This Friday, June 13, 2025, at Jackpot—streaming live exclusively on the Title Match Network—Velocity Vanguard’s own Tyler Cruz will finally learn the identity of his first-round opponent in the UTA Championship qualifying tournament.

Until now, Cruz’s adversary had been listed simply as “TBA,” but late Sunday night (June 8, 2025), WrestleUTA.comconfirmed that Cruz will face the returning B.R. Ellis, who has just inked a new contract with UTA.

Ellis first signed with the company in late 2014, making sporadic appearances through 2019, but has never quite broken through to claim gold. Now, back in full-time action and hungrier than ever, Ellis believes this opening-round match is the perfect springboard for his long-awaited rise to the top of the promotion.

“This isn’t just another match,” said Ellis in a statement issued Monday morning. “It’s the moment I’ve been working toward since day one in UTA. Tyler Cruz is a talented athlete, but I’m ready to show the world that B.R. Ellis belongs in the title picture.”

Cruz, known for his lightning-fast offense and ruthless ring psychology, will be looking to make a statement of his own in what promises to be a high-octane clash to kick off the tournament.

Don’t miss this pivotal showdown—Friday, June 13 at Jackpot, only on the Title Match Network. Whether you’re Team Cruz or Team Ellis, tune in to see which star takes the first step on the road to UTA Championship glory.