WWE begins Cruiserweight tournament tonight

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After months of changes, speculation, and qualifiers, WWE begins their Cruiserweight tournament Thursday night at Full Sail University.

All 32 wrestlers have been announced for the tournament that begins taping Thursday night. Plus, Mauro Ranallo and Daniel Bryan will be on the call.

After Thursday, the next tapings are July 14 and August 26 leading to a live finale on Wednesday, September 14.

The 10-episode series begins airing on WWE Network on July 13.

Triple H said in his most-recent media conference call that the tournament will look & feel different than a typical WWE show, with emphasis on sports elements.

32-man Cruiserweight Tournament Field

Kota Ibushi
Tajiri
Akira Tozawa
Brian Kendrick

Cedric Alexander
Johnny Gargano
Tommaso Ciampa
Rich Swann
T.J. Perkins
Drew Gulak
Tony Nese

Zack Sabre, Jr.
Noam Dar
Jack Gallagher

Tyson Dux
Lince Dorado
Ariya Daivari

Jason Lee
Ho Ho Lun
Gurv Sihra
Harv Sihra
Fabian Aichner
Clement Petiot
Zumbi
Da Mack
Gran Metalik
Anthony Bennett
Raul Mendoza
Sean Maluta
Kenneth Johnson
Alejandro Saez
Damian Slater