Before Mustafa Ali's rematch with Tony Nese could get underway, Drew Gulak attacked Ali in retaliation for Ali's use of his high-flying arsenal.

Two weeks ago, Drew Gulak was vindicated in his campaign to bring a more conservative style of competition to WWE 205 Live by countering a high-risk move by Mustafa Ali for a victory.

In a bout against Tony Nese last week, Ali still seemed to be feeling the effects of his encounter with Gulak, relying on a more subdued offense during the opening of the match. Eventually, Ali recalibrated and utilized his high-flying ability, picking up an impressive win against “The Premier Athlete.” Watching from the locker room, Gulak was less than pleased with Ali’s actions and subsequent victory.

Slated to go one-on-one with Nese in a rematch, Ali was attacked by Gulak on the entrance ramp and left unable to compete. Nese put an exclamation point on Gulak’s brutal assault by hitting Ali with a crushing running knee. Delivering a powerful statement about his disapproval of Ali’s in-ring style and abilities, Gulak left the arena still picketing for his cause.