The 04/24/18 episode of WWE 205 Live just wrapped up. We’ve got the match results and our overall thoughts on the show for you to check out below. Let us know what you thought about episode #74 of WWE 205 Live by tweeting us, @TheRumbleRamble.
Running the Gauntlet…
“Five top contenders. Four grueling matches. But only ONE will survive… The Gauntlet.” – #205Live GM @WWEMaverick
Who you got? @MustafaAliWWE @KalistoWWE @DrewGulak @megatjp @TonyNese #GauntletMatch pic.twitter.com/uWZDp5drMV
— WWE (@WWE) April 25, 2018
The 5-man gauntlet match to determine the number one contender for Cedric Alexander’s Cruiserweight Championship took up the entirety of tonight’s show. We’ve broken down each match for your reading pleasure below.
Mustafa Ali vs. TJP
Pure athleticism from @megatjp and @MustafaAliWWE! #205Live pic.twitter.com/wCDYcFYOyk
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 25, 2018
Mustafa Ali and TJP were up first. The two had a rather quick showdown in which we saw TJP working Ali’s left knee from start to finish. Despite attempt after attempt to submit Ali, including the use of a kneebar, Ali got the win via the 054.
Winner: Mustafa Ali
Mustafa Ali vs. Drew Gulak
Looks like @DrewGulak isn’t the only submission specialist on #205Live… @MustafaAliWWE pic.twitter.com/Jsbvzsy9ve
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) April 25, 2018
Drew Gulak came next and instantly went to work on Ali’s left knee. Ali got his ass whooped by Gulak for the majority of this match, which played well to both men’s strengths. Ali can sell better than the majority of the performers on WWE’s roster, and Gulak has a mean streak that very few heels today possess.
At one point, Ali locked in a single leg Boston crab on Gulak while both men were on the ropes, which was awesome. Ali then hit a cross body to the floor, as well as a tornado DDT, before finally being cut off by Gulak. Gulak KO’d Ali when he shoved him from the top rope into the stairs on the floor. He then dragged Ali into the ring and locked in a Gu-Lock on an unconscious Ali to get the win.
Winner: Drew Gulak
Drew Gulak vs. Tony Nese
Pure POWER to make a POINT.#205Live @TonyNese @DrewGulak pic.twitter.com/mfJbkMxnux
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 25, 2018
Tony Nese came in like a wrecking ball and gave Drew Gulak the business, something we’ve been missing from Nese since the Cruiserweight Classic. Drew Gulak didn’t get a lick of offense in, except another Gu-Lock, which got him the win. The storyline was simple, yet beautiful. Nese was too emotional to just take the victory and move on to the next matchup, and it cost him in the end.
Winner: Drew Gulak
Drew Gulak vs. Kalisto
Momentum can be your friend or your enemy.#205Live @DrewGulak @KalistoWWE pic.twitter.com/BtP8iVJgVv
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) April 25, 2018
Drew Gulak refused to enter the ring before the match began, allowing him to recover a bit before going to battle with Kalisto. Eventually the two locked up, but the turning point occurred early on when Kalisto went for a dive to the floor but crashed violently into the barricade. Gulak followed up with another attempted Gu-Lock, but Kalisto countered it into a Salida Del Sol for the win.
After the match, Cedric Alexander came on stage and gave Kalisto a standing ovation. The two will meet for the Cruiserweight Title on Friday at the Greatest Royal Rumble.
Winner: Kalisto
