Dave Meltzer reported in the latest installment of The Wrestling Observer Newlsetter that Hideo Itami will be pushed as the new star of the 205 Live brand once he makes his debut.

Meltzer wrote, “Hideo Itami, who is being pushed as the new star of the brand, will likely anchor the shows with Amore, and the usual crew featuring the Zo train heels of Drew Gulak, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari and Noam Dar (who seems in the process of a turn) and a babyface group featuring Cedric Alexander (whose been teased for a change), Rich Swann, Mustafa Ali and Akira Tozawa.”

Meltzer also indicated that WWE may book some NXT talents on the undercard or tryout some wrestlers who are cruiserweights once the company kicks off the 205 Live house shows next year.

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WWE has had a change in plans for tonight’s 205 Live show and a match that was scheduled is no longer taking place.

Rich Swann was originally scheduled to face Jack Gallagher on tonight’s show but it’s now being replaced with Rich Swann vs. Brian Kendrick.

As noted, the show will also feature Enzo Amore & Ariya Daivari vs. Mustafa Ali & WWE Cruiserweight Champion Kalisto.

Check back here at 10PM ET for our live play-by-play coverage of the event.

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WWE has released NXT Superstar HoHo Lun, according to an exclusive report by WrestlingInc.

Lun was part of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic and defeated Ariya Daivari in the first round of the tournament but we eliminated in the second round. Since then he has worked a few NXT television tapings, most recently losing to The Velveteen Dream. WWE also used him for NXT Live Events.

As previously noted, WWE is making budget cuts in order to increase their bottom line profit margin. It was rumored that the company may be making a few roster cuts.

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Welcome to the fastest hour on television, 205 Live!

Tonight’s 205 Live features a huge number one contender match between Akria Tozawa and Ariya Daivari. Tozawa has been dealing with a shoulder injury caused by Daivari, and his opponents have targeted it in recent matches, leading to Akira not being 100%. Despite this, he still hit his Super Senton finish last night and won the tag team match but the question remains if he is in any shape to truly fend off Ariya Daivari tonight. Obviously, based on how things have been going as of late, I would expect the match at SummerSlam to be a Triple Threat with Neville, Tozawa and Daivari, and I would also expect Tozawa to win but not pin Neville. I think that’s the obvious workaround to get the title on someone else but keep Neville strong. Although as of now we’ve already got a lot of multi-man matches at SummerSlam.

Elsewhere on tonight’s show, WWE.com is teasing that Gentleman Jack Gallagher is at his breaking point with Brian Kendrick and how much he is being mocked. These two have been randomly going back and forth for weeks, with no real reason for the feud, but it seems we’ll get more of it tonight. As well as most likely more action with Cedric Alexander, TJP, Rich Swann, and Tony Nese.

That’s the preview for tonight’s 205 Live! Are you excited for the show? Let us know your thoughts on the Ringside Talk app and enjoy the show!

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Welcome to the fastest hour on television, 205 Live!

Tonight’s show features the Cruiserweight Champion, King Neville in action in the main event! Neville faces Ariya Daivari, a man who has made a name for himself recently by destroying Akira Tozawa. Last night, Daivari attacked Tozawa again but this time, he also took the fight to Neville! The audacity! Daivari clearly believes he is on the Neville level and tonight he has a chance to prove it. I could easily see a scenario in which Tozawa interferes tonight and we end up with a Triple Threat at SummerSlam, although that might leave us with too many multi-man matches at the summer showcase.

Also on tonight’s 205 Live, TJP and Rich Swann continue their seemingly friendly battle for supremacy as they partake in tag team action, albeit on separate teams. TJP teams with Tony Nese tonight to take on Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander, in which should be a great match.

I’d also expect to see Noam Dar, Mustafa Ali, Drew Gulak, Brian Kendrick and Jack Gallagher on tonight’s show. Let us know what you’re excited to see, or not excited to see, on the free Ringside Talk app and remember to enjoy the show!

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