After eight years, Cedric Alexander is officially done with WWE. He took to Twitter/X to break the news, thanking WWE for the memories, and just like that—another Cruiserweight Classic standout is gone.
The “Please Sign Cedric” Moment That Made Him a Star
For those who forgot, Alexander’s WWE journey started in 2016, when he stole the show in the Cruiserweight Classic. He lost to Kota Ibushi in the second round, but the fans chanted “PLEASE SIGN CEDRIC!” so loudly that Triple H came out, gave a thumbs up, and made it happen.
The Highs: Cruiserweight Champ, Hurt Business Star
✅ Won the Cruiserweight Championship at WrestleMania 34 in 2018 after an incredible tournament run.
✅ Held the title for six months before losing to Buddy Murphy in Australia.
✅ Three-time WWE 24/7 Champion (okay, but let’s be real… that title was chaos).
✅ Won the Raw Tag Team Titles with Shelton Benjamin as part of The Hurt Business—one of WWE’s most criminally underrated factions.
The Lows: A Whole Lot of Wasted Potential
❌ 205 Live purgatory for years.
❌ Random stop-and-start pushes on Raw.
❌ Hurt Business getting split up way too soon.
What’s Next? AEW? TNA?
While his former Hurt Business teammates (Lashley, Benjamin) are tearing it up elsewhere, Cedric can’t wrestle until May due to his 90-day non-compete clause. But let’s be real—he’d fit perfectly in AEW or TNA, where high-flying, hard-hitting styles thrive.
Final Thoughts:
- Cedric Alexander: Gone from WWE, but not from wrestling.
- Fans: Hoping he gets the respect he deserves elsewhere.
- AEW/TNA: Possible landing spots once May hits.
Where do YOU want to see Cedric Alexander wrestle next? Drop your dream matches below! ⬇️🔥