rovert Posted March 1, 2019 Report Posted March 1, 2019 5 hours ago, KawadaSmile said: Ciampa is reportedly injured. I just hope it isn't bad enough to stop them from finally having the blowoff to the DIY feud. Ciampa ran his body completely into the ground on the indies, unfortunately. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted March 1, 2019 Report Posted March 1, 2019 Which is ultra sad because he's just 33 years old. Quote
artDDP Posted March 1, 2019 Report Posted March 1, 2019 Late to the party on this but Bugenhagen has been something of a YouTube character for a few years and seems to have enough charisma that he could do something else if the air guitar gimmick dies quickly. You may not be into heavy metal and screaming but he has a few videos of himself being an over-the-top powerlifter and a few where he's a bit more calm giving solid training advice. And, as a bonus, he prefers reading off notes in his monologue videos so he'll do well in WWE's scripted system. Quote
SmartMark15 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 Ciampa is hurt, expected to have surgery and vacate the belt at the next tapings. There goes my hope for that long delayed blow off. Oh well. WALTER-Dunne should main event in Barclays unless I'm being naive about how over they'd be to the NY audience. Quote
Ricky Jackson Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 Damn that sucks. Although it's somehow fitting the end of the feud is delayed by a Ciampa injury just as the beginning of feud was delayed by a Ciampa injury Quote
rovert Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 Setbacks are the theme of Ciampa's career, unfortunately. The next NXT Champion comes down to either Adam Cole or Matt Riddle. NXT has a very babyface heavy roster so it is probably best to have the title on a heel so my pick would be Adam. Quote
peachchaos Posted March 7, 2019 Report Posted March 7, 2019 Really strong show tonight with all the tag matches delivering on top of some good storyline building packages and segments. Looks like Riddle is going after Dream, which should eliminate either of them from going for the vacant title. Seems like Cole is both the popular and natural pick to carry on with Goldie. Question is, how do we get there? My vote is for the first ever NXT Rumble but most likely we'll get something closer to a multi-man ladder match. Quote
DMJ Posted March 8, 2019 Report Posted March 8, 2019 If the options are a rumble, a multi-man ladder match, or a tournament like they've been doing, I'd also vote Rumble. I'd lean more towards a tournament if it were a one-night deal ala the 93' KOTR or WM4, though. Quote
peachchaos Posted March 8, 2019 Report Posted March 8, 2019 The problem with a tournament for me is we just had Worlds Collide and the Dusty Rhodes Classic (and also the New Japan Cup). Quote
KawadaSmile Posted March 8, 2019 Report Posted March 8, 2019 NXT Rumble, last two people in the ring have to decide it on a traditional 1-on-1 match. You could make a babyface go the distance (maybe Gargano) and face a fresh, rested heel (possibly Cole) and generate enough drama. Quote
NintendoLogic Posted March 8, 2019 Report Posted March 8, 2019 Have the final four be IYH 13 rules where eliminations can come by pin, submission, or being thrown over the top rope. Actually, they should do that for the regular Rumbles as well. Quote
peachchaos Posted March 9, 2019 Report Posted March 9, 2019 23 hours ago, NintendoLogic said: Have the final four be IYH 13 rules where eliminations can come by pin, submission, or being thrown over the top rope. Actually, they should do that for the regular Rumbles as well. Totally. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 Stokely Hathaway is at the PC and I couldn't be happier. A good manager role is sorely missing. Quote
SomethingSavage Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 It felt like Lio Rush was on his way temporarily, but then they buried all his energy & exuberance beneath a pile of that shitty WWE dialogue that no human being would ever actually use. Quote
peachchaos Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 What direction would we like to see them go with Stokes? Does he go at it with a tag team act like Corny and the Midnights, or does he need a beefy heel stable like the Heenan Family or the Million Dollar Corporation? Quote
sek69 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 Always glad to see someone's hard work get rewarded, but I was shocked to see WWE signed him considering their stance on managers who aren't just other wrestlers with a side hustle. Managers are such a vital part of wrestling that nearly went extinct due to WWE's view on it, and I hope this won't be something that only is given a chance in NXT. Quote
Migs Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, peachchaos said: What direction would we like to see them go with Stokes? Does he go at it with a tag team act like Corny and the Midnights, or does he need a beefy heel stable like the Heenan Family or the Million Dollar Corporation? Given the way they book now, a proper Heenan Family style stable would be very useful - allows them to easily create alliances (like, why are Lashley/Corbin/Drew together? A manager would easily explain that) and generate turns with guys leaving/joining. The next babyface champ (Roman?) fending off monthly challengers from a heel stable would be so easy to do, and probably more fun without the weight of the heel stable being that of an "authority figure," which has been done to death. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 I agree with Migs. I'd like to see him managing Babatunde first, though. Quote
peachchaos Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 2 hours ago, KawadaSmile said: I agree with Migs. I'd like to see him managing Babatunde first, though. Ideally they'd do this successfully for a few months before being called up together, and then we'd get the big stable on the main roster. Quote
Zoo Enthusiast Posted March 13, 2019 Report Posted March 13, 2019 Stoke has a lot to offer all-around. I believe his shoot job was in the theater business. Happy for him getting there. One of the best dudes. Quote
Edwin Posted March 14, 2019 Report Posted March 14, 2019 Went to the NXT TV tapings... Spoiler Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole in a 2/3 falls match for the NXT title at TakeOver... Quote
Log Posted March 15, 2019 Report Posted March 15, 2019 On 3/12/2019 at 4:53 PM, Migs said: Given the way they book now, a proper Heenan Family style stable would be very useful - allows them to easily create alliances (like, why are Lashley/Corbin/Drew together? A manager would easily explain that) and generate turns with guys leaving/joining. The next babyface champ (Roman?) fending off monthly challengers from a heel stable would be so easy to do, and probably more fun without the weight of the heel stable being that of an "authority figure," which has been done to death. With free agency being such a big talker for pro sports, managers vying for clients and clients trying to work managers for the most money seems like ready-made storylines for current wrestling. Quote
Migs Posted March 15, 2019 Report Posted March 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, Log said: With free agency being such a big talker for pro sports, managers vying for clients and clients trying to work managers for the most money seems like ready-made storylines for current wrestling. I mean, MLW built months of story around Konnan and Salina doing basically that. Quote
...TG Posted April 5, 2019 Report Posted April 5, 2019 https://www.wwe.com/videos/slipknot-powers-new-nxt-theme-song WWE just cannot quit late '90s-early '00s metal. Quote
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