Hagan Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, nofuture said: It's not like NXT is really that much different than either right now. True but I think it'll go more towards the variety show format of other the other show and I suspect that the matches will be worked more towards WWE house style and not the PWG-style that the main events tend to veer towards Actually, an interesting thought experiment would be what if NXT succeeds. If it stays largely the same, with the faster-paced style and less 50/50 booking etc, it will def have more critical acclaim. What if it's a ratings hit, though? History says when things get successful that don't align with Vince's vision he tends to destroy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PB-13 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I await Shayna vs. Mia Yim in the obstacle course challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Regal's Shade game on point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORELOCK Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 The fuck is Jericho talking about anyway? Regarding NXT's already existing similarities to the main shows - has anyone worked out the time spent on video packages/replays vs. time spent on new segments in any given hour of NXT? I haven't, but my gut tells me it's pretty damn close to the main shows already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremebve Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, MORELOCK said: The fuck is Jericho talking about anyway? Regarding NXT's already existing similarities to the main shows - has anyone worked out the time spent on video packages/replays vs. time spent on new segments in any given hour of NXT? I haven't, but my gut tells me it's pretty damn close to the main shows already. No needless 20 minute monologues to start every show, no McMahons getting over on all the wrestlers, and having storylines that are logical and actually pay off in the ring. That's what I like about NXT. If we keep that, I'm going to be as happy as anyone about the change, but I don't trust those motherfuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumanChessgame Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I'm not going to clutch my pearls just yet. NXT has been getting stale for a while now (the last two Takeovers were mediocre at best) so I don't think simply moving platforms and extending the show will necessarily change much for the worse. Personally, I'm probably going to ditch the network after this as NXT was the main thing I used it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORELOCK Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Is NXT really that flawless? There may not be 20 minute promos, but there are lots of segments building up to the Takeovers that seem overly drawn out or unnecessary. They also aren't always great at payoffs. Ember Moon didn't get her big win over Asuka and is still suffering from it. I don't know where the arduous Gargano arc is supposed to be now, but it doesn't look like it's in danger of paying off any time soon. I can't stop anyone from winding themselves up over possible negative things happening in the future, but I feel like a wait-and-see approach would be the smartest and safest one to take. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 21 minutes ago, MORELOCK said: The fuck is Jericho talking about anyway? Implying that AEW is the whole reason that NXT is going to Cable TV, because Jericho (and the Rhodes') love poking the bear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 I believe Jericho is saying that if AEW hadn’t formed NXT wouldn’t be expanding or going to USA so you should thank him for AEW I mean there are a lot of flaws in that but Jericho has decided to be the one to embrace the full on “War” attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) If anything, making it weekly is only going to tighten up the story-lines. Just look at this year alone, main roster meddling affected Gargano/Ciampa, The Viking Raiders title run and Kairi getting called up making them change the Io heel turn to Candice just name a few. Edited August 20, 2019 by nofuture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 This all sounds very underwhelming. I don't know about Roman appearing on NXT shows, that seems like a stretch but I would not be surprised to see HBK's face all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thee Reverend Axl Future Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I prefer an canned show rather than a live one - it helps with the pacing and the integration of the videos and backstage segments. If it's shown on the network the next day, all the commercials and USA bumpers will be removed, so how is that going to play out? Or will there be further edits to get it down to one hour? The desire to please the USA Network is going to warp the dynamic of the show as it is now - "money changes everything" - the Brains & Cyndi Lauper. - RAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 15 hours ago, MORELOCK said: The fuck is Jericho talking about anyway? I took it as it being in line with what Jericho's been saying in AEW asking them to thank him for it existing. So it seems he decided to extend that and people either don't get it and/or think it's stupid. I'm leaning towards the latter though he did have a very positive tweet about NXT before that so who knows. Worse come to worse he can just blame it on the vodka...again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewar Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Jilted lover Jericho is by far the worst version of Jericho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJ Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I would take Jilted Lover Jericho any day over Segue into Commercial Jericho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLaw Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 13 hours ago, thee Reverend Axl Future said: If it's shown on the network the next day, all the commercials and USA bumpers will be removed, so how is that going to play out? Or will there be further edits to get it down to one hour? If it’s on demand, then the length fitting into an hour or other set time period doesn’t really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 So is this not just Jericho trolling twitter? That's how I took it... he's been saying he's the reason why AEW exists and all this shit for months. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk128 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Have the gals pushing Velveteen's couch been given an official name yet? Sofa Queens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Some interesting news this morning from Meltzer. First, all developmental deals are going to be changed to main roster deals - so pretty much everyone in NXT is getting a raise, it seems. He theorizes that the next logical step would be upping the pay scale for new hires so they don't go to AEW. He doesn't go into how this affects the people on the Florida loops or still at the PC, though. He goes on to say that, as long as ratings don't take a nosedive, Triple H is going to remain in charge and NXT won't be any different than it is now (just an hour longer). Dunn & Vince won't be hands on, especially since Vince hardly has time right now and especially come January with the XFL. But if Vince has a suggestion, it's likely to happen, since it's his company and it's on cable TV now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLaw Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 1) I’d assume “everyone in NXT” means the people getting regular airtime, possibly those also doing road trips but not on TV much if at all (Dio Madden, Mansoor, Babatunde(?)). 2) “If” Vince has a suggestion likely tells us everything we need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk128 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 It's gonna eventually happen so I wonder if NXT will be able to do execute the faction (RAW/SD/NXT/205?) wars properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peck Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 No. The answer is always no. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Dave suggested that if ratings are fine then Vince won't touch it. But he also suggested that if ratings aren't what they want them to be then you can pretty much count on Vince getting involved. It's a no brainer. It's on USA and it's in a competition against a rival promotion. Of course Vince is going to be involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Niners Fan in CT said: Dave suggested that if ratings are fine then Vince won't touch it. But he also suggested that if ratings aren't what they want them to be then you can pretty much count on Vince getting involved. It's a no brainer. It's on USA and it's in a competition against a rival promotion. Of course Vince is going to be involved. So either watch NXT to ensure it doesn't get ruined by Vince or watch AEW and see/hear about NXT getting ruined. Sure sounds like a tough choice. But I'm sure there's those that'll watch both the same day even on DVR for all we know this could be much ado about nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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