WWE 205 Live (Episode 232)
Orlando, Florida at Capitol Wrestling Center (WWE PC)
Streamed May 21, 2021 on WWE Network
The show started with the intro with Tom Phillips and Nigel McGuinness welcoming us to the show on commentary…
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Ari Sterling vs. Asher Hale. The two circled and tentatively locked up with Sterling trying for a rear waist lock. Hale reversed into an attempted snapmare although Sterling half blocked it and slipped out. The two continued to look for wrist control with Hale seemingly getting the better of the grappling exchange initially, tripping Sterling to the ground. Sterling was able to get up and hit a shoulder block before prompting a running exchange which Hale won, hitting a leg kick and downing Sterling.
Ari Sterling def. Asher Hale If his first few weeks on the purple brand are any indication, Ari Sterling doesn’t seem likely to dwell on the past. Seven days after suffering his first defeat in a barnburner against former Cruiserweight Champion Tony Nese, Sterling bounced back to reenter the winner’s circle at the expense of fellow newcomer Asher Hale. In a frenetically paced bout filled with trash talk in both directions, Hale became the first Superstar to evade Sterling’s inside-out moonsault, and he followed up by blasting his foe with a running knee from the apron to the ringside floor.
Leighty’s WWE 205 Live Review 05.21.21
-364 days ago I took over covering this show due to the unfortunate passing of the great Larry Csonka. It has been a joy watching this brand and seeing new faces before they show up on NXT. The new crop has been showing up the last few weeks and it will be fun to see where they take things. Thanks to everyone who has read or commented over the last year. Let’s get to it!
-Announce Team: Tom Phillips and Nigel McGuiness
-Taped: WWE Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, FL
Asher Hale vs. Ari Sterling