WWE Cruiserweight Classic #2

Cruiserweight Classic Shines at Full Sail University

By Jon Wertheim, Zohash.com Sports Journalist

Winter Park, Florida - The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) brought its Cruiserweight Classic to the intimate setting of Full Sail University on June 23rd, and boy, did they deliver. A stacked card featuring some of the best up-and-coming talent in professional wrestling resulted in a memorable evening for the packed house.

The opening bout pitted Tajiri against Damian Slater in a thrilling First Round match. The crowd was electric as these two high-flying competitors went toe-to-toe, showcasing their impressive aerial attacks and quick exchanges. In the end, it was Tajiri who emerged victorious, securing the win with a picture-perfect Dragonrusher (5:28).

TJ Perkins looked like a man on a mission in his First Round match against Da Mack. The crowd was firmly behind "The American Hero" as he worked over his German opponent with a mix of technical grappling and high-flying offense. A well-timed Detonation Kick sealed the deal for Perkins, who celebrated with a trademark flex (6:31).

Lince Dorado put on a show in his First Round match against Mustafa Ali. These two athletes brought the house down with their blend of high-risk maneuvers and technical wizardry. In the end, it was Dorado's patented Step-Up Enziguri that sent Ali crashing to the mat, resulting in a well-deserved win for "The Flamboyant Filipino" (5:56).

Akira Tozawa stole the show - literally - with his dominating performance against Kenneth Johnson. The Japanese superstar used his incredible strength and agility to overpower Johnson, eventually securing the win with a devastating High-Flying Clothesline (9:45). As Tozawa celebrated in the ring, it was clear that he's got the goods to go all the way in this tournament.

The WWE Cruiserweight Classic continues to prove itself as one of the most exciting and unpredictable tournaments on the wrestling calendar. With the likes of Tajiri, TJ Perkins, Lince Dorado, and Akira Tozawa already making waves, we can't wait to see what the future holds for these talented competitors.

Match Rating:

Tajiri vs. Damian Slater - 8/10
TJ Perkins vs. Da Mack - 7.5/10
Lince Dorado vs. Mustafa Ali - 8.5/10
Akira Tozawa vs. Kenneth Johnson - 9.5/10

Overall Event Rating: 8.5/10

The WWE Cruiserweight Classic will be broadcast on July 20th, so be sure to tune in and catch all the action!

Card Details

Date: 23 Jun 2016
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Full Sail University
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Taped
Broadcast Date: 20 Jul 2016

Matches

Tajiri defeat Damian Slater in a Cruiserweight Classic First Round Match
Match Time: 05:28
TJ Perkins defeat Da Mack in a Cruiserweight Classic First Round Match
Match Time: 06:31
Lince Dorado defeat Mustafa Ali in a Cruiserweight Classic First Round Match
Match Time: 05:56
Akira Tozawa defeat Kenneth Johnson in a Cruiserweight Classic First Round Match
Match Time: 09:45