NXT Thread III

iMoreland · Post #201 » by **iMoreland** » Fri Aug 7, 2020 3:54 am

Alvarez (on Ridge Holland) "WWE thinks that he has the potential to be the next big thing."

Post #202 » by **Ruzious** » Fri Aug 7, 2020 11:09 am

iMoreland wrote:Alvarez (on Ridge Holland) "WWE thinks that he has the potential to be the next big thing."

He does look like a slightly smaller version of Lesnar. Tough break for Lumis - getting injured just when he's getting the biggest push of his career. Both these guys aren't kids - they're into their 30's.

iMoreland · Post #203 » by **iMoreland** » Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:48 pm

So I guess WWE found Velveteen Dream is innocent? That's good news. Future is still bright for him if he really is innocent.

The_Brecht · Post #204 » by **The_Brecht** » Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:23 am

Still felt really weird...

JohnPferdelack · Post #205 » by **JohnPferdelack** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:24 am

The strange thing is that V. Dream admitted not asking about the accusations by WWE. Apparently WWE tries to kick this topic into the long grass.
Weak move!

Post #206 » by **Ruzious** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:31 am

iMoreland wrote:Alvarez (on Ridge Holland) "WWE thinks that he has the potential to be the next big thing."

It sure looked like Holland botched a powerslam on Gargano. If so, he needs a lot more training. Gargano looked okay and finished the match well, but... a fubar like that can end a career. Ridge Holland has a GREAT look, but I'm not sure he's as fluid an athlete as he needs to be - to be someone you can trust in the ring.

Post #207 » by **Ruzious** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:20 pm

Gotta say I love the McAfee vs Cole promos, and McAfee is better at promos than maybe anyone from NXT and has a good look, but what training does he have? He's an ex-punter - not a linebacker. How does it make sense for them to have a match? Still, I bet it'll be fun.

The_Brecht · Post #208 » by **The_Brecht** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:59 am

The best promo came from a non WWE guy.
Who would've thought?
They really need to stop with the scripted promos. It's so annoying.

Can't wait though to see Cole kick that McAfee guy in the head.

The_Brecht · Post #209 » by **The_Brecht** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:01 am

Also, Cameron Grimes should win the North American Title.
Also, they ruined the Lee vs Cross angle for me after that 'fire bolt' ****

Post #210 » by **Ruzious** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:13 pm

The_Brecht wrote:Also, Cameron Grimes should win the North American Title.
Also, they ruined the Lee vs Cross angle for me after that 'fire bolt' ****

Chris Candido used to have the catch-phrase "no gimmics needed". If there's anyone in NXT who doesn't need gimmics, it's Kross. He doesn't need fireballs or his wife doing whatever she does in his intros. It feels like too much too soon.

JohnPferdelack · Post #211 » by **JohnPferdelack** » Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:54 pm

On tonight's NXT episode, i've got some bad news for you:
Wade Barrett is back, alongside V. Joseph

tugs · Post #212 » by **tugs** » Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:59 pm

Wow wonder to what capacity. Main event is stacked and as good as Wade is, no way he's surpassingly Kross, Balor. Probably in the Dream, Gargano, and Ciampa level, those who can afford Ls and still look strong.

JohnPferdelack · Post #213 » by **JohnPferdelack** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:01 am

What is the reason for his return?
I've heard that he has only that appearance.

jakecronus8 · Post #214 » by **jakecronus8** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:53 am

I want to be all in on Kross, but I’m immediately taken on of the moment in his entrance. So cringe.

iMoreland · Post #215 » by **iMoreland** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:08 am

Bálor vs Ciampa vs Cole vs Gargano in a 60 minute Ironman match... Holy jesus

Dominator83 · Post #216 » by **Dominator83** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:57 am

jakecronus8 wrote:I want to be all in on Kross, but I’m immediately taken on of the moment in his entrance. So cringe.

I agree. Kross should be just a no non-sense ass kicker. For him that works

Dominator83 · Post #217 » by **Dominator83** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:59 am

Ruzious wrote:
The_Brecht wrote:Also, Cameron Grimes should win the North American Title.
Also, they ruined the Lee vs Cross angle for me after that 'fire bolt' ****

Chris Candido used to have the catch-phrase "no gimmics needed". If there's anyone in NXT who doesn't need gimmics, it's Kross. He doesn't need fireballs or his wife doing whatever she does in his intros. It feels like too much too soon.

Candido though was bland AF without Sunny.

But I agree. Kross just needs to come out and be an ass kicker. None of that other hoopla necessary

Post #218 » by **Ruzious** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:26 pm

Dominater wrote:
Ruzious wrote:
The_Brecht wrote:Also, Cameron Grimes should win the North American Title.
Also, they ruined the Lee vs Cross angle for me after that 'fire bolt' ****

Chris Candido used to have the catch-phrase "no gimmics needed". If there's anyone in NXT who doesn't need gimmics, it's Kross. He doesn't need fireballs or his wife doing whatever she does in his intros. It feels like too much too soon.

Candido though was bland AF without Sunny.

But I agree. Kross just needs to come out and be an ass kicker. None of that other hoopla necessary

Chris Candido was not bland, imo. I watched the guy when he made his debut in Smokey Mountain Wrestling - before he bulked up. He was tiny at the time. The biggest reasons he made it in the business were his personality and smarts. I thought he was hilarious as a jerk back then and a great promo guy - being around Jim Cornette probably helped. Unfortunately, he was booked terribly when "promoted" to the WWF. I think that was the reason he used the "no gimmics needed" gimmic in ECW. The bulked up Candido could have been a big star.

JohnPferdelack · Post #219 » by **JohnPferdelack** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:19 pm

I would rather see Kross against Brock Lesner in the Main Roster...

Dominator83 · Post #220 » by **Dominator83** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:25 pm

Ruzious wrote:
Dominater wrote:
Ruzious wrote:Chris Candido used to have the catch-phrase "no gimmics needed". If there's anyone in NXT who doesn't need gimmics, it's Kross. He doesn't need fireballs or his wife doing whatever she does in his intros. It feels like too much too soon.

Candido though was bland AF without Sunny.

But I agree. Kross just needs to come out and be an ass kicker. None of that other hoopla necessary

Chris Candido was not bland, imo. I watched the guy when he made his debut in Smokey Mountain Wrestling - before he bulked up. He was tiny at the time. The biggest reasons he made it in the business were his personality and smarts. I thought he was hilarious as a jerk back then and a great promo guy - being around Jim Cornette probably helped. Unfortunately, he was booked terribly when "promoted" to the WWF. I think that was the reason he used the "no gimmics needed" gimmic in ECW. The bulked up Candido could have been a big star.

Maybe your didnt i didn't see him in smokey mountain. But as we all know, Vince does have a way of minimizing his talent