NXT - Post NXT Takeover discussion in progress

[FLips]

NXT was class this week. Kaitlyn and Maxine put on an absolute clinic.

[iamtheman]

Full Spoilers for the tapings

 

 

i'll tag them just in case

 

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Dark Match: Xavier Woods (formerly Consequences Creed in TNA) beat Dean Ambrose. Ambrose was very popular.

 

Triple H came out and cut a promo. Hunter thanked Full Sail for use of their facilities and said the first episode will air in more than 60 countries. (No date was given.)

 

EPISODE #1 TAPING

 

Jim Ross and William Regal were introduced on commentary. JR introduced the new GM of NXT, Dusty Rhodes.

 

(1) Bo Dallas (Rotundo) beat Rick Victor with a spear.

 

(2) The Ascension (Connor O'Brian & Kenneth Cameron) beat C.J. Parker & Mike Dalton in a squash tag match. Ascension had an epic entrance and were impressive.

 

Damien Sandow refused to fight Jason Jordan. It was the same promo from his Smackdown appearances. Damien was over as a heel; funny stuff.

 

(3) Tyson Kidd beat Michael McGillicutty via submission. Great match that captivated the crowd and had plenty of nearfalls. Kidd won with a leg choke.

 

After a brief intermission, a video aired and they shot the crowd to lead into what can be assumed to be the second episode.

 

EPISODE #2 TAPING

 

(1) Seth Rollins (formerly Tyler Black) beat Jiro. This was essentially a squash. Rollins cut a promo promising to take NXT, WWE, and the world by storm.

 

(2) Jinder Mahal beat Jason Jordan via submission with the Camel Clutch. Boring match as indicated by the crowd chants.

 

(3) Leo Kruger beat Aiden English. Quick and effective establishing Aiden as a face and Kruger as a heel. Post-match, Leo talked about himself on the mic, calling himself the LEO (Lion) of NXT. So, watch out.

 

(4) Richie Steamboat beat Rick Victor with a big lariat. Richie wrestles a lot like his dad, Ricky Steamboat, who was ringside watching. Richie gave him a shout-out after the match.

 

(5) Antonio Cesaro beat Dante Dash. Afterward, Aksana declared, "Antonio is my lover!"

 

(6) Derrick Bateman beat Johnny Curtis. Comedy match with lots of running around.

 

End of episode. On to Superstar Showdown or the third NXT taping. It wasn't clear.

 

EPISODE #3 TAPING

 

Jim Ross remained on for this taping.

 

(1) WWE tag champion R-Truth beat Epico. Fun match. Truth won with the Little Jimmy.

 

(2) Sofia Cortez (Ivelise from Tough Enough) beat Paige.

 

(3) Seth Rollins beat Camacho (w/Hunico) after a standing foot stomp. Heels attacked Rollins post-match until Bo Davis made the save. Of note, Rollins did not use his FCW Hvt. Title at either taping.

 

(4) FCW tag champions Jake Carter & Corey Graves beat C.J. Parker & Nick Rogers. Again, the titles were not mentioned.

 

(5) Kassius Ohno (Chris Hero) beat Mike Dalton. Due to Hero's long beard, a "Let's Go Jesus" chant caught on loudly. Post-match, Ohno said he knocks people out and when people see him, they say, "Oh no!"

 

Leo Kruger came out again and the audience sighed. People were leacing at this point due to not knowing much of the talent. A whole section became spotty and empty. A "We Want Sheamus" chant broke out.

 

(6) Richie Steamboat beat Leo Kruger. The match ended abruptly after Richie hit a nasty gusher. Post-match, Kruger attacked Richie to good heat. Richie was carried out.

 

(7) Jinder Mahal beat Derrick Bateman via submission with the Camel Clutch. Jinder got really good shine tonight. He reapplied his finisher after the match until refs separated them.

 

Byron Saxton is off the booth and now Jack [Chris?] Russo and William Regal have joined Ross.

 

(8) Ascension beat The Usos. Wow, that's an upset. It's not clear how many episodes they're up to now, but this is dragging badly, and not because of the wrestling.

 

(9) Bray Wyatt beat Aiden English. Husky Harris's new act is fantastic.

 

(10) Hunico & Camacho & Michael McGillicutty beat Tyson Kidd & Seth Rollins & Bo Dallas in a six-man tag match. McG avenged his loss against Kidd from earlier in the taping.

 

Dark Match:

 

(11) World Hvt. champion Sheamus beat Alberto Del Rio to retain the World Hvt. Title. Sheamus won with the Brogue Kick in a good house show-style title match.

 

That was the end of the taping. They announced they will return next month after taping a month's worth of NXT in one night.

 

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sounds fantastic. but taping a month seems to have worn out the crowd

Edited May 18, 2012 by iamtheman

[PunkStep]

That sounds ace, and the new ring aprons look really smart. I'll definitely be watching this. Good to see the NXT guys have a chance to wrestle with proper audience reactions, rather than 'when is Smackdown going to begin?'

[LaGoosh]

Sounds good, but fucking hell after 20 matches the crowd must have been absolutely knackered.

[ozzfan]

This sounds rather bloody good, with the exception of some of the FCW shitarse crew (Jason Jordan, Kassius Ohno, CJ Parker, The Ascension, Aiden English and Jinder Mahal). No Maxine or Kaitlyn either?

[Jambo]

That sounds ace, and the new ring aprons look really smart. I'll definitely be watching this. Good to see the NXT guys have a chance to wrestle with proper audience reactions, rather than 'when is Smackdown going to begin?'

Seemingly not. After 15 matches or so, people started leaving and chanting "We want Sheamus". Great that they're taking the OVW style of show, with a WWE star on some tapings, but horrible that they're doing 4 hours of TV at once, in such a nice arena. What's wrong with the idea of 2 tapings a month, and dark matches at those tapings?

[Loki]

They'll probably tweak that, this'll be a learning curve.Where will this be broadcast?It looks a wee bit like the Impact Zone, weirdly. This sounds like a great proposition. The commentary team / recently "released" Dustin Rhodes combo could be amazing.

[NEWM]

Can't wait for this, sounds fantastic. I know I've been blowing the NXT trumpet for a while now, but it's pretty telling that people seem well up for a short sharp hour of all these matches whilst the prospect of a 3 hour Raw fills people with dread. JR in the booth and Dusty in charge in particular, are absolutely fantastic, credibility-enhancing decisions too. Yellow brand always delivers, y'all.

[Majik]

This sounds rather bloody good, with the exception of some of the FCW shitarse crew (Jason Jordan, Kassius Ohno, CJ Parker, The Ascension, Aiden English and Jinder Mahal). No Maxine or Kaitlyn either?

Woah!!!! Careful now. The Ascension are amazing, and half the problem they have had in FCW is the fact that they are lit wrong (I know that sounds weird, but it's true). I'm gagging to see them get a proper TV entrance, which could look amazing *Cough* *Damned Nation*

[ozzfan]

This sounds rather bloody good, with the exception of some of the FCW shitarse crew (Jason Jordan, Kassius Ohno, CJ Parker, The Ascension, Aiden English and Jinder Mahal). No Maxine or Kaitlyn either?

Woah!!!! Careful now. The Ascension are amazing, and half the problem they have had in FCW is the fact that they are lit wrong (I know that sounds weird, but it's true). I'm gagging to see them get a proper TV entrance, which could look amazing *Cough* *Damned Nation*

Really? I just think the gimmick comes across as incredibly forced and hokey. And Kenneth Cameron has to be one of the worst wrestler names ever.I should also say that I'm glad that the Rotundo boys seem to be in line for good pushes. They're both excellent in their own ways.

[Snitsky's back acne]

NXT was class this week. Kaitlyn and Maxine put on an absolute clinic.

Indeed. It's one of only two WWE shows (the other being Superstars) where the girls actually get some decent time to put on a match.Hopefully that trend continues as NXT goes forward as FCW has some very talented girls at their disposal, particularly who will be appearing in a few weeks by the looks of things.

[WWFChilli]

They'll probably tweak that, this'll be a learning curve.Where will this be broadcast?It looks a wee bit like the Impact Zone, weirdly. This sounds like a great proposition. The commentary team / recently "released" Dustin Rhodes combo could be amazing.

It's Big Dufsst Loki, Not Goldy.

[LaGoosh]

Ohno said he knocks people out and when people see him, they say, "Oh no!"

I wonder if this wil be as utterly lame as it sounds. I honestly can't see Hero ever being called up to the main roster.So, when does this start to air?

[IANdrewDiceClay]

Here's a few pictures.

 

Dusty, JR, Regal and the FCW lads have just stepped NXT up to be the A Show in my eyes. Probably going to be better than Raw. And unlike NXT, they wont be told to slow down and not out shine something being taped afterwards.

[Baz Windham]

Looks really good, probably tune in to see all the new lads.So what's happening with FCW, will that carry on as normal with the same people from NXT or what?