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Looks like an amazing card already and as some have pointed out there will be at least another 4 or 5 matches to add also. Can never say that AEW don't deliver on PPV but would us as fans even be upset if this stayed as a 6 or 7 match card? Would sometimes even be nice having a few shorter matches mixed in too just to build some talent up. We all love 20+ minute epics but sometimes you need a 5 minute palate cleanser too.

First NXT weekend show I've really bothered to watch since late 2024, I don't normally post here but will give leaving my first review a try, hope Its ok! Was always a big fan of WCW Halloween Havoc so figured I'd give this a go and see what NXT had to offer and see what the hype was all about for HBK's booking. So let's get the negatives out the way first of all. Was very unimpressed with the look and lighting, felt way too overproduced for what is meant to be a developmental show. The colours just slapped you full in the face if that makes sense, kind of took things away from the ring. Naraku and Shiloh Hill..enough said. Booker.T has to go from commentary surely, he's just noise at this point and adds nothing whatsoever. I found a lot of the wrestlers quite bland and boring with no real character, found it difficult to determine who was heel or face. I'd heard so much hyping up Zilla Fatu, was genuinely surprised how relatively small he was and how limited he seemed in ring, it felt like Charlie Dempsey was leading him through the match by his nose. Roster wise they seemed quite weak, I'm sure if I watch NXT more regularly I will soon pick up on the talent and storylines. So to the positives. Zaria really stood out as someone that could be a star of the future in my opinion. she has a great look and intensity about her, end of the match seemed a little flat but will be interested to see where they take it. Really enjoyed the commentary of Vic Joseph, he has a good voice and adds to the matches, with a decent co commentator he could be very good indeed. Charlie Dempsey, really solid in ring and believable. Carried Zilla through the match I thought. Something random which I liked was the different colour ring ropes, I'm bored of seeing white ropes on nearly every show and PPV in the US. The NXT black and gold that I used to enjoy and wouldn't miss a show is now long gone sadly, however I will try and give the current NXT another try, I will be interested to see some more of the talent they have there and how they'll handle having some of the main roster stars on the show too.