WWE Global Cruiserweight Series

by Marky Thu 31 Mar 2016, 9:14 pm

The 1st 7 Competitors in the WWE Global Cruserweight Series has been announced at Wrestlemania Axxes.

The 1st 7 Competitors are

Zack Sabre Jr
Johnny Gargano
Tommaso Ciampo
Rich Swann
Noam Dar
Hoho Lund
Akira Tozawa

by Fernando Thu 31 Mar 2016, 9:16 pm

Well this could be a very good thing to watch on the network if they get a few more names. Hopefully HHH can persuade Ibushi since his an "independent contractor"

by Brilliant_yep Thu 31 Mar 2016, 10:17 pm

How will this work then, will WWE just book a winner and leave it up to the wrestlers or will there be certain 'WWE rules' they have to adhere to?

Either way it's a great concept and I'm looking forward to it.

by NickisBHAFC Thu 31 Mar 2016, 10:18 pm

Ooooooo Zack Sabre Junior

by The_Enigma Thu 31 Mar 2016, 10:19 pm

I'd bank on Ibushi competing in some capacity. I know he's left NJPW but I've also read he's setting up his own promotion alongside training students so I wouldn't be surprised if promoted that during the series.

Noam Dar is an excellent addition who will surprise a few...

by NickisBHAFC Thu 31 Mar 2016, 11:08 pm

Will Oespray and Jack Gallagher that should be in it. Will Ospray should win the whole thing.

This tournament is gonna be class though, real chance for the talented individuals to show WWE they deserve a chance.!

by ncfc_Tooze Thu 31 Mar 2016, 11:54 pm

Ospreay wont be in it due to signing for new japan

by Dr Gregory House MD Fri 01 Apr 2016, 12:18 am

TOZAWA!! TOZAWA!! OMFG! TOZAWA!!

I genuinely was not expecting that

by **Hero** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:28 am

NickisBHAFC wrote:Will Oespray and Jack Gallagher that should be in it. Will Ospray should win the whole thing.

This tournament is gonna be class though, real chance for the talented individuals to show WWE they deserve a chance.!

Jack Gallagher is a great shout, also like to see Zach Gibson in there.

by Marky Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:43 am

Amazing what one Progress show does to a man Laugh

For the record ZSJ has to be the favourite to win so far.

by NickisBHAFC Fri 01 Apr 2016, 10:05 am

Not based on one show.

WWE have had its own way for too long, time for UK wrestling to go to the next step.

by Marky Fri 01 Apr 2016, 10:09 am

NickisBHAFC wrote:Not based on one show.

WWE have had its own way for too long, time for UK wrestling to go to the next step.

I'd believe you, but 12 days ago you posted this about Progress.

NickisBHAFC wrote:Just been talked into going on Sunday. Never been, never heard of it, tbh I have no idea why I'm really going.

People been before? Is it any good?

Or is it a bunch of nobody's looking like idiots?

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 12:38 pm

It depends who they are signing and who they already have who goes in.

by Dr Gregory House MD Fri 01 Apr 2016, 1:05 pm

If there's 3 guys on from the UK scene I think WWE should be looking at they are Marty, Haskins (who for my money is the form worker in the UK right now) and End

I love Gibson as much as the next man but his gimmick doesn't work outside of the UK

I think WWE will be looking at some Lucha guys to come in but Mexico have guys locked down a lot better contractually than the UK does so I'd imagine that's the hold up when it comes to announcing names, I don't believe any of the LU guys are available for that reason

I think Mike Bailey would also have a shoe in to go were it not for his visa issues, I imagine if WWE really wanted to take his case they could probably get him back in the country but I doubt they would want the hassle

I don't think Ibushi working at Evolve this weekend is a coincidence, I'd guess he has a conversation with WWE at minimum

by Samo Fri 01 Apr 2016, 3:36 pm

Pinkies out for Noam. Looking forward to this.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 3:55 pm

Gargano and ZSJ are obviously two names they are big on.

Will WWE throw in Kalisto? Will they use main roster talent?

La Sombra has been destined for this for a while by all accounts

by Samo Fri 01 Apr 2016, 6:21 pm

You'd think if they were putting their own main roster talent in then Kalisto and Neville would be including. Itami is probably a shout aswell if he's fit.

by ncfc_Tooze Sat 02 Apr 2016, 8:11 am

I imagine ibushi is in as he was at takeover last night
Bonus if he is, tozawa vs ibushi yes please

by Samo Tue 05 Apr 2016, 11:52 am

Ibushi is now a confirmed entrant

by Dr Gregory House MD Tue 05 Apr 2016, 1:30 pm

Samo wrote:Ibushi is now a confirmed entrant

I'll give WWE there due, this is looking like essential viewing so far

by Samo Mon 11 Apr 2016, 8:01 pm

Despite rumours, Ricochet will NOT be competing in the tournament.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 11 Apr 2016, 8:06 pm

Dr Gregory House MD wrote:
Samo wrote:Ibushi is now a confirmed entrant

I'll give WWE there due, this is looking like essential viewing so far

Kota Ibushi has revealed that he will wrestle at IGF.

by Dr Gregory House MD Tue 12 Apr 2016, 9:56 am

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
Dr Gregory House MD wrote:
Samo wrote:Ibushi is now a confirmed entrant

I'll give WWE there due, this is looking like essential viewing so far

Kota Ibushi has revealed that he will wrestle at IGF.

As in Inoki Genome Federation? Because that means literally nothing in terms of long term commitments

by Marky Fri 15 Apr 2016, 8:03 pm

Zack Sabre Jr has now been replaced by Lince Dorado in the confirmed participants.

Zack Sabre Jr v Flash Morgan Webster and Jack Gallagher v Pete Dunne confirmed for Progress on April 24th as the two qualifiers. Pretty certain ZSJ is winning as he was originally a confirmed participant and probably Gallagher too, shame Mark Haskins and Marty Scurll aren't involved, hopefully they'll be in the Rev Pro qualifiers.

Evolve on May 7th have Drew Gulak v Tracy Williams and Fred Yehi v TJ Perkins as their qualifiers.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 15 Apr 2016, 9:47 pm

Dr Gregory House MD wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
Dr Gregory House MD wrote:
Samo wrote:Ibushi is now a confirmed entrant

I'll give WWE there due, this is looking like essential viewing so far

Kota Ibushi has revealed that he will wrestle at IGF.

As in Inoki Genome Federation? Because that means literally nothing in terms of long term commitments

I don't know, it's all Japanese to me

by Unbeliever Fri 15 Apr 2016, 11:58 pm

Does anyone know where this series, and the series winner, ends up? Not sure what the concept is.

by Samo Sat 16 Apr 2016, 8:39 am

Unbeliever wrote:Does anyone know where this series, and the series winner, ends up? Not sure what the concept is.

I think its purely for exhibition but also a good way for WWE to scout new talent. They might lay it out as the winner gets an NXT contract but that would feel a bit too much like Tough Enough for me.

by Dr Gregory House MD Sat 16 Apr 2016, 1:49 pm

Oh my god Gulak in this group of wrestlers would be appointment viewing zzzzzzzzz

by Fernando Sun 24 Apr 2016, 7:58 pm

Progress qualifier results:

by NickisBHAFC Sun 24 Apr 2016, 11:24 pm

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Marky Wed 27 Apr 2016, 11:33 pm

Highlights of the two Global Cruiserweight qualifiers from Progress last Sunday now online on WWE's YouTube channel and wwe.com

Jack Gallagher v Pete Dunne https://youtu.be/XfufIj9hY_Y

Zack Sabre Jr v Flash Morgan Webster https://youtu.be/1BbHM9g0420

by RinoGattuso Sun 01 May 2016, 10:51 pm

Noam Dar qualified.

by Samo Mon 02 May 2016, 2:26 pm

Pinkies out boys!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 08 May 2016, 10:05 am

TJ Perkins and Drew Gulak qualified last night

by Dr Gregory House MD Sun 15 May 2016, 10:04 am

Heard reports that ROH's Cedric Alexander will be competing

The guy has all the tools but I've never connected with him, perhaps I'm just a massive racist

by Fernando Sun 15 May 2016, 10:30 am

Explains why he's leaving ROH then Ok!

by Fernando Mon 13 Jun 2016, 9:22 pm

All 32 entries have been announced

-Kota Ibushi
-Tajiri
-Gran Metalik
-Zack Sabre Jr.
-Noam Dar
-Da Mack
-Zumbi
-Clement Petiot
-Harv Sihra
-Gurv Sihra
-Fabian Aichner
-Brian Kendrick
-Rich Swann
-Cedric Alexander
-Akira Tozawa
-Jack Gallagher
-Tony Nese
-Johnny Gargano
-Tommaso Ciampa
-Ho Ho Lun
-TJ Perkins
-Drew Gulak
-Anthony Bennett
-Tyson Dux
-Lince Dorado
-Sean Malura
-Raul Mendoza
-Kenneth Johnson
-Alejandro Saez
-Damien Slater
-Ariya Daivari (brother of former WWE star Shawn Daivari)
-Jason Lee

by Marky Mon 13 Jun 2016, 11:12 pm

Will be supporting Jack Gallagher and Zack Sabre Jr but frankly I can't see past someone already inside WWE/NXT winning, which means I pick one of Gargano/Ciampa to win it.

by NickisBHAFC Tue 14 Jun 2016, 12:13 pm

Zack Sabre Junior vs Tajri my dream match.

by Dr Gregory House MD Tue 14 Jun 2016, 1:10 pm

Some very exciting names on there but also a lot of guys I haven't heard of or am not that enthused by, nice to see Tyson Dux get his shot at the big time, the guy has been about forever but outside of a brief run in TNA hasn't really been given anything despite being a very good talent, on the flip side how Lince Dorado has made it into the WWE is beyond me

The question of a winner is interesting Id assumed for the longest time that this was where they would debut Manny Almas (or whatever they're calling La Sombra these days) and use this tournament to push him right out of the gate but they swerved me by bringing him up on Takeover along with Busick/Gerrard/Larkin who I also assumed would be another heavy hitter

With all that said I think Marky has a point about them picking from within but with the exception of Tozawa I think everyone in this tournament (that I know) is a free agent and could be picked up by the WWE fairly easily, so with that said I think ZSJr might be the guy they go for or perhaps Ibushi given I think they are 2 NXT might look to acquire in the near future, but I suppose you can't discount Gargano, Cimpia and Swann given they already work there

by Samo Tue 14 Jun 2016, 6:46 pm

Do we know if WWE are planning on signing whoever wins? Or is it basically a way for them to scout talent?

Also, word is Triple H is looking into a Tag Tournament and a Womans Classic if this one proves popular

by Dr Gregory House MD Wed 15 Jun 2016, 2:12 am

Ive discovered that Gran Metalik is actually Mascara Dorada under a different name for whatever reason, this is excellent news, the guy is a special talent and while I don't watch him much in CMLL he was criminally underused in his year in New Japan, hopefully WWE use him to more of his full potential

by Fernando Wed 22 Jun 2016, 2:53 pm

It will be hosted by Mauro Ranello & Daniel Bryan Ok!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Wed 22 Jun 2016, 7:14 pm

Hope we hear some more about bears

by Samo Sun 26 Jun 2016, 2:21 pm

Really enjoyed the introduction of all the competitors, really felt like a proper event. Looking forward to this. Pinkies are still out.

by Fernando Thu 14 Jul 2016, 11:00 am

Episode 1 results:

by NickisBHAFC Fri 15 Jul 2016, 3:53 pm

Fantastic first episode. Really enjoyed the concept of it all.

by Fernando Thu 04 Aug 2016, 10:46 am

Jack Gallagher was no.1 trend worldwide last night after the CWC.

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by TheCelticGarbutt Tue 09 Aug 2016, 10:26 am

I thought Jack Gallagher was great as was Aichner, can see WWE picking him up. Stand out match though was Gargano v Ciampa - both have signed exclusive deals with NXT so that looks like it could be an awesome feud, story telling in a 12 min match was fantastic and some of Ciampa's elbow shots looked like they genuinely knocked Johnny out.

Cant wait for the next round, going to be a tough choice between Ibushi, Tozawa, Sabre Jr, Swann, Brian Kendrick - not sure where its going Smile

by Fernando Thu 11 Aug 2016, 11:32 am

On this weeks show - Taijiri vs Gran Metalik & Cedric Alexander vs Kota Ibushi.

It's a must watch just for Alexander/Ibushi it's seriously awesome.

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