
WWE 205 Live
July 17, 2018
Mohegan Sun Arena At Casey Plaza
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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Transcription by Josh Lopez
First Match: TJ Perkins vs. Noam Dar
Dar ducks a clothesline from Perkins. Dar sweeps the legs of Perkins. Perkins rolls himself out of the ring. Dar is throwing haymakers at Perkins. Dar rolls Perkins back into the ring. Dar with a Belly to Back Throw for a two count. Dar sends Perkins to the ring apron. Perkins slides under Dar. Perkins applies a waist lock. Dar reverses the hold. Perkins with a double leg takedown. Perkins locks in The Cross Arm Breaker. Perkins side steps Dar into the middle rope. Perkins hits a SlingShot Dropkick. Perkins slams Dar’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Perkins delivers multiple uppercuts. Perkins is choking Dar with his boot.
Dar kicks Perkins in the gut. Dar with a Forearm Smash to Perkins. Perkins responds with an european uppercut. Perkins bodyslams Dar. Perkins follows that with a SlingShot Senton for a two count. Perkins grabs the left ankle of Dar. Perkins with a Northern Lights Suplex for a one count. Perkins starts bending Dar’s fingers. Dar crawls to the bottom rope to create separation. Dar and Perkins are trading back and forth shots.
Dar with a BackSlide Cover for a two count. Perkins hits The Sacrifice. Perkins with a Snap Vertical Suplex. Perkins connects with a Belly to Back Suplex for a two count. Perkins tying Dar up in a knot. Dar with an inside cradle for a two count. Perkins dives over Dar. Perkins goes for a Leaping Crossbody Block, but Dar ducks out of the way. Perkins kicks Dar in the jaw. Dar knocks Perkins off the second rope. Dar brings his combination offense to Perkins. Dar blasts Perkins with a Spinning Back Elbow Strike. Dar with an Over Head Throw for a two count.
Perkins goes for a Detonation Kick, but Dar lands back on his feet. Perkins decks Dar with a Back Elbow Smash. Dar responds with a leg trip. Dar with a Back Lariat for a two count. Perkins with an inside cradle of his own for a two count. Perkins drop toe holds Dar into the middle rope. Perkins swings and misses on The SlingShot Dropkick. Dar kicks Perkins out of the ring. Perkins drives Dar shoulder first into the ringside barricade. There’s a stalemate on the ring apron. Perkins attacks the surgically repaired knee of Dar. Perkins ChopBlocks Dar. Perkins stomps on the back of Dar’s knee. Perkins applies a Single Leg Boston Crab on the bottom rope. Perkins locks in The Knee Bar which forces Dar to tap out.
Winner: TJ Perkins via Submission
STILL TO COME: @ItsLioRush looks to evade @TozawaAkira when the two go one-on-one on #205Live! pic.twitter.com/fx7Zr818wV
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2018
Mustafa Ali Promo:
You're not just fighting one man. #205Live pic.twitter.com/ZlFMWF9Asw
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@MustafaAliWWE) July 18, 2018
Second Match: Drew Gulak w/THE Brian Kendrick & Jack Gallagher vs. Danny Garcia
"You remind me of @CedricAlexander because, when you step to me, you WILL tap out." – @DrewGulak to his unfortunate opponent tonight. #205Live pic.twitter.com/RA6FIts3go
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) July 18, 2018
Gulak clotheslines Garcia immediately after the bell rings. Gulak follows that with a Back Drop Driver. Gulak applies The GuLock. Garcia passes out.
Winner: Drew Gulak via Submission
Drew Gulak In-Ring Promo:
Did @DrewGulak just CALL OUT #Cruiserweight Champion @CedricAlexander? #205Live pic.twitter.com/gigKqNkvXr
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2018
With @TonyNese and @WWE_Murphy on the same page, WATCH OUT #LuchaHouseParty! #205Live pic.twitter.com/OSH8pRftuo
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 18, 2018
Drake Maverick & Cedric Alexander Backstage Segment:
NEXT WEEK: @DrewGulak vs. @HideoItami vs. @megatjp vs. @MustafaAliWWE
The winner will challenge @CedricAlexander for the #Cruiserweight Championship! #205Live @WWEMaverick pic.twitter.com/t2KJkVvekS
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2018
Third Match: Akira Tozawa vs. Lio Rush
Feeling out process after the bell rings. Rush is trying to play mind games with Tozawa. Rush backs himself in between the ropes. Rush applies a side headlock. Rush dives over Tozawa. Tozawa and Rush are running the ropes. Rush with a Hurricanrana to Tozawa. Rush is chilling on the top turnbuckle. Tozawa is chasing Rush around the ringside area. Tozawa turns a Sunset Flip into The PK. Tozawa follows that with a Senton Splash.
Tozawa mocks Rush. Tozawa ducks a clothesline from Rush. Tozawa delivers multiple knife edge chops. Rush brings Tozawa to the ring apron. Rush with clubbing blow to the back of Tozawa. Rush with a Rolling Kick that sends Tozawa tumbling to the floor. Rush tells Tozawa to bring it. Rush is mauling Tozawa in the corner. Tozawa with shots to the midsection of Rush. Rush with a Vertical Suplex for a two count. Rush and Tozawa are trading back and forth shots. Rush clotheslines Tozawa. Rush unloads two elbow drops. Rush applies a rear chin lock. Tozawa gets back to a vertical base.
Following a Chop/Haymaker Exchange, Rush brings his combination offense to Tozawa. Tozawa rocks Rush with a right jab. Tozawa kicks Rush in the gut. Tozawa goes for Cyclone Knee Strike, but Rush ducks out of the way. Tozawa crawls under Rush. Tozawa hits The Cyclone Knee Strike. Tozawa lands a Suicide Dive. Tozawa rolls Rush back into the ring. Tozawa with a Missile Dropkick for a two count. Rush punches Tozawa in the jaw. Tozawa is pissed. Tozawa connects with a German Release Suplex. Tozawa sets up for The Senton Bomb. Rush rolls himself out of the ring. Tozawa with a right hand to Rush. Tozawa kicks Rush in the chest. Rush pulls Tozawa off the top turnbuckle. Rush lands The Final Hour to pickup the victory.
Winner: Lio Rush via Pinfall