WWE 205 Live preview, Jan. 23, 2018: Has TJP met his match in Gran Metalik?
After failing to defeat Gran Metalik two weeks in a row, has TJP figured out the formula necessary to regain his momentum and continue his quest back to the top of the Cruiserweight division? Plus, is Gentleman Jack Gallagher’s rage too much for Hideo Itami?
>SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan to address WWE 205 Live tonight
With questions surrounding the status of the WWE Cruiserweight Championship and rumors circulating about a potential General Manager for WWE 205 Live, SmackDown LIVE GM Daniel Bryan has been asked to address these issues on behalf of WWE to kick off tonight’s episode of WWE 205 Live.
Among the topics Bryan may address is the status of the WWE Cruiserweight Title. Will Cedric Alexander still have his long-awaited opportunity to claim it at Royal Rumble? Furthermore, what would the possible addition of a General Manager mean for the future of the Cruiserweight division? And is there someone lined up for the position?
Don’t miss WWE 205 Live, tonight at 10: 20/9: 20 C on the award-winning WWE Network.
>Can Hideo Itami counter Gentleman Jack Gallagher’s rage?
Last week on WWE 205 Live, Gentleman Jack Gallagher delivered a clear message to Hideo Itami. The British Superstar vowed that his arch nemesis would regret ever setting foot in WWE 205 Live. Gallagher cited the teachings of his mentor The Brian Kendrick – who was sidelined with a devastating injury at the hands of Itami on Christmas Day – and revealed that he had plans for the Japanese Superstar.
Gallagher already displayed his cruelty when he attacked Itami with a steel pipe and mercilessly continued his assault. Despite Itami seeking retribution a week later by driving Gallagher from the ring during a heated confrontation, the British Superstar is only emboldened by his burning festering disdain for Itami.
Can Hideo Itami deter Gentleman Jack Gallagher’s fury, or will he truly rue the day he joined the WWE Cruiserweight division?
>How can TJP get back on track?
Three weeks ago, the winner of the Cruiserweight Classic and inaugural WWE Cruiserweight Champion TJP made a triumphant return after a three-month hiatus. Defeating former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa, The Duke of Dab certainly proved he hadn’t lost a step and was ready to once again reach the top of the Cruiserweight division.
However, TJP’s plans were altered drastically in the following two weeks. In his second match back, The Fil-Am Flash battled Gran Metalik in a rematch from the Cruiserweight Classic finals. Despite being a highly-competitive contest, TJP was defeated and left shell-shocked as a result.
Upset about the outcome, the first-ever Cruiserweight Champion toppled the ring steps and the announce table in a fit of rage.
Demanding a rematch last week, TJP once again battled Gran Metalik in a showcase of Cruiserweight competition, but TJP again suffered a shocking defeat.
Despite scoring a statement-making win in his comeback match against Tozawa, TJP has been unable to capture that same momentum and convert it into a victory against Gran Metalik. Does The Fil-Am Flash need to set aside his arrogance and focus solely on victory, or has he truly met his match in Gran Metalik?
Don’t miss WWE 205 Live, tonight at 10: 30/9: 30 C on the award-winning WWE Network.