WWE 205 Live is going to play fast and loose with the weight limit stated in the title of the show.
According to a new preview for this week’s episode of 205 Live, WWE states the purple brand will “occasionally” feature talent that is over the 205-pound weight limit of the show.
Per WWE:
A must-see edition of 205 Live is set to feature Joe Gacy tangling with Josh Briggs, as well as a highly anticipated rematch between Ikemen Jiro and Grayson Waller.
The purple brand will now occasionally play host to matches where one or multiple Superstars eclipse the 205-pound weight limit, setting the stage for a colossal main event between Gacy and Briggs!
Both hard-nosed competitors were eliminated in the first round of the ongoing NXT Breakout Tournament, and it stands to reason that each will be in a foul mood and looking to take out their frustrations on the other.
Gacy and Briggs will both be making their second appearance on 205 Live, having each already picked up a win on the purple brand prior to competing in the NXT Breakout Tournament, but what will happen when these two bulls cross paths?
205 Live was originally started as a Cruiserweight-only series, but it’s clear that they’re moving on to include other new talent on the show. 205 Live has featured heavyweight competitors in recent weeks, including the 405-pound Odyssey Jones and Josh Briggs in their own respective NXT Breakout Tournament matches on July 9.
While those matches were strictly meant as a preview for the Breakout Tournament, WWE’s announcement makes it clear that fans can expect to see larger talent on Friday nights moving forward.
