WWE SummerSlam 2017: 10 Shocks That Could Happen

9. Neville Regains The Cruiserweight Title Immediately

Akira Tozawa Neville
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Nobody wanted Neville's brilliant Cruiserweight Title reign to end. The 'King Of The Cruiserweights' may not have succeeded in making 205 Live must-see programming, but his career was revitalised by the heel champion role. Besides, the only alternative is Akira Tozawa. Y'know, the guy managed by Titus O'Neil.

Watching Raw, that's the only story context WWE's creative team have given casual fans who don't tune in for 205. It was quite the shock then to see Tozawa come away with the win and take Neville's Cruiserweight Title away. The Geordie had the title for around 200 days, so writers obviously wanted to mix things up.

Even though Tozawa is now the Cruiser champ, Neville is still the much smarter choice to hold the title and continue making the Cruiser belt look meaningful. We know that, but WWE's creative may want to give Tozawa a chance. Therefore, it'd be a surprise to see Neville win the title back just a few days after losing it.

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