It was announced on tonight’s WWE 205 Live episode that the new General Manager for the brand will be former Impact star Rockstar Spud. His new name in WWE will be Drake Maverick, which was booed by fans during the on-stage reveal with SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan.
Maverick announced a 16-man tournament that will begin this week and end at WrestleMania 34 with the winner capturing the vacant WWE Cruiserweight Title. First round matches announced for tonight’s show were TJP vs. Tyler Bate and Cedric Alexander vs. Gran Metalik. We will keep you updated on the tournament.
No word yet on when Drake may begin wrestling for WWE but below are photos and videos from his big debut:
What a way to kick off #205Live on @WWENetwork…with #SDLive General Manager @WWEDanielBryan and the NEW #205Live GM?! pic.twitter.com/eAAsFQZAyw
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2018
A 16-MAN tournament to crown a brand new @WWE #Cruiserweight Champion begins TONIGHT on #205Live, and it will all culminate at @WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/zyf2oj8MxS
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2018
"Ladies and gentleman, my name is Drake Maverick, and I have worked my entire life…to stand here in front of you in @WWE!" NEW #205Live GM #DrakeMaverick! pic.twitter.com/SEd4fxltME
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) January 31, 2018
ALSO TONIGHT: The first round of the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship tournament continues as @MegaTJP takes on first-ever @WWEUK Champion @Tyler_Bate! #205Live pic.twitter.com/Jio0UNpVwa
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2018
TONIGHT: @CedricAlexander battles @WWEGranMetalik in the FIRST ROUND of the @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship tournament! #205Live pic.twitter.com/XN2o4CsOvw
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2018
Please give it up for the NEW #205Live General Manager, #DrakeMaverick!!!!! @WWE205Live @WWEDanielBryan @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/jJ5TakBgyb
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2018
