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#2. Tournament that worked: Cruiserweight Classic
When WWE launched the WWE Network back in 2014, fans were excited at the prospect of fresh and original content.
One of the best examples of this has been the Cruiserweight Classic.
A pet project brought to you by Triple H, the Cruiserweight Classic brought together 32 of the world’s top talents under the 205 pound weight barrier to compete in a single elimination tournament.
The tournament included a mix of world renowned names - such as Kota Ibushi and Zack Sabre Jr - alongside wrestlers who are now well known to fans of WWE products like Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Ali, and Cedric Alexander.
The beauty of the CWC was not only did it produce high quality matches, but also gave wrestling fans several moments that are still memorable to this day.
There was Brian Kendrick's comeback story, told by his good friend Daniel Bryan on commentary. We saw the first teases of the DIY split and a feud that dominated NXT TV for two years between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa. Plus wrestling fans shouldn’t forget that ‘Please sign Cedric’ chant from the crowd in attendance, following Cedric Alexander’s incredible match with Kota Ibushi.
It paid rich tribute to yesteryear Cruiserweight legends who were once a mainstay in WWE's blue brand. The likes of Rey Mysterio, Tajiri, Funaki, Kid Kash, Gregory Helms, Chavo Guerrero and many more who filled arenas with their fantastic high octane wrestling styles.
With so many great moments, it almost makes you sad to think just how the division has been booked since.
