Rich Swann’s #1 contender’s match against Drew Gulak for a shot at the WWE Cruiserweight Championship has been cancelled due to Swann’s suspension over the weekend. The match has been removed from the 5-point preview on WWE’s website and they have not announced how they will deal with the change.

Here is the updated card for tonight’s show:

* Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro
* Samoa Joe vs. Dean Ambrose
* Seth Rollins vs. Sheamus
* Kane vs. Braun Strowman

Check back here at 8PM ET for our live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show.

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205 Live Superstar Rich Swann was arrested early this morning at 12:09 AM in Gainesville, Florida and charged with Kidnapping/False imprisonment.

In the state of Florida that charge is a third-degree felony and is punishable by up to five years and a $5,000 fine if convicted. Swann was also charged with Battery – touching or strike, which is a first degree misdemeanor. Penalties for that charge include a year in jail or 12 months probation and a $1,000 fine upon conviction.

Swann is currently incarcerated in Alachua County Jail, which has released the following mugshot photo:

Swann is scheduled to face Drew Gulak to determine the #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight championship on this Monday’s episode of RAW in Cleveland, Ohio. The match will likely be canceled as part of the fallout of this arrest.

We posted the police report of his arrest at this link.

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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 Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore will not be on tonight’s episode of 205 Live, as he is headed to Dubai and India with the RAW brand. While WWE has not announced matches for tonight’s show, they posted the following teasers for the show:

“Why have Gentleman Jack Gallagher and The Brian Kendrick turned their attention to Kalisto?
Last week, WWE 205 Live played host to a clash of competitive styles between Gentleman Jack Gallagher and former WWE Crusierweight Champion Kalisto. For the masked lucha libre sensation, the match represented a chance to regain his momentum and refocus his efforts on reclaiming the Crusierweight Title. Despite the highly competitive nature of the contest, it ended prematurely when The Brian Kendrick charged the ring and unloaded his fury on Kalisto.

After recovering from his opponent’s patented Salida del Sol, Gallagher joined his ally, and the two attacked Kalisto, displaying their trademark cruelty. The question remains, however, as to why the duo attacked the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion. The Brian Kendrick always has a plan, and their motive could potentially be the same as in the past – trying to help other Cruiserweights embrace their own aggression – or could something more sinister be afoot?”

Will Drew Gulak steer The Zo Train to a better WWE 205 Live?
Last night on Raw, Drew Gulak proved just how calculating of a tactician he is when he managed to capitalize on Cedric Alexander delivering Lumbar Checks to Tony Nese and Mustafa Ali by taking out Alexander and securing the pinfall for himself. The unexpected end to the contest shocked an already breathless WWE Universe following a highly competitive Fatal 4-Way Match that was prime display of what WWE 205 Live is all about.

The prospect of Enzo Amore defending the WWE Cruiserweight Championship against a member of The Zo Train has always been a possibility, but complications may arise as The Certified G’s opponent could be his most trusted and vocal ally, Drew Gulak. Despite the potential conflict, following Gulak’s win on Raw, The Realest Champ in the Room put Gulak in charge of The Zo Train while Enzo is on an international tour.

With a potential opportunity to face Enzo for the WWE Cruiserweight Title in the cards, Gulak has a chance to show the other members of The Zo Train that he is a better leader that The Certified G. If Gulak can rally the support of The Zo Train to follow his lead, the possibility of facing – and defeating – Enzo Amore and becoming the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion could do wonders for his campaign for a better WWE 205 Live.

How will Gulak fare with Enzo’s microphone in his possession? Will he emerge as a new leader and shake up The Zo Train? Find out tonight on WWE 205 Live at 10/9 C on the award-winning WWE Network.

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It was announced on tonight’s episode of RAW that Kane will face Braun Strowman on next week’s episode of RAW.

Already confirmed for next week’s show is Drew Gulak vs. Rich Swann. The winner of the match will move on to face Enzo Amore for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

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Drew Gulak defeated Tony Nese, Cedric Alexander, Ariya Daivari in a Fatal 4 Way match on tonight’s episode of RAW to advance to a match against Rich Swann on next week’s show. The winner of that bout will move on to face Enzo Amore for a shot at the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

No other matches or segments have been announced for next week’s show, but we will keep you updated if anything else is announced.

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It was announced on Monday’s episode of RAW that a Fatal 4 Way will take place on next week’s show with the winner facing Rich Swann for a chance to become the new #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Enzo will then defend against the winner of that match the following week.

While WWE has not confirmed the participants for next Monday’s Fatal 4 Way match, it looks like the bout will feature Cedric Alexander, Tony Nese, Drew Gulak and Mustafa Ali.

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It was announced on Tuesday’s episode of WWE 205 Live that Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore will defend his championship title against Kalisto on the show.

This move was apparently a late change made by company officials. Last week there were plans in place for a 5-on-5 Traditional Elimination Match with featuring the cruiserweights. The plan was to have Team Captain Enzo, Noam Dar, Tony Nese, Drew Gulak and Ariya Daivari taking on Team Captain Kalisto, Sin Cara, Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali and Rich Swann.

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WWE announced two matches for next week’s episode of 205 Live on Tuesday. Those matches are:

• Drew Gulak vs. Mustafa Ali
• Tony Nese vs. Jack Gallagher

Next week’s show takes place from from Dayton, Ohio and airs on the WWE Network after Smackdown concludes on USA Network.

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We start off and Brian Kendrick talks about Akira Tozawa. He mentions how Tozawa made a name for himself in Japan over the last ten years. He still has a lot to learn to be a success in the US. He wanted Tozawa to be his student but Tozawa said no. Tozawa disrespected him so he had to teach Tozawa a lesson. He taught him lesson after lesson until Tozawa thought he could teach him a lesson. There is only one thing to do and that is to settle things in the ring. When he was ready to put him away but he would not go away. Brian says he is the man with the plan and the master. He is here to teach Tozawa one more lesson. Was what he did to Tozawa the right thing? Now he cannot think of a better way to end this than to have a street fight. He will teach Tozawa the final lesson.

We are in Toledo, Ohio and your announcers are Tom Phillips and Corey Graves.

Tom and Corey talk about the Street Fight and Corey says Kendrick has the advantage.

Rich Swann versus Ariya Daivari

Daivari yells at Swann about his shirt from last week and Daivari pushes Swann but Swann with a drop kick. Daivari goes to the floor and Swann with a baseball slide. They return to the ring and Daivari begs for mercy. Swann avoids going into the turnbuckles. Swann flips over Daivari and hits a drop kick that sends Daivari to the floor. Swann goes for a pescado but Daivari moves. Swann is sent shoulder first into the apron.

They return to teh ring and Daivari works on the shoulder. Daivari with a snap mare and knee drop to the injured arm. Daivari with a top wrist lock. Swann with a forearm but Daivari with a Harley Race knee for a near fall. Daivari with a forearm to the back and he puts the arm over the top rope and drops it on the rope. Daivari with an Irish whip but he runs into a boot and Daivari with a double knee arm breaker for a near fall. Daivari with a Cobra Clutch. Daivari with a neck breaker for a near fall.

Swann with a forearm and Daivari with a punch that is blocked by Swann. Swann with punches and a clothesline followed by a kick to the midsection and a flip leg drop to the back of the head. Swann with a back heel kick for a near fall. Swann goes up top and hits the Phoenix Splash for the three count.

Winner: Rich Swann

After the match, Noam Dar pushes Swann off the turnbuckles while he celebrates his victory.

We see Brian Kendrick getting ready for his match against Akira Tozawa.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a look at the feud between Austin Aries and Neville.

Neville is appearing via satellite and so is Austin Aries in similarly designed rooms. Corey mentions that they will be in a Submission Match and he asks about how this will be the biggest challenge for Neville. Neville says this is an asinine question. From the second he set foot in this division, he has beaten everyone, including the great Austin Aries . . . twice. He wants to know who Corey has been talking to.

Austin says if you want to talk about pretenders. You said you defeated him twice. Austin says that he beat Neville the last time they were in the ring.

Neville tells Austin to calm down. He says Austin has had multiple opportunities to take his crown and satisfy your foolish ambition.

Austin says he has earned this opportunity. He mentions that Neville put his finger in his eye to help him win at Wrestlemania. At Payback, he has him locked in the Last Chancery again and you grabbed the referee to get intentionally disqualified.

Neville says this is slander.

Aries says this is not slander beacuse this is the truth. Do you think you are the first person to put roadblocks in front of him? Are you the first person to try to knock him down? Are the you the first person to get someone to do his dirty work to stop him? This is nothing new to him. Everyone knows that you have been scraping by by the skin of your teeth and you cannot do it a third time. He will take his hobbled leg and he will take his anger from these missed opportunity and he will inflict pain on you. Austin says he has a catalog of submission holds and he will finish off Neville with the Last Chancery and he will make Neville tap out.

Neville says that Aries is hoping his knee will regain its strength. Whatever you want to tell yourself, you are not ready to step into the ring with the King of the Cruiserweights. Neville tells Aries to walk away now because he will not be held responsible for what happens at Extreme Rules.

We go to commercial.

Cedric Alexander versus Johnny Moon

Alexander blocks a kick and he hits a back elbow. Moon goes to the floor and Alexander follows and he punches Moon. They return to the ring and Alexander with a springboard clothesline. Alexander hits the Lumbar Check for the three count.

Winner: Cedric Alexander

We take a look at Drew Gulak’s campaign against flying on 205 Live. We see Gulak’s attack on Mustafa Ali last week.

Drew Gulak has a statement. He says he believes in a better 205 Live. He represents the traditions laid down by the greatest superstars, the cruiserweights. He does not think of showboats, people who take advantage of what they do in the ring for a little applause. Mustafa Ali is what he is campaigning against. If he wanted to see that, he would go to Cirque du Soleil.

Akira Tozawa walks in the back as we go to commercial.

Brian Kendrick versus Akira Tozawa in a Street Fight

The bell rings and Kendrick goes under the ring but Tozawa with a suicide dive head butt. Tozawa is sent into the announce table by Kendrick. Tozawa hip tosses Kendrick onto and over the announce table. Tozawa sends Kendrick back into the ring and he gets a near fall. Tozawa with a snap mare and kick to the chest followed by a back senton for a near fall. Tozawa with a chop and then he connects with more chops. Kendrick with a kick and then he gets Kendrick to flinch so Tozawa with a jab to Kendrick. Tozawa goes over the top rope when Kendrick moves and both men are down on the floor.

Kendrick and Tozwa go under the ring and both pull out a table. Kendrick with a forearm and Tozawa fires back. Tozawa sends Kendrick back into the ring and Kendrick with a knee. Tozawa with a rana. Tozawa with a running forearm to knock Kendrick off the apron. Tozawa goes for a suicide dive head butt, but Kendrick throws his jacket at Tozawa to stop him. Kendrick with forearms and then he suplexes Tozawa to the floor.

Kendrick sends Tozawa back into the ring and Kendrick goes under the ring and he finds the purple duct tape they use for the ropes and Tozawa stops him. Kendrick with a boot to the head. Kendrick wraps the tape around the arms and then around Tozawa’s mouth as he applies the Captain’s Hook. Tozawa gets to the ropes to allow him to get back to his feet. Kendrick goes for Sliced Bread #2 but Tozawa sends Kendrick to the floor. Tozawa removes the tape from around his mouth.

Kendrick goes up the ramp and Tozawa with a running boot to the head. Tozawa with a double sledge to the back as they go to the stage. Tozawa Irish whips Kendrick into the LED board but Kendrick stops short and Kendrick sends Tozawa into the LED board. Kendrick with a knee to the midsection as they return to ringside. Kendrick sends Tozawa into the ring steps. Kendrick gets the duct tape again and he tries to tape Tozawa to the ring post. Kendrick gets his belt and he whips Tozawa with it. The referee helps to get the tape off as Kendrick pulls the table closer to Tozawa.

Kendrick sets up the table but Tozawa with a forearm and then he whips Kendrick with the belt. They go into the ring. Tozawa continues to whip Kendrick and then Tozawa goes up top but misses a double stomp when Kendrick moves. Kendrick with the Captain’s Hook but Tozawa gets to his feet and they both go to the floor as the hold is released. Kendrick sends Tozawa into the announce table. Tozawa with forearms as they fight by the ring steps. Kendrick sets for a Tiger Driver onto the steps but Tozawa escapes. Kendrick tries for a suplex off the stairs and Tozawa with a gourdbuster onto the floor.

Tozawa with a back heel kick and he misses a round kick. Tozawa with a Saito suplex and Kendrick is not moving. Kendrick gets to his knees and he crawls towards the table. Tozawa with a DDT onto the steps. Tozawa puts Kendrick on the table and Tozawa goes up top and he goes for a back senton and hits it as they go through the table. Tozawa carries Kendrick into the ring and Tozawa gets the three count.

Winner: Akira Tozawa

After the match, officials check on Kendrick.

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