Cruiserweight Classic Archives

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William Regal Convinced Former WWE Star To Work The Cruiserweight Classic

Joshua Jones - August 11, 2022

Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion TJP recently revealed during the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast that William Regal convinced him to work the cruiserweight...

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Matt Sydal Comments On Idea For WWE Return In 2016, Cruiserweight Classic

Brandon Ewing - September 14, 2020

AEW star Matt Sydal (formerly Evan Bourne in WWE) spoke with WrestleTalk on an idea for WWE to bring him back in 2016 for...

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Eric Bischoff On How WWE Has Missed The Mark With 205 Live

Andrew Thompson - September 3, 2017

During the most recent edition of Eric Bischoff's "Bischoff On Wrestling" podcast, among many other topics, he touched on why the cruiserweights have not...

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Triple H On The Differences Between The Mae Young & Cruiserweight Classics

Andrew Thompson - August 23, 2017

As previously noted here on eWn (click here to read), WWE executive Triple H sat down with Scott Dargis of NBC Sports and went...

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RVD Comments On Johnny Gargano’s Move, Sheamus On The Set Of “Buddy Games” (Photo)

Andrew Thompson - August 10, 2017

As previously noted here on eWn, one-half of the RAW Tag-Team Champions Sheamus is filming a movie with Josh Duhamel entitled; "Buddy Games". It...

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Reasoning Behind HoHo Lun’s WWE Release

Andrew Thompson - August 4, 2017

Yesterday, it was reported here on eWn (click here to read) via WrestlingINC, that Cruiserweight Classic tournament competitor HoHo Lun was released from the WWE. Pro...

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NXT Talent Gets Released From WWE

Andrew Thompson - August 3, 2017

WrestlingINC is reporting that WWE has released NXT talent, HoHo Lun. Lun signed with WWE back in 2016 & competed in the inaugural WWE...

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Amazing Red Returning To In-Ring Competition For The First-Time Since 2016

Andrew Thompson - July 31, 2017

Former X Division Champion Amazing Red is set to return to in-ring action next month at House Of Glory against Anthony Gangone. Amazing Red...

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Kenny Omega Reacts To Kota Ibushi Returning To New Japan Pro Wrestling

Andrew Thompson - June 20, 2017

New Japan Pro Wrestling has returned one of their former top stars; Cruiserweight Classic standout, Kota Ibushi. Ibushi initially left NJPW following a neck...

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Kota Ibushi Lights Firework Against Himself In A Tag Team Match In London (Video)

Andrew Thompson - March 13, 2017

The world-famous Japanese wrestler Kota Ibushi lit a flare against himself in a tag team match in London. The match was normal until the...

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Ricochet Confirms His Lucha Underground Contract Has Expired

Kyle DaCosta - February 1, 2017

Ricochet spoke with SoloWrestling.com, after appearing at the La Triple W (White Wolf Wrestling) event in Madrid, Spain, where he beat A-Kid in a...

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Preview For WWE 205 Live Tonight

Kyle DaCosta - December 13, 2016

This week’s episode of WWE 205 Live was taped last night with Raw, as a result of WWE needing to tape the Tribute to...

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Mustafa Ali Signs With WWE For 205 Live

Kyle DaCosta - November 29, 2016

Pwinsider reports that former Cruiserweight Classic participant, Mustafa Ali, officially signed with WWE to join the 205 Live roster.

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Bayley And Her Boyfriend Are Officially Engaged

Kyle DaCosta - November 29, 2016

According to SquaredCircle, Bayley and her boyfriend, Aaron Solow got engaged last week. Solow is an indie wrestler and also was an Cruiserweight Classic...

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Cedric Alexander On Losing Weight For WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic & The ‘Please Sign Cedric’ Chants

Ryan Clark - November 28, 2016

During a recent interview with The Charlotte Observer, Cedric Alexander discussed losing 25 pounds to make the 205 weight limit in the Cruiserweight Classic...

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Paul London Says The WWE Cruiserweight Classic Was An Inexpensive Way To Sign 32 Guys

Kyle DaCosta - November 28, 2016

The Kevin Gill Show interviewed Paul London, who talked about the Cruiserweight Classic and tagging with Brian Kendrick. Below are the highlights…On the Cruiserweight...

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Cruiserweight Title Match Set For 205 Live Premiere

Kyle DaCosta - November 22, 2016

Brian Kendrick will defend the WWE Cruiserweight Championship vs. Rich Swann on the premiere episode of 205 Live. Swann won a triple threat match...

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Update On New WWE Cruiserweight Signings

Kyle DaCosta - November 14, 2016

Pwinsider reports that Akira Tozawa will be called Tozawa.Also, the Bollywood Boyz have been offered WWE contracts and are relocating from Canada to Florida....

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WWE High on Cruiserweight Talent

Kyle DaCosta - October 18, 2016

According to ringsidenews, WWE officials are high on Tony Nese. He impressed officials during his non-title match against RAW Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins. He...

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WWE Apparently Wants To Do A Weekly Cruiserweight Classic Show

Kyle DaCosta - October 8, 2016

On an edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer brought up the rumor of WWE creating a weekly Cruiserweight Classic series for WWE Network....

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Jack Gallagher Expected To Recieve An Instantaneous Push

Kyle DaCosta - September 19, 2016

According to wrestlinginc.com, WWE will waste no time with Jack Gallagher. The company is said to be very high on his look, character...

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WWE Will Not Expand Upon The Previous Cruiserweight Championships’ Lineages

Kyle DaCosta - September 16, 2016

According to Wrestlezone, WWE.com updated its website with the Crusierweight Championship and newly crowned champion T.J Perkins, who won the entire Crusierweight Classic this...

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Triple H Thanks Everyone Involved In The Cruiserweight Classic & Praises The NXT Tapings

Ryan Clark - September 16, 2016

Triple H tweeted the following on Wednesday, thanking all the WWE Cruiserweight Classic following last night’s finale. He also thanked the participants, crew, staff...

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WWE Posts A Video Looking At The New Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins

Ryan Clark - September 16, 2016

WWE released the following video, looking at the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins:

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WWE Releases Highlight Videos From Wednesday Night’s WWE Cruiserweight Classic Finals Match

Ryan Clark - September 16, 2016

WWE tweeted the following highlight videos from Wednesday night's final match in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. TJ Perkins defeated Gran Metalik to win the...

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Tyson Dux Reveals The Backstage Secrets Behind The Cruiserweight Classic

Kyle DaCosta - September 16, 2016

On Tuesday, Tyson Dux was interviewed on the Shining Wizards Podcast. You can check out some of the highlights down below. Restrictions and limitations...

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WWE Cruiserweight Classic 2016 High Spots & Low Blows Review and Post-Show Recap

Anthony Mango - September 15, 2016

The 2016 Cruiserweight Classic tournament has been one hell of a ride with the finals taking place tonight. Wrapping things up in a special...

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Video: The Bollywood Boyz Vs Sean Maluta/Ariya Daivari WWE CWC Bonus Match

Kyle DaCosta - September 14, 2016

WWE released the a Cruiserweight Classic Exclusive Match on its official YouTube page. It features The Bollywood Boyz vs Sean Maluta and Ariya Daivari....

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Matches For Tonight’s Edition Of The WWE Cruiserweight Classic

Andrew Ravens - September 14, 2016

Here are the matches for tonight’s episode of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic:- Semi Final match: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Gran Metallik.- Semi Final match:...

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WWE Releases Cruiserweight Classic Highlights Videos + Semifinals Update

Ryan Clark - September 8, 2016

The semifinals of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic are set following last night's show, and are as follows:* Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Gran Metalik *...

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WWE Cruiserweight Classic Semi-Finals Set, Booby Roode Match Announced

Andrew Ravens - September 8, 2016

– Zack Sabre, Jr. defeated Noam Dar, and TJ Perkins defeated Rich Swann to advance to the semi-finals on Wednesday’s episode of the WWE...

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Matches For Tonight’s Edition Of The Cruiserweight Classic

Andrew Ravens - September 7, 2016

Here are the matches for tonight’s show:* Naom Dar vs. Zack Sabre Jr.* Rich Swann vs. TJ Perkins.

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Quick Monday Night Raw 9/05/2016 Thoughts

Kyle DaCosta - September 6, 2016

For a refreshing change, there was something to look forward to on Raw this week. This was because of the intriguing angle WWE ran...

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WWE’s Plans For The Cruiserweight Division

Kyle DaCosta - September 6, 2016

As followed, these are the names expected to be part of Raw's Cruiserweight Division: Gran Metallik, Akira Tozawa, Jack Gallagher, Cedric Alexander, Johnny Gargano,...

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Two Wrestlers Advance In The Quarterfinals Of WWE Cruiserweight Classic

Andrew Ravens - September 1, 2016

The quarterfinals of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic started on Wednesday’s episode of the show, which airs on the WWE Network. Gran Metalik defeated Akira...