WWE Cruiserweight Classic 2016 Review: Results, Analysis, and Grades for August 31
By Tim Sherry
WWE.com
Reviewing Wednesday night’s episode of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic.
The final 8 of the WWE’s inaugural Cruiserweight Classic have been set. Akira Tozawa, Kota Ibushi, Brian Kendrick, Gran Metalik, Zack Sabre Jr., Rich Swann, TJ Perkins and Noam Dar are your quarter-finalists. After 2 rounds of action, the CWC has without question lived up to it’s lofty expectations. The matches have been top-notch, the drama has surprised, and superstars have emerged. The WWE’s Cruiserweight future is bright.
Tonight we get to see who will make it to the final four of this now prestigious tournament. On the docket will be American Brian Kendrick versus Japan’s Kota Ibushi and Mexico’s Gran Metalik versus another Japan native, Akira Tozawa. Tozawa and Ibushi have been heavy favorites ever since their inclusion to the tournament was announced but they will unquestionably have their collective hands full tonight with their opponents.
Metalik has been nothing short of breath-taking so far. His wins over Alejandro Saez and Tajiri were two of the better matches of the first two rounds and his match up with Tozawa should continue that run. Kendrick on the other hand, has been the surprise of the tournament. An 18-year veteran, the 37-year-old has turned back the clock, employing a new devious side and heel edge that has carried him deep into the CWC. Expect a slugfest between Kendrick and Ibushi.
The action kicks off with Daniel Bryan and Mauro Ranallo as your commentators.