Does Mike Kanellis need Maria’s help to win?
Two weeks ago, Mike Kanellis picked up a much-needed victory against former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa. However, The Opportunist’s victory came thanks to an assist from his wife Maria, leaving The Stamina Monster irate in the wake of the contest. WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick confronted WWE’s Power Couple last week, wondering if Mike was satisfied with employing Maria’s help.
Maverick wasn’t just questioning the tactics of the Kanellis’, he was also making sure Mike was prepared to face Tozawa again, this time with The Brian Kendrick in The Stamina Monster’s corner to suppress Maria’s influence. Can Mike Kanellis defeat Akira Tozawa once more, this time with a level playing field?
Buddy Murphy and Tony Nese’s rivalry turns bitter
When Tony Nese began training with WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy, he started competing at a higher caliber, serving as a frequent foil for former titleholder Cedric Alexander. After winning the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament and earning a title opportunity at WrestleMania, Murphy entered the ring, seemingly to celebrate with his friend, but he instead attacked and left The Premier Athlete laying in the center of the ring.
With his message delivered, Buddy Murphy will clearly do anything to retain his coveted championship. However, last week at the WWE Performance Center, an all-out brawl broke loose between Nese and Murphy.
Will Murphy and Nese confront each other with their battle on The Grandest Stage of Them All on the horizon? Don’t miss WWE 205 Live, tonight at 10/9 C, streaming live on the award-winning WWE Network.
