Lio Rush Becomes The New NXT Cruiserweight Champion On Last Night’s Show

Last night’s episode of NXT TV saw Lio Rush become The New NXT Cruiserweight Champion by defeating The Former NXT Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak. This is Lio Rush’s first time becoming The NXT Cruiserweight Champion as well as his first-ever title victory in WWE. Drew Gulak became The NXT Cruiserweight Champion at The WWE Stomping Grounds PPV Event back on June 23rd by defeating Akira Tozawa and The NXT Cruiserweight Champion at the time Tony Nese in a Triple Threat Match.

Following Lio Rush’s NXT Cruiserweight Title victory, NXT General Manager William Regal made his way down to the ring to congratulate The New NXT Cruiserweight Champion as well as place the title belt around Lio Rush’s waist. Former NXT Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak interrupted Lio Rush’s celebration, but he did show Rush a little respect before leaving the ring.

You can check out Lio Rush becoming The New NXT Cruiserweight Champion in the photos and the videos below:

Opportunity knocks. Will #TheManOfTheHour answer?@itsLioRush gets his NXT #CruiserweightTitle opportunity, RIGHT NOW! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/rBzE0iUlAe

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 10, 2019

This champ is NOT ready to let go.

Will @DrewGulak STILL be your NXT #CruiserweightChampion tonight?#NXTCruiserweightTitle #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/XMuEJH2j1y

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 10, 2019

Blink and you’ll miss the quickness of @itsLioRush! #WWENXT #NXTCruiserweightTitle pic.twitter.com/LCw6sjx8wW

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 10, 2019

This is @DrewGulak, we’re talking about.

You BEST be getting your feet ON THE GROUND! #WWENXT #NXTCruiserweightTitle pic.twitter.com/5BRBGQWc9W

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 10, 2019

The clock just struck GOLD. 🕛@itsLioRush is your NEWWWWWW NXT #CruiserweightChampion! #WWENXT #NXTCruiserweightTitle pic.twitter.com/BdLDJTFAd1

— WWE (@WWE) October 10, 2019

Tough champ. Tough opponent. This may just be ANYONE’S match.@DrewGulak @itsLioRush #NXTCruiserweightTitle #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/uA9aXUmNDu

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 10, 2019

How…?
How did they…?
How did they DO THIS?

This. Match. Is. 🔥.@itsLioRush @DrewGulak #WWENXT #NXTCruiserweightTitle pic.twitter.com/pAvFZGsvw6

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 10, 2019

.@itsLioRush is definitely not holding back tonight as he goes up against #WWENXT #CruiserweightChampion @DrewGulak. pic.twitter.com/NFtnB4DJS3

— WWE (@WWE) October 10, 2019

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— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 10, 2019