About WWE 205 Live

WWE 205 Live is an exciting, fast-paced wrestling television series that premiered on November 29, 2016. The show features the top caliber of WWE's cruiserweight division, all vying for the prestigious Cruiserweight Championship. These wrestlers, who are all below 205 lbs hence the name, use their agility, speed, and athleticism to captivate audiences with high-flying and unpredictable action.

Making / Production

The show is produced by WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and airs as a part of their network programming. WWE's famous Cruiserweight division, which has had a storied history, was reintroduced at the Cruiserweight Classic tournament in 2016, after which it found its permanent home in this series. Filming takes place primarily on location at WWE events, and matches are often held in front of live audiences during WWE SmackDown Live or WWE Raw.

Actors

• Neville (Adrian Neville): Played the role of a heel (villainous character) and was known for his aggressive style and high-flying moves. Reigned as Cruiserweight Champion for a substantial period.
• Enzo Amore (Eric Arndt): Known for his cocky and talkative character, Enzo stirred the pot in the 205 Live division. He won the Cruiserweight Championship twice during his time in the show.
• Cedric Alexander (Cederick Johnson): Played the role as a heroic character who persistently pursued the championship with his crowd-pleasing style.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 205 Live is unique as it focuses solely on WWE's Cruiserweight division, making it the only show with a specific weight class focus.
• The debut episode aired immediately after WWE SmackDown in November 2016 and featured an exciting match between Rich Swann and The Brian Kendrick for the Cruiserweight Championship.
• Distinguished names like Triple H and Vince McMahon operate as executive producers for the show.

Awards

While the television series itself hasn’t won any awards, several of its performers have been recognized with WWE’s own internal awards.

Quotes

• "I am the king of the cruiserweights!" - Neville
• "How you doin'?" - Enzo Amore
• "Age of Alexander!" - Cedric Alexander

Music, Soundtrack

• The official theme song for the series is "Hail the Crown" by CFO$.