NXT Superstar Roderick Strong to Make 205 Live Debut

205 Live is getting a shake-up and now it appears top NXT star Roderick Strong will be joining them as he is set to make his debut for the show next week.

New 205 Live General Manager Rockstar Spud, now known as Drake Maverick confirmed that 205 Live would be going on a number of changes to create a show that the WWE Universe always wanted from the Cruiserweight-based brand.

Maverick announced that there would be a WWE Cruiserweight Title Tournament featuring 16 men culminating at ‘WrestleMania 34.’ This kicked off with Cedric Alexander defeating Gran Metalik and TJP defeating the first-ever WWE U.K. Champion Tyler Bate.

New WWE 205 Live GM Drake Maverick announces Cruiserweight Title Tournament: 205 Live, Jan. 30, 2018

Strong was confirmed as Hideo Itami’s opponent for next week on the show, which will also feature Lince Dorado vs. Kalisto, marking Strong’s main roster debut with the company.

Itami tweeted about the match as you can see below.

It is MY turn.
I’m going to get this opportunity.#205Live #Cruiserweight championship tournament.

See you next week @roderickstrong pic.twitter.com/aasQDahnXq

— KENTA aka Lil’K (@KENTAG2S) January 31, 2018

Strong also tweeted in response to the upcoming match.

#RoddyVsTheWorld #Endofheartache https://t.co/WrRxmXzvWW

— Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) January 31, 2018

It is unknown if this signifies a full-time transition to the main roster or if Strong will be used for this match only and resume his activities in NXT.

You can find a match featuring Strong below if you haven’t seen him perform before.

Black & Strong vs. O'Reilly & Fish - NXT Tag Team Title Match: WWE NXT, Jan. 10, 2018

Are you excited to see Strong on 205 Live? Do you think this is a one-match deal or he is moving to 205 Live?

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