As earlier announced, we will witness the big debut of Hideo Itami on the next edition of WWE 205 Live. The episode will be broadcasted tomorrow night on the WWE Network following the Smackdown Live show from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
However, the fan favorite star showed up one night earlier much to the delight of the fans.
Finn Balor competed in a two-on-one handicap match against the members of Miz-tourage, i.e., Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel. He was in control of the match until the heel duo planned to capitalise on the number games by their side. So, they went for an ambush making the contest disqualified. At this point, the former NXT star made his way to the ring to make the save.
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
The crowd cheered for Hideo Itami from the get-go, as he shoved Dallas and Axel off the ring. Balor hit a drop-kick to Dallas into the corner of the ring when Itami picked him up on his shoulder to hit with the GTS (Go-to-sleep). It reminded everyone of the pendant move of CM Punk, as the crowd chanted loudly for him for the latter part of the night.
#TopGuys IN THE BUILDING! #TheRevival is BACK on #RAW!!!! @ScottDawsonWWE @DashWilderWWE pic.twitter.com/XErlomiXSZ
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2017
Itami’s appearance on WWE Raw, out of nowhere also raised a few questions. He was inserted in a segment where he was least expected, and there’s no need of it, as well. The fans started to wonder whether this means he will start acting as the main roster performer or a 205 Live superstar, from now on. Hopefully, we will receive an answer on the next edition of the show, tomorrow.
Another duo who made their presence felt on the night was The Revival who was back onboard on WWE Raw. One of them picked up an injury to get sidelined just after making their debut on the main roster after Wrestlemania 33. They defeated the team of Heath Slater and Rhyno in a convincing fashion to prove that they have not lost a step since gone. So, it might just be a matter of time they join the title scenario.