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Lio Rush has won the NXT Cruiserweight Championship.
Lio Rush defeated Drew Gulak to win the NXT Cruiserweight Championship during tonight’s episode of NXT on the USA Network.
Following the match NXT General Manager William Regal presented Lio Rush with the championship.
Not so fast, @RealKingRegal.@DrewGulak wants to show @itsLioRush…………
………….a sign of respect? 😲#WWENXT #NXTCruiserweightTitle pic.twitter.com/b5Jr7chKJx
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 10, 2019
Lio Rush returned to NXT on 9/18 during the first live broadcast of NXT on USA. Rush was on a leave of absence following several issues on the main roster.
This is Lio Rush’s first title reign while signed to WWE.