WWE 205 Live (2016) season 4 - episode list, synopsis, cast and crew

Episode 1

02 January 2019 - January 2, 2019 (Pittsburgh, PA)

205 Live kicks off 2019 with a pair of qualification matches for the Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. In the first qualification match, Kalisto takes on the Man of the Hour Lio Rush. The second match sees Drew Gulak face Akira Tozawa.

Episode 2

09 January 2019 - January 9, 2019 (Jacksonville, FL)

The final qualification match for the Cruiserweight Championship Fatal 4-Way at the Royal Rumble sees Cedric Alexander take on Hideo Itami. Plus, The Scottish Super Nova Noam Dar faces Tony Nese in a rematch from last month when Buddy Murphy helped Nese get the win.

Episode 3

15 January 2019 - January 15, 2019 (Birmingham, AL)

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy's open challenge is answered by a debuting Cruiserweight. The Man of the Hour Lio Rush battles Lucha House Party's Lince Dorado. Tony Nese confronts Noam Dar. TJP wants a new opportunity.

Episode 4

22 January 2019 - January 22, 2019 (Wichita, KS)

The three contenders to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship on the Royal Rumble kickoff show, Kalisto, Hideo Itami, and Akira Tozawa, compete in a Triple Threat Match. In his first official match as a member of the 205 Live roster, Humberto Carrillo takes on Gran Metalik.

Episode 5

29 January 2019 - January 29, 2019 (Phoenix, AZ)

This week on 205 Live, we have a huge main event match up when former tag team partners face off when Akira Tozawa takes on Hideo Itami. Plus, Mike Kanellis looks to build some momentum and show Drake Maverick he has what it takes to be Cruiserweight Champion when he goes one on one with a former Cruiserweight Champion in Kalisto.

Episode 6

05 February 2019 - February 5, 2019 (Everett, WA)

This week on 205 Live, we have a huge main event when Cedric Alexander, Akira Tozawa, Lio Rush, and Humberto Carrillo face off in a Fatal 4-Way to determine who will become the number one contender and face Buddy Murphy for the Cruiserweight Championship at Elimination Chamber.

Episode 7

12 February 2019 - February 12, 2019 (Toledo, OH)

On this edition of 205 Live, a huge main event sees 'The Scottish Supernova' Noam Dar and 'The Premier Athlete' Tony Nese try to settle their differences in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy and Akira Tozawa meet to sign the contract for their match at Elimination Chamber!

Episode 8

19 February 2019 - February 19, 2019 (New Orleans, LA)

This week on 205 Live, Mike Kanellis looks to finally have all his hard work pay off when he faces off with a former Cruiserweight Champion in Cedric Alexander who is looking to get his 2019 on track as well. Also, Ariya Daivari is in action and is no longer holding back how he feels about 205 Live and the WWE Universe.

Episode 9

26 February 2019 - February 26, 2019 (Charlotte, NC)

This week on 205 Live, we kick off the No. 1 Contender's Tournament for the Cruiserweight Championship at WrestleMania with two huge matchups. The Premier Athlete, Tony Nese, faces off with a former Cruiserweight Champion, Kalisto. Also, The Brian Kendrick goes toe-to-toe with one of his former allies, the Punishing Drew Gulak.

Episode 10

05 March 2019 - March 5, 2019 (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

This week on 205 Live, we have the final two first-round matchups in the No. 1 Contender's Tournament for the Cruiserweight Championship. In the first matchup, Humberto Carrillo goes one-on-one with special guest Oney Lorcan. The second matchup gives us a face-off with two former Cruiserweight Champions in Akira Tozawa and Cedric Alexander.

Episode 11

12 March 2019 - March 12, 2019 (Dayton, OH)

This week on 205 Live, we have the two Semifinal matchups in the No. 1 Contender's Tournament for the Cruiserweight Championship. The first match features former Champion Cedric Alexander facing off with the NXT invite Oney Lorcan. In the second Semifinal matchup, Drew Gulak looks to top Tony Nese once again.

Episode 12

19 March 2019 - March 19, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN)

This week on 205 Live, we have the final matchup in the No. 1 Contender's Tournament for the Cruiserweight Championship when The Premier Athlete Tony Nese faces off with last year's Tournament winner Cedric Alexander. The winner will have the incredible task of trying to defeat Buddy Murphy at WrestleMania to capture the Cruiserweight Title.

Episode 13

26 March 2019 - March 26, 2019 (Uncasville, CT)

This week on 205 Live, we have a huge main event matchup when Cedric Alexander looks to rebound from his loss last week to Tony Nese when he takes on Ariya Daivari. Plus, we will hear from our Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy and how he feels about facing his former ally in Tony Nese at WrestleMania.

Episode 14

02 April 2019 - April 2, 2019

This week on 205 Live, we take a very special look into the Cruiserweight Championship Match at WrestleMania between the champion Buddy Murphy and the challenger Tony Nese. Plus, Kalisto takes on the newest addition to the 205 Live roster, Oney Lorcan, and Mike Kanellis looks to keep his hot streak going when he goes one on one with Akira Tozawa.

Episode 15

09 April 2019 - April 9, 2019

This week on 205 Live, Tony Nese defends his newly acquired WWE Cruiserweight Championship against the former champion Buddy Murphy, just days after their epic battle at WrestleMania. Humberto Carrillo gets the opportunity to learn how to properly handle yourself in a 205 Live ring from Gentleman Jack Gallagher.

Episode 16

16 April 2019 - April 16, 2019

After being shifted to Raw in the Superstar Shake-up, 'The Soul of 205 Live' Cedric Alexander has his farewell match against Oney Lorcan. Also, now that he has moved on from Buddy Murphy, Tony Nese seeks a new challenger in the winner of a huge Fatal 4-Way Match between Akira Tozawa, Mike Kanellis, Gran Metalik and Ariya Daivari.

Episode 17

23 April 2019 - April 23, 2019

Ariya Daivari and Oney Lorcan battle for a future WWE Cruiserweight Championship opportunity against titleholder Tony Nese. Also, Drew Gulak looks to teach a former apprentice a lesson when he takes on Humberto Carrillo, who has a few tricks up his sleeve as he sets out to prove that flight might just be right.

Episode 18

30 April 2019 - April 30, 2019

The Singh Brothers make their return to 205 Live when they face off against the strong and confident Lucha House Party in tag-team action. Also, Tony Nese looks to end his rivalry with Drew Gulak, as the Cruiserweight Champion goes one-on-one with the Voice and Reason of 205 Live. Plus, The Brian Kendrick is in action.

Episode 19

07 May 2019 - May 7, 2019

In a main event that has been weeks in the making, Akira Tozawa and Mike Kanellis look to end their rivalry in a No Disqualification Match. Ariya Daivari goes head-to-head with Noam Dar, just weeks before his Cruiserweight Championship match against Tony Nese at Money in the Bank. Plus, the Singh Brothers are in Tag-Team action.

Episode 20

14 May 2019 - May 14, 2019

This week on 205 Live, we come to you from across the pond in London as the Superstars of 205 Live mix it up with the Superstars of NXT UK. 205 Live's Gentleman Jack Gallagher and Humberto Carillo meet NXT UK's James Drake and Mark Andrews in a Fatal 4-Way. Cruiserweight Champion Tony Nese faces off with the International Icon, Ligero.

Episode 21

21 May 2019 - May 21, 2019

This week on 205 Live, The Brian Kendrick, Akira Tozawa, Mike Kanellis, Oney Lorcan and Ariya Daivari compete in a Fatal 5-Way Match. Also, we will take a look back to the epic Cruiserweight Championship match at Money in the Bank where Tony Nese successfully defended his title against Ariya Daivari. Plus, the Singh Brothers are in tag team action.

Episode 22

28 May 2019 - May 28, 2019

This week on 205 Live, Gentleman Jack Gallagher and Humberto Carrillo face off in the Main Event to settle their score over the last few weeks. Also, The Brian Kendrick goes one on one with Mike Kanellis and the Scottish Super Nova, Noam Dar, is in action.

Episode 23

04 June 2019 - June 4, 2019

Ariya Daivari looks to get revenge on Oney Lorcan. The Scottish Super Nova, Noam Dar, looks to cement himself in the Cruiserweight Championship picture as he takes on one of the top dogs in the division, Akira Tozawa. Plus, we will hear from the Lucha House Party just days before their handicap match against Lars Sullivan at Super ShowDown.

Episode 24

11 June 2019 - June 11, 2019

Ariya Daivari looks to get revenge on Oney Lorcan. The Scottish Super Nova, Noam Dar, looks to cement himself in the Cruiserweight Championship picture as he takes on one of the top dogs in the division, Akira Tozawa. Plus, we will hear from the Lucha House Party just days before their handicap match against Lars Sullivan at Super ShowDown.

Episode 25

18 June 2019 - June 18, 2019

After a controversial ending to the Fatal 4-Way match for the No.1 contender's spot at Stomping Grounds for the Cruiserweight Championship, Drake Maverick must determine who will face Tony Nese. The Lucha House Party looks to put their rivalry to bed when they face the Singh Brothers in Tag-Team action. Plus, The Brian Kendrick is in action.

Episode 26

25 June 2019 - June 25, 2019

Akira Tozawa and Tony Nese face off in a No. 1 Contenders Match to determine who will face Drew Gulak at Extreme Rules. Mike Kanellis looks to prove once again that he is the best Superstar in the division when he takes on Gentleman Jack Gallagher.

Episode 27

02 July 2019 - July 2, 2019

Tony Nese, Oney Lorcan and Jack Gallagher take on Drew Gulak, Ariya Daivari and Mike Kanellis in a Six-Man Tag Team match. The Singh Brothers look to put their rivalry to an end with the Lucha House Party as they face off in a Tornado Tag match. Plus, take an in depth look at one of newer members of the 205 Live roster, Humberto Carrillo.

Episode 28

09 July 2019 - July 9, 2019

Oney Lorcan and Ariya Daivari look to settle their score when they face off in an Anything Goes match in the main event. The Brian Kendrick looks to silence the Bollywood Duo known as the Singh Brothers. Plus, Gentleman Jack Gallagher is in action.

Episode 29

16 July 2019 - July 16, 2019

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak reacts to his victory at Extreme Rules. Samir Singh faces Tozawa. Mike Kanellis tries to prove his greatness to Drake Maverik. Gentleman Jack Gallagher faces Chad Gable.

Episode 30

23 July 2019 - July 23, 2019

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak faces NXT Superstar Isaiah "Swerve" Scott in the main event. Oney Lorcan, Humberto Carrillo, Lucha House Party and more are in action. Plus, 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick and Mike Kanellis sign the contract for their impending Unsanctioned Match.

Episode 31

30 July 2019 - July 30, 2019

Mike Kanellis battles Drake Maverick in an Unsanctioned Match. If Kanellis wins, he gets an opportunity to challenge for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. The Brian Kendrick & Akira Tozawa take on Singh Brothers. Lince Dorado takes on Ariya Daivari.

Episode 32

06 August 2019 - August 6, 2019

Oney Lorcan, Tony Nese, Kalisto, Gentleman Jack Gallagher, Akira Tozawa, and Ariya Daivari compete in a Six-Pack Challenge Match to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Cruiserweight Championship at SummerSlam. Plus, Humberto Carrillo battles Lince Dorado.

Episode 33

13 August 2019 - August 13, 2019

In a SummerSlam rematch, Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak defends the title against Oney Lorcan. Lucha House Party members Kalisto and Lince Dorado team with Humberto Carrillo to face Ariya Daivari & The Singh Brothers, and much more.

Episode 34

20 August 2019 - August 20, 2019

Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak and Oney Lorcan each lead a team in a Captain's Challenge 10-Man Tag Team Elimination Match. Featuring Angel Garza, Ariya Daivari, Mike Kanellis and Tony Nese on Gulak's team and Gentleman Jack Gallagher, Humberto Carrillo, Akira Tozawa and Isaiah "Swerve" Scott on Lorcan's team.

Episode 35

27 August 2019 - August 27, 2019

Humberto Carrillo and Oney Lorcan battle to determine the No. 1 Contender for Drew Gulak's Cruiserweight Championship at Clash of Champions. Plus, Lucha House Party's Kalisto takes on Ariya Daivari.

Episode 36

03 September 2019 - September 3, 2019

Lince Dorado faces Humberto Carrillo for the chance to be added to the Cruiserweight Championship match at Clash of Champions. Mike Kanellis battles Tony Nese while The Brian Kendrick & Akira Tozawa take on Brandon Scott & Tyler Hastings.

Episode 37

10 September 2019 - September 10, 2019

Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik & Humberto Carrillo take on Drew Gulak, Tony Nese & Ariya Daivari. Plus, Kushida makes his 205 Live debut teaming with Gentleman Jack Gallagher to face The Brian Kendrick & Akira Tozawa and more.

Episode 38

17 September 2019 - September 17, 2019

Oney Lorcan takes on Tony Nese, The Brian Kendrick battles Gentleman Jack Gallagher, and Lince Dorado faces Ariya Daivari.

Episode 39

24 September 2019 - September 24, 2019

Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak & Tony Nese take on Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch. Cousins collide as Humberto Carrillo faces Angel Garza.

Episode 40

11 October 2019 - October 11, 2019

The Brian Kendrick battles Akira Tozawa in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch take on Drew Gulak & Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari faces Chris Bey.

Episode 41

18 October 2019 - October 18, 2019

The Brian Kendrick takes on Gentleman Jack Gallagher. Plus, Tony Nese faces Oney Lorcan & Ariya Daivari and The Singh Brothers battle Justin Alexander & Justin Morris.

Episode 42

25 October 2019 - October 25, 2019

NXT Cruiserweight Champion Lio Rush faces Oney Lorcan, Tony Nese takes on Raul Mendoza and Isaiah "Swerve" Scott battles Ariya Daivari.