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Swerve Scott vs El Hijo del Fantasma-Interim Cruiserweight Champion Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was a good opener! This interim champion tournament thing has been producing some solid matches and it\u2019s a great way to get other people on the shows. Plus, they\u2019re definitely trying to keep the prestige in the cruiserweight division, which is also good. Let\u2019s not go back to that nonsense that plagued 205 Live for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Swerve Scott<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade: B-<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m a fan of Gargano slander so Dominik Dijakovic gets an automatic A+ for calling out Johnny Boy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candice LeRae vs Kacy Catanzaro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnny Gargano should leave the ring announcing to the professional. However, this was a great to establish this new LeRae. She\u2019s still kind of in that \u201cThe Wife\u201d role but I\u2019m thinking that this heel run might actually let us see more personality and get us more invested in her. She\u2019s been a cheerleader sidekick for too long and it\u2019s robbed her of momentum. The match could\u2019ve been better but it is what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Candice LeRae<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade: C-<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Newly Bros Game<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love Matt Riddle. Sometimes I feel like they just give him free reign to just say and do whatever he wants because they know it\u2019ll be entertaining. Also I love the self-aware pothead jokes. The easiest form of comedy and Riddle is superb at it. I really want details about Riddles threesome on a washing machine. Also Imperium showed up and just kinda laid them out. Cue sad game show trombones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade: B<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlotte Flair vs Mia Yim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was a fun, competitive match and I really enjoyed it. I actually didn\u2019t know much about the history between Flair and Yim, but it\u2019s awesome that they were able to work it into the match. Flair looked like a strong champion, which she is, but Yim is still a credible competitor. Honestly, I\u2019d like to see another match between the two of them, perhaps with the title on the line or maybe with a stipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Charlotte Flair<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade: B+<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dexter Lumis vs Shane Thorne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This match just\u2026happened. No joke, I went to finish up my night skincare routine and the match was already over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Dexter Lumis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Graded<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drake Maverick vs Tony Nese-Interim Cruiserweight Champion Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maverick isn\u2019t going anywhere! But also I\u2019m super confused because why is he continuing to wrestle if he got released? Am I being worked? Is he somehow fighting for his job to be reinstated? I don\u2019t know but I did like this match and I\u2019m happy that Maverick lives to fight another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Drake Maverick<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade: C+<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keith Lee vs Damian Priest-North American Championship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have complicated feelings about this match. It was the best match on the card and was good for a main event, but it also fell somewhat flat. There was good drama that had been built up for the last couple of weeks so maybe I was expecting a title change. But at the same time\u2026I think it\u2019s too early to take the title off of Lee. Like I said, I was conflicted for this match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Keith Lee<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade: B<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrestling during this pandemic is so strange. It\u2019s like wrestling is its own little microcosm, probably because it\u2019s the only sport that\u2019s still actively putting out content. Also apparently Florida is open for business, which means possible events with fans again. I\u2019ll pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall Grade: B<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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