The first-ever WWE Cruiserweight Classic starts Wednesday July 13th on the WWE Network. The event will feature 32 of the top wrestlers around the world under 205 lbs! The event has already been highly praised so far by many around the professional wrestling industry. WWE asked some of their stars who they think will win the WWE Cruiserweight Classic.
Sami Zayn filled out his bracket for the Cruiserweight Classic. He says that the event means a lot to him because he would have killed for the opportunity as an independent wrestler for this chance. Sami mentions Akira Tozawa as someone he wrestled in Japan and someone to watch out for. he mentions Zack Sabre Jr as someone who will also go far. His ultimate winner is Kota Ibushi who he thinks is incredible. He says since he got hired by WWE he has been in peoples ears telling them to sign Ibushi as he is that talented.
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Apollo Crews also filled out his bracket. He picks his best friend Akira Tozawa to win the whole thing. You can watch the video here.
You can check out the spoilers for the first round of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic (that have already been taped) below:
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Let us know who you think will win the whole thing in the comment section below! Remember it starts Wednesday night at 9 on the WWE Network!