In a shocking happening from last night, we now have a new United States Champion in the WWE. Andrade defeated Rey Mysterio during the WWE live event from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
This is the first title win for the youngster as he captured the belt from the grasp of the veteran Mexican superstar. We should note that Rey Mysterio won the title back on the November 25 RAW episode by defeating AJ Styles.
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.@AndradeCienWWE is your NEW #USChampion after defeating @reymysterio at #WWEMSG pic.twitter.com/0M2P36XPcj
— WWE (@WWE) December 27, 2019
As noted, Andrade received the sudden title shot courtesy of his Gauntlet-Match win on the December 16 episode of Monday Night Raw. It was a number one contender’s determiner match that ended without a clear winner after Andrade attacked Humberto Carrillo outside the ring. The other participants of the Gauntlet were Akira Tozawa, WWE 24/7 Champion R-Truth, Matt Hardy, and Ricochet.
REY MYSTERIO JUST LOST THE US TITLE TO ANDRADE!! #WWEMSG pic.twitter.com/JeWYsOYz5p
— HallowQweenn (@HallowQweenn) December 27, 2019
Rey Mysterio defended the United States title against Seth Rollins on this past week’s episode of RAW. WWE did not mention any of the potential contenders for the US title until the non-televised TV taping aired from MSG.
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This is the second time in recent memory that the US title changed hands at the MSG. (It took place back on July 7, 2017, as Styles defeated Kevin Owens to win the gold)
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WWE.com also acknowledged the US title change with the below announcement,
“Andrade claimed the U.S. Title with a victory over Rey Mysterio at a WWE Live Event at Madison Square Garden.
The former NXT Champion now begins his first reign as a United States Champion by defeating one of WWE’s most decorated Superstars. Andrade earned the title opportunity after claiming a brutal Gauntlet Match win besting Humberto Carrillo.
Catch the newly crowned U.S. Champion on Monday Night Raw at 8/7 C on the USA Network.”
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And NEW ??♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ @AndradeCienWWE #USChamp #WWEMSG pic.twitter.com/gnFh6I94Zm
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) December 27, 2019
Charlotte Flair, The real-life girlfriend of Andrade, was elated to see her boyfriend becoming a champ at MSG and celebrated the win with a tweet.
Se los dije!! I was the future. Now I am THE NEW #UnitedStatesChampion #FaceOfLatinos https://t.co/9k4BHjGoE3
— “EL IDOLO” ANDRADE (@AndradeElIdolo) December 27, 2019
Andrade himself was extremely happy to start his first title reign in the WWE. He claimed to be the Face of Latinos in the WWE with the prestigious title on his shoulder.
There’s a rumor going on suggesting that Rey Mysterio could get a rematch for the title at Royal Rumble. More of the story will unfold when this upcoming episode of Raw goes on air.
