NXT Thread III

Celtsfan1980 · Post #241 » by **Celtsfan1980** » Mon Nov 2, 2020 8:27 pm

Walter vs. Ilja Dragunov from NXT UK last week was considered fantastic. I hope Walter gets moved soon. He deserves to be on a show bigger than NXT UK.

tugs · Post #242 » by **tugs** » Fri Nov 6, 2020 1:40 am

Good god just watched the Walter-Dragunov match. That was so brutal.

Ilja, for an "underdog" looked really strong. That type of performance from a loser is miles better than most quality title matches we get from champions. That was intense.

Amare_1_Knicks · Post #243 » by **Amare_1_Knicks** » Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:56 am

Hold up, are those fans at ringside or are those developmental wrestlers? Either way, I think that is THE look while arenas can’t be filled — fans/talent in the ringside seats and the thunder dome teletron fans behind them.

The_Brecht · Post #244 » by **The_Brecht** » Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:45 am

Amare_1_Knicks wrote:Hold up, are those fans at ringside or are those developmental wrestlers? Either way, I think that is THE look while arenas can’t be filled — fans/talent in the ringside seats and the thunder dome teletron fans behind them.

They're development wrestlers.
I do think it's perfect for NXT, because of the smaller venue.

The_Brecht · Post #245 » by **The_Brecht** » Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:47 am

I feel they can do something really big with Thatcher.
Maybe a Moxley type of story? He absolutely looks like a badass and has the ability to just fight or have a tachnical wrestling match.

The_Brecht · Post #246 » by **The_Brecht** » Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:49 am

Also, Gargano doing the Triple H pose and then losing and prolonging the 'curse' was a brilliant thing.

Dominator83 · Post #247 » by **Dominator83** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:49 pm

tugs wrote:Good god just watched the Walter-Dragunov match. That was so brutal.

Ilja, for an "underdog" looked really strong. That type of performance from a loser is miles better than most quality title matches we get from champions. That was intense.

Why can't main roster matches be like that when they have plenty of guys that are capable?

Post #248 » by **Ruzious** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:25 pm

Just saw the last 20 minutes - switching from the NBA draft, but it was terrific. What a great match between Ripley and Shirai - with a believable finish and the 2 of them hugging it out after the match. Not only are both of them great in the ring; they have great chemistry. And then the Undisputed Era letting McAfee's group have it - predictable but fun.

JohnPferdelack · Post #249 » by **JohnPferdelack** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 11:31 am

Time for "WAR-GAMES" ppv-thread for Sunday?

WRau1 · Post #250 » by **WRau1** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 2:08 am

Ok, Austin Theory pulling his mask off and screaming "it was me all along, Austin!" was phenomenal. What a callback.

JohnPferdelack · Post #251 » by **JohnPferdelack** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 2:13 am

It was only A. Theory!
Calm down.

Dominator83 · Post #252 » by **Dominator83** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 2:14 am

WRau1 wrote:Ok, Austin Theory pulling his mask off and screaming "it was me all along, Austin!" was phenomenal. What a callback.

Im glad I'm not the only one that understood that pun! More impressive coming from Theory considering he was like under 2 years old when that segment happened. Man I'm getting old!

Dominator83 · Post #253 » by **Dominator83** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 2:15 am

Also, serious question. In the history of wargames, has the babyface team EVER had the entering advantage ?

WRau1 · Post #254 » by **WRau1** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 3:04 am

I forgot how good Pete Dunne is, he's very very good.

improper · Post #255 » by **improper** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 3:53 am

Dominater wrote:Also, serious question. In the history of wargames, has the babyface team EVER had the entering advantage ?

Aside from the women's match tonight? No idea.

Post #256 » by **Marcus** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 4:21 am

WRau1 wrote:I forgot how good Pete Dunne is, he's very very good.

Makes sense that it took someone the level of Walter to take the belt

tugs · Post #257 » by **tugs** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 6:48 am

WRau1 wrote:Ok, Austin Theory pulling his mask off and screaming "it was me all along, Austin!" was phenomenal. What a callback.

This guy has charisma. Hope he gets to do his thing

tugs · Post #258 » by **tugs** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 6:48 am

Marcus wrote:
WRau1 wrote:I forgot how good Pete Dunne is, he's very very good.

Makes sense that it took someone the level of Walter to take the belt

Read your post in the preview and got worried I missed out on Walter and Balor lol

Post #259 » by **Ruzious** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 10:35 am

tugs wrote:
WRau1 wrote:Ok, Austin Theory pulling his mask off and screaming "it was me all along, Austin!" was phenomenal. What a callback.
This guy has charisma. Hope he gets to do his thing

So far, I haven't seen any charisma. Good athlete but so bland.

The_Brecht · Post #260 » by **The_Brecht** » Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:27 am

Why is Pete Dunne orange?