WWE Cruiserweight Title Tournament Brackets Revealed, Buddy Murphy Makes WWE 205 Live Debut (Videos)
WWE NXT Superstar Buddy Murphy made his WWE 205 Live debut on tonight's show and defeated Ariya Daivari in a first round match in the WWE Cruiserweight Title tournament. The first round then wrapped with Mustafa Ali defeating Jack Gallagher in the main event.
The tournament brackets were revealed tonight and they look like this:
First Round
* Cedric Alexander defeated Gran Metalik
* TJP defeated Tyler Bate
* Roderick Strong defeated Hideo Itami
* Kalisto defeated Lince Dorado
* Mustafa Ali defeated Jack Gallagher
* Buddy Murphy defeated Ariya Daivari
* Drew Gulak defeated Tony Nese
* Mark Andrews defeated Akira Tozawa
Quarter-Finals
* Cedric Alexander vs. TJP
* Roderick Strong vs. Kalisto
* Mustafa Ali vs. Buddy Murphy
* Drew Gulak vs. Mark Andrews
Semi-Finals
* Cedric Alexander or TJP vs. Roderick Strong or Kalisto
* Mustafa Ali or Buddy Murphy vs. Drew Gulak or Mark Andrews
Finals at WrestleMania 34
* Cedric Alexander or TJP or Roderick Strong or Kalisto
vs.
* Mustafa Ali or Buddy Murphy or Drew Gulak or Mark Andrews
Below are photos and videos from tonight's tournament matches:
THE SECRET IS OUT! @WWE_Murphy makes his #205Live debut against @AriyaDaivariWWE RIGHT NOW in the #Cruiserweight Championship Tournament! pic.twitter.com/AtqWcIsFpW
? WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2018
SHHHHHHHHH! Get acquainted with The #BestKeptSecret, @WWEUniverse! @WWE_Murphy #205Live pic.twitter.com/DPLk1w4fSw
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) February 21, 2018
The first round of the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship tournament continues as @WWE_Murphy looks to make a name for himself on #205Live against @AriyaDaivariWWE! pic.twitter.com/WnGH3s4h0Q
? WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2018
.@AriyaDaivariWWE is in SHOCK as @WWE_Murphy kicks out of the #HammerlockLariat! #205Live pic.twitter.com/oxdfskoOYM
? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 21, 2018
It's NO SECRET that @WWE_Murphy IMPRESSED in his #205Live debut as he advances in the #Cruiserweight Championship Tournament! pic.twitter.com/TEhlzN3yDk
? WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2018
The updated #205Live #Cruiserweight Championship Tournament bracket: pic.twitter.com/OV91frSHus
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) February 21, 2018
Which match are YOU most looking forward to in the next round of the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship tournament?!@CedricAlexander & @MegaTJP are set to square off NEXT WEEK on #205Live! pic.twitter.com/YDOpQZFupq
? WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2018
New gear, new @GentlemanJackG? #205Live pic.twitter.com/C4XrE3rAva
? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 21, 2018
.@WWE_Murphy has his eyes on this bout as he will face the WINNER of @MustafaAliWWE vs. @GentlemanJackG in the #Quarterfinals of the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship Tournament! #205Live pic.twitter.com/aBFRcSJrQf
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) February 21, 2018
Hi, @MustafaAliWWE! ?? ?? ?? #205Live @GentlemanJackG pic.twitter.com/pkHoj3yjDm
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) February 21, 2018
Will @GentlemanJackG's new look result in a new winning streak, starting right now on #205Live against @MustafaAliWWE in the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship tournament? pic.twitter.com/M31GWita2n
? WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2018
There are bodies EVERYWHERE as @MustafaAliWWE and @GentlemanJackG are giving their all! #205Live pic.twitter.com/bW7q55w2z1
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) February 21, 2018
Wherever @MustafaAliWWE goes, @GentlemanJackG's #Armbar follows! #205Live pic.twitter.com/AcvnaiwuVw
? 205Live (@WWE205Live) February 21, 2018
He. Would. Not. QUIT! A TENACIOUS performance from @MustafaAliWWE pays off as he advances to the next round of the #Cruiserweight Championship Tournament! #205Live @GentlemanJackG pic.twitter.com/tfgcunOp2U
? WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2018
GO HARD. WORK HARD. #205Live @MustafaAliWWE pic.twitter.com/w979XXoZti
? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 21, 2018