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#2 Lio Rush defends his NXT Cruiserweight Championship against Angel Garza

It may not be a good idea to mock Lio Rush

The rivalry between NXT Cruiserweight Champion Lio Rush and challenger Angel Garza has gained a lot of attention in the last few weeks. After the latter decided to insult Rush and his family, the ‘Man of the Hour’ is now determined to silence his rival once and for all by successfully defending his gold in tonight’s title match.

However, it will not be an easy task for Rush. Garza has proved to the WWE Universe that he can pose a serious threat to Rush’s championship reign and has added more intensity to this feud with his actions in the last few weeks.

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It will be unfair to rule out the possibility of the Mexican Superstar winning the Cruiserweight Championship tonight. He has taken Rush to his limit and it will be interesting to see the lengths to which Rush could go in order to retain his title.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Amar Anand