Looking to ensure that new members of the Cruiserweight division show the proper respect to WWE 205 Live originals like himself, Ariya Daivari battles the hard-hitting British Superstar Danny Burch. #WWEonSonyIndia

Ariya Daivari has taken a great deal of pride in the fact that he is one of the original members of the WWE 205 Live roster. As a result, he has focused on battling all the new faces competing in the Cruiserweight division which has brought him toe-to-toe with Danny Burch.

As the first WWE 205 Live match of 2020 got underway, Daivari quickly took down his opponent and oozed confidence as he taunted Burch from the corner. However, the British Superstar quickly recovered and took The Persian Lion to the mat by using his power and technical ability.

Ascending the ropes and taunting the WWE Universe in Memphis by mimicking Jerry “The King” Lawler, Daivari found himself on the receiving end of a boot to the face and a screeching halt to his momentum.

Burch fed off the energy of the WWE Universe and unloaded on his opponent. After missing a splash from the top rope, Daivari was locked in a submission hold, but a masked fan appeared on the ring apron, distracting the official and allowing Daivari to take down Burch with a low blow and Hammerlock lariat for the win.

After the match, the masked fan revealed himself to be The Brian Kendrick. The Man with a Plan addressed the WWE Universe to remind everyone that he was the reason the WWE Cruiserweight division exists before he executed Sliced Bread No. 2 on Danny Burch, much to Daivari’s delight.