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Tonight’s 205 Live takes place from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO.
WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of 205 Live:
- What does Drake Maverick have in store for WWE 205 Live?
- Who will advance in the WWE Cruiserweight Championship tournament?
WWE’s full preview can be found HERE. We have included an excerpt below.
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On who will advance in the WWE Crusierweight Championship tournament:
Last week on WWE 205 Live, the Cruiserweight division changed forever as new General Manager Drake Maverick was introduced to the WWE Universe. Maverick immediately addressed the future of the WWE Cruiserweight Title, announcing a 16-man Cruiserweight Championship Tournament that would crown a new champion at WrestleMania.
The first two matches of the tournament pitted Cedric Alexander against Gran Metalik, and TJP against Tyler Bate. The inclusion of the first-ever WWE U.K. Champion served as proof positive that Maverick was looking to live up to his promise of including the best Cruiserweights in the world. Tonight, Maverick has tapped NXT’s Roderick Strong to take on Hideo Itami in what is sure to be a hard-hitting, high-octane contest.
With the WWE Cruiserweight Championship Tournament off to an incredible start, what else does Maverick have planned for WWE 205 Live? What other competitors could make their way to WWE 205 Live?
Tonight’s 205 Live will also feature a WWE Cruiserweight Championship tournament qualifying match between Kalisto and Lince Dorado that was previously announced by is not included in the preview.
Both Kalisto and Lince have taken to Twitter to comment on the “Lucha House Party” bout:
. @WWE @WWE205Live #LuchaHouseParty will roll through @LuchadorLD My eyes are on #WrestleMania and tonight I will give it my all..so bring your A game amigo because the #KingOfFlight will take some flight.. #LuchaLiberation #ImagineLuchaAchieve pic.twitter.com/QAeZPyJVRa
— Samuray Del Sol® “Manny $” (@gloat) February 6, 2018
Tonight on @WWE @WWE205Live #LuchaHouseParty rolls through #KansasCity @KalistoWWE vs @LuchadorLD ! I can’t lose! I will not lose! This is for you my babies! Daddy’s bringing home the chance to go to #WrestleMania #AllEyesOnMe pic.twitter.com/8xEEYWRTbV
— “Lucha Lit” Lince Dorado (@LuchadorLD) February 6, 2018