Dolfan in NYC Posted December 21, 2020 Posted December 21, 2020 Just going to make NXT one year long thread. If something comes up big, we can build around that. But for now: New Year's Evil is in 2 weeks.
The Natural Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 Cool image of Finn Balor, the current NXT Champion in his second reign. 1
nofuture Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 Good to see they're giving the Women roster this. It's sure deep enough to get 8 good teams out of it.
Eoae Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 From the way he's being presented, I feel like the company wants me to think Carrion Cross is something special, but I'm not seeing it all. He seems like a generic big man to me. I feel like he has a distinctive look in real life, but not necessarily in wrestling. Gigantic, intimidating men covered in tats are not unique in this business, so that alone is not enough to make you stand out anymore. The entrance is interesting, but I feel like it's wasted on me since I still don't know who his character is supposed to be. It seems like they're going for some sort of supernatural gimmick or vibe, but that seems to vanish once he gets in the ring where he seems to revert to standard big man style. And as attention-grabbing as the entrance is, we've seen it before. Actually, the entrance and pairing with Scarlett remind me a lot of Mil Muertes and Catrina, except I'm a lot more into watching Mil Muertes wreck people. Maybe the problem is charisma? Cross seemed to have some personality on the indies (from what little I saw of him), but he seems to have vanished into his hazily-defined gimmick since joining NXT. I'm not a huge fan of Damien Priest either, but he's been much better at playing his gimmick and showing some personality. Thoughts?
Eivion Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 That sounds generally accurate. Kross is fine, but nothing remotely special enough to warrant the push he has. The most standout thing in his run so far has honestly been Scarlett. She hasn't even done anything great, but she has way more presence and does well enough for the role she has.
Ramo2653 Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 It took a loooong time for Priest to figure out his gimmick in NXT/get the reigns taken off. I suspect that Kross will have the same issue since he's not a super worker so he's not going to get over that way (plus I'm not sure how that works without real crowds). Assuming he stays healthy and NXT keeps pushing him he'll get it figured out.
RIPPA Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 A couple of Dusty related things A) they announced that some matches will take place on 205 Live (not mention of how many and when) and B) 2
WholeFnMachine Posted January 12, 2021 Posted January 12, 2021 I really, really tried to like Shotzi Blackheart, she’s not terrible in the ring, but everything else about her just screams poseur to me. The howl, the welcome to the ball pit (wtf does that mean?!) the tank and helmet. She’s every annoying person at every punk show or goth club I have ever been to who is too loud, gets too drunk, and tries way too fucking hard. LOOK AT ME!!!! LOOK AT ME!!!! I KNOOOOOW ALLL THE WOOOOORDS!!!! I MET THE BAND!!!! LOOOOOOOK!!!! 1
RIPPA Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Clearly no seeding was applied to these brackets 1
odessasteps Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 My first thought was “just how many teams are there in NXT?”
RIPPA Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Just now, odessasteps said: My first thought was “just how many teams are there in NXT?” Well at least 3 are "mash-up" teams (singles guys agreeing to team together) Plus there are 2 teams that are more 205 Live than NXT (which makes sense since they are doing matches on 205 Live too) And 2 are technically daywalkers between NXT and NXT UK Then you have Lucha House Party which just moved over from the main roster
Eivion Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Around 6-7 teams are regular fixtures in NXT though 205Live is technically NXT as well which arguably ups it to 8-9. The new team debuting will probably become regulars. Lucha House Party is seemingly just visiting as they are still on Raw.
RIPPA Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 Maverick/Dain vs Stallion/Grey and Bollywood Boyz vs Legado del Fantasma will be on 205 Live this week
Eoae Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 3 hours ago, RIPPA said: Maverick/Dain vs Stallion/Grey and Bollywood Boyz vs Legado del Fantasma will be on 205 Live this week Any way to watch 205 besides the Network? I gave up my subscription some time ago.
blitzkrieg Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 14 hours ago, Eoae said: Any way to watch 205 besides the Network? I gave up my subscription some time ago. If you have a Hulu subscription episodes are posted on Hulu. 1
Shartnado Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 On 1/15/2021 at 1:09 AM, L_W_P said: I want Maverick and Dain to win the Dusty Classic and use the momentum to go after the Cruiser and NA titles. I'd really like to see Maverick & Dain go against Lorcan & Burch once more, after winning the cup. Somehow, I still see GYV winning this thing, after coming up short last time around.
WholeFnMachine Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 Watched 205 Live for the first time to catch the Dusty Cup matches and was pleasantly surprised to see Nigel on commentary! I’m such a fan of his in and out of the ring. I would prefer him to Barrett on NXT.
Eivion Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, WholeFnMachine said: Watched 205 Live for the first time to catch the Dusty Cup matches and was pleasantly surprised to see Nigel on commentary! I’m such a fan of his in and out of the ring. I would prefer him to Barrett on NXT. Honestly I find Barrett a decent bit better, but Nigel was solid when he was on NXT pre-COVID.
nofuture Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 Women's Dusty Classic Brackets. Those unfamiliar names are a couple of new signees with better known names:
JonnyLaw Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 I wonder if Gigi Dolin is a reference to GG Allin... or any one else inspired by him. 1
Eivion Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, nofuture said: Feels weird that they don't have Shaffir teaming with Duke. Also kind of surprised they didn't use more of the PC women to make a full 16. I think they have enough even with injuries. New signings happening for it is a surprise as well. I always figured PK would eventually go to AEW since she and Darby still have a good relationship and that would allow her to do whatever extracurricular stuff she wanted to do on the side.
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