This coming weekend, WWE branches out into truly unique territory for the company, when they host a two-day tournament on the WWE Network to crown their inaugural WWE United Kingdom Champion. Historically, WWE has managed to incorporate international stars with some success on a case-by-case basis, however, their attempts to focus on a specific region exclusively have been lackluster. A simple look back at some of the “illustrious” holders of the now-defunct European Championship shows that while WWE will get behind an international champion or title for a short burst, a long-time vision is rarely employed. However, the immense success of the Cruiserweight Classic tournament, and continued effort and focus on the new cruiserweight division gives hope to fans of the British wrestling scene that this time, we may be setup for something truly special, and that begins this weekend on the WWE Network.
Now, while diehard fans are familiar with some, or even all of these names from following popular independent companies such as PROGRESS, Revolution Pro and ICW, many fans will be exposed to this amazing talent and unique style for the first time this weekend. To help fans prepare and get pumped for the WWE UK Tournament, scroll through our rundown of all 16 participants.
