WWE 205 Live results: Ari Sterling vs. Grayson Waller

205 Live continues its stint in the Capital Wrestling Center, a definite change of scenery for the worse compared to the shows beginning to tour. 

Guru Raaj defeated Asher Hale

This match was fun. Nothing here was more than decent, but it was still a fine way to open the show. 

Raaj gained momentum early, showing off to those in attendance in every spare moment. Raaj’s offensive streak ended soon, however. Hale was forced into the ropes where he laid in wait for Raaj, punishing him with a nasty neckbreaker for approaching. Hale threw Raaj into the chainlink barricade surrounding the CWC before dragging him back into the ring and controlling his neck with a brutal neck crank; the DDT that followed resulted in a near fall.

Raaj reversed the match’s momentum by ramming his shoulders into a prone Hale; a running knee from Hale ended Raaj’s seemingly short-lived rally. In complete control, Hale lifted Raaj onto his back; Raaj rolled into a backslide, pinning Hale for a surprise finish.

Ari Sterling defeated Grayson Waller

This match was good. Tons of action centering around substantial limb work. With that being said, the majority of Sterling’s matches on 205 Live have featured limb targeting. However, this time was a little different, as the targeted limb wasn’t crucial to the entire moveset of Sterling, resulting in a logically sound match. All around, a worthwhile watch. 

Waller and Sterling opened with basic back and forth wrestling (collar-and-elbows, quick takedowns, etc.). The takedowns featured plenty of flips for the curious. Waller began targeting the arm of Sterling after interrupting a cartwheel by grabbing Sterling’s wrist. Waller stomped away at the wrist before trying for a cross arm breaker later in the match. A diving stomp to the wrist of Sterling was the precursor to the Fujiwara armbar. 

Sterling tried to rally, slapping into the chest of Waller with both his healthy and injured arm. Hale struck Sterling down before trying for a kimura. Sterling was able to fight free, sending Waller to the outside. Waller maintained his control on the outside, draping Sterling over the top rope, locking in an armbar the referee was forced to break. When back inside, Waller connected with his stunner for a near fall. 

Waller forced Sterling to fight free from another submission. This time Sterling was able to gain hold of the match. Sterling connected with some quick offence before Waller rolled to the outside for safety, where he was hit with moonsauce. Sterling hit a top rope rana and Baja ‘86 before pinning Waller.