8 Last Minute WWE Draft Rumors You Need To Know

8. Kota Ibushi & Gran Metalik To Debut?

Kota Ibushi and Gran Metalik (better known as CMLL’s Mascara Dorada) made their official WWE debuts in last week’s first Cruiserweight Classic show, with both wrestlers impressing in their first round victories. Ibushi then went on to wrestle Buddy Murphy at last week’s NXT TV taping, and PWTorch reported over the weekend that both he and Metalik had signed deals to stay-on with WWE after the CWC.

The latest rumour doing the rounds is that Metalik may bypass NXT entirely, and Ibushi’s first NXT appearance will be his last. Both wrestlers are reportedly set to jump straight to the main roster, and help spearhead Raw’s brand new Cruiserweight division (as announced by Stephanie McMahon last night).

It’s no surprise that WWE have shown a long-term interest in both wrestlers. Among the biggest stars in their respective native countries, Metalik and Ibushi are both among the favourites to win the CWC, and with WWE short on Cruiserweights ahead of the division’s revival, fast-tracking them to the main roster isn’t too far-fetched. They probably won’t feature prominently on tonight’s live draft, but don’t be surprised to see both men appear in Stephanie’s last few rounds of picks.

Source: Cageside Seats