Tony Nese Wins 205 Live Tournament, Will Face Buddy Murphy For Cruiserweight Title At WrestleMania 35

The Cruiserweight Title bout is official for WrestleMania 35.

On tonight’s episode of 205 Live, Tony Nese defeated Cedric Alexander in the finals of the 205 Live tournament to crown a new number one contender. As a result of his victory, Nese will challenge Buddy Murphy for the Cruiserweight Title at WrestleMania 35. Nese defeated Kalisto and Drew Gulak in the tournament before besting Cedric in the finals.

After his victory, Buddy Murphy returned from his vacation in Australia to lay out his “friend” and WrestleMania challenger.

.@CedricAlexander is starting to fight back! #205Live @TonyNese pic.twitter.com/lxN9K7D5xv

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 20, 2019

Looking at the #WrestleMania sign in the distance, @CedricAlexander is more determined than ever to succeed in the #Cruiserweight Tournament Finals! #205Live pic.twitter.com/6i3SpE1G7r

— 205Live (@WWE205Live) March 20, 2019

.@TonyNese CANNOT believe it! @CedricAlexander is able to kick out after @TonyNese‘s IMPRESSIVE #450Splash! #205Live pic.twitter.com/dDGUyHsd0O

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 20, 2019

AMAZING! In the biggest win of his career, @TonyNese defeats @CedricAlexander to challenge @WWE_Murphy for the #Cruiserweight Title at #WrestleMania! #205Live pic.twitter.com/iXASMghv5n

— WWE (@WWE) March 20, 2019

#WrestleMania > friendship. #205Live @TonyNese @WWE_Murphy pic.twitter.com/sQatXw7i2P

— 205Live (@WWE205Live) March 20, 2019

.@WWE_Murphy “celebrates” as @TonyNese wins the right to go to #WrestleMania! #205Live pic.twitter.com/fzOMyBGiHi

— WWE (@WWE) March 20, 2019

WrestleMania 35 is scheduled for Apr. 7 from MetLife Stadium. Here is a look at the updated card:

RAW Women’s Championship – Triple Threat Match
Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch

WWE Universal Championship
Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Seth Rollins

WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Tony Nese

No Holds Barred Match
Triple H vs. Batista

Kurt Angle’s Farewell Match
Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin

Shane McMahon vs. The Miz

AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton

WWE United States Championship
Samoa Joe (c) vs. Rey Mysterio

Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Braun Strowman

If you missed anything from 205 Live, check out Fightful’s full recap.