Amazing Red recalls injury that sidelined him from WWE Cruiserweight Classic
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Amazing Red discussed his experience of being pulled from WWE's 2016 Cruiserweight Classic due to an injury. He was optimistic about signing with WWE, as he had been invited to participate right before the tournament. During a filming session, he suffered a leg injury that ultimately affected his wrestling career. Reflecting on the incident, Red now sees the injury as a pivotal moment that brought him closer to his family and faith, despite initial bitterness over missing the opportunity. WWE had advised him not to discuss his injury, suggesting he might be brought back in the future.
- •Amazing Red was set to compete in WWE's Cruiserweight Classic in 2016.
- •He was injured during filming for the WWE2K video game a week before the tournament.
- •The injury led him to re-evaluate his priorities and relationships.
- •He believes the incident had a positive impact on his life despite initial disappointment.
- •WWE advised him to keep the injury details private at the time.
- 1:30 PMWrestling Inc — Amazing Red Recalls Being Pulled From WWE's Cruiserweight Classic Due To Injury
"Amazing Red believed he was close to finally signing with WWE in 2016, but he was pulled from the Cruiserweight Classic due to an injury the week before.
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