Jamal Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I really liked Becky/Bayley and hope that we continue to see Becky pushed as the submissions expert.
The Z Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 They better bring in Paul London at some point. I wanna see Kendrick/London vs. Zayn/Neville. Tye Dillinger was signed in 2006 by the way. Just think about that for a second.
Big Rob Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Wasn't Dillinger released for a while after his ECW stint?
The Z Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 He was released in 2009 and re-signed in 2013, but that's still a pretty long time to not have advanced any further than being a jobber in NXT, yet.
JCM Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Owens is fast becoming my favorite guy in the entire company. I can't think of anyone else more interesting to watch both in and out of the ring. I liked that Balor cut down on some of the mannerisms for his non paint entrance(like not crawling down the ramp). Also Tyler Breeze was awesome as usual. They need a secondary tv title in NXT, and let Breeze have a run with it.
Greggulator Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Owens is fast becoming my favorite guy in the entire company. I can't think of anyone else more interesting to watch both in and out of the ring. I liked that Balor cut down on some of the mannerisms for his non paint entrance(like not crawling down the ramp). Also Tyler Breeze was awesome as usual. They need a secondary tv title in NXT, and let Breeze have a run with it. Yeah, the Balor entrance was way more tolerable this time. I like that he has music cues to do his arms thing the fans do with him. It's really dramatic music, but he toned it down a lot. I still wish they'd differentiate Finn Balor and FACEPAINT FINN in-ring somehow. They don't have to give him a completely different moveset. They just have to give him a few different things, like a different finisher. That match was the most I've enjoyed Finn so far. I was never much of a Brian Kendricks fan -- decent shtick, but it never clicked for me for some reason. But I really liked Finn a ton in this. Becky/Bayley was really good. That was a nice, tight match. Becky Lynch is almost completely figuring out her character and incorporate her character's shtick into what she does in the ring. She's got Sasha Banks and Bayley to figure that out with, and they're really awesome at doing just that. Tyler Breeze rules. I loved him trying to set up the selfie stick with Itami in the background. I wish that was set up just a bit better -- like Breeze did that to at least one person he beat before hand so you know that's his new gloating taunt. Or I wish Itami stood up and did a wave or something and Breeze sold his fear a lot more. Good segment but I wish it was a bit tighter.
Jrag Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Kendrick almost broke Finn's neck on that tiger suplex. How bout we NOT let part-timers try dangerous shit on the future cash cows. I did mark when they cut back to commentary like 45 seconds after Riley stood up to Owens and he was still getting a death stare. the kevin owens gimmick is just "if larry bird was a wrestler" I approve, to be clear Perfect.
Ace Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 My only quibble is that attacking Alex Riley is in no way a heel spot.
RandomAct Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 That Breeze selfie stick deal was my favorite thing in ages. It kinda reminded me of back in the day when Austin would just pop up behind Vince/Shane/whoever out of nowhere.
mco543 Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 It's going to be awesome when Breeze tries to hide it down his tights as a foreign object. Equally awesome will be him beating Itami with it like it's a crowbar or tire iron.
Hollywood Cibernetico Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 NXT is making me care about Alex Riley in 2015? Another example of why NXT hands down in the best action-adventure-espodic-weekly-WWE talking point 'entertainment' show going today. Re: Becky Lynch. She is hot, can work, and can promo. Her gimmick is lame and very cringe-worthy. I am not sure what's going on with her.
Go2Sleep Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Owens in the booth was the best guest announcer spot in ages. His character of "guy who seems normal from a distance, but the more you get to know him, the more you're kind of afraid he might be a serial killer" is perfect, and has manifested itself very naturally thus far. Plus the look on Riley's face as he was getting chucked over the table was awesome.
Cristobal Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 It's disturbing how much watching this all of a day later than I normally would felt like trying to kick an addiction and failing. Sweet sweet NXT... The sign during Corbin's entrance: Brood Harder. Was it just me or did Bálor land that stomp extra hard on Kendrick? Possibly a receipt for the suplex? So, even before the Owens stuff, it seems like they're trying to switch Riley to face color commentator. Maybe reign in his more annoying habits?
Go2Sleep Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Also Dillinger: I'm not going anywhere until Jason Jordan comes back out here and explains why he left me high and dry. One Fan: Because you suck! 1
Bear Wyatt Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Brian Kendrick was just added to the NXT roster page so I'd guess he's officially signed. I'm a big fan of his, especially his work as The Brian Kendrick back in 2008 or 2009. If i remember his shoot with London clearly, Kendrick didn't enjoy the travel of a regular WWE schedule so NXT is an ideal place for a guy like him.
muhammedboehm Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 That is if the rumors don't become true of the WWE looking to star touring with NXT
The Z Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I could imagine him and Rhyno probably have some kind of RVD-deal, where they only work for three months or so. I don't think they will stick around longterm.
Godfrey Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 From what I've heard about Kendrick, he might only last until his next piss test. But I hope not. I like him and London and think they'd be a good fit.
JonnyLaw Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 They even did a good job having Rhyno explain he wanted to come to NXT because of what he'd seen, not just to use it as a stepping stone to get to RAW.
JonnyLaw Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Ryan Murphy knows what's up. Well, now we know Matt's pen name. 2
Matt D Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 You joke, but I probably could have written that, word for word.
The Z Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Michelle McCool, really? Do they think they somehow have to suck up to the Undertaker leading up to Wrestlemania? You would think Jimmy Yang would be a natural fit, because Vince likes him. But then Vince would probably start paying attention and everything would go to shit. 1
JonnyLaw Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Oh right... I was uh, totally joking. Masters and Tajiri were the only ones on the list I'd really want to see in NXT. I wouldn't mind a Trevor Murdoch/Scott Dawson team though.
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