The background
The Cruiserweight Classic was an amazing series of pro wrestling shows on the WWE Network. It featured some of the top Cruiserweights from around the globe all fighting to grab that brass ring.
The CWC eventually transitioned into 205 Live, and it was a weekly struggle to get the WWE Universe to notice. Not only was it hard to get fans to stay in the building after SmackDown Live so they’d have an audience to perform in front of, but the audience also wasn’t gravitating towards the Cruiserweights like WWE would have liked.
The heart of the matter
Enzo Amore’s move to 205 Live served a few purposes. Not only did it get Enzo off the main roster, but it also brought more eyes to 205 Live. Eric Bischoff recently spoke about 205 Live on Bischoff On Wrestling where he said WWE flat out missed the mark on the Cruiserweight Division.
He went on to say that it needs to be more than just lighter weight guys. There needs to be a unique look and style to the program as well. He also commented saying even putting a merchandise mover like Enzo Amore on 205 Live wouldn’t help the show by itself.
What’s next?
If WWE doesn’t fix things soon, 205 Live very well might be on its way for a change. When WWE Network seemed to be cancelling programs left and right, Bryan Alvarez commented on Wrestling Observer Live and said that changes would be on their way to 205 Live if things didn’t turn around.
We’re not saying WWE Network will cancel the show, nor should they. But 205 Live needs some kind of help if they’re going to capture the WWE Universe’s interest like they did with the Cruiserweight Classic.
Author’s take
It’s hard to argue with Eric Bischoff on this one. WWE put 205 Live together in order to highlight a certain type of wrestling, and it seems with shorter matches and less of a highlight, they have dampened that momentum.
Hopefully, 205 Live can turn it around soon because it would be a shame for it to go away. After all, the WWE Cruiserweights are some of the hardest working guys on the roster, and they seldom get the chance to shine like they deserve.
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