After both Superstars requested a rematch, NXT Cruiserweight Champion Lio Rush once again hopes to defeat Raul Mendoza in non-title competition before he defends the title against Angel Garza next week on WWE NXT.

Next week on WWE NXT, Lio Rush will defend the NXT Cruiserweight Championship against Angel Garza after Garza defeated Tony Nese to earn an opportunity. However, rather than rest up for this title defense, Rush wanted a rematch against Raul Mendoza. Last week on WWE 205 Live, The Man of the Hour defeated Mendoza in a fast-paced and thrilling contest that left the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats. When both Superstars requested a rematch, WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick obliged.

At the sound of the opening bell, Mendoza wasted no time charging after Rush and trying match speed with the NXT Cruiserweight Champion. Keeping the pace intense and fast, Mendoza flattened The Man of the Hour on the outside before taking the fight back inside the ring. Clearly using what he learned in their meeting last week, Mendoza knew to keep the pressure on the champion and not let him it his stride.

Mendoza applied a surfboard stretch to add more pressure to The Man of the Hour. Remaining resilient, Rush pressed forward and regained momentum with a perfectly executed kick. Finally in control, the champion mounted an attack and nearly secured victory following a springboard stunner.

Mendoza displayed his own fortitude and rose to his feet, taking down the champion before making his way to the top for a high-risk move. Although Rush moved, Mendoza recovered and nearly dropped The Man of the Hour, but the champion was too quick, and he countered his opponent by driving him face-first into the canvas for the win.