7) Hideo Itami Made His Main Roster Debut
Finn Balor faced off against Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas in a 2 on 1 handicap match. After Axel and Dallas got the upper hand, Hideo Itami came to make the save.
This marked the official RAW debut of Itami!
SHOW HIM RESPECT!!!@HideoItami makes his #RAW debut by coming to the aid of his longtime friend @FinnBalor! @RealCurtisAxel @TheBoDallas pic.twitter.com/s7R76mBH6p
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2017
8) WWE Made It Clear That Itami Is In The Cruiserweight Division
For those excited that Hideo Itami is joining the RAW roster, that is not the case. WWE made it clear that Itami is joining the 205 Live roster.
Interesting that he interacted and wrestled with main roster talent but he is still joining 205 Live.
The newest star of #205Live is EAGER to get into this one as @HideoItami and @FinnBalor reunite to battle The #Miztourage on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/TgWzMRc4ZR
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 19, 2017
9) Cedric Alexander Is The Next Cruiserweight Title Challenger
RAW this week featured a match between Drew Gulak and Cedric Alexander. The winner would become the next challenger for Enzo Amore and the Cruiserweight Championship.
The match was won by Cedric Alexander after hitting the ‘Lumbar Check’. Enzo vs Cedric has been confirmed for the future!
Consider @DrewGulak‘s lumbar CHECKED as @CedricAlexander punches a ticket to a @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship match against @real1! #RAW #205Live pic.twitter.com/CTYREevCTw
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) December 19, 2017
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