5 things you should know about Cedric Alexander

#2 Shed a lot of weight to join the Cruiserweight Classic

Cedric Alexander as the NXT Cruiserweight Champion

Cedric Alexander parted ways with Ring of Honor in 2016 to take part in the inaugural WWE Cruiserweight Classic, a tournament to determine the best cruiserweight wrestler in the world. Wrestlers representing various countries participated in the tourney where the only clause was that the performer needs to weigh 205 lbs or less.

Although Alexander was contacted to join the Cruiserweight Classic, he needed to shed at least 20 lbs to be eligible for the tournament. He didn't hesitate to take on that challenge and got under 205 lbs just in time for the Cruiserweight Classic.

It was the right career decision for him as Cedric Alexander stole the spotlight with his performances throughout the tourney. The WWE Universe was awe-struck with his in-ring prowess and despite falling short in winning the whole thing, their support earned him a contract with WWE.

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#1 The "Please sign Cedric" moment

"Please sign Cedric"

One of the highlights of the Cruiserweight Classic tournament was the crowd chanting "please sign Cedric" after he had lost to Kota Ibushi in the second round. Although we witnessed Cedric Alexander applauding the reception, the actual scenario was a bit different.

Alexander had actually walked back amidst the chants and it was Triple H who asked him to return to the ringside to celebrate the moment. Hunter would then surprise Cedric Alexander by coming out and raising his hands in front of the vocal WWE Universe.

Following that event, WWE officials honored the fans' reaction by signing Cedric Alexander to a full-time contract with the promotion. Three years have passed since that day and now Alexander is one of the most admired NXT Cruiserweight Champions of all time.

Recently, he was involved in the United States Championship feud with AJ Styles on RAW but couldn't take the title away from The Phenomenal One. Hopefully, Cedric Alexander will bounce back and feature in a championship picture very soon.