Several Top Independent Names Offered Full-time WWE Deals

It looks like several of the names
featured on the Cruiserweight Classic
may stay on board after the
tournament is over. Cedric Alexander,
26, Kota Ibushi, 34, Mascara Dorada, 27,
and Akira Tozawa, 30, are believed to
have been offered deals.
Also, Yoshihiro Tajiri, 45, is being
considered. Dorada is wrestling in the
Cruiserweight Classic as Gran Metalik
so that should be a sign that a deal has
been signed or that they have at least
agreed to a deal because WWE does
not change a talent’s name if they
don’t expect to sign them to a deal.
Most, or all, of the names listed have
not signed contracts because they
have yet to go through the required
medicals and background checks.
Ibushi is someone that can go up to the
main roster right away and with his
neck issues, he may not be able to
work at a high level for too many more
years.
As previously noted, Johnny Gargano
will be working full-time for NXT once
he finishes his existing independent
dates. Tommaso Ciampa is also
expected to start working full-time,
presumably in NXT.