WWE is known for having a certain style of pro wrestling that all of its superstars must conform to. This style is a mix of wrestling, gimmick work, repetitive spots, and superstar comebacks, all structured together in similar matches intended to fill a match quantity vs. match quality approach. That style might work for a handful of top stars, but for the remaining 95% of the roster, they need something more exciting to gain fans attention. And when it comes to exciting, there isnt any form of wrestling that matches cruiserweight wrestling. First introduced to North American audiences through lucha libre, cruiserweight wrestling was once an exciting form that was showcased and encouraged in WWE so that it could draw in a wider audience. At the center of that mentality was the Cruiserweight Championship, a belt that WWE merged with its own Light Heavyweight Championship following the purchase of WCW. For years, the Cruiserweight Championship was showcased on SmackDown, and was one of the biggest reasons why fans loved the blue brand. But Vince McMahon deactivated the belt in 2007 after becoming apathetic with it and the division, unaware of how sorely missed it is. The truth is that WWE really needs to bring the Cruiserweight Championship back. So much has changed since 2007, and now more than ever, WWE needs that belt in order to bring more attention to its product. These are the nine best reasons why bringing back that once-prestigious belt is best for business
Alexander Podgorski is a writer for WhatCulture that has been a fan of professional wrestling since he was 8 years old. He loves all kinds of wrestling, from WWE and sports entertainment, to puroresu in Japan.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University in Political Studies and French, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He speaks English, French, Polish, a bit of German, and knows some odd words and phrases in half a dozen other languages.
