The NXT Cruiserweight Championship was created in September 2016 as the top prize in the Cruiserweight Division, featuring the best athletes in the world under 205 lbs. The title was introduced during the Finale of the 2016 Cruiserweight Classic, and presented to the winner of the 32-man tournament.
Championship Holders over time
196 days
5 days
| Champion | Date of Reign | | Time Held |
|---|---|---|
Lio Rush | Oct 9, 2019 - Present | |
Drew Gulak | Jun 23, 2019 - Oct 9, 2019 | 108 days |
Tony Nese | Apr 7, 2019 - Jun 23, 2019 | 77 days |
Buddy Murphy | Oct 6, 2018 - Apr 7, 2019 | 183 days |
Cedric Alexander | Apr 8, 2018 - Oct 6, 2018 | 180 days |
Enzo Amore | Oct 22, 2017 - Jan 23, 2018 | 92 days |
Kalisto | Oct 9, 2017 - Oct 22, 2017 | 12 days |
Enzo Amore | Sep 24, 2017 - Oct 9, 2017 | 15 days |
Neville | Aug 20, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017 | 35 days |
Akira Tozawa | Aug 14, 2017 - Aug 20, 2017 | 5 days |
Neville | Jan 29, 2017 - Aug 14, 2017 | 196 days |
Rich Swann | Nov 29, 2016 - Jan 29, 2017 | 60 days |
The Brian Kendrick | Oct 30, 2016 - Nov 29, 2016 | 30 days |
TJP | Sep 14, 2016 - Oct 30, 2016 | 45 days |