WWE NXT Superstar Debuts On 205 Live (Photo, Videos)
WWE NXT Superstar Humberto Carrillo made his main roster debut on tonight's WWE 205 Live episode.
Carillo, formerly known as Ultimo Ninja, answered the non-title open challenge from WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy. Murphy ended up winning the match but both Superstars received a good amount of praise on social media.
The lucha star signed with WWE back in mid-2018 and made his debut at the August 23 tapings, losing to Jaxson Ryker in a match for TV. Carrillo has worked NXT live events and TV tapings since, often teaming with Raul Mendoza.
WWE previously listed Carrillo as a 205 Live Superstar during their original announcement for the Worlds Collide tournament that takes place during Royal Rumble Axxess later this month. They quickly edited that announcement and removed Carrillo's name, saying another 205 Live Superstar would be revealed later. That led to speculation that he would be the one to answer this week's challenge from Murphy.
Below are photos and videos from tonight's debut at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama:
Who's accepting @WWE_Murphy's #OpenChallenge? #HumbertoCarrillo THAT'S WHO! #205Live pic.twitter.com/pVlh9g5aN8
? WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
Let's see how @Humberto_WWE fares against @WWE #Cruiserweight Champion @WWE_Murphy on #205Live! pic.twitter.com/zwO3ncRGcX
? WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
The grace of @humberto_wwe! #205Live @WWE_Murphy pic.twitter.com/YGDagP2lJ9
? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2019
TFW you almost pin the #Cruiserweight Champion. #205Live @WWE_Murphy @humberto_wwe pic.twitter.com/9sJWl8C9HV
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) January 16, 2019
.@WWE_Murphy gives @humberto_wwe a 205 welcome ?
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? TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) January 16, 2019
Tope Suicida from @humberto_wwe sends Murphy over the annoucer table. #205Live #WWE pic.twitter.com/4V9peZEC1P
? Long Live Alexa Bliss (@TheYearOfBliss) January 16, 2019
We've got a real good one between @WWE_Murphy and @humberto_wwe!
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? TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) January 16, 2019
Out to IMPRESS is @Humberto_WWE in his #205Live debut against @WWE #Cruiserweight Champion @WWE_Murphy! pic.twitter.com/ixBabZf9bk
? WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019
.@humberto_wwe wasting no time making an impact on #205Live! @WWE_Murphy pic.twitter.com/OyZfL1DSX9
? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2019
A fantastic effort by @humberto_wwe, but #Cruiserweight Champion @WWE_Murphy stands tall on #205Live! pic.twitter.com/SqJjDPPw4o
? WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2019