Making his WWE 205 Live debut, Austin Aries squares off against "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.

Before the match, Neville proclaimed to Dasha Fuentes that whoever wants an opportunity at his title will have their work cut out for them next week on WWE 205 Live, adding that the WWE 205 Live roster has their sights set on Austin Aries

Answering Aries’ open challenge for his in-ring Cruiserweight division debut was a Superstar often compared to The King of the Cruiserweights – “The Premier Athlete” Tony Nese. After months of being sidelined, Aries had no difficulty easing back into squared circle competition. Displaying his agility, Aries gained the advantage early in the contest.

However, “The Premier Athlete” relied on his strength and speed to overpower Aries throughout the contest. As Nese took control of the bout, he started to taunt his opponent and A-Double responded by battling back into the contest – even showing off his resilience by surviving a jaw-dropping powerbomb by Nese.

Seizing the opportunity to strike a stunned Nese, Aries executed a Roaring Elbow and secured a hard-fought victory. Though the battle was not easy, Aries proved he’s ready to compete with the best of the Cruiserweights.