Author: John Caul

Since taking over 205 Live Landscape review of the fastest and exciting hour of WWE television on Friday nights late in 2019, I’ve enjoyed the high flying, more wrestling based show than I have in years past. Gone are the days of over the top RAW & Smackdown storylines. The more mat-based content that has made NXT what it is today made the talent exchange between 205 GM Drake Maverick and NXT GM William Regal more impactful. There won’t be a live edition of WWE’s purple brand this week. However, I figured I can give three articles that cover 205…

In a special Halloween post on their official Instagram, Northeast Wrestling announced their newest title – the NEW Live Championship. It would be contended in a special tournament starting November 30th. Superstars such as JT Dunn, Mike Verna, and the red hot ‘Wrecking Ball’ Legursky were all in contention. The title would sit around the waist of one of the most talented stars of the New England-based brand. And that’s exactly who became champion, the talented Christian Casanova. The tournament was filled with controversy, drama, and much excitement. Not only did it end up being a triple threat but…

With Christmas around the corner, many of us hope Old Saint Nick delivers us some presents. Gifts that will put smiles on our faces that fill us with joy. In the wrestling community, the one gift we hope for is the gift of interesting wrestling news. ‘The Big Guy’ Ryback teases an AEW appearance. He decided to gift us a photographic shocker. Over the weekend, Ryback dropped a photo simply stated: “2020” featuring himself, and the one and only EVP ‘The American Nightmare’ Cody. https://twitter.com/Ryback22/status/1208624510603161601 While Ryback stated previously he may be retired from the ring, recent interviews including one…

Welcome to the review of the December 13, 2019 edition of 205 Live! We have just come off the hype of a huge opener to this week’s WWE NXT on USA which saw Angel Garza become the new NXT Cruiserweight Champion! We kick off the show with Tom Phillips and Aiden English speaking on the huge title match and Garza’s win. They introduce the opening match, the Persian Prince, Ariya Davari and the man on the hottest win streak in NXT and 205 Live currently, Raul Mendoza. Ariya Daivari vs. Raul Mendoza Make that three straight weeks now on 205…

Welcome to the review of the December 6, 2019 edition of 205 Live. where we are 6 days away from the title rematch between Lio rush and Angel Garza on WWE NXT on USA. But before we get to that match, tonight’s 205 Live big main event pits the NXT Curisierweight Champion against the recently single debuted Danny Burch! We kick off the show with both Tom Phillips and Aiden English stating that before their big title match on Wednesday, Lio Rush and Angel Garza have chosen each other’s opponent for tonight. For Garza, heading to the ring, Lio chooses…

Usually, by the time January 1st of the New Year hits, we officially begin the proverbial Road to Wrestlemania. But for the first time since introducing the Hall of Fame classes before the big event, WWE has released it’s two first entries into the upcoming class a bit early – Enter Batista and the original nWo. Announced via Twitter, WWE has officially stated that Batista and the nWo (specifically ‘Hollywood’ Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and X-Pac) have been announced as this year’s headliners of the 2020 class! As stated on their official website in regards to the inductions:…

Most of us understand the game of Checkers. It’s simple really, hop over, collect pieces, win the game. But for Chess, it’s strategy, patience and playing the long game. Court Bauer is officially playing Chess, and we are just watching the pieces move. One week after losing Chris DeJoseph to WWE, the New-York based wrestling company Major League Wrestling has announced they have released Canadian superstar Teddy Hart as simple as stating they have “has come to terms on the release”. Less and 3 hours later, the company then turns and signs the former NXT superstar Jordan Myles aka ACH.…

It’s the end of a decade and independent wrestling has changed, permanently, for the better. For the New York-based House of Glory Wrestling, that change came a month ago as entrepreneur Master P became the minority owner. Now, with a new direction, new competition and new challengers on the way, HOG celebrates it’s 9 years of existence with House Of Glory Nine9! Masada vs. Low Ki In my head, I started a “Masada’s gonna kill you” chant for Low Ki. Man, this may be one of the most brutal matches in HOG history based on these two starts lineage.…

The world of pro wrestling is always changing. Even with the backstage roles, some writers and producers always look for greener pastures to better themselves. For one talented producer, that’s exactly what has taken place today. Per Pro Wrestling Sheet, recently hired producer for Major League Wrestling and former co-creator of Lucha Underground Chris DeJoseph has resigned from the company and will be taking a new position with his previous company, WWE. Nothing has been announced officially as of yet from any of the three parties but it makes for interesting news. “Since the last season of Lucha Underground, I’ve had…

Welcome to the review of the November 29, 2019 edition of 205 Live. After a week off from live television, the fastest moving show on the WWE Network is back! And it brings us another edition of exciting action. Tonight’s 205 Live big main event rematch is between Angel Garza and Gentlemen Jack Gallagher. We kick off the show with having Aiden English and the returning 205 Live original, Tom Phillips, back in the booth. They remind us 3 years ago, Tom was there when 205 Live first debuted. We will let you know any update on Jon Quasto, but…