The Official WWE / NXT Discussion Thread *May Contain Spoilers*

[Mammoth]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="bigtplaystew" data-cite="bigtplaystew" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>no more 3mb <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"><p> </p><p> Honestly, this is the saddest release day/bloodbath day I can remember</p></div></blockquote><p> Don't worry, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns are free and I think they'd look good in leathers...</p>

[bigtplaystew]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mammoth" data-cite="Mammoth" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Don't worry, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns are free and I think they'd look good in leathers...</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> DUDE!!!! Go the other way with that and give Slater a vest!! How cool would that be (for all of two weeks) if they wrote Slater to be disgruntled with creative for turning him to a fool!!</p><p> </p><p> Believe... in the one man band!</p>

[alphadraighon]

<p>JTG has officially been added to the list.</p><p> </p><p>

<a href="http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwe-releases-brodus-clay-evan-bourne-curt-hawkins-other-superstars-june-12-2014" rel="external nofollow">http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwe-releases-brodus-clay-evan-bourne-curt-hawkins-other-superstars-june-12-2014</a></p>

[RKOwnage]

<p>Is anyone safe?! Someone call David Otunga. </p><p> </p><p>

Also I'm at the point where I believe there's a 1-2% chance Sandow gets the ax. My rational side knows it won't happen, but that's how far he's fallen.</p>

[PoisonedSuperman]

<p>Very surprised to see 2 of 3MB released! I mean they were just on television on Monday. Aksana too for that matter, I thought that Brodeus Clay was doing well with his limited action in NXT.</p><p> </p><p>

Hope Hornswaggle is next, or at least I hope Slater isn't saddled with him any longer. </p><p> </p><p>

Oh and the midcard feud card topic, how can anyone forget Wrath and Mortis vs. Glacier? The whole Jericho as a cry baby storyline. LWO, I'm sure the WWF had a few too but seems that WCW are the ones I remember.</p><p> </p><p>

I GOT A WWF ONE... Rockabilly VS. The Roadie!!!</p>

[sebsy]

With Teddy Long gone I hope on this weeks Smackdown, in tribute, that there will just be two faces and two heels arguing in the ring for two hours and no-one knows how to resolve it.

[Rone Rivendale]

When WWE has a midcard fued (fandango/laya vs santino/emma) everyone complains about it.

[Teh_Showtime]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rone Rivendale" data-cite="Rone Rivendale" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>When WWE has a midcard fued (fandango/laya vs santino/emma) everyone complains about it.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Even poorly executed feuds are better than pointless matches. People complain about that because that was hardly a feud, there were no promos and it was nothing but the same match back to back with no payoff</p><p> </p><p> Compare that to an equally positioned feud like 3MB/Matadores where they had mic time and actually built to matches on PPV which at least made things interesting as evidenced by fans reacting</p>

[Mammoth]

I'm impressed with the WWE though, they've needed a clear out for a number of years but it looks like they've finally pulled up their socks and done it. I wonder if there's a reason behind it? A new director? A new booker? Has Triple H been given more control over the WWE after impressing with NXT? I don't know, but they should be commended for pulling their finger out.

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="PoisonedSuperman" data-cite="PoisonedSuperman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Hope Hornswaggle is next, or at least I hope Slater isn't saddled with him any longer. </p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Highly doubt Hornswoggle is going anywhere since he's the star of the new Leprechaun movie which is a WWE Studios film.</p>

[Killagy]

<p>Only a matter of time, the stars are aligning perfectly <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="10462932_10201109215771945_3377348141708637587_n.jpg" data-src="https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10462932_10201109215771945_3377348141708637587_n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Mootinie]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RKOwnage" data-cite="RKOwnage" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Is anyone safe?! Someone call David Otunga. <p> </p><p> Also I'm at the point where I believe there's a 1-2% chance Sandow gets the ax. My rational side knows it won't happen, but that's how far he's fallen.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don't see that happening. Sandow will make perfect cannon fodder for the next premature NXT call-ups.</p>

[milamber]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mammoth" data-cite="Mammoth" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm impressed with the WWE though, they've needed a clear out for a number of years but it looks like they've finally pulled up their socks and done it. I wonder if there's a reason behind it? A new director? A new booker? Has Triple H been given more control over the WWE after impressing with NXT? I don't know, but they should be commended for pulling their finger out.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Actually, it's rumored Vince and Dunn aren't happy with the latest NXT call-ups, despite some dubious decisions from WWE Creative playing a big role. The real reason for the roster shake-up is likely the Network making a big loss this year.</p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2014/6/11/5801768/report-vince-mcmahon-nxt-adam-rose-paige-wwe" rel="external nofollow">http://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2014/6/11/5801768/report-vince-mcmahon-nxt-adam-rose-paige-wwe</a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2014/6/12/5805414/wwes-network-blamed-for-roster-cuts-corporate-bloodletting-expected" rel="external nofollow">http://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2014/6/12/5805414/wwes-network-blamed-for-roster-cuts-corporate-bloodletting-expected</a></p>

[Mootinie]

They've called up Adam Rose, Rusev, Paige and Bo Dallas all at relatively the same time. It's not rocket science, it's going to take months, maybe years for the fans to warm to all four, especially since 4 minute squashes have never got anybody over.

[lazorbeak]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mootinie" data-cite="Mootinie" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>They've called up Adam Rose, Rusev, Paige and Bo Dallas all at relatively the same time. It's not rocket science, it's going to take months, maybe years for the fans to warm to all four, <span style="text-decoration:underline;">especially since 4 minute squashes have never got anybody over.</span></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> If this is a joke, it's pretty funny.</p>

[Rone Rivendale]

Yeah, Goldberg had a good laugh at that statement. #whosnext

[Mootinie]

Goldberg's squashes were probably longer than 4 minutes, otherwise I'll admit the egg is well and truly on my face.

[milamber]

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>NXT Review:</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bayley, Emma & Paige vs Charlotte, Sasha & Summer</strong> - 6 talented women in the same match -- only on NXT! Solid match but could have been better. It ended too quickly and Paige was underused. Charlotte kicked Summer out of the ring and Bayley pinned her, so at least we got some BFF story progression. Bayley has the potential to be the best female babyface in the company, IMO.</p><p>

<strong>Big Cas vs Leforte</strong> - Effective squash to put over Cassidy.</p><p>

<strong>Zayn vs Mr. NXT (aka Bo Dallas in a white Lucha mask)</strong> - The announcers acting ignorant (except Renee) while the fans chanted "You can't fool us" was funny. So was Sami mocking Bo's victory dance and thumb gestures. The look on Bo's face when Zayn demasked him was great. Zayn won after a Helluva Kick, then fetched security out, and they chased and dragged Bo out of the arena. Contender for Funniest WWE Segment of the Year!</p><p>

<strong>Neville vs Kidd (NXT Championship)</strong> - Great match. 2 best spots: Kidd celebrating the win before realizing Neville had his foot on the rope and Natalya stopping Kidd from using a chair (right before he lost the match). Neville is getting over on his in-ring performances and frequent title defences. Kidd is underrated.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Verdict:</strong></span> Great show.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Bo Dallas segments:</p><p> </p><p>

<a href="http://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/6/13/5806650/video-bo-dallas-mr-nxt-fantastic-segment-june-12-2014-wwe" rel="external nofollow"><strong>http://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/6/13/5806650/video-bo-dallas-mr-nxt-fantastic-segment-june-12-2014-wwe</strong></a></p><p>

<a href="http://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/6/13/5808042/run-bo-run" rel="external nofollow"><strong>http://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/6/13/5808042/run-bo-run</strong></a></p>

[Jaysin]

The Bo Dallas videos had me in stitches. Dude is one of the most entertaining people they have right now. In ring work is passable and nothing special, but his character is just amazing.

 

I GOTTA PEE!

I'M THIRSTY!

[milamber]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Bo Dallas videos had me in stitches. Dude is one of the most entertaining people they have right now. In ring work is passable and nothing special, but his character is just amazing. <p> </p><p> I GOTTA PEE!</p><p> I'M THIRSTY!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Also "He touched my bum!" but it got cut between the 2 videos. One of the best characters in WWE. They just need HHH to handle his creative booking on the main roster so they don't screw things up.</p>

[The Swanton825]

With guys like Bo and Tyler Breeze, we might be looking at a renaissance of cocky heels in WWE.

[milamber]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Swanton825" data-cite="The Swanton825" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>With guys like Bo and Tyler Breeze, we might be looking at a renaissance of cocky heels in WWE.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Tyler Breeze could be a huge success if they give him the chance. I expect him to be NXT Champ by the next PPV.</p>

[lazorbeak]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mootinie" data-cite="Mootinie" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Goldberg's squashes were probably longer than 4 minutes, otherwise I'll admit the egg is well and truly on my face.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Actually most were shorter.</p><p> </p><p> June 29, 1998, vs. Glacier: 2:15</p><p> June 22, 1998, vs. Rick Fuller: 1:30</p><p> June 18, 1998, vs. Reese (the Yetaaaaay): 1:13</p><p> June 14, 1998, vs. Konnan at the GAB: 1:57</p><p> June 8, 1998, vs. Chavo Jr.: 1:21</p><p> June 1, 1998, vs. La Parka: 0:29.</p><p> </p><p> In August he makes a 4 minute squash while defending the world title on PPV against Curt Hennig.</p>

[Blackman]

With guys like Bo and Tyler Breeze, we might be looking at a renaissance of cocky heels in WWE.

 

It's about time. I laughed my a** off at the Bo segments this week. "I'LL CALL THE REAL POLICE!"

 

Renée kinda missed the obvious rebutal when Tom was claiming "never to look at talent's bodies". Just 5 minutes ago he was commenting on the legs of Summer Rae. But decent chemistry in that announcing team.

 

I'm just following NXT. It takes less time and it better on average then RAW/SD imo. And I just like the current roster a lot.

[Mootinie]

Actually most were shorter.

 

June 29, 1998, vs. Glacier: 2:15

June 22, 1998, vs. Rick Fuller: 1:30

June 18, 1998, vs. Reese (the Yetaaaaay): 1:13

June 14, 1998, vs. Konnan at the GAB: 1:57

June 8, 1998, vs. Chavo Jr.: 1:21

June 1, 1998, vs. La Parka: 0:29.

 

In August he makes a 4 minute squash while defending the world title on PPV against Curt Hennig.

 

Okay, I'll admit it, the egg is on my face. The short squashes are just a pet hate of mine, I don't feel they do anything for new talent.

 

I'm just following NXT. It takes less time and it better on average then RAW/SD imo. And I just like the current roster a lot.

 

I'm the same, NXT is the only show I go out of my way to watch. It's worth watching just for William Regal's superb commentary.