WWE Cruiserweight Classic: Round 2 is over! **NO SPOILERS**

[EoE: Well There's Your Problem]

This thread is for non-spoiler talk.

For spoilers and that discussion see this thread.

EDIT: This was originally named the Global Cruiserweight Series, but has since been renamed to Cruiserweight Classic.

Hold on to your pants for this one...

For the first time ever, WWE invites cruiserweights from all over the world to compete in the inaugural Global Cruiserweight Series. Thirty-two of the greatest in-ring competitors under 205 lbs. will descend upon Full Sail University in Orlando, Fla., and collide for 10 weeks to earn the right to call themselves the best cruiserweight in the world.

www.wwe.com/wwenetwork/new-2016-programming-global-cruiserweight-series-28703671?sf21027710=1

Confirmed Affiliate Promotions:
EVOLVE (USA): Three qualifiers
PROGRESS Wrestling (England): Two qualifiers
Revolution Pro Wrestling (England): One qualifier

Entrants:
Akira Tozawa (JPN)
Alejandro Saez (CHI)
Anthony Bennett (USA)
Ariya Daivari (IRI)
Brian Kendrick (USA)
Cedric Alexander (USA)
Clement Petiot (FRA)
Da Mack (GER)
Damian Slater (AUS)
Drew Gulak (USA) - EVOLVE Qualifier
Fabian Aichner (ITA)
Gran Metalik (MEX)
Gurv Sihra (IND)
Harv Sihra (IND)
Ho Ho Lun (HKG)
Jack Gallagher (ENG) - PROGRESS Qualifier
Jason Lee (HKG)
Johnny Gargano (USA)*
Kenneth Johnson (USA)
Kota Ibushi (JPN)
Lince Dorado (PUR)
Mustafa Ali (PAK)
Noam Dar (SCO) - Revolution Pro Qualifier
Raul Mendoza (MEX)
Rich Swann (USA)*
Sean Maluta (ASA)
Tajiri (JPN)
TJ Perkins (USA) - EVOLVE Qualifier
Tommaso Ciampa (USA)*
Tony Nese (USA) - EVOLVE Qualifier
Tyson Dux (CAN)
Zack Sabre Jr (ENG) - PROGRESS Qualifier

*Denotes entrant with a pre-existing WWE contract

Alternates:
Aaron Solow (USA)
Jesus Yurnet (PUR)
Jessy Sorensen (USA)
Vandal Ortagun (TUR)
Kai Katana (USA)

[TWERKIN' MAGGLE]

Somehow, Neville still jobs.

[Hit Girl]

Damn, that sounds good.

[543Y2J]

F*** yeah! Debut Manny Andrade and Swann. Bring in End, Scurll, Bailey, Haskins etc for this and you have licence to print money

[N E O G E O B O Y S]

Super J Cup 2016 lets go

[Magic knows Black Lives Matter]

Well, alrighty then. Interesting concept and it should make for some great matches so I'm down with it.

[Deleted]

You've piqued my interest, WWE.

This should be awesome.

[Society of the Spectacle]

Mixed feelings. I dislike the use of the Cruiserweight label, as it marginalizes a lot of the guys to be taken seriously as threats to the main title.

On the other hand this sounds pretty cool and seems to suggest the involvement of non-WWE guys. Maybe it'll be a way for them to scout who gets over, and who they should be snatching for NXT. Should be interesting

[543Y2J]

Such a long wait though, damn

I wonder when they will be announcing talent, taping it etc...

[Brood Lone Wolf Funker]

Please please please bring in Sabre Jr., get NJPW's permission and bring in Kushida and maybe Mike Bailey as well

[魔界5号]

If I had to pick 10 junior/cruiser guys to be in it:

KUSHIDA
Zack Sabre Jr
Trevor Lee
Andrew Everett
ACH
Ricochet
Taiji Ishimori
Fenix
Mike Bailey
Daisuke Harada

And just use NXT guys for the rest of the participants. The potential for dream matches is insane.

[Bub (BLM)]

You know, I'd put Hideo over in this tournament. He's yet to have anything to make him stand out among his peers at NXT, and this could really make a bigger deal of him.

[Abdullah]

So, the long-rumored Cruiserweight show is finally happening? Awesome.

Wondering who they'll get from the indies for this. 32 is a big number to fill.

[brettappedout (BLM)]

Very Very cool, though I would have drop the weight to 190, just because there's a good amount of 205 or less guys on NXT and the main roster, like Neville and the US champ Kalisto that aren't label crusierweights.

[Hit Girl]

They should make a huge Stanley Cup-type trophy for the winner.

[Just call me D.j.m.]

Brave new world we're living in.

[________ has left the building]

Who will be the King of the Flippy Little Boys?

My vote is Chuck Taylor.

[The Kevstaaa]

Sounds interesting. Just bring me a mix of styles. Don't only bring in the high spot guys. A good blend of guys like Zack Sabre Jr. and Fenix will allow for versatility. Mixing up styles made the WCW cruiserweight division great while a lack of different styles has hurt the current NJPW Jr. ranks.

[Apricots And A Pear Tree]

I demand at least one Chikara wrestler, WITH Gimmick.

[Fade]

Dem times. Dey a changing.

Sounds cool