New NXT
Some thoughts on the new format of WWE NXT
There were a lot of solid matches. One of my biggest complaints about NXT in recent weeks has been how over the top soap opera-ish it had gotten. I like the stories behind feuds and I like seeing the backstage bits. I did get very tired of seeing the same story presented over and over every week.
The new one was presented as a bit more of an intimate arena, recalling memories of when WWE Raw First aired and the atmosphere of many of the indie wrestling shows.
It's odd to see a wrestling audience just sitting, though they did stand now and again. All in all it was a good show, a lot of new faces, and a nice showing of talent. I'm actually looking forward to next week.
- JR's back on commentary!! *squee*
- Two new guys in the ring, Jiro and Seth Rollins, Rollins looks like somebody to really watch
- Jinder Mahal vs another new face, Jason Jordan, a slower match but not uninteresting
- Nice spot for Leo Kruger who's up next against Aiden English, both new. Solid match
- Spot for Richie Steamboat
- The Uso's are out against The Ascension, great teamwork for both teams.
- Richie Steamboat out against Rick Victor, both new. Another good match
- Antonio Cesaro vs Dante Dash, new, a quick match.
- Main Event: Derrick Bateman vs Johnny Curtis
There were a lot of solid matches. One of my biggest complaints about NXT in recent weeks has been how over the top soap opera-ish it had gotten. I like the stories behind feuds and I like seeing the backstage bits. I did get very tired of seeing the same story presented over and over every week.
The new one was presented as a bit more of an intimate arena, recalling memories of when WWE Raw First aired and the atmosphere of many of the indie wrestling shows.
It's odd to see a wrestling audience just sitting, though they did stand now and again. All in all it was a good show, a lot of new faces, and a nice showing of talent. I'm actually looking forward to next week.