Cristobal Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Maybe The Demon injured Itami and Finn Balor didn't know it.I like this. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Itami didn't talk about who attacked him, did he? IIRC, he said that his surgery was successful and that's it. It would have been nice if they advanced the storyline. Itami said he didn't know who attacked him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ligerbusa Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 The problem with Dana Brooke is that she goes against what NXT is about, in the fans' eyes, and is more of a throwback to how WWE and Vince did things. She was hired and rushed to TV, most likely ahead of more talented people, specifically because she was muscular and the guy in charge liked her look. That isn't supposed to happen in NXT. Yes, it's developmental and she's there to learn. But she needs many many more months in the Performance Center before she's ready for the show. She's been under contract for almost two years and I don't think there was anyone in front of her left to call up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 The problem with Dana Brooke is that she goes against what NXT is about, in the fans' eyes, and is more of a throwback to how WWE and Vince did things. She was hired and rushed to TV, most likely ahead of more talented people, specifically because she was muscular and the guy in charge liked her look. That isn't supposed to happen in NXT. Yes, it's developmental and she's there to learn. But she needs many many more months in the Performance Center before she's ready for the show. She's been under contract for almost two years and I don't think there was anyone in front of her left to call up. Not saying she should just go to the front of the line, but they did just sign a former Shimmer main eventer and one of the best female wrestlers in all of Australia in Jessie McKay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 This. Since being called up Paige has had to carry most people she was in the ring with (AJ being the only exception I can think of) and has been given next to nothing to build her character. Aside from that aimless "frienemy" angle with AJ, she hasn't had anything to establish her personality and it's more of an indictment of the writers than her actual ability. AJ was not good and now that she's gone it's time to acknowledge that she couldn't put together a 10-minute match without blowing a ton of spots. She was a good bumper and made Kaitlyn's spear look like death. That was it. Her offense was terrible. She was the female Dolph. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCM Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Yeah, AJ never did a thing for me as a wrestler. At least Dolph pulls out the occasional great performance like the match with Del Rio and Survivor Series. Big Fresh you're being generous when you say Alexa was half dressed, and no her jumping on you would never be a bad thing. So when Owens gets called up that makes Sasha the ace of NXT right? Joe just got there, and I don't know how many house shows he's working. Balor needs something other than bland dude with sub par mic skills that occasionally wears paints and wrestles decent to good matches to be an ace. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I didn't pay much attention to Alexa's early stuff but wasn't she a lot tinier back then. She looks like she hit the gym hard. She really is Trish 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRGoldman Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I think until we get word he's coming up as well, Sami is the official ace of NXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCM Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Yeah when he's healthy Sami's the ace. Has anyone heard how long he's supposed to be out? I really can't see him doing much more in NXT, but I do hope we get a Zayn/Joe match. I've heard Austin Aries' TNA contract is up at the end of June. He's a guy I'd love to see come in and work with Balor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 The problem with Dana Brooke is that she goes against what NXT is about, in the fans' eyes, and is more of a throwback to how WWE and Vince did things. She was hired and rushed to TV, most likely ahead of more talented people, specifically because she was muscular and the guy in charge liked her look. That isn't supposed to happen in NXT. Yes, it's developmental and she's there to learn. But she needs many many more months in the Performance Center before she's ready for the show. She's been under contract for almost two years and I don't think there was anyone in front of her left to call up. Not saying she should just go to the front of the line, but they did just sign a former Shimmer main eventer and one of the best female wrestlers in all of Australia in Jessie McKay. and Jessie worked the last NXT tapings, if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORELOCK Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Caught up. Quite interesting how there are no less than six posts dedicated to trashing Dana Brooke after this show, and not a peep about how Charlotte and Emma botched a simple double-leg takedown. Looking forward to going against the general consensus on this one as well. ETA: I hope we get much more of Owens heeling on the idiot crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valcourt Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 So what's the deal with Sasha Banks? Some are saying she has a shoulder injury and some say that she just didn't do the latest taping cause she went to the hospital with her boyfriend who got injured. I'm gonna lose my shit if it turns out she has the same injury as Itami and Zayn. This is absolutely crushing news. Not the injury, finding out she has a boyfriend. Not just a boyfriend, they are engaged. And it's this guy: Mizaki. From the NE but now working a ton in Florida with Uproar/Ronin Pro Wrestling. Nice dude and apparently can sew his butt off. Knew he was making things for Banks and a few other WWE main roster folks. Is it a full time gig for him at WWE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill S. Preston ESQ. Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Evian backwards is Naive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Caught up. Quite interesting how there are no less than six posts dedicated to trashing Dana Brooke after this show, and not a peep about how Charlotte and Emma botched a simple double-leg takedown. Looking forward to going against the general consensus on this one as well. ETA: I hope we get much more of Owens heeling on the idiot crowd. Botching a single leg is one thing. Botching "being a lady wrestler" is another. Charlotte and Emma are good at 95% of the gig. Dana? Nope... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I don't think you have to worry about Dana. By the time she figures it out Alexa will be a 3-time women's champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Caught up. Quite interesting how there are no less than six posts dedicated to trashing Dana Brooke after this show, and not a peep about how Charlotte and Emma botched a simple double-leg takedown. Looking forward to going against the general consensus on this one as well. ETA: I hope we get much more of Owens heeling on the idiot crowd. Welcome to the post work-rate revolution where portraying one's character is more important than hitting shit cleanly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORELOCK Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I'm just saying, I think some of the posters a little bit biased against her because of who she is, her being perceived as having Triple H's full support, and her looks, which have been mentioned repeatedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamp, broken circa 1988 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Maybe so, but she's also greener than grass and that's usually not how women show up on NXT. Carmella's about as green, but she's also not getting exposed like Dana is. Also, while Charlotte and Emma botched one spot in that match, they also each have at least one of the best matches that's happened in Full Sail NXT. There's more leeway there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I don't see anything wrong with Dana's looks. She came out with Emma and she wasn't really noticeably bigger to me. I have no idea what people are talking about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I'm just saying, I think some of the posters a little bit biased against her because of who she is, her being perceived as having Triple H's full support, and her looks, which have been mentioned repeatedly. Kevin Owens seems top have Triple H's full support. Are we biased against him, too? How about we take people at face value and just assume that when someone offers the (highly controversial) opinion that Dana Brooke isn't a good wrestler right now, there isn't some weird ulterior motive behind that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Dana Brooke is bad in the same way that Mojo Rawley was bad last year. The effort is there, the skill is not. Also "bad" sticks out like a sore thumb in NXT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 You know guys, he denies it but I'm starting to think maybe Owens is afraid of Samoa Joe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk128 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Did everyone forget just how green looking Charlotte was when she debuted? She was almost as bad as Dana (I think Charlotte had more training at that time). It was a small miracle how much she improved. Dana has the tone but not the size to be a monster heel, she has potential to be a solid heel with emphasis on power moves. There's two potentially great monster heels in NXT development I am looking forward to: Dani Jackson Lina Fanene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Pretty sure Jackson was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORELOCK Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I'm just saying, I think some of the posters a little bit biased against her because of who she is, her being perceived as having Triple H's full support, and her looks, which have been mentioned repeatedly. Kevin Owens seems top have Triple H's full support. Are we biased against him, too? If Dana Brooke was an indy darling like Owens, we wouldn't be having this conversation. She's from the bodybuilding world and people in this thread have taken issue with her being "fast-tracked" and have suggested it's because Triple H is into "that kind of woman." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I'm just saying, I think some of the posters a little bit biased against her because of who she is, her being perceived as having Triple H's full support, and her looks, which have been mentioned repeatedly. Kevin Owens seems top have Triple H's full support. Are we biased against him, too? If Dana Brooke was an indy darling like Owens, we wouldn't be having this conversation. She's from the bodybuilding world and people in this thread have taken issue with her being "fast-tracked" and have suggested it's because Triple H is into "that kind of woman." I, as one of the folks that takes issue with Dana, have no issue with her being a body builder or one of Hunter's chosen. I have issue with her being bad at wrestling. Simple as that with no ulterior motive. Yes, she is the Mojo Rawley of the NXT women's roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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