WWE has finally revealed the official format for the tournament coming up designed to crown an Interim NXT Cruiserweight Champion in the absence of reigning NXT Cruiserweight Champion Jordan Devlin, who is stuck outside of the U.S. due to COVID-related travel bans.
WWE.com released the following:
Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship Tournament format revealed
NXT General Manager William Regal announced this past Wednesday on WWE’s The Bump that an Interim NXT Cruiserweight Champion will be crowned, as titleholder Jordan Devlin is unable to defend his championship due to current circumstances.
Now, the format for that tournament has been revealed. WWE.com has confirmed the following:
-Eight Superstars will be split into two groups of four.
-Superstars will compete against each of the three other members of their group.
-The Superstar with the best record in each group will advance to the championship match.
-Any ties will be broken by head-to-head record.
-The winner of Group A will face the winner of Group B to determine the new Interim NXT Cruiserweight Champion.
The full groups will be revealed tomorrow on WWE.com and WWE’s social media platforms, so check back here for more information, and be sure to watch the start of the tournament on NXT, this Wednesday at 8/7 C on USA Network!
The format of the Interim #WWENXT #Cruiserweight Championship Tournament has been REVEALED! Check back tomorrow to see which Superstars will be competing!
https://t.co/EEmjfAv1c2— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2020
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Just #ICYMI: #WWE reveals Interim #NXT #Cruiserweight Title Tournament format on #SaturdayMorning …
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— Matt Boone (@MattBoone1984) April 11, 2020
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