Tag Archives: WWE Cruiserweight Classic

In an update on WWE NXT talent HoHo Lun requesting his release from the company, in an interview with WWE’s official website, Lun noted that he requested his release so that he could return home to care for his ailing mother. Lun stated in the interview, “I went to Honk Kong for vacation about three  Continue Reading »

Chris Featherstone sent along the following: WWE Cruiserweight Classic Competitor Anthony Bennett was the latest guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. During the interview, he discussed names who inspired him to become a wrestler, who gave him the opportunity to compete in the CWC, maintenance on his hightop haircut, and more. Here are some  Continue Reading »

In an interview with USA Today, WWE Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins discussed a variety of topics, including the advice given to him from Triple H following his victory over Gran Metalik in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic finals. “He told me that a lot of people believe in me and that I fulfilled this and had  Continue Reading »

Ryan Carse of The Tag Rope sent along the following: We recently conducted an interview with Cruiserweight Classic competitor, Noam Dar. This is one of, if not the last interviews Noam has given before his impending debut on Raw this Monday, and the 23-year-old was in great spirits. We discussed the Cruiserweight Classic in detail  Continue Reading »

In an interview with The Shining Wizards Podcast, Tyson Dux commented on being part of the recent WWE Cruiserweight Classic tournament and working with agents behind the scene. “We had agents. We had to deal with agents as well and plan it out. I know for me personally, I wanted to do a stalling suplex  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Watch the Cruiserweight Classic’s Live Finale Tonight Exclusively on WWE Network See who will claim the coveted Cruiserweight Classic trophy tonight at 9E/6P on the award-winning WWE Network.

EVOLVE Wrestling will be returning to internet pay-per-view tonight for the EVOLVE 69 iPPV at La Boom in Queens, New York which will feature Johnny Gargano’s farewell appearance for the promotion, as he teams with Cody Rhodes to face off against Chris Hero and Drew Galloway. The iPPV will stream live at WWN Live.com and  Continue Reading »

John Canton sent along the following: TJ Perkins is in the semifinals of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic, which concludes with a two hour finale next Wednesday, September 14 on WWE Network. Prior to that huge event as well as his future in the Cruiserweight division on Raw, Perkins took some time of out of his  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Instagram account, WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor “Gentleman” Jack Gallagher commented on his final independent wrestling appearances and his current schedule before he joins the WWE RAW roster as part of the new Cruiserweight Division. There's been quite a few questions as to the remaining dates in my schedule. I am still  Continue Reading »

In an update on the WWE RAW Cruiserweight Division debuting on the September 19th edition of Monday Night RAW in Memphis, Tennessee, a report from PWInsider.com notes that the initial division will feature ten talents, which would make it appear that the rollout of the division has been completed on last night’s RAW, as they  Continue Reading »

Kenny McIntosh sent along the following: Earlier this month, Noam Dar chatted with us on Inside The Ropes about finding out he was a part of the CWC, what first got him into wrestling, and his journey in becoming a wrestler on the British independent scene.

In an interview with Channel Guide Magazine, WWE SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan commented on a variety of topics, including whether he still feels that he can actively wrestle. “I still feel like I can wrestle. Then being out there and watching other people wrestle, it hurts my soul a little bit. But it’s  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent WWE Cruiserweight Classic taping. The tapings took place on August 26th, 2016 at the Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Dark Match (Non-Televised Match) Hideo Itami defeated ???. WWE Cruiserweight Classic Quarter Final Match Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Noam Dar. WWE Cruiserweight Classic Quarter Final Match Gran  Continue Reading »

In an interview with talkSPORT in the United Kingdom, WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Zack Sabre Jr commented on his experience with the WWE to date and the company contacting him to be involved with the tournament. “To be included in the tournament, WWE were obviously fans of the way I wrestled. But to their full  Continue Reading »

WWE announced during the closing minutes of last night’s edition of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic on the WWE Network that the quarter final matches for the show will feature the following matches. – Rich Swann vs. TJ Perkins. – Noam Dar vs. Zack Sabre Jr – Akira Tozawa vs. Gran Metalik – Brian Kendrick vs.  Continue Reading »

WWE announced on last night’s edition of Monday Night RAW that the Cruiserweight Division will debut on September 19th, just five days after the live finals of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic on the WWE Network. During a segment on WWE RAW, the video appeared to indicate that Brian Kendrick, Rich Swann, Noam Dar and TJ  Continue Reading »

WWE released the following video on all social media platforms, featuring Triple H and the team from Orange County Choppers unveiling the trophy for the winner of the first-ever WWE Cruiserweight Classic. The @OCChoppers team and @TripleH unveil the @WWE_CWC championship trophy! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/x45Q7f9XuL — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2016

Speaking through his official Instagram account, WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Jack Gallagher, who was eliminated in the second round against Akira Tozawa, discussed his experience in the tournament. I'd like to thank the WWE for the opportunity and the Universe for being so welcoming. With a heavy heart I've had to Brexit the Cruiserweight Classic.  Continue Reading »

In speaking to the Japanese media earlier this week, WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Kota Ibushi noted that he has turned down a full-time contract offer from the WWE and noted that he may continue wrestling in the WWE, on a per-spot basis and that his dream is to become the most famous wrestler in the  Continue Reading »

In an update on WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Gran Metalik signing with WWE, the company recently filed two trademark applications for Metalik, a clear indicator that he may already have been signed to a deal. For those wondering, the applications are for clothing related to the name, as well as for the character in “wrestling  Continue Reading »