NXT TakeOver: Toronto Discussion

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NXT TakeOver: Toronto Discussion 

Post#1 » by iMoreland » Wed Aug 7, 2019 12:51 am

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Adam Cole (c) vs Johnny Gargano — NXT Championship Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match

Candice LeRae vs Io Shirai

Shayna Baszler (c) vs Mia Yim — NXT Women's Championship

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Post#2 » by LittleOzzy » Wed Aug 7, 2019 12:59 am

Adam Cole and Johnny Wrestling have the opportunity to put on what could be the best NXT match of all time.
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Post#3 » by improper » Wed Aug 7, 2019 1:09 am

LittleOzzy wrote:Adam Cole and Johnny Wrestling have the opportunity to put on what could be the best NXT match of all time.


I feel like Gargano has been in about six to eight of NXT's ten best all-time matches.
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Post#4 » by 2009NBAChamps » Wed Aug 7, 2019 2:21 pm

Going to this show in spite of not following since 'mania. That said, the names are matchups haven't changed that much!
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Post#5 » by Dominator83 » Wed Aug 7, 2019 9:29 pm

2009NBAChamps wrote:Going to this show in spite of not following since 'mania. That said, the names are matchups haven't changed that much!

The worst match on this show, will be better than the best match on Summerslam
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Post#6 » by Flames24Rulz » Wed Aug 7, 2019 9:38 pm

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2009NBAChamps wrote:Going to this show in spite of not following since 'mania. That said, the names are matchups haven't changed that much!

The worst match on this show, will be better than the best match on Summerslam


I think AJ-Ricochet is going to be really good if it gets the time it deserves, but yeah...that sounds about right, lol.
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Post#7 » by improper » Wed Aug 7, 2019 9:39 pm

Dominater wrote:The worst match on this show, will be better than the best match on Summerslam


The only Summerslam match that even has a chance is Styles/Ricochet. The rest of that card is shockingly bad.
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Post#8 » by Dominator83 » Thu Aug 8, 2019 2:58 am

I really enjoyed that 13 minute video package promoting the Cole/Gargano match earlier tonight on NXT tv
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Post#9 » by LLJ » Fri Aug 9, 2019 7:03 pm

improper wrote:
Dominater wrote:The worst match on this show, will be better than the best match on Summerslam


The only Summerslam match that even has a chance is Styles/Ricochet. The rest of that card is shockingly bad.


I am interested in this Takeover card. As for SummerSlam, it's like the main roster is actively trying to be bad these days.
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Post#10 » by Celtsfan1980 » Fri Aug 9, 2019 8:19 pm

Dominater wrote:
2009NBAChamps wrote:Going to this show in spite of not following since 'mania. That said, the names are matchups haven't changed that much!

The worst match on this show, will be better than the best match on Summerslam

Most are capable of 3 stars, which is about on par with Shirai's Takeover matches so far. For all the hype, she's been a big disappointment so far.
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Post#11 » by Dominator83 » Fri Aug 9, 2019 8:33 pm

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2009NBAChamps wrote:Going to this show in spite of not following since 'mania. That said, the names are matchups haven't changed that much!

The worst match on this show, will be better than the best match on Summerslam

Most are capable of 3 stars, which is about on par with Shirai's Takeover matches so far. For all the hype, she's been a big disappointment so far.

True, but I like this new attitude from her. I think the match will deliver. And your correct, takeover matches almost have like a floor of 3 stars. The main roster, well, they don't even have a floor it's more like a basement :lol:

Watch AJ/ricochet be meh. I told everybody that about AJ/nakamura before their match. And sure enough, it was underwhelming. That's what WWE does.

Like I said earlier, a match like Gulak vs Lorcan can and would tear the house down in any other federation. I'm talking 5 star match that has the crowd going berserk. But on WWE, I guarantee it will be on the pre-show and they'll get about 5 minutes.
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Post#12 » by LLJ » Fri Aug 9, 2019 10:48 pm

Io vs Shayna steel cage match on TV was good. But I agree Shirai has been more about her high spots than good matches so far.

Drew Gulak in particular is great and has all the tools to be someone who would be over on the main roster if he were not a cruiserweight. But because the WWE so obviously considers it a lesser division, their fans don't care. This now applies to nearly all of their roster too. Like, the sheer apathy the crowd has for so much of the roster is the direct result of them making everyone feel unimportant.
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Post#13 » by iMoreland » Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:08 pm

I want to be excited for this show, but I just don't care to see another Cole/Gargano match. Gargano needs to leave NXT. Not really a fan of Baszler/Yim either, Yim just does nothing for me.

The rest of the card should be good hopefully. But Cole/Gargano is gonna get at least 30 minutes, probably more than that since it's 2 out of 3 falls. The other matches are gonna be shorter than usual.
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Post#14 » by Stanford » Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:31 pm

Looking forward to Io and Candice. Ready to be pleased with everything else.
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Post#15 » by improper » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:20 pm

iMoreland wrote:Gargano needs to leave NXT.


Considering the stipulation, he probably will after tonight.

I think when it gets to the third fall Regal will make it loser leaves NXT.
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Post#16 » by Stanford » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:26 pm

How to have a good match, a guide:

Step one: be in an NXT tag team match.



That's it.
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Post#17 » by improper » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:27 pm

Stanford wrote:How to have a good match, a guide:

Step one: be in an NXT tag team match.



That's it.


Step one: be on an NXT Takeover.
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Post#18 » by Stanford » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:29 pm

improper wrote:
Stanford wrote:How to have a good match, a guide:

Step one: be in an NXT tag team match.



That's it.


Step one: be on an NXT Takeover.


Better point
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Post#19 » by Stanford » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:30 pm

Io, although a good babyface, has always seemed like a natural heel to me
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Post#20 » by iMoreland » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:31 pm

Why the hell is Matt Riddle not on this card

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