter.com/7iRV9UCqon
— WWE (@WWE) January 3, 2018
First Match: T.J. Perkins vs. Akira Tozawa
Perkins drives Tozawa back first into the turnbuckles. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Tozawa with a Waist Lock Go-Behind to Perkins. Perkins is tugging on Tozawa hair. Perkins kicks Tozawa in the gut. Tozawa applies a wrist lock. Tozawa ducks a clothesline from Perkins. Tozawa drives Perkins head to the canvas. Tozawa with Bop and Bang to Perkins. Tozawa repeatedly stomps on Perkins chest. Tozawa with a Buzzsaw Kick to Perkins. Tozawa follows that with a Running Senton. Tozawa goes for a Suicide Dive, but Perkins counters with an enzuigiri. Perkins whips Tozawa shoulder first to the steel ring post.
Perkins rolls Tozawa back into the ring. Perkins transitions into a ground and pound attack. Perkins stomps on Tozawa wrist. Perkins bodyslams Tozawa. Perkins follows that with a SlingShot Senton for a two count. Perkins applies an arm-bar. Tozawa creates distance with multiple bodyshots. Perkins goes back to the ground and pound attack. Perkins applies a Modified SurfBoard Submission Hold. Perkins is bending Tozawa fingers. Perkins sends Tozawa shoulder first to the top turnbuckle.
Tozawa rolls Perkins over for a two count. Perkins connects with a Belly to Back Suplex for a two count. Perkins is wearing down the injured shoulder of Tozawa. Perkins applies a Bow and Arrow Stretch. Perkins with a Running Clothesline for a two count. Perkins with a Clubbing Blow to the back of Tozawa. Perkins goes for a BodySlam, but Tozawa lands back on his feet. Tozawa drops Perkins with a Big Boot.
Tozawa with a Spinning Heel Kick to the midsection of Perkins. Tozawa follows that with a Back Drop Driver. Tozawa with a SuperMan Punch that knocks Perkins off the ring apron. Tozawa lands a Suicide Dive. Tozawa rolls Perkins back into the ring. Tozawa with the cover for a two count. Perkins goes for The Detonation Kick, but Tozawa counters with a Whirlwind Kick. Tozawa ascends to the top turnbuckle. Perkins bounces Tozawa head on the steel ring post. Perkins plants Tozawa with The Detonation Kick to pickup the victory.
Winner: T.J. Perkins via Pinfall
This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship…#205Live @CedricAlexander @Goldust pic.twitter.com/qD2JRexzXI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 3, 2018
Second Match: Hideo Itami vs. Jack Gallagher
Somebody get that PIPE away from @GentlemanJackG! #205Live pic.twitter.com/6VGQ9CEF6z
— WWE (@WWE) January 3, 2018
Gallagher tries to hit Itami with William The Third (The Umbrella) before the bell rings. Itami delivers a collection of forearm shivers. Itami lands a Spinning Heel Kick. Itami is paint brushing Gallagher. Gallagher hits Itami in the jaw with the umbrella. Gallagher transitions into a ground and pound attack. Gallagher starts hitting Itami with a led pipe. Gallagher rolls himself out of the ring.
Match Result: No-Contest
Two can play at that game, @Goldust! #205Live @DrewGulak @AriyaDaivariWWE pic.twitter.com/gvR3eHMnjN
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 3, 2018
Third Match: Drew Gulak & Ariya Daivari. Cedric Alexander & Goldust
Daivari and Alexander will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. We have a quick stale mate in the corner. Alexander applies a wrist lock. Daivari reverses the hold. Daivari drives Alexander head to the canvas. Alexander leapfrogs over Daivari. Alexander connects with a Leg Scissors TakeOver. Alexander follows that with a dropkick for a two count. Alexander with an arm-drag takeover to Daivari. Alexander applies an arm-bar. Alexander tags in Goldust. Goldust kicks Daivari in the gut. Daivari responds with a knee lift. Daivari tags in Gulak. Goldust lands a deep arm-drag. Goldust is playing mind games with a Gulak.
Gulak wants Goldust to respect him. Gulak tags in Daivari. Goldust applies a side headlock. Goldust drops Daivari with a shoulder tackle. Goldust ducks a clothesline from Daivari. Goldust continues to run the ropes. Goldust is losing his breath. Daivari repeatedly stomps on Goldust chest. The Zo Train are cutting the ring in half. Gulak applies an arm-bar. Gulak HeadButts the midsection of Goldust. Daivari with a NeckBreaker for a two count. Daivari applies the rear chin lock. Gulak wants the Orlando Crowd to stop chanting.
Goldust tags in Alexander. Alexander clotheslines Daivari. Alexander follows that with a back elbow strike. Alexander with a drop toe hold that sends Daivari face first to the middle turnbuckle. Alexander delivers a Running Boot from the ring apron. Alexander with a right hand to Gulak. Alexander goes for a SpringBoard Clothesline, but Daivari blocks it. Gulak with a SlingShot Stomp for a one count. Gulak knocks Goldust off the ring apron. Gulak with the lateral press for a two count. The Zo Train are mauling Alexander in the corner. Daivari applies the third rear chin lock of the match.
Daivari tosses Alexander out of the ring. Daivari sends Alexander shoulder first to the steel ring steps. Alexander creates distance with a jaw breaker. Alexander with a HandSpring RoundHouse Kick to Daivari. Alexander makes the hot tag to Goldust. Goldust with two lariats to Gulak. Goldust connects with a Running BullDog. Goldust with a Uppercut that sends Daivari crashing to the outside. Goldust delivers Back to Back PowerSlams. Goldust with a Double Kneeling Uppercut to The Zo Train. Alexander makes the blind tag. Alexander with a SpringBoard Clothesline to Gulak. Goldust tosses Daivari out of the ring. Alexander lands a SomerSault Plancha. Alexander plants Gulak with The Lumbar Check to pickup the victory.
Winner: Cedric Alexander & Goldust via Pinfall