NXT & CWC video highlights: ‘Please sign Cedric’

NXT Video Highlights —

Asuka and Bayley make their rematch official

NXT Women’s Champion Asuka met her TakeOver challenger in the ring when the Empress of Tomorrow and Bayley signed on the dotted line to make their rematch at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II official.

Ember Moon is ready to TakeOver

Brooklyn will also see another notable match in the women’s division, as Ember Moon will compete in her first televised appearance inside of a WWE ring.

Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa shine

It was announced on last night’s edition of NXT television that Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa would officially challenge NXT Tag Team Champions The Revival for the belts in Brooklyn. And the team of Gargano and Ciampa looked impressive as they made quick work of Tucker Knight and Patrick Clark.

Get Hyped: Samoa Joe vs. Mojo Rawley

After last week’s attack, Mojo Rawley looked to get revenge on Samoa Joe. But it was the NXT Champion who came out on top, leading to a confrontation between him and TakeOver challenger Shinsuke Nakamura.

CWC Video Highlights —

Gran Metalik takes on Tajiri

The second round of the Cruiserweight Classic began last night, and the first match of the round saw Gran Metalik take on Tajiri.

It was Metalik who came out on top last night, but with Raw establishing a cruiserweight division, it seems likely this isn’t the last we’ve seen from Tajiri inside of a WWE ring.

Kota Ibushi and Cedric Alexander face off in an instant classic

In what may be the best match of the tournament, Kota Ibushi and Cedric Alexander battled in an instant classic.

It began with some mat wrestling, before incorporating some high flying, and ended in a strong style brawl. Ibushi was able to score the win, but an appreciative crowd made it clear that it was a star-marking performance for Alexander.

Cedric Alexander and Triple H share a special moment

As the show went off the air, the crowd thanked Alexander for his performance and passionately cheered for him to be signed. Triple H then came out to shake Alexander’s hand and bring him to the back, giving a thumbs up to the crowd in the process.

An emotional Cedric Alexander discusses what’s next

In the back, a visibly emotional Alexander said that despite losing, the match was a win for him. And he talked about what’s next for him in his career.

Kota Ibushi is interviewed after his win

Through a translator, Kota Ibushi was interviewed and praised Alexander’s performance.

Gran Metalik discusses his win

After defeating Tajiri, Gran Metalik was interviewed in Spanish by Andrea D’Marco and discussed what the win meant to him.