10 Awesome Wrestling Matches You May Have Missed In 2018
5. Tony Nese Vs. Drew Gulak (WWE 205 Live - 13 February)
205 Live was a brand transformed in 2018, as Vince McMahon's decision to hand Triple H the reins turned the show form the Chairman's unwatchable 'Little Guy Raw' to the workrate-centric 'pure' wrestling show it should've been from day one. Prompted by Enzo Amore's firing, it resulted in an immediate upturn in quality, and while it remains WWE's most neglected brand, it has become a reliable source of great weekly wrestling.
A Cruiserweight Championship tournament to determine Enzo's successor was booked early. Former allies Tony Nese and Drew Gulak clashed as part of it, yielding the best bout either had had in WWE to date (including their respective Cruiserweight Classic runs).
Gulak turned on Nese in the buildup, giving the betrayed 'Premier Athlete' something to fight for (on top of tourney glory). Drew, meanwhile, was reborn. No longer Enzo's goofball sidekick, he became an angry, ruthless technician, harking back to his old EVOLVE character. It was the right move, and the narrative helped the talent duo craft a gem of a bout that culminated with one of the year's most memorable WWE finishes.
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