Dorado in January 2016
Metalik in December 2010
Promotional poster for the live finale featuring the Cruiserweight Classic trophy
Dorado in 2008
Dorada at Arena Coliseo de Monterrey in 2010
Dorado in his BDK attire, holding the Young Lions Cup, before he went on to lose it to Frightmare
Lucha House Party – Metalik (left), Kalisto (middle), and Lince Dorado (right) in April 2018
Lucha House Party - Dorado (right), Gran Metalik (left), and Kalisto (middle) in April 2018
Dorada as the CMLL World Welterweight Champion

He was contacted by WWE in 2016 to be part of the Cruiserweight Classic, a tournament between several cruiserweight wrestlers.

- Lince Dorado

He was paired with masked wrestlers Kalisto and Gran Metalik to form a stable called Lucha House Party.

- Lince Dorado

In 2016, he competed in the American promotion WWE's Cruiserweight Classic tournament.

- Gran Metalik

After the tournament, he signed with WWE and was assigned to their brand 205 Live, he has since teamed with Kalisto and Lince Dorado as part of Lucha House Party.

- Gran Metalik

At an independent show in Orlando, Florida on April 2, Lince Dorado joined the series.

- Cruiserweight Classic

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- Cruiserweight Classic
Dorado in January 2016

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The final NXT Cruiserweight Championship belt with default side plates (2020–2022)

NXT Cruiserweight Championship

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Professional wrestling championship that was created and promoted by the American promotion WWE.

Professional wrestling championship that was created and promoted by the American promotion WWE.

The final NXT Cruiserweight Championship belt with default side plates (2020–2022)
The inaugural Cruiserweight Champion T.J. Perkins
El Hijo del Fantasma defeated Drake Maverick to become Interim Champion. During his reign he would unmask and change his name to Santos Escobar.

Originally established as the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, it was first unveiled on September 14, 2016, as the award for the Cruiserweight Classic, which was won by T.J. Perkins.

The final of the Cruiserweight Classic came down to T.J. Perkins and Gran Metalik.

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Gulak in April 2018

Drew Gulak

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American professional wrestler and professional wrestling trainer currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand.

American professional wrestler and professional wrestling trainer currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand.

Gulak in April 2018
Gulak wrestling Dave Cole
Gulak campaigning for a "No-Fly Zone"

On May 7, 2016, Gulak defeated Tracy Williams at Evolve 61 to qualify for WWE's upcoming Cruiserweight Classic tournament.

On September 26 episode of Raw, Gulak made his main roster debut, teaming with Lince Dorado in a losing effort to Cedric Alexander and Rich Swann.

Around this time, Gulak formed an alliance with Gentleman Jack Gallagher and The Brian Kendrick to feud with Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, and Lince Dorado), with the two teams trading victories, including a six-man tag team elimination match, which Gulak won for his team.

Nese in April 2018

Tony Nese

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American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling.

American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling.

Nese in April 2018
Nese posing during a 2015 appearance with House of Hardcore

On June 11, 2016, at Evolve 63, Nese defeated Lince Dorado, Drew Gulak, Johnny Gargano and T. J. Perkins to qualify for WWE's Cruiserweight Classic tournament.

In early 2017, Nese would later wrestle on 205 Live and Main Event, trading wins and losses over Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado and Mustafa Ali.

Swann in 2019

Rich Swann

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American professional wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling.

American professional wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling.

Swann in 2019
Swann at a CZW show in October 2010
Swann performing a 450° splash on JT Dunn
Swann performing a piledriver on Jake Manning
Swann in January 2014
Swann diving over the top rope onto Alex Vega
Swann is a former X Division Champion.

On January 16, 2010, Swann won his first professional wrestling title, defeating Lince Dorado to become the inaugural Real Championship Wrestling (RCW) Cruiserweight Champion.

On June 13, 2016, Swann was announced as a participant in the upcoming Cruiserweight Classic tournament.

Swann made his Raw debut on September 19, wrestling in a four-way match won by Brian Kendrick and also included Cedric Alexander and Gran Metalik.

Alexander in May 2016

Cedric Alexander

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American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand.

American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand.

Alexander in May 2016
Alexander (right) with Caprice Coleman as the C&C Wrestle Factory in 2011
Alexander after winning the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at WrestleMania 34
Alexander is a former WWE Cruiserweight Champion

He left ROH in 2016, when he was invited to the WWE tournament Cruiserweight Classic.

Alexander made his debut on the September 19 episode of Raw as a face, submitting to The Brian Kendrick in a fatal four-way match that included Gran Metalik and Rich Swann to determine the number one contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

On the September 26 episode of Raw, Alexander would get his first win, teaming with Rich Swann to defeat Lince Dorado and Drew Gulak.