Angel Garza Wins WWE NXT Cruiserweight Title

Angel Garza is the new champ

Lio Rush is no longer holds the Cruiserweight Title as he dropped it to Angel Garza in his latest title defense as champion. 

Garza beat Rush to win the strap on Wednesday’s episode of NXT episode of WWE NXT in Winter Park, Florida at Full Sail University on the USA Network.

Many fans online enjoyed and later praised the two stars for putting on a good performance.

After the match, Garza proposed to his girlfriend in the ring during a commercial break. She said yes and they celebrated in the ring. WWE aired it when the show came back from break. 

Rush beat Drew Gulak to win the WWE NXT Cruiserweight Title back on the October 9th episode of NXT. 

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On April 18, 2019, it was announced that Garza signed a contract with WWE. This contest comes less than a month ago when Rush and Garza had their first match.

Last month Garza defeated Tony Nese to become the number one contender for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship but lost to Rush while challenging for the title the following week. 

What are your thoughts on Angel Garza winning the Cruiserweight Title? Was this the right call by WWE officials? Sound off in the comment section.

Andrew Ravens
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