Leon Ruff Hasn't Taken Any Opportunities For Granted

Author:

Kaitlin O'Toole

Publish date:

Nov 18, 2020

Video Rating:

TV-G

Video Duration:

2:49

It certainly came as a surprise last week to see NXT’s Leon Ruff defeat Johnny Gargano to win the North American Championship. The 24-year-old Ruff wrestled for eight years across the indies before signing with WWE, and he has won himself over with his nonstop hard work and pursuit of greatness. We haven’t seen much of Leon Ruff in NXT. What makes him the right performer to be added into this Johnny Gargano-Damian Priest storyline? Sports Illustrated host Kaitlin O'Toole is joined by SI’s Justin Barrasso for insight.

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