New WWE Cruiserweight Champion Crowned at WrestleMania 35 (Photos)

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

.@WWE_Murphy is bringing the beats and the #Cruiserweight Championship to #WrestleMania 35… but will he be bringing the #Cruiserweight Championship OUT of #WrestleMania 35? #205Live pic.twitter.com/uwUmnNBpj4

— 205 Live (@WWE205Live) April 7, 2019

Long Island's own @TonyNese has 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ reasons why THIS is HIS #WrestleMania! #205Live pic.twitter.com/Mgv4FnxCPK

— 205 Live (@WWE205Live) April 7, 2019

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

#PremierAthlete. Premier #WrestleMania. Premier #Cruiserweight Championship reign.

Congrats, @TonyNese! #205Live pic.twitter.com/Ikd21joyug

— 205 Live (@WWE205Live) April 7, 2019