WWE WrestleMania 35: What To Expect, Match By Match Analysis, & Betting Odds

Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy vs Tony Nese

Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy vs Tony Nese (Kickoff Show)

After Neville lost the Cruiserweight Championship to Enzo Amore, the 205 Live Brand took a free fall and spent some time in wrestling limbo. Things changed when Buddy Murphy defeated Cedric Alexander before his hometown fans in Melbourne, Australia at Super Show-Down. Murphy brought instant legitimacy to the championship and the brand. He has also asserted dominance over 205 Live and has since defeated all challengers.

Enter Tony Nese, who won this opportunity in a tournament that included a victory over former Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander. Nese is Murphy's former training partner, so is more familiar with Murphy's strengths and weaknesses than any other challenger on 205 Live. Still, such knowledge works both ways and will be both a blessing and a curse for the abdominally gifted 205 Live star.

Murphy is also familiar with Nese and will use his superior strength, athletic ability, and in-ring intelligence to take advantage of Nese, who isn't used to the spotlight. Look for a stellar match and one that will make 205 Live proud, but ultimately Murphy will leave WrestleMania victorious with the Cruiserweight Championship proudly hoisted high.

Odds On Favorite: -180 Buddy Murphy

Projected Winner: Buddy Murphy