Despite their friendship, Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali are focused on leaving WrestleMania as the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion.

Sitting down with WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick, Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali shared their excitement about competing on The Grandest Stage of Them All for the vacant WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Alexander and Ali expressed their respect for each other, but tensions mounted when Alexander claimed he would leave WrestleMania as champion. Ali pointed out that every time his opponent has an opportunity to win the title, he comes up short. Countering the end of his friend’s story, Ali believed that he will emerge victorious in the match.

Despite their friendship, it was clear that both Cruiserweights are willing to do whatever it takes to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.