10 Snap Judgements Following WWE Royal Rumble 2017
8. Hail To The King
The saviour of the Cruiserweight Division in storyline and real life, Neville finally captured the league's Title with a comprehensive victory over the listless Rich Swann.
Since turning heel at 'Roadblock: End Of The Line' in December, Neville has lit up the flagging 205 Live broadcast with his embittered persona and a shift in his in-ring style to reflect that nastier edge.
Dominating the majority of his enjoyable Cruiserweight Title match at the Royal Rumble, Neville saved one of his most accomplished WWE displays for the biggest North American crowd he's ever performed to, wearing down Swann throughout before seeing him off with his new scissored arm-bar crossface finisher.
It was the first of several smartly booked moments on the show, as Neville looks, acts and feels like the 'King' he proclaims himself to be.
Despite portraying a bully heel garnering the right kind of heat from crowds, it's also clear he's regained their respect with a series of displays in which he mostly finds creative ways to back up his own hyperbole.
This win will hopefully lead to an extended run of dominance for Neville and stability for the belt itself, which has switched too frequently since its inception last summer.