Tonight’s WrestleMania 35 Kickoff pre-show opened up with Tony Nese defeating Buddy Murphy for the WWE Cruiserweight Title.
This is Nese’s first title reign in WWE. Murphy won the title back on October 6 at WWE Super Show-Down, by defeating Cedric Alexander.
Below are photos and videos from tonight’s big title change at MetLife Stadium:
Are you ready? The #WrestleMania #Kickoff is underway as @WWE_Murphy defends his Cruiserweight Championship against @TonyNese! pic.twitter.com/3gwMPcCZWa
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/WWE205Live/status/1115002147374952448
https://twitter.com/WWE205Live/status/1115002653187006465
This is @TonyNese. @TonyNese moves like a #Cruiserweight and hits like a heavyweight.@TonyNese is really fun to watch. #205Live #WrestleMania @WWE_Murphy pic.twitter.com/ZXHN9POWE5
— WWE (@WWE) April 7, 2019
An INCREDIBLE moonsault from @TonyNese connects on the WWE #CruiserweightChampion @WWE_Murphy! #WrestleMania #Kickoff pic.twitter.com/FTgzZQDYiJ
— WWE (@WWE) April 7, 2019
Take to the skies, and don't look back. #205Live #WrestleMania @TonyNese @WWE_Murphy pic.twitter.com/LUrHM5fAo0
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 7, 2019
WHAT A HOMECOMING! Long Island's own @TonyNese has DEFEATED @WWE_Murphy to become the NEW #Cruiserweight Champion! #WrestleMania #205Live pic.twitter.com/eoQA8TpckG
— WWE (@WWE) April 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/WWE205Live/status/1115005211104370688