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Sean Waltman On Problems With WWE 205 Live, Internal Struggle At WWE Over How It Is Handled
- Updated: December 19, 2016
Wrestling Inc. President Raj Giri recently caught up with professional wrestling star, Sean ‘X-Pac’ Waltman. Among other things, Waltman shared his thoughts on WWE’s cruiserweight resurgence. Also, Waltman mentioned the guests who will appear on his podcast, X-Pac 1,2,360 in the coming weeks.
According to Waltman, while he is happy that WWE has brought back the cruiserweight division, he believes the execution of WWE 205 Live leaves much to be desired. Specifically, the former WCW Cruiserweight Champion and WWE Light Heavyweight Champion suggested that 205 Live should not take place after SmackDown.
“I’m really happy. Mostly I’m happy with what they’re doing with it, but there [are] a few things I don’t like. I don’t like them taping the 205 Live [show] after everything else is done in a half-empty arena where nobody gives a s–t. I think we’re marginalizing these guys.”
Waltman added, “so, not cool. I don’t like that. It makes them seem like they’re still an afterthought, Raj. Of course [taping 205 Live before SmackDown Live would be better], of course. Whenever you put the heavy hitters out before the guys that are …
