The Cruiserweight Classic is already making waves within the world of wrestling as following its debut episode it has lead to signing of two of the star competitors.

After signing two huge names exclusively to the company, it only sets the tone for what is to come with a number of free agents rumored to be close to deals also.

Pair of performers signed

Gran Metalik has signed a contract with WWE (image: youtube.com)

Two of the performers in the tournament have made a huge impact and have since set the precedent for other competitors to follow.

Pro Wrestling announced that both Gran Metalik and Kota Ibushi have both signed deals with WWE, with the former been speculated for weeks.

The 34-year-old Ibushi worked a show for NXT as he defeated Buddy Murphy which only increased the speculation that he would be signing with the company. 

Metalik, a huge star in his homeland of Mexico where he performs under the ring name of Máscara Dorada, attracted a lot of attention from the WWE Universe following his recent victory over Alejandro Saez.

The Ibushi speculation

Kota Ibushi has been linked with WWE for months (iimage: dailyddt.com)

The 2011 Best of the Super Juniors winner has been linked with a move to WWE for several months, his appearance at NXT TakeOver: Dallas planted the seeds which have since sprouted into a contract with the company.

Ibushi defeated Sean Maluta in the final match of the first episode of The Cruiserweight Classic and displayed an array of high flying ability as well as technical skill that earned him the label of 'Best Flying Wrestler' in 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013.

The Japanese performer is recognized as one of the greatest talents in the wrestling industry and is one of few men to have been recognized as having a 5 star match as he had with current NXT star Shinsuke Nakamura in 2015.

Only the beginning

Zack Sabre Jr is one of the most expected names to sign with WWE (image: aminoapps.com)

It is believed that Metalik and Ibushi will not be the only two performers in The Cruiserweight Classic to eventually sign deals with the WWE.

A number of other stars are also rumored to make the leap including: Cedric Alexander, Zack Sabre Junior and Akira Tozawa.

Metalik's deal came as a greater shock of the two but will only increase the motivation of the performers to showcase their talents as best as they can.