WWE Global Cruiserweight Series/Cruiserweight Classic

[DXvsNWO1994]

@enuhito_eng Mar 2
Ibushi : Honestly, I want to join the place where Nakamura & El Generico wrestle. They are the best wrestlers in the world.

@enuhito_eng 14h14 hours ago
Ibush said he wants to do a 3 WAY match against Nakamura & Sami Zayn.

[DXvsNWO1994]

So, as we all know, Evolve will be one of the promotions participating in the Global Cruiserweight Series, as NXT General Manager William Regal announced at the recent Evolve shows that Evolve would be holding some Qualifying Matches for the tournament. Well now, PROGRESS has officially joined them...

@ThisIs_Progress 9h9 hours ago
BREAKING: Progress hosts 2 @WWE #GlobalCruiserweightSeries qualifiers at #Chapter29, 24/4 @EBallroomCamden! Tickets on sale 10pm 4/4!

[JTCole]

This is seeming more like a standard tourney which is a bit disappointing.

[DXvsNWO1994]

From wwe.com, RevPro will also be hosting qualifying matches:

http://www.wwe.com/shows/globalcruiserw ... 23256173=1

[AndyDiaz]

HOLY!

https://twitter.com/WONF4W/status/715593607810584576

[JTCole]

HOLY!

https://twitter.com/WONF4W/status/715593607810584576

Really cool that they put a Hong Kong wrestler in there.

[Fawrules]

HOLY!

https://twitter.com/WONF4W/status/715593607810584576

Tozawa's the only name that I find surprising thus far. Always figured Sabre Jr. was a virtual lock. Probably guys like Ibushi and Scurll as well.

[JTCole]

Again, this whole thing has the chance to be one of the finest pure wrestling exhibitions ever.

[Mr. Mojo Risin]

First time I've ever seen Ciampa referred to as a cruiserweight. Having said that, the best thing the guy did for his career was leave ROH.

[JTCole]

First time I've ever seen Ciampa referred to as a cruiserweight. Having said that, the best thing the guy did for his career was leave ROH.

His wiki bills him as 210 pounds so either he loses 5 pounds or they'll fudge his weight.

And this isn't a knock on him but one thing that really surprised me watching him wrestle live was how small he looked compared to seeing him on television.

[Tim]

I feel like they might Kayfabe guys 5-10 lbs over, Haskins is 209 and I have a feeling he will win one of the qualifiers.

[ICHIFUJI]

HOLY!

https://twitter.com/WONF4W/status/715593607810584576

Really cool that they put a Hong Kong wrestler in there.

I know Hong Kong is English speaking area and EVOLVE went to China, but
This tells us WWE focus on everywhere.

Cuba Ghana Mongolia Singapore and Bolivia could be next.

[JTCole]

Lince Dorado announced he's participating.

[DXvsNWO1994]

Lince Dorado announced he's participating.

That's a quarter of the field filled.

Also, does anyone know anything about Ho Ho Lun?

[JTCole]

Lince Dorado announced he's participating.

That's a quarter of the field filled.

Also, does anyone know anything about Ho Ho Lun?

Pretty much the only Hong Kong wrestler with any kind of buzz but that's mostly due to a severe lack of pro wrestling in the region. He has a few matches on YouTube, nothing too special but not bad at all.

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if they brought him in for his hometown only but hey, he still gets a chance to shine.

[Northwoods_Nightmare]

How did I just now find out about this? This sounds awesome!
I really hope the qualifying matches in other promotions will be available on the network in some way, at very least extended highlights. Or at least I hope they keep the great match-ups that I'm going to care about until later in the tournament.

The other interesting this is that they'll probably be booking this thing round by round. So, this will probably be a semi-legit tournament (not like shoot-wresting but in terms of talent).

I also think this helps quell the fear of "NXT is killing the indies." They're actually doing a lot to support the indies, and indie wrestlers, letting the work without contracts, supporting other promotions, and all that. It's great to see Triple H express his belief in keeping the indies and the business in general strong and growing.

[DXvsNWO1994]

@KingRicochet 8h8 hours ago
Okay, guys listen. I will NOT be in the Global Cruiserweight Tournament.

One reason, I'll be in Japan winning BOSJ. Again.

[JTCole]

@KingRicochet 8h8 hours ago
Okay, guys listen. I will NOT be in the Global Cruiserweight Tournament.

One reason, I'll be in Japan winning BOSJ. Again.

That's a shame unless he's trolling.

Does the BOSJ take place between June 20-25?

[ICHIFUJI]

No but BOSJ winner will have a match for
DOMINION 6.19

[JTCole]

According to WWE.com, PROGRESS Wrestling’s Global Cruiserweight Series Qualifying Matches will take place on April 24th in Camden Town, London. The matches announced are…

Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Flash Morgan Webster
Jack Gallagher vs. Pete Dunne

WWE.com also confirmed the following Global Cruiserweight Series Qualifying Matches, which will be held by Evolve…

Drew Gulak vs. Tracy Williams
TJ Perkins vs. Fred Yehi