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Name of the event:
WWE Cruiserweight Classic #9
Broadcast type:
Taped
Broadcast date:
07.09.2016
TV station/network:
WWE Network
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Dark Match
Cruiserweight Classic Quarter Final Match
Zack Sabre Jr. defeats Noam Dar (15:46)
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Dark Tag Team Match
Cruiserweight Classic Quarter Final Match
TJ Perkins defeats Rich Swann (17:03)

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Valid votes: 57
Number of comments: 24
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Average rating: 7.79  [57]
Average rating in 2026: 8.00  [1]
Average rating in 2025: 8.00  [7]
Average rating in 2024: 8.00  [3]
Average rating in 2023: 8.00  [3]
Average rating in 2022: 8.00  [1]
Average rating in 2021: 8.00  [1]
Average rating in 2020: 7.00  [1]
Average rating in 2018: 7.00  [2]
Average rating in 2017: 7.43  [7]
Average rating in 2016: 7.84  [31]
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Steven B wrote on 17.02.2026:
[8.0] "Les deux derniers quarts de finale proposés dans cet épisode sont de très bons matchs, parfaitement au niveau des attentes pour ce stade du tournoi. T. J. Perkins reste mon favori depuis sa victoire face à Johnny Gargano. Il remporte à nouveau son match et confirme sa dynamique. J'espère sincèrement le voir aller le plus loin possible. J'apprécie énormément son style, sa fluidité et son intelligence in-ring. Zack Sabre Jr. se qualifie également pour les demi-finales. C'est cependant le seul des quatre derniers compétiteurs que je ne souhaite pas voir gagner. Son physique et son gimmick ne me séduisent pas particulièrement, même s'il bénéficie d'un soutien évident du public. Le dernier carré est désormais connu, et le tournoi entre dans sa phase décisive avec un niveau toujours aussi élevé."
MrRaider959 wrote on 08.08.2025:
[8.0] "Another two solid matches as we are rearing towards the end of the whole Cruiserweight Classic. Sabre vs. Dar was really solid, being the technical style match of the night that absolutely stole the show. Sabre's Rings of Saturn was sick. Swann vs. Perkins was another good match, finishing off the quarter finals of the CWC. The story of them being friends and seeing them take each other to the limit was awesome. TJP showed some great sportsmanship after the bell, insantly checking on Swann."
arrancar wrote on 17.02.2017:
[7.0] "Best CWC episode so far. Sabre vs Dar was MOTT. Sabre's arm work was brutal, and Dar's leg work was energetic and creative. There were many great exchanges of submission holds, strikes, power moves, and nearfalls. The limb work told an exciting story of testing whose limb would break first, with both men selling their injuries and general exhaustion very well. I disliked Sabre's arm being worked at the end since there wasn't enough time to make that an exciting plot point, plus it then derailed the focus on Sabre's injured leg, but the finish with Sabre unable to use his injured arm in a hold and fighting through the pain to use his injured leg in its place instead was awesome, especially with the headbutts which showed how desperate Sabre was to end the painful use of his injured leg and submit Dar. The match had a fantastic pace and near perfect chemistry. ***3/4 - ****. Swan vs Perkins was good but comparatively underwhelming. The dance off moments were entertaining and told a good story of their rivalry and history. Swan had great facial expressions, especially when selling his leg, and I liked the injury limiting his offence so severely. Perkins sold his abdomen well too, but Swan sadly never directly worked it over. Swan's offence was very impactful and agile, matching his colourful character. Perkins’ offence was energetic but lacked emotion because he didn't emphasise his facial expressions. This match had many cool moments, but Perkins was sadly overshadowed. ***1/2"
DanTalksRasslin wrote on 01.10.2016:
[7.0] "A decent edition of tournament action. ZSJ vs. Dar was a solid technical affair with a finishing hold that hurt *me* to watch, though admittedly neither are my favorites amongst the "technical guys" in the tournament (I prefer Gulak and Gallagher). Perkins vs. Swann was also enjoyable, especially with Swann's charisma. The dark tag team match pitting previous entrants Gulak and Nese vs. Dorado and Johnson, which turned up on WWE's YouTube channel, was also entertaining and saw two of my personal favorites in the tournament getting the victory."
Mizzle Assault Ant wrote on 28.09.2016:
[8.0] "Two pretty good matches, though not matching the quality of day 8. Swann/Perkins was the better of the two."
jboyaquar wrote on 15.09.2016:
[7.0] "After watching his three WWE C Classic tournament matches I can assuredly state that I am not a fan of Noam Dar in WWE. This was his best showing, ('NastyYaffa' on with his reference to ND's limb-left knee attack) but he was also going against the supremely polished ZSJ. Throughout, ND's mannerisms are cocky though his moveset isn't dynamic (how many better tope's have we seen in this tourney? ) nor applied in an unique enough fashion to justify that arrogance. Now perhaps there is a lack of communication between the competitor and the announcers between how Noam would like to come across, but as a viewer, Dar's bravado isn't merited. As it refers to 'KillerMean's' comments on ZSJ's selling... for Zack this was actually pretty good as I've seen a whole of a heck lot worse. In Europe & N. America, ZSJ seems to vary his selling depending on his personal relationship/respect he has for his opponent. Not that it matters much in the long run but I still don't understand TJP going over the Very-over and much more entertaining Rich Swann. I love his Cameo-esque music 'Can you Handle this? ' (Su Yung seems to, ) and I laughed out-loud watching ref D Younger 'pat down' RS who can't help but continue to move his body in a semi-salacious manner as his music wasn't yet turned off. Evidently ring intelligence and tenure in the business won out over superstar-dom. I agree with 'KillerMean' again in that I expected sth more than what was presented... but with how TJP went over I get it. 6. 5"
The Chosen One wrote on 11.09.2016:
[5.0] "Zack Sabre Jr Vs Noam Dar *. TJ Perkins Vs Rich Swann ***1/2. Okay episode. The ZSJ/Dar match was pretty bad like most of ZSJ matches are and it was very boring. Wrong guy won as well. Perkins/Swann was a fun match but again I thought the wrong guy since Swann is more over than anybody else in the CWC."
NastyYaffa wrote on 10.09.2016:
[8.0] "Another very fun Cruiserweight Classic episode! Shocking, right? I absolutely loved Noam Dar vs. Zack Sabre, Jr. (****), a very impressive performance by Dar, loved all the limb targeting. Swann/TJP was a really good, fun back & forth between the 2 (***1/2)."
ILoveProWrestling01 wrote on 10.09.2016:
[8.0] "Noam Dar vs Zack Sabre JR , Great Match, Noam Dar Working the leg and arm of Zack Sabre (****), Rich Swann vs TJP Very Fun Match, Swann sell perfectly leg injury(****) Another Impressive episode, i can not wait to see the final 8/10"
Hunter Dunn wrote on 10.09.2016:
[9.0] "Like a broken record, another great episode. Presentation and commentary was great. Sabre vs Dar was a great hard hitting technical display. I was really rooting for Dar here who looked really impressive. They built the match well to its finish with an awesome end. This just got more intense with each minute ****. Had Sabre sold better this would've been classic. TJP vs Swann was really good and much more psychological than you'd expect. You'd think this was going to be high energy and flippy but instead it was all about TJP taking out Swann's leg and flying game. Overall good stuff tho I did like Dar vs Sabre better ***1/2. Enjoyable episode. Not as great as last week but still damn good. Should be a great finals night."