NXT Thread II

[Dunthreevy]

They've built something special in just a few weeks. Masterful booking and execution.

Owens has been brilliant as the aloof manipulator. Sami has portrayed vulnerability in a believable and relatable way. The heel-babyface dynamic is strong, and despite Owens’ obvious cool-factor, the crowd will be firmly on Sami’s side come Wednesday.

Regal has also played a significant role. His exasperation with Owens’ brash behavior and audacity, and hesitation to allow himself to be manipulated, has been a great counterpoint to Sami’s irrational need to fight.

I love it all.

Very well said. The fact that the crowd is fully buying into a 100% babyface/heel storyline, one where the heel is VERY over already, is pretty amazing.

[skbucks1985]

That Corbin-Neville match was weird. I felt like I was watching an Ultimate Warrior-Rick Rude match with Rude running in circles and bumping around like a crazy man while Warrior just stood there and occasionally stuck out his arm and leg. I'm exaggerating a little bit, but only a little bit.

The Itami-Balor match was great. Maybe its just him working with really good wrestlers but it does seem like Itami is finally starting to put it together. I still think he needs to diversify his offense a bit and it looks like he'll be using the GTS and that alone might do the trick. Balor is so good, he could be on the main roster tomorrow.

Zayn's great but man Kevin Owens is sooo good. He's so different in every way from anyone else on the NXT or main roster that if they allow him to be himself, he's going to get over huge as a heel or face.

[Stanford]

That Corbin-Neville match was weird. I felt like I was watching an Ultimate Warrior-Rick Rude match with Rude running in circles and bumping around like a crazy man while Warrior just stood there and occasionally stuck out his arm and leg. I'm exaggerating a little bit, but only a little bit.

I loved it for that reason. Neville was working his butt off, but Corbin has a way of making basic moves appear more substantial.

[TheKingofSting]

I almost hope Owens wins.

[Dunthreevy]

I can't wait for Wednesday night. That Zayn/Owens match has all the makings for a classic.

[Stanford]

PUMPED

[TheKingofSting]

I hope Owens wins.

Somebody said that Breeze attacked Itami after the show last week where was that shown?

[ReturnofMVP3]

I like Zayne, I like Owens. Don't care who wins, match will be awesome.

[Stanford]

No Riley!

I hope Itami can finally steal the show tonight.

[Rhettmatic]

Fun match, but to me nothing special. What'd you guys think?

[skbucks1985]

I'm a little behind and am on this Baron Corbin-Bull Dempsey match and watching it, it occurs to me that Drake Younger is the referee in this match which means that the best wrestler in this match is the referee.

[Stanford]

Did not like that tag match at all.

[SpReEfOrAlL]

I don't watch a lot of NXT but Finn Balor is ****ing awesome.

[Rhettmatic]

I don't watch a lot of NXT but Finn Balor is ****ing awesome.

That intro could be huge in WWE.

[Dunthreevy]

Imagine a Finn Balor entrance at Wrestlemania. Gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.

[Stanford]

Greaaaat **** match.

[skbucks1985]

WOW! That was incredible

[SpReEfOrAlL]

That stomp to the back of the head was among the coolest **** ive seen in awhile.

[Stanford]

GO BAYLEY!

[Stanford]

That double pin was great.

I love these girls