10 Biggest Signings WWE Made In 2016
8. Akira Tozawa
There is little doubt the Cruiserweight Classic was one of the best things to happen in WWE in 2016. Granted, they could be doing a better job of utilizing the subsequent division and each of its elite athletes, but they got a handful of tremendous talent out of that tournament. Perhaps the most notable signing of them all was Akira Tozawa.
Best known for his work in Dragon Gate USA and PWG, Tozawa has been revered for his exceptional in-ring ability for well over a decade, so his addition to the Cruiserweight Classic brackets was an exciting one. The tourney saw him contest excellent matches with the likes of Kenneth Johnson, Jack Gallagher, and Gran Metalik, so it came as little surprise when he was later announced as a member of the Cruiserweight-oriented 205 Live show on the WWE Network.
As of this writing, Tozawa has yet to debut on the program, and he should make an immediate impact upon his debut. Had he been signed five years ago when WWE wasn't chasing too many wrestlers his size, he may have been brought in as an enhancement talent. But as part of the relaunched Cruiserweight division, he will shine in no time.