WWE 205 Live
| WWE 205 Live | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Vince McMahon Triple H |
| Starring | 205 Live roster |
| Opening theme | "Hail the Crown" by CFO$ featuring From Ashes to New[1] "Legend" by CFO$ featuring Moosh and Twist[2] (Bumper) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 37 (as of August 8, 2017) |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Production company | WWE |
| Original release | |
| Network | WWE Network (2016 – present) |
| Release | November 29, 2016 – present |
| Related | |
WWE 205 Live,[3] also simply called 205 Live, is a live professional wrestling WWE Network series produced by WWE, which exclusively features the promotion's cruiserweight division, wherein all participants are billed at a weight of 205 lbs. or less.
The show premiered on November 29, 2016, and airs following SmackDown Live.[4] Talking Smack, which previously held the 10:00pm eastern time slot, moved to 11:00pm eastern following the debut of 205 Live until it's cancellation in July 2017.[5][6]
History
The show specifically features the wrestlers who competed in the Cruiserweight Classic tournament and others who have become full-time members of WWE's cruiserweight division. As described by WWE executive producer and wrestler Paul "Triple H" Levesque, the program is designed to serve as a showcase for the division, with its own distinctive feel and style compared to other WWE programming.[7]
The Raw brand was originally established as the exclusive home of the division during the 2016 brand extension, but following the premiere of 205 Live, the cruiserweight wrestlers appear on both Raw and 205 Live, as well as making occasional appearances on NXT.
The show premiered on November 29, 2016; the main event of the inaugural episode saw Rich Swann defeating The Brian Kendrick for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.[8]
Roster
| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Akira Tozawa | Akira Tozawa | |
| Ariya Daivari | Ariya Daivari | |
| The Brian Kendrick | Brian Kendrick | |
| Cedric Alexander | Cederick Johnson | |
| Drew Gulak | Drew Gulak | |
| Gran Metalik | Máscara Dorada | |
| Gentleman Jack Gallagher | Oliver Claffey[9] | |
| Lince Dorado | Unknown | |
| Mustafa Ali | Adeel Alam | |
| Neville | Benjamin Satterley | WWE Cruiserweight Champion |
| Noam Dar | Noam Dar | |
| Rich Swann | Richard Swann | |
| TJP | Teddy James Perkins | |
| Tony Nese | Anthony Nese |
On-air personalities
Commentators
| Commentators | Dates |
|---|---|
| Mauro Ranallo, Corey Graves, and Austin Aries | November 29, 2016 – February 28, 2017 |
| Mauro Ranallo and Corey Graves | March 7, 2017 - March 14, 2017 |
| Tom Phillips and Corey Graves | March 14, 2017 – June 6, 2017 |
| Vic Joseph and Corey Graves | June 13, 2017 – present |
Ring announcers
| Ring announcers | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Hamilton | November 29, 2016 – present | Ring announcer for SmackDown Live. |
Championships
| WWE 205 Live | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held | Location | Notes |
| WWE Cruiserweight Championship | Neville | 1 | January 29, 2017 | 2901+ | San Antonio, Texas | Defeated Rich Swann at Royal Rumble. |
See also
- Cruiserweight Classic
- WWE Cruiserweight Championship
- WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1991–2007)
- Cruiserweight (professional wrestling)
References
- ^ "Hail the Crown". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
- ^ "Legend". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
- ^ Staff, WWE.com. "205 Live premieres Nov. 29 on WWE Network". WWE.com. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
- ^ Atkin, Nicolas. "WWE announces new '205 Live' Cruiserweight show". ESPN. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
- ^ Schwartz, Nick. "WWE is launching a weekly cruiserweight division show called '205 Live'". Fox Sports. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
- ^ Namako, Jason. "WWE announces new "205 Live" weekly Cruiserweight show on WWE Network beginning on November 29". Wrestleview. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
- ^ Csonka, Larry. "Triple H Conference Call Report: Discusses 205 Live, NXT Takeover: Toronto, Says HBK Working at the Performance Center and More". 411Mania.com. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
He was asked how tough it will be to make a new show in 205 stand out. H said that the talent and style will make it distinctive. He said that you will get to see them showcase their talent there. He referenced the Cruiserweight Classic and he said he would try and give it the feel that it had. He said that WWE does have a lot of programming, for sure.
- ^ "Rich Swann def. The Brian Kendrick to become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion". WWE.com. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=9251
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