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In an update on plans for the WWE Cruiserweight Division returning, the company have commissioned a new WWE Cruiserweight Championship title, according to a report from PWInsider.com, who note that while there is no timetable for when the belt will be shown on WWE television, the current plan is to start showcasing the cruiserweights on  Continue Reading »

There are plans for the WWE to debut a new Championship on Monday Night RAW soon enough, with the expectation that RAW will debut a new WWE Cruiserweight Championship, according to a report from PWInsider.com. There is speculation that the new title will debut during the WWE Cruiserweight Classic finals and that the winner of  Continue Reading »

WWE are reported to have signed Cruiserweight Classic competitors Kota Ibushi and Gran Metalik (the former Mascara Dorada) to WWE NXT deals, according to a report from PWTorch.com. The report also notes that WWE has several other wrestlers in the tournament on their radar including Zack Sabre Jr, Cedric Alexander, Lince Dorado, Akira Tozawa and  Continue Reading »

Following last night’s WWE Cruiserweight Classic second round tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida the quarter finals of the tournament will feature the following matches. – Akira Tozawa vs. Gran Metalik. – Rich Swann vs. TJ Perkins. – Noam Dar vs. Zack Sabre Jr. – Kota Ibushi vs. Brian Kendrick. These quarter  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a WWE Cruiserweight Classic taping. The taping took place on July 14th, 2016 at the Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. WWE Cruiserweight Classic Second Round Match Gran Metalik defeated Tajiri. WWE Cruiserweight Classic Second Round Match Kota Ibushi defeated Cedric Alexander. WWE Cruiserweight Classic Second Round Match Akira  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Kota Ibushi kicks off Cruiserweight Classic against Sean Maluta this Wednesday on WWE Network The biggest tournament of the summer is finally here, and it kicks off in grand fashion on WWE Network! The Cruiserweight Classic begins this Wednesday, as Kota Ibushi enters the first round, taking on American Samoa’s  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Cruiserweight Classic bracket revealed The field of 32 competitors is set, and now, the road they will have to navigate to be victorious in the first-ever Cruiserweight Classic has been laid out. The bracket for the tournament was revealed on WWE Network during CWC: Bracketology, leaving the sports-entertainment world buzzing  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: The Cruiserweight Classic bracket will be revealed this Wednesday on WWE Network The field of 32 competitors has been set, and now it is time to see how the road to the Cruiserweight Classic Final will play out. The bracket for this historic tournament will be revealed for the first  Continue Reading »

EVOLVE Wrestling have announced that they will be holding a series of WWE Cruiserweight Classic spotlight matches, featuring talents competing in the first-ever WWE Cruiserweight Classic tournament at their upcoming events. On July 16th at EVOLVE 64 in Queens, New York, it will be Johnny Gargano vs. Cedric Alexander, as well as Zack Sabre Jr.  Continue Reading »

WWE released the following promotional video for the upcoming Cruiserweight Classic that will begin airing on the WWE Network from July 13th at 9pm Eastern, immediately after WWE NXT.

Speaking through his official Twitter account, Gabe Sapolsky announced that there will be WWE Cruiserweight Classic showcase matches taking place at upcoming EVOLVE Wrestling events. There will be WWE #CruiserweightClassic Showcase Matches at EVOLVE on 7/16 NY, 7/17 MA, 8/19 MD & 8/20 NY. Tix @ https://t.co/OvzQlRwnhA — Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) June 27, 2016

Speaking through his official Twitter account, Triple H commented on the first WWE Cruiserweight Classic tapings and how he feels that last night helped the WWE launch a new brand. Today, I saw talent seize opportunity, knock down doors, and exceed expectations in and out of the ring. Today, we launched a brand. #CWC —  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent WWE Cruiserweight Classic taping. The taping took place on June 23rd, 2016, with the first episode of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic to air on the WWE Network on July 13th, 2016 at 9pm Eastern. EPISODE 1 (Airing July 13th) Singles Match Gran Metalik defeated Alejandro Saez. Singles Match  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Daniel Bryan and Mauro Ranallo to host WWE Cruiserweight Classic It was five months ago when Daniel Bryan said his goodbyes to the WWE Universe, but now, the leader of the “Yes!” Movement is making his return to WWE television. The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion will be joining Mauro  Continue Reading »

Former WWE superstar Yoshihiro Taijiri, who will be one of the 32 competitors in the upcoming Cruiserweight Classic on the WWE Network, recently took part in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) and commented on the potential of him returning to the main WWE roster. “At some point I would like to return as an  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Facebook page, The Amazing Red responded to reports regarding his injury, which cost him a spot in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic next month. “Thank you everyone for the kind words! Long story short, I got surgery done 3 times in One month… 1st one was done incorrectly, 2nd was to relieve  Continue Reading »

WWE have confirmed the 32 competitors for the upcoming Cruiserweight Classic that will air on the WWE Network next month. Amongst the names listed below are veteran stars Yoshihiro Tajiri and Brian Kendrick, while names including Cedric Alexander, Kota Ibushi and more have been confirmed. The 32 competitors are below: 1.) Kota Ibushi 2.) Gran  Continue Reading »

EVOLVE Wrestling held a WWE Cruiserweight Classic Flashpoint Elimination Match at last night’s EVOLVE 63 internet pay-per-view event, which featured Drew Gulak, Johnny Gargano, Lince Dorado, TJ Perkins and Tony Nese in the match, with the first 4 already qualified for the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. Tony Nese, who was a late addition to the match,  Continue Reading »

EVOLVE Wrestling sent out the following: Last night’s EVOLVE 62 was shaping up to be one of the best events in EVOLVE history before the infamous ending with Drew Galloway and Ethan Carter III that saw EVOLVE officials cut the live iPPV feed. It all leads to tonight at EVOLVE 63 on live iPPV at  Continue Reading »

WWE superstar Rich Swann recently suffered a shoulder injury that could keep him out of competing in the upcoming WWE Cruiserweight Classic, according to a report from Pro Wrestling Sheet. Swann has not wrestled since his match against Elias Samson in late March as he wants to let the shoulder injury heal before the tournament  Continue Reading »