Published 15:58 IST, October 11th 2019
WWE: Top five cruiser-weight champions
Earlier, WWE fans enjoyed a clean, good fight and its technicality put on cruiserweight division. Let's take a look at the five greatest cruiserweight champions
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Today, wrestling is all about storylines, feuds and drama. But at one point of time, re were fans who enjoyed a clean, good fight seen in WWE's Cruiserweight division. In recent times, WWE has tried to d some drama to division to garner attention but has received a lukewarm response for same. It may be time to remove divide between Cruiserweight division and leing rosters of Raw and Smackdown, considering that former has still a lot to offer. Let's take a look at five of greatest cruiserweight champions of all time who took division to new heights.
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Top 5 cruiserweight champions of all-time
Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio me his debut in WCW Cruiserweight Championship in 1996 and played a pivotal role in its success. wrestler, who is a role model to many young wrestlers for his style and flair in ring, brought much-deserved attention to Cruiserweight title. He was third champion when WCW brought back cruiserweight title, defeating Dean Malenko in process. Lucha-styled wrestler won title seven more times, three of which were after WCW was taken over by WWE.
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Jamie ble
Cruiserweight division surely helped Jamie ble make his WWE career. At 5'7", ble was a compact wrestler who would have t been able to take on big brutes of WWE orwise. However, as a Cruiserweight champion, ble was a dynamic presence in ring. He mesmerized audiences with his agility and style.
Tajiri
Tajiri is rewned to be an in-ring technical wizard. A wrestler with flair, he is first man to hold WWE's cruiserweight title. He is kwn for being lightning quick and his dazzling energy. He held WWE Cruiserweight title three times for a total of 283 days. His best fights were against Rey Mysterio Jr, Billy Kidman and Jamie ble. According to him, he left WWE as company was reluctant to use him after a knee injury.
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Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho is a WWE legend who needs introduction. But before he became lord of Raw, Jericho has me a name for himself in Cruiserweight division. Jericho, who started his career at of 19, built a legendary cruiserweight career at Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) before moving to WCW, which was n absorbed by WWE. He held title four times for a total of 231 days.
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Chavo Guerrero
At start of his career, Chavo Guerrero spent most of his time under show of his uncle Eddie Guerrero's greatness. But he caught limelight when he won WCW Cruiserweight Championship in 2000. Guerrero won title for first time as Lieutenant Loco and held it for 55 days. His next reign was for 104 days before losing it to Shane Helm. Once title moved to WWE, he won it four more times, holding it for 437 days!
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09:46 IST, October 11th 2019