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Cruiserweight Classic

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2016 WWE Network event and tournament
Cruiserweight Classic
Promotional poster for the live finale featuring the Cruiserweight Classic trophy
PromotionWWE
Date
  • June 23, 2016
  • July 14, 2016
  • August 26, 2016
  • September 14, 2016
CityWinter Park, Florida
VenueNXT Arena at Full Sail University
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TheCruiserweight Classic, formerly theGlobal Cruiserweight Series, was aprofessional wrestling tournament andWWE Networkevent produced byWWE. All participants were billed at a weight of 205 lbs or less to determine the inauguralWWE Cruiserweight Champion[a] for WWE's revivedcruiserweight division. The tournament consisted of various matches that had predetermined results. Tournament qualifying matches took place in various promotions of theindependent circuit, including well-known promotions such asRevolution Pro Wrestling,Progress Wrestling, andEvolve. Many cruiserweight wrestlers from around the world were given the chance to qualify for the 32-man tournament, which took place over four dates: June 23, July 13, August 26, and September 14, 2016. The winner wasT. J. Perkins.

Background

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In 2016,WWE announced that they would be holding a 32-manprofessional wrestling tournament andWWE Networkevent wherein all participants were billed at a weight of 205 lbs or less, referred to ascruiserweights. The event was originally titled the Global Cruiserweight Series before being renamed as the Cruiserweight Classic. Tournament qualifying matches took place in various promotions of theindependent circuit, including well known promotions such asRevolution Pro Wrestling,Progress Wrestling, andEvolve. Many cruiserweight wrestlers from around the world were given the chance to qualify for the 32-mansingle-elimination tournament, which took place over four dates: June 23, July 13, August 26, and September 14.[1][2] During the finale, it was announced that the winner of the tournament would become the inauguralWWE Cruiserweight Champion for WWE's revived cruiserweight division, which would compete on theRawbrand.[3] The tournament consisted of various matches that had predetermined results.[4][5]

Announced competitors

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NXT competitorsRich Swann,Tommaso Ciampa, andJohnny Gargano along with international standoutsZack Sabre Jr.,Noam Dar,Ho Ho Lun, andAkira Tozawa were announced for the Cruiserweight Classic. At an independent show in Orlando, Florida on April 2,Lince Dorado joined the series. On April 24 at Progress Wrestling Chapter 29, Sabre Jr.,Jack Gallagher also won a qualifying match, while on May 7 at Evolve 61,T. J. Perkins andDrew Gulak also joined the series. On June 11 at Evolve 63,Tony Nese defeated Johnny Gargano, Drew Gulak, T. J. Perkins and Lince Dorado and qualified for the tournament. Two days later, WWE officially revealed all 32 wrestlers taking part in the tournament.[6] Originally, Brazilian wrestler Zumbi was scheduled to compete in the Cruiserweight Classic. However, he had issues with his visa that WWE could not clear in time, and was replaced byMustafa Ali.[7]

Qualifying matches

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Progress Wrestling Chapter 29 - April 24 (Electric Ballroom -Camden Town, London)[8]
No.ResultsStipulations
1Zack Sabre Jr. defeatedFlash Morgan WebsterCruiserweight Classic British Qualifying Match
2Jack Gallagher defeatedPete DunneCruiserweight Classic British Qualifying Match
Revolution Pro Wrestling Live at the Cockpit 8 - May 1 (Cockpit Theatre -Marylebone, London)[9]
No.ResultsStipulations
1Noam Dar defeated Josh BodomCruiserweight Classic British Qualifying Match
Evolve 61 - May 7 (La Boom -Woodside, Queens, New York)[10]
No.ResultsStipulations
1T. J. Perkins (withStokely Hathaway) defeatedFred YehiCruiserweight Classic US Qualifying Match
2Drew Gulak defeatedTracy Williams[11]Cruiserweight Classic US Qualifying Match
American Combat Wrestling The Tradition Continues! - May 28 (All Sports Arena -New Port Richey, Florida)[12]
No.ResultsStipulations
1Lince Dorado defeated Romeo QuevedoCruiserweight Classic US Qualifying Match
Evolve 63 - June 11 (Downtown Recreation Complex -Orlando, Florida)[13]
No.ResultsStipulations
1Tony Nese defeatedDrew Gulak,Johnny Gargano,Lince Dorado andT. J. Perkins (with Stokely Hathaway)WWE Cruiserweight Classic FlashpointElimination Match
Since Nese won, he qualified for the Cruiserweight Classic

Participants

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WrestlerWeight (in pounds)
JapanAkira Tozawa156
ChileAlejandro Saez205
United StatesAnthony Bennett147
IranAriya Daivari180
United States The Brian Kendrick157
United StatesCedric Alexander200
FranceClément Petiot199
GermanyDa Mack160
AustraliaDamian Slater193
United StatesDrew Gulak193
ItalyFabian Aichner203
MexicoGran Metalik175
IndiaGurv Sihra159
IndiaHarv Sihra144
Hong KongHo Ho Lun155
United KingdomJack Gallagher167
Hong KongJason Lee154
United StatesJohnny Gargano170
United StatesKenneth Johnson156
JapanKota Ibushi189
Puerto RicoLince Dorado168
PakistanMustafa Ali[Note 1]182
ScotlandNoam Dar178
MexicoRaul Mendoza178
United StatesRich Swann165
American SamoaSean Maluta191
PhilippinesT. J. Perkins167
Japan Tajiri189
United StatesTommaso Ciampa195
United StatesTony Nese196
CanadaTyson Dux193
United KingdomZack Sabre Jr.181
  1. ^This competitor is a replacement for another participant who was taken out of the tournament

Alternates

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In the event an official participant had suffered an injury or did not make the 205 lbs weight limit, they would have been replaced by one of the following participants:

WrestlerWeight (in pounds)
Aaron Solow182
Jesse Sorensen184
Jesus Yurnet182
Kai Katana197
Vandal Ortagun155

Replaced

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These participants were taken out of the tournament for a specific reason and therefore were replaced by another competitor.

WrestlerWeight (in pounds)
(max. 205)		Progression in the tournamentReasonReplacing wrestler
Zumbi167Replaced before the official start of the tournamentVisa issues[7]Mustafa Ali

Broadcast team

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Ring nameReal nameNotes
Mike RomeAustin RomeroRing announcer
Mauro RanalloMauro RanalloLead commentator[14]
Daniel BryanBryan DanielsonColor commentator[14]

Results

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Tournament bracket

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The following time limits were in place:

  • Round one: 20 minutes
  • Round two: 20 minutes
  • Quarterfinals: 30 minutes
  • Semifinals: 30 minutes
  • Final: Unlimited
1st Round
Cruiserweight Classic
June 23, 2016
(Aired: July 13 – August 3)		2nd Round
Cruiserweight Classic
July 14, 2016
(Aired: August 10–24)		Quarterfinals
Cruiserweight Classic
August 26, 2016
(Aired: August 31 – September 7)		Semifinals[3]
Cruiserweight Classic
September 14, 2016		Final[3]
Cruiserweight Classic
September 14, 2016
          
United StatesKenneth Johnson9:46[15]
JapanAkira TozawaPinfall
Japan Akira TozawaPinfall
United Kingdom Jack Gallagher11:38[19]
United KingdomJack GallagherPinfall
ItalyFabian Aichner6:45[16]
Japan Akira Tozawa15:49[22]
Mexico Gran MetalikPinfall
JapanTajiriPinfall
Australia Damian Slater5:28[15]
Japan Tajiri10:53[20]
Mexico Gran MetalikPinfall
ChileAlejandro Saez4:04[17]
MexicoGran MetalikPinfall
Mexico Gran MetalikPinfall
United Kingdom Zack Sabre Jr.13:13
IndiaHarv Sihra5:18[18]
United StatesDrew GulakSubmission
United States Drew Gulak8:27[21]
United Kingdom Zack Sabre Jr.Pinfall
United KingdomZack Sabre Jr.Submission
CanadaTyson Dux8:28[18]
United Kingdom Zack Sabre Jr.Submission
Scotland Noam Dar15:46[23]
ScotlandNoam DarSubmission
IndiaGurv Sihra5:26[16]
Scotland Noam DarSubmission
Hong Kong Ho Ho Lun7:02[19]
IranAriya Daivari5:03[17]
Hong KongHo Ho LunPinfall
Mexico Gran Metalik17:47
Philippines T. J. PerkinsSubmission
MexicoRaul Mendoza7:35[18]
United StatesThe Brian KendrickSubmission
United States The Brian KendrickSubmission
United States Tony Nese13:42[19]
United States Anthony Bennett6:34[18]
United StatesTony NesePinfall
United States The Brian Kendrick13:58[22]
Japan Kota IbushiPinfall
JapanKota IbushiPinfall
American SamoaSean Maluta9:40[17]
Japan Kota IbushiPinfall
United States Cedric Alexander15:00[20]
United StatesCedric AlexanderPinfall
FranceClément Petiot5:58[17]
Japan Kota Ibushi14:52
Philippines T. J. PerkinsSubmission
PhilippinesT. J. PerkinsSubmission
GermanyDa Mack6:32[15]
Philippines T.J. PerkinsSubmission
United States Johnny Gargano12:18[21]
United StatesJohnny GarganoPinfall
United StatesTommaso Ciampa10:47[16]
Philippines T. J. PerkinsSubmission
United States Rich Swann17:03[23]
PakistanMustafa Ali5:55[15]
Puerto RicoLince DoradoPinfall
Puerto Rico Lince Dorado8:14[21]
United States Rich SwannPinfall
United StatesRich SwannPinfall
Hong KongJason Lee3:47[16]

Finale

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No.ResultsStipulationsTimes[3]
1DThe Bollywood Boyz (Gurv and Harv Sihra) defeatedAriya Daivari andSean MalutaTag team match05:15
2Gran Metalik defeatedZack Sabre Jr.Cruiserweight Classic tournament semi-final match13:13
3T. J. Perkins defeatedKota Ibushi by submissionCruiserweight Classic tournament semi-final match14:52
4#DIY (Johnny Gargano andTommaso Ciampa) defeatedCedric Alexander andNoam DarTag team match09:49
5T. J. Perkins defeatedGran Metalik by submissionCruiserweight Classic tournament final match for the inauguralWWE Cruiserweight Championship17:47
D – this was adark match

Aftermath

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Before the final match betweenT. J. Perkins andGran Metalik started,Triple H revealed that the winner of the tournament would be crowned the firstWWE Cruiserweight Champion. Also, T. J. Perkins, Gran Metalik,Akira Tozawa,Jack Gallagher,Brian Kendrick,Cedric Alexander,Noam Dar,Lince Dorado,Tony Nese,Mustafa Ali,Drew Gulak,Tajiri,Ariya Daivari,Rich Swann andThe Bollywood Boyz signed contracts with WWE. On July 15,Pro Wrestling Torch reported thatKota Ibushi had signed an NXT contract with WWE.[24] In an interview published July 25, Ibushi admitted he had been offered a contract, but denied having signed it.[25] After the tournament,Pro Wrestling Torch went back on their earlier report and stated that Ibushi had not agreed to a WWE contract beyond the tournament, which was a factor in him losing the semifinal match.[26]

See also

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Note

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  1. ^Despite having the same name, this is a new championship with its own separate lineage from the previousWWE Cruiserweight Championship that was originally established inWorld Championship Wrestling and acquired by the WWE (at the time WWF) in 2001 and retired in 2007.

References

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  2. ^"WWE Cruiserweight Classic tickets available starting Friday, May 20".www.wwe.com. Retrieved2016-05-17.
  3. ^abcdCaldwell, James (2016-09-14)."9/14 WWE Cruiserweight Tourney Finals – CALDWELL'S Live Report".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-09-14.
  4. ^Grabianowski, Ed."How Pro Wrestling Works".HowStuffWorks.Discovery Communications. Archived fromthe original on November 29, 2013. RetrievedMarch 5, 2012.
  5. ^"Live & Televised Entertainment". WWE. Archived fromthe original on November 22, 2013. RetrievedMarch 21, 2012.
  6. ^Caldwell, James (2016-06-13)."All 32 wrestlers announced for WWE's cruiserweight tournament".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-06-13.
  7. ^abCaldwell, James (2016-06-25)."Triple H – WWE to hold future editions of Cruiserweight tournament, why did one wrestler miss inaugural tourney?".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-06-27.
  8. ^"Who qualified for Cruiserweight Classic at PROGRESS?".www.wwe.com. Retrieved2016-05-08.
  9. ^"Who qualified for Cruiserweight Classic at RevPro?".www.wwe.com. Retrieved2016-05-08.
  10. ^"Who qualified for Cruiserweight Classic at EVOLVE?".www.wwe.com. Retrieved2016-05-08.
  11. ^"Drew Gulak vs. Tracy Williams - Cruiserweight Classic qualifying match". WWE. RetrievedSeptember 14, 2016.
  12. ^"WWE Announces New Cruiserweight Classic Qualifying Match".www.411mania.com. Retrieved2016-05-18.
  13. ^"WWE Cruiserweight Flashpoint - A Prelude To The Tournament".www.dgusa.tv. Retrieved2016-05-20.
  14. ^abMelok, Bobby."Daniel Bryan and Mauro Ranallo to host WWE Cruiserweight Classic".WWE. Retrieved2016-06-23.
  15. ^abcdCaldwell, James (2016-07-20)."7/20 WWE Cruiserweight Results – Caldwell's Week 2 Report on Akira Tozawa, Tajiri, TJP, excellent Dorado vs. Ali match".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-07-21.
  16. ^abcdCaldwell, James (2016-08-03)."8/3 WWE Cruiserweight Tournament Results – Caldwell's Report on Week 4 to conclude First Round, including Gargano vs. Ciampa".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-08-04.
  17. ^abcdCaldwell, James (2016-07-13)."7/13 WWE Cruiserweight Results – Caldwell's Week 1 Report on Ibushi, Cedric Alexander, more".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-07-14.
  18. ^abcdCaldwell, James (2016-07-27)."7/27 WWE Cruiserweight Results – Caldwell's Week 3 Report on Zack Sabre, Brian Kendrick, more in action".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-07-28.
  19. ^abcCaldwell, James (2016-08-17)."8/17 WWE Cruiserweight Results – Caldwell's Report on stellar Kendrick vs. Nese and Gallagher vs. Tozawa Sweet 16 matches".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-08-18.
  20. ^abCaldwell, James (2016-08-10)."8/10 WWE Cruiserweight Tournament Results – Caldwell's Report on Ibushi vs. Alexander classic, Tajiri vs. Metalik in Sweet 16".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-08-11.
  21. ^abcCaldwell, James (2016-08-24)."8/24 WWE Cruiserweight Tournament Week 7 – Caldwell's Report on Gargano vs. TJP, Sabre vs. Gulak, Swann vs. Dorado to finish Sweet 16".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-08-24.
  22. ^abCaldwell, James (2016-08-31)."8/31 WWE Cruiserweight Tournament Week 8 – Caldwell's Report on Ibushi vs. Kendrick, Tozawa vs. Metalik Elite 8 matches".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-08-31.
  23. ^abCaldwell, James (2016-09-07)."9/7 WWE Cruiserweight Tournament – Caldwell's Report on Sabre vs. Dar, Swann vs. Perkins to conclude Elite 8 Round".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-09-08.
  24. ^Caldwell, James; Radican, Sean (2016-07-15)."PWTorch Report – Ibushi & Metalik agree to deals with WWE, several other Cruiserweight tourney stars on WWE's radar".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-07-16.
  25. ^プロレスの原点は3歳で犯した万引き？WWE入団の噂は本当？女性ファンがショックを受けた、飯伏幸太の“トンデモ”半生【インタビュー】.DDNavi (in Japanese). 2016-07-25. Retrieved2016-08-01.
  26. ^Caldwell, James; Radican, Sean (2016-09-15)."Inside the WWE Cruiserweight Finals – why the match results occurred in the Final Four & Championship match".Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved2016-09-15.

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