How Did a 10-Year-Old Kid Become a WWE Champion?

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But the most talked about moment of the show came when a 10-year-old kid stepped into the ring and won the WWE tag team championship.

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Braun Strowman was booked to challenge Sheamus and Cesaro in a tag team championship match alongside a mystery partner.

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Strowman decided to choose a 10-year-old Nicholas from the crowd to be his partner and the two were able to win the title in just 4 minutes.

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Strowman single-handedly picked up the victory for the team and was able to help the kid make history on the big stage.

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How Did a 10-Year-Old Kid Become a WWE Champion?

But the most talked about moment of the show came when a 10-year-old kid stepped into the ring and won the WWE tag team championship.

Braun Strowman was booked to challenge Sheamus and Cesaro in a tag team championship match alongside a mystery partner.

Strowman decided to choose a 10-year-old Nicholas from the crowd to be his partner and the two were able to win the title in just 4 minutes.

Strowman single-handedly picked up the victory for the team and was able to help the kid make history on the big stage.

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