PWF Empire Live

PWF Empire hosts discuss the finale of WWE's Cruiserweight Classic and the 9/14/16 episode of WWE NXT

1. Gran Metalik defeats Zack Sabre Jr. - Cruiserweight Classic tournament semi-final

2. TJ Perkins defeats Kota Ibushi - Cruiserweight Classic tournament semi-final

3. TJ Perkins vs. Gran Metalik - Cruiserweight Classic tournament final

PWF Empire hosts discuss the latest wrestling news:

Curt Hawkins returning to WWE (SmackDown)Alberto Del Rio released by WWEHow would Wade Barrett and Cody Rhodes do in WWE’s “new era”?WWE NXT 9/7/16 reviewSimmering tension between Samoa Joe and Shinsuke NakamuraWWE Cruiserweight ClassicDebate: Zack Sabre Jr.Backstage reaction to Sasha Banks’ promoWWE Backlash previewTNA’s Delete or DecaySeth Rollins face turn = Roman Reigns heel turn?

PWF Empire hosts discuss the hottest topics in the world of wrestling:

Kota Ibushi eliminates Brian Kendrick from WWE's Cruiserweight ClassicNXT's working through a rough patchVince Russo criticizes Kevin Owens"You deserve it" chants after Kevin Owens' Universal Championship winThe follow-up to The Miz's Talking Smack promoRoman Reigns is #1 on the 2016 PWI 500Who should be Kevin Owens' first challenger?The lost art of managers in wrestlingDean Ambrose as WWE Champion... and more!

PWF Empire hosts discuss the hottest topics in the world wrestling

PWF Empire hosts discuss the latest wrestling news, including rumors of Dean Ambrose having heat on him backstage following his interview on the Stone Cold podcast

*WWE Cruiserweight Classic: Kota Ibushi vs Cedric Alexander

*Bayley/Asuka NXT Women's Championship contract signing

*mini-NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn preview

*Mojo Rawley vs Samoa Joe

*Triple H calls out critics of WWE's 50/50 booking

*Conor McGregor Twitter war with WWE roster

*SmackDown vs RAW: comparing the two shows to each other

Hosts of PWF Empire discuss the hottest topics in the world of wrestling, including:

Finn Bálor's character developmentThe Dolph Ziggler vs Dean Ambrose feudShelton Benjamin's injury stopping his return to WWEIs Kevin Owens underutilized?Dean Ambrose calls Brock Lesnar "lazy"Brock Lensar's future after his Randy Orton feud... and more!

PWF Empire hosts discuss the latest wrestling news:

WWE Cruiserweight Classic: Johnny Gargano vs Tomasson CiampaIssues with Bobby Roode’s debut in WWE NXTHideo Itami returns to action after injuryThe Bayley vs Asuka NXT Women’s Championship feudTM 61’s developmentDaniel Bryan shoots on John Cena’s promoWWE not staying true to the brand splitReigns to mid card: demotion, good thing… or both?Eva Marie in line for a “major push”?WWE doing more specialty matchesSasha Banks’ nervousness on the main rosterWhich show was better this week, SmackDown or RAW?Comparing the development of Ziggler and Finn BálorWomen’s and Tag Team titles coming to SmackDownWWE’s uneven feuds

Hosts from PWF Empire discuss the hottest topics in the world of wrestling:

Samoa Joe argues with William Regal over NXT Championship vs Shinsuke NakamuraChallenges with Daniel Bryan as the General Manager of SmackDownShelton Benjamin returning to WWE, are Carlito and MVP next?Vince Russo says “pro wrestling as we know it is dead”Brock Lesnar exempt from WWE’s Wellness PolicyIs Baron Corbin taking Kevin Owens’ spot?Road Warrior Animal says Sasha Banks being “shoved down people’ throats”SmackDown’s tag team and women’s divisionsRoman Reigns’ next stepDolph Ziggler as #1 contender to the WWE Championship

This week marked the first with WWE's brand split in effect. On RAW 7/25/16, Finn Balor and Seth Rollins were named as the participants in a SummerSlam match set to crown WWE's first Universal Champion. Over on SmackDown 7/26/16, Dolph Ziggler became #1 contender to Dean Ambrose's WWE Championship.