New WWE Cruiserweight Champion Crowned (Photos, Videos)
Cedric Alexander won the vacant WWE Cruiserweight Title by defeating Mustafa Ali in the tournament finals during tonight's WrestleMania 34 Kickoff pre-show from New Orleans.
This is Cedric's first run with the Cruiserweight Title. The title has been vacant since Enzo Amore was released in January while champion. A 16man tournament was launched in late February with the finals taking place tonight.
Below are photos and videos from the match:
#205Live General Manager @WWEMaverick is ready for the FINALS of the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship tournament on #WrestleMania Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/xDQ3cvn4hN
? WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2018
Is it @CedricAlexander's time to shine? Find out RIGHT NOW on #WrestleMania Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/7UZQexdGfk
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) April 8, 2018
The high-flying @MustafaAliWWE is ready to take his place in the spotlight LIVE on #WrestleMania Kickoff on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/qFMEgpe75H
? WWE Network (@WWENetwork) April 8, 2018
We are UNDERWAY for the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship!
Who is walking out with the title: @CedricAlexander or @MustafaAliWWE? #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/w4fqcmsYA3
? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 8, 2018
It didn't take long for @CedricAlexander to TAKE FLIGHT! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/EnKHMEoFRf
? WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 8, 2018
The HEART of #205Live @MustafaAliWWE is pulling out ALL the stops in trying to capture the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/DM7uKy9S4I
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) April 8, 2018
The @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship match between @CedricAlexander & @MustafaAliWWE is blowing @JohnCena's mind.#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/10zxLMG4nE
? WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2018
It's the HEART of @MustafaAliWWE vs. The SOUL of @CedricAlexander in a @WWE #CruiserweightTitle Match so intense, not even @JohnCena can believe his eyes! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/QoKQdr5SUJ
? WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2018
RESPECT. @CedricAlexander nails @MustafaAliWWE with his #LumbarCheck to capture the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship on #WrestleMania Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/tj67M7SoYe
? WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2018
Congratulations to the NEWWWWWW @WWE #Cruiserweight Champion @CedricAlexander! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/rwCMrKBKcW
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) April 8, 2018