WWE NXT Discussion

[TjM]

I admit the concept is intriguing

After all the speculation about what WWE's new NXT show would be like, we finally have some new concrete
information - it's got nothing to do with science fiction or conspiracies.

Entertainment industry publication Variety reveals that WWE NXT will be a reality-based show, similar to Tough Enough and UFC's "The Ultimate Fighter," that will feature eight rookie wrestlers from WWE's developmental system (Florida Championship Wrestling) as they work their way towards a spot on the main WWE roster. Each rookie will be paired up with a veteran WWE superstar as their mentor, "with egos often getting in the way, as they learn the ropes of competing in the ring in front of live audiences, creating characters and speaking on camera."

WWE is teasing the series as a window into how the company truly operates.

"These kids crash and burn a lot," said Vince McMahon. "By putting them into this environment we'll find out if they can make it. There's no better way to develop skills than being in front of an audience. And that makes for good television. "

McMahon added, "ECW' feels old, it feels tired. Sometimes our brands need freshening up. You have to continue to reinvent yourself."

The weekly show will be broken into seasons, with two or three seasons airing per year. It will feature a totally new "look and feel" for WWE programming.

"Syfy is excited to continue our partnership with WWE, Vince and his team with this innovative live event-reality show," said Syfy president Dave Howe. "The 'NXT' rookies take the challenge of our new tagline 'Imagine Greater' to heart as they embark on their ultimate dream quest to be the next generation of revered heroes and champions in the fantastic arena of the WWE."

Here's a look at the nine wrestlers who are expected to be part of WWE NXT: Season 1, which debuts next Tuesday night on Syfy:

- Justin Angel (FCW Champion)
- Daniel Bryan (formerly Bryan Danielson)
- Kaval (formerly Low Ki)
- Skip Sheffield
- Joe Hennig (son of Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig)
- Brett Dibiase (son of the Million Dollar man, brother of Ted Jr.)
- Darren Young
- Heath Slater
- Michael Tarver

[Bob Impact]

I'll watch for Low Ki and Bryan Danielson.

[KingGeno]

Gay male shows are gay

[Bob Impact]

Gay male shows are gay

Outdated meme reference is outdated.

[Dirtbag]

Low Ki has gotta be in his 30s by now. If they're not ready to at least give him a shot at Raw/Smackdown, regardless of his less-than-stellar mic skills, let him go back to RoH or TNA.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Low Ki has gotta be in his 30s by now. If they're not ready to at least give him a shot at Raw/Smackdown, regardless of his less-than-stellar mic skills, let him go back to RoH or TNA.

Being in WWE's farm system has got to pay better than doing gyms in ROH.

[TjM]

1. Chris Jericho will mentor Wade Barrett.

2. Matt Hardy will mentor Justin Gabriel

3. MVP will mentor Skip Sheffield.

4. Carlito will mentor Michael Tarver.

5. The Miz will mentor Daniel Bryan (a/k/a Bryan Danielson).

6. Christian will mentor Heath Slater.

7. CM Punk will mentor Darren Young.

8. R-Truth will mentor David Otunga.

[lleeder]

1. Chris Jericho will mentor Wade Barrett.

2. Matt Hardy will mentor Justin Gabriel

3. MVP will mentor Skip Sheffield.

4. Carlito will mentor Michael Tarver.

5. The Miz will mentor Daniel Bryan (a/k/a Bryan Danielson).

6. Christian will mentor Heath Slater.

7. CM Punk will mentor Darren Young.

8. R-Truth will mentor David Otunga.

Half the mentors need mentors.

[Section 8]

I was really hoping for some WWE Hall of Famers to be the mentors, not current superstars. I'd like to think the show would be more interesting if they had Ricky Steamboat, Dean Malenko, Arn Anderson and other HoF'ers.

I'll give it a few episodes...

[TjM]

I was really hoping for some WWE Hall of Famers to be the mentors, not current superstars. I'd like to think the show would be more interesting if they had Ricky Steamboat, Dean Malenko, Arn Anderson and other HoF'ers.

I'll give it a few episodes...

I like your idea better

[conman823]

1. Chris Jericho will mentor Wade Barrett.

2. Matt Hardy will mentor Justin Gabriel

3. MVP will mentor Skip Sheffield.

4. Carlito will mentor Michael Tarver.

5. The Miz will mentor Daniel Bryan (a/k/a Bryan Danielson).

6. Christian will mentor Heath Slater.

7. CM Punk will mentor Darren Young.

8. R-Truth will mentor David Otunga.

This is the most rediculous concept since WBF. This will be the Wrestlecrap 2010 Gooker Award Winner.

[asayresk]

How is the Miz a mentor. When I think about it Bryan Danialson has been wrestling longer then the Miz.

[TripleSkeet]

This is the most rediculous concept since WBF. This will be the Wrestlecrap 2010 Gooker Award Winner.

Im going to give it a shot and see what its about. Personally I was a big fan of Tough Enough.

[Fallon]

How is the Miz a mentor. When I think about it Bryan Danialson has been wrestling longer then the Miz.

But is he more awesome than The Miz?

I doubt it.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I actually look forward to seeing that dynamic played out. Also, was it so difficult to let him just be Bryan Danielson? CM Punk got to keep his name. Now had Bryan been mentored by Punk...that would have made ROH fans explode.

[Chimee]

I kinda like the concept, but the only duo that's interesting is Miz and Danielson. They're so different that something could come of the pairing, if it doesn't the show will be a massive disappointment.

I would have loved to see Punk trying to preach to Danielson on NXT and then lead to a feud between them.

[CYYYFYYY]

Now since TNA is a threat.... Do not expect any wrestler to use there name or former name....The WWE wants to own the name so if the wrastler should happen to leave they will have to use a new name

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Out of all these pairings, Daniel Bryan and The Miz are the only ones people are talking about so it looks like they'll more than likely get the most focus which is great for both of them. It puts Miz in a higher level and it allows fans to really follow and get behind a new star in the making.

[K.C.]

This is the most rediculous concept since WBF. This will be the Wrestlecrap 2010 Gooker Award Winner.

Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, could ever possibly top this

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[asayresk]

Darren young looks like John Cena wearing black face.

[Hosp]

Shocked to see Daniel Bryan bleed on the first episode. And I hate Michael Cole even more now. How do you put down indy wrestling when all of these guys have spent time down in FCW wrestling in front of 20 people and that's how almost all of the current stars of your company got their starts?

[asayresk]

I couldnt tell u who I hate more, The Miz or Micheal Coles.:furious:

[TripleSkeet]

I thought it was pretty good. Danielson got FUCKED UP. I wouldnt be surprised if he broke some ribs.

And I dont like how they are trying to make Michael Cole the "heel" announcer on the show. In case you guys dont realize this, the WWE announcers do not express their opinions on the air. They say exactly what Vince wants them to say. Its one of the main reasons Foley walked off the job.

It doesnt make sense to make Michael Cole the heel. Or to have guys like The Miz and Matt Striker telling any of these guys they need to show respect. These guys worked their way up the old fashioned way. While The Miz got in because he was on a reality show and Striker because he was in the news for getting fired from his teaching job to work an indy show.

If they wanted to have a heel announcer they shouldve put an ex wrestler as an announcer on the show. Someone like Arn Anderson who could say some of the shit Cole said tonight, and actually have some credibility behind it.

[CYYYFYYY]

It always amazes me the venom The Miz recieves because he came through a reality tv show. That way was stillharder than Randy Orton, Dibiase, Cody Rhodes, Calirto and all the other second generation stars

[TripleSkeet]

It always amazes me the venom The Miz recieves because he came through a reality tv show. That way was stillharder than Randy Orton, Dibiase, Cody Rhodes, Calirto and all the other second generation stars

I dont hate the guy, I dont. But guess what? Its not harder then a regular guy that works his way up from the Indys. That reality tv show gave him a name, and because of that he never had to work the VFW's and Armories in front of 30 people for $20 a match. Its not his fault, and Im not going to blame him because he caught a short cut. Just dont act like youre so much better then guys whos shoes youve never walked in. (And I know its an angle and he really doesnt think that way) its just a point im making as to why some people are pissed at the writing.

And yes the 2nd gen guys have just as much of a shortcut I agree.

[Bob Impact]

There's some pretty intense "Miz paying his dues while in the WWE" stories out there.

[TripleSkeet]

There's some pretty intense "Miz paying his dues while in the WWE" stories out there.

Not the same thing. Sorry, but when your wrestling career starts as a WWE employee, you may get some vicious hazing, but its not quite the dues guys pay while working their way up the independant food chain.

[Bob Impact]

Not the same thing. Sorry, but when your wrestling career starts as a WWE employee, you may get some vicious hazing, but its not quite the dues guys pay while working their way up the independant food chain.

Either way, the man has been earning his living as a wrestler for 6 years now, and I totally dont remember what the point i'm trying to make is. Whatever, The Miz is AWWWWWEEEESOME!!!

[SpicyMcHaggis]

This show only made me hate Michael Cole more for living in a WWE bubble regardless of whether his comments were scripted or not. The entire concept of people disregarding the work that Daniel Bryan has done contradicts the idea that he worked hard to get to the WWE.

[CYYYFYYY]

This show only made me hate Michael Cole more for living in a WWE bubble regardless of whether his comments were scripted or not. The entire concept of people disregarding the work that Daniel Bryan has done contradicts the idea that he worked hard to get to the WWE.

I am really lost here. People keep saying they want a heel anouncer. Now they have one. Yes we would have prfered a wresltler but a wrestler would not be mocking the independent scene so this makes so much more sense. As for it not being scripted.... WRESTLEING IS FAKE! 97 percent of everything is scripted. If it was real I would say Danileson has an attitufde problem. You come to a new organization and is nasty to the US Champ, even if you are more talented you wait to prove it.

[TripleSkeet]

I am really lost here. People keep saying they want a heel anouncer. Now they have one. Yes we would have prfered a wresltler but a wrestler would not be mocking the independent scene so this makes so much more sense. As for it not being scripted.... WRESTLEING IS FAKE! 97 percent of everything is scripted. If it was real I would say Danileson has an attitufde problem. You come to a new organization and is nasty to the US Champ, even if you are more talented you wait to prove it.

The problem with Michale Cole is it feels so forced. Just like when Don West tried going heel. You cant go heel after years of sucking everyones dick.

Now Matt Strikers referances seemd alot more realistic and natural, so that didnt bother me. Its like when The King used to wreck the WWE guys. He made his entire career on the independants but he was incredibly convincing in his ripping of the wrestlers.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I just don't like Michael Cole. He's not a good commentator. He never has been. He has no personality. He just regurgitates what he's spoon fed through his ears. Jim Ross puts life into his commentary. Kevin Kelley sounded like Cole but he had a personality. When Vince McMahon commentated, he may have been corny but he was distinguishable from other commentators because he was loud and abrasive but with personality.

That's what I don't like about Michael Cole. If you wanted the heel commentator, just put Matt Striker in that role instead of the host. You can do the same show. Or even Jerry Lawler. Michael Cole repeats and delivers the line but that's it.

If this is a show about the next generation of the WWE, why not put that Byron Saxton kid that was on WWECW near the end?

[TripleSkeet]

Now Matt Strikers referances seemd alot more realistic and natural, so that didnt bother me. Its like when The King used to wreck the WWE guys. He made his entire career on the independants but he was incredibly convincing in his ripping of the wrestlers.

My bad, thats shouldve said ECW GUYS.

[TripleSkeet]

Michael Cole repeats and delivers the line but that's it.


And that right there, is why Vince loves him as an announcer. Its also why hes the fucking worst.

When it comes to heel commentators, nobody could touch Bobby Heenan.

[Hosp]

The problem with Michale Cole is it feels so forced. Just like when Don West tried going heel. You cant go heel after years of sucking everyones dick.

Now Matt Strikers referances seemd alot more realistic and natural, so that didnt bother me. Its like when The King used to wreck the WWE guys. He made his entire career on the independants but he was incredibly convincing in his ripping of the wrestlers.


I was at the New Alahambra hall as Striker was in a horrible 3PW show. And it may have been the second worst show I was ever at.

[TripleSkeet]

I was at the New Alahambra hall as Striker was in a horrible 3PW show. And it may have been the second worst show I was ever at.

What does that have to do with this discussion?

And whats Alahambra Hall? Is that what they call the ECW areana these days?

[Hosp]

What does that have to do with this discussion?

And whats Alahambra Hall? Is that what they call the ECW areana these days?

Just on how even Striker is being a hypocrite. Almost everyone in the WWE started in shitty little venues, unless your the son of someone (like the son of a son of a plumber) or successful elsewhere.

[TjM]

When it comes to heel commentators, nobody could touch Bobby Heenan.

True but the Governor came close

[TripleSkeet]

True but the Governor came close

Agreed.

[samnyc]

Bryan Danielson has been consistently great for years. But in his WWE matches he hasn't been given a chance to shine and has taken a lot of hard bumps that look legit.

Is it because his competition doesn't know how to wrestle, he hasn't adapted to the WWE style, management wants him to pay dues, or is he just not big enough?

He won't get heat until he shows that he can wrestle.

I just hope he doesn't get seriously hurt by one of the ameteurs he's in the ring with.

[TripleSkeet]

I gotta admit I like this show so far.

[CYYYFYYY]

Bryan Danielson has been consistently great for years. But in his WWE matches he hasn't been given a chance to shine and has taken a lot of hard bumps that look legit.

Is it because his competition doesn't know how to wrestle, he hasn't adapted to the WWE style, management wants him to pay dues, or is he just not big enough?

He won't get heat until he shows that he can wrestle.

I just hope he doesn't get seriously hurt by one of the ameteurs he's in the ring with.


The only match he has gotten injured with so far is Jerricho and he is not an amateur.

[TripleSkeet]

Bryan is really good in the ring, but his facial mannerisms are just awful. Hes going with that "Im always intense" gimmick and I think that sucks. Reminds me alot of when Legacy first came out and the three of them were always staring at each other and breathing hard. The Soup had a pretty good gay joke about that. Yea, thats what hes doing now.

Plus the guy is REALLY short.

[CYYYFYYY]

Wasn;t Jerrichos guy supposed to have his own music. He came out today with NXts music

[conman823]

First time I've watched this show and I got to say I don't mind the in ring stuff.
The entire commentary team should be shot. Cole is making the entire WWE Universe unwatchable. Striker congratulated a contestant who lost!

And Why is the best wrestler on the show a huge jobber? Oh that right its Sports Entertainment so David Otunga gets a push cause Vince jacks off too his look and Hollywood connections.

[TripleSkeet]

First time I've watched this show and I got to say I don't mind the in ring stuff.
The entire commentary team should be shot. Cole is making the entire WWE Universe unwatchable. Striker congratulated a contestant who lost!

And Why is the best wrestler on the show a huge jobber? Oh that right its Sports Entertainment so David Otunga gets a push cause Vince jacks off too his look and Hollywood connections.

I think thats part of his gimmick. They have him losing but hes ranked #1 in the pros poll? He had incredible matches with Jericho and Batista. This NXT isnt about winning or losing, its about getting over. And Id say Bryan has gotten over the most as a face and Otunga the most as a heel. I think both of them are REALLY good.

Also, Matt Hardy has the perfect rookie. A guy whose great in the ring but still cant figure out a persona, just like Matt. The rest of them have been "meh" in my opinion.

And yea I was wondering the same thing about Jerichos rookie not having his own music yet.

[Bob Impact]

And yea I was wondering the same thing about Jerichos rookie not having his own music yet.

They all need to get their own music if only to stop this:
Pro's music hits
Crowd cheers
Rookie appears
Crowd dies

[Chimee]

I don't like that Daniel Bryan goes five minutes with Batista after losing to the rookies that can't talk or wrestle in less than a minute and then going from there to losing to Michael Tarver, who is obviously going to be voted off next week. I know they want him to be the lovable loser, but they could at least make it look like he has a chance of winning rather than doing the same dropkick and submission tease before having him take a finisher from someone that has no future in the industry.

I am a fan of Jericho's rookie, though. He's the only one that actually carries himself like he should be there.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I didn't get to watch, but I did hear this happened and now I'm very intrigued:

Striker interviewed Bryan backstage. Bryan said the process was fair and he never makes excuses. He said he would find a way to make it. He was asked if he regretted leaving the independent scene. He said Daniel Bryan never wrestled on the independent scene.

He then found some fire and passion and said there was another guy who kicked ass in the ring and was a champion all over the world. He said it was the end of Daniel Bryan, but to look out for Bryan Danielson...

If the entire time was just to introduce Danielson in this fashion and have people get behind him, only for him to reintroduce himself as who he really is, then I'm all for it. I thought the whole "I'm just happy to be here" persona was a bit much but it turns out it was part of his character development. Who knew WWE still did something like that?

It'll be a great day when Kaval (Low-Ki) CM Punk, and Bryan Danielson are all facing each other at some point. I would definitely sign Homicide and Samoa Joe from TNA if I could just to get the total ROH package.

[Chimee]

I really hope the Bryan Danielson line was meant to set up an actual program. Booting him off of NXT has made me lose all interest in it.

But, rename him and have him show up on RAW next week to kick the shit out of the Miz and I'd be very interested.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Personally I think they should build him up. Video packages do wonders to build interest. Show highlights from his matches in Japan. ROH doesn't have to be mentioned but you can have guys like CM Punk and Evan Bourne talk about how they've had a past with him. Let William Regal even speak about how he gave him those maroon trunks. Build up "The American Dragon" so that when he finally debuts it means something. Let him explain that Daniel Bryan was who they wanted him to be but Bryan Danielson is who the people want to see.

The only thing I think Danielson is lacking for WWE is a bit more definition in his physique. It looks a bit too indy right now. Have him hit the weights and then come back more toned and he can be the total package.

[Dirtbag]

The only thing I think Danielson is lacking for WWE is a bit more definition in his physique. It looks a bit too indy right now. Have him hit the weights and then come back more toned and he can be the total package.

That would probably help, but the fact that he's 5'8" and doesn't fly around the ring like Rey Misterio or Evan Bourne isn't going to make things easy for him in WWE.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I think the next season of NXT should be a bit more like Tough Enough showing how these guys train in FCW to get to the level they need to be on WWE programming. It would be nice to see a little more documentary style presentation. If they want it to be the next level of WWE programming and the "future" of it, try some more experimentation other than new camera angles.

[Chob]

I think the next season of NXT should be a bit more like Tough Enough showing how these guys train in FCW to get to the level they need to be on WWE programming. It would be nice to see a little more documentary style presentation. If they want it to be the next level of WWE programming and the "future" of it, try some more experimentation other than new camera angles.
Agreed. I was excited by the premise since I really enjoyed Tough Enough, but tuned out pretty quickly. I tuned in a few weeks ago out of curiosity and they were selling merch to the crowds. I'd much rather watch the FCW shows in it's place.

[cougarjake13]

Agreed. I was excited by the premise since I really enjoyed Tough Enough, but tuned out pretty quickly. I tuned in a few weeks ago out of curiosity and they were selling merch to the crowds. I'd much rather watch the FCW shows in it's place.

not sure if they broadcast everywhere but here in tampa we get the fcw shows on thursday nights

[MagillaGorillaz]

not sure if they broadcast everywhere but here in tampa we get the fcw shows on thursday nights

I bet it does better ratings than TNA.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I'll be moving to Sarasota in the next couple of weeks. Is that near the Tampa Bay area's television networks?

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Did anyone watch it last night? How great was it to finally see Danielson's personality come out and totally fuck up Michael Cole? Sure it was some "worked shoot" stuff but it was definitely awesome to watch.

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[Chob]

I don't usually tune in, but I did catch that segment and thought it was great.

[TjM]

Some news

WWE News: NXT Winner, Rookie Moving to RAW?
Posted by: Wrestling-Radio.com

We have learned via The Wrestling Observer that WWE had previously determined the winner of the inaugural season of WWE NXT would be Daniel Bryan, but seeing as Bryan has been eliminated from the competition, this has obviously been tossed out and a new winner will be named.


The original plan as of several weeks ago was that after Bryan won the NXT competition, he would be moved to RAW and possibly face The Miz for the United States Championship on the first pay-per-view event following the show.


Word coming out of this past week's Monday Night RAW is that the plan now is to have Bryan move to RAW under his real name, Bryan Danielson, and team with a RAW star to face Miz and Chris Jericho. Management would also possibly have Miz/Danielson for the United States Championship, which would more than likely have a title change.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I hope that's the case. Him being Bryan Danielson and letting his "self-made-man" gimmick will really work especially since the crowd is clearly behind him. I still think he needs just a bit more conditioning physically to get that total "it" factor.

[TripleSkeet]

I really like NXT. And the Bryan Danielson persona has made me a fan.

[Dirtbag]

I was really digging NXT as well. Its a shame its on the same time as Deadliest Warrior.

[asayresk]

I thought it was funny when Micheal cole told bryan to go back to the minor leagues.

[cougarjake13]

I'll be moving to Sarasota in the next couple of weeks. Is that near the Tampa Bay area's television networks?

its close enough you might get it

[cougarjake13]

Some news

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Some news


Quote:
WWE News: NXT Winner, Rookie Moving to RAW?
Posted by: Wrestling-Radio.com

We have learned via The Wrestling Observer that WWE had previously determined the winner of the inaugural season of WWE NXT would be Daniel Bryan, but seeing as Bryan has been eliminated from the competition, this has obviously been tossed out and a new winner will be named.


The original plan as of several weeks ago was that after Bryan won the NXT competition, he would be moved to RAW and possibly face The Miz for the United States Championship on the first pay-per-view event following the show.


Word coming out of this past week's Monday Night RAW is that the plan now is to have Bryan move to RAW under his real name, Bryan Danielson, and team with a RAW star to face Miz and Chris Jericho. Management would also possibly have Miz/Danielson for the United States Championship, which would more than likely have a title change.




well since miz lost the title to bret hart i guess thats not happening now

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Joe Henning (son of Curt Henning) discuss name change (from Gerweck.net)


Joe Hennig, now Michael McGillicutty on NXT, commented on his name change on Twitter...

"A lot of folks are asking about my "name". Lets face it: Michael McGillicutty is the next generation of the WWE, the next World Champion...

While on the other hand Joe Hennig was simply the son of Mr. Perfect...I will make a mark in the WWE & on NXT by MYSELF, not my name..."

[CYYYFYYY]

Yea yea but he is still saying he is Hennings son, so it makes no sense at all.

[TripleSkeet]

Joe Henning (son of Curt Henning) discuss name change (from Gerweck.net)

He will never be a World Champion with that disaster of a name. He sounds ridiculous even fantasizing about it.

[Kevin]

David Otunga or whatever his name is sucks balls.

He was terrible on Raw, and im pretty sure he was terrible on this show.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I guess not every next generation star is good enough to do their father's gimmick. But then again, you could make an entire roster out of the next generation wrestlers WWE has:

- Ted DiBiase Jr.
- Brett DiBiase
- Cody Rhodes
- David Hart Smith
- Natalya Neidhart
- Jay Uso
- Jimmy Uso
- Tamina
- Bo Rotundo
- Windham Rotundo
- Joe Henning
- Richie Steamboat
- Tito Colon
- Wes Brisco

[CYYYFYYY]

I guess not every next generation star is good enough to do their father's gimmick. But then again, you could make an entire roster out of the next generation wrestlers WWE has:

- Ted DiBiase Jr.
- Brett DiBiase
- Cody Rhodes
- David Hart Smith
- Natalya Neidhart
- Jay Uso
- Jimmy Uso
- Tamina
- Bo Rotundo
- Windham Rotundo
- Joe Henning
- Richie Steamboat
- Tito Colon
- Wes Brisco

Sad that are so many that you even forgot Randy Orton, Golddust, Mysterio (His Uncle was Rey Myserio) and Chavo

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I was talking more about the newer guys.

[celery]

WWE pushes second and third generation stars because they'll be more likely to stick around and be loyal to the company - it's "in their blood". But then they give Joe Hennig the name Michael McGillicutty and don't even let him capitalize on the family history (which I'm sure he's proud of). It's just strange.

[Kevin]

WWE pushes second and third generation stars because they'll be more likely to stick around and be loyal to the company - it's "in their blood". But then they give Joe Hennig the name Michael McGillicutty and don't even let him capitalize on the family history (which I'm sure he's proud of). It's just strange.



They should start him out as a complete loser.

He is bad at everything he does. The exact oppo of his dad.

And loyal to the company?

Where are they going?

To AAA TNA?

[celery]

He is bad at everything he does. The exact oppo of his dad.

And loyal to the company?

Where are they going?

To AAA TNA?

Or Japan, MMA, or out of the business entirely if he can't handle the heavy schedule. If they invest in you, they want you to stick around.


They should start him out as a complete loser.


Which is fine, it's pretty rare that WWE gives anyone a sustained megapush right from the start. Being on NXT, it's assumed he'll be treated as a loser at first. I just think the name change is especially awful and unnecessary.

As a side note, Curt's daughter Amy is also under a development contract:

http://i49.tinypic.com/30xk8bq.jpg

[Chimee]

She looks like Mr. Perfect in drag.

[celery]

She looks like Mr. Perfect in drag.

It's the hair. She looks good in these pics:

http://www.redhotdivas.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1472

[TripleSkeet]

I think its the face, not the hair. She looks better in those pics because they are from a distance.

[Kevin]

She looks like Mr. Perfect in drag.

Or Japan, MMA, or out of the business entirely if he can't handle the heavy schedule. If they invest in you, they want you to stick around.



Which is fine, it's pretty rare that WWE gives anyone a sustained megapush right from the start. Being on NXT, it's assumed he'll be treated as a loser at first. I just think the name change is especially awful and unnecessary.

As a side note, Curt's daughter Amy is also under a development contract:

http://i49.tinypic.com/30xk8bq.jpg



No i meant, like the opposite gimmick of his dad. Like Mr Unperfect or something..

And yes, she has a great body, but looks way to much like her dad..

[cougarjake13]

looks like the love child of mr perfect and courtney love

[Kevin]

Bah, wrong thread.

[TripleSkeet]

No i meant, like the opposite gimmick of his dad. Like Mr Unperfect or something..

And yes, she has a great body, but looks way to much like her dad..

I liked the Mr. Unperfect idea. Like when they have those little competitions just have him be a total fuckup. Say a free throw contest where he misses every shot. Stuff like that. That would be an awesome way to bring him in.

[Kevin]

I liked the Mr. Unperfect idea. Like when they have those little competitions just have him be a total fuckup. Say a free throw contest where he misses every shot. Stuff like that. That would be an awesome way to bring him in.



Yea, exactly what i was thinking.

It would be funny stuff just as a get in the door gimmick.

[CYYYFYYY]

At first I was rooting for Riley but after that Sneez idea..... Very sad.... The NFL guy looked horrible and his promo made no sense. The guy who sadly impressed me the most so far is Rotundos kid.

[TripleSkeet]

At first I was rooting for Riley but after that Sneez idea..... Very sad.... The NFL guy looked horrible and his promo made no sense. The guy who sadly impressed me the most so far is Rotundos kid.

I like Riley alot. His character reminds me of Shooter McGavin for some reason. Also I like Joe Hennig. He really needs to go back to that name.

After watching all the WWE superstars jump the new NXT rookies this week I have a feeling this summers NXT invasion might turn out to be really big. Maybe even have all 16 NXT guys on one side.

I know one things for sure, tomorrow night Im gonna DVR Smackdown for the first time in about a year.

[Chimee]

I like Riley alot. His character reminds me of Shooter McGavin for some reason. Also I like Joe Hennig. He really needs to go back to that name.

After watching all the WWE superstars jump the new NXT rookies this week I have a feeling this summers NXT invasion might turn out to be really big. Maybe even have all 16 NXT guys on one side.

I know one things for sure, tomorrow night Im gonna DVR Smackdown for the first time in about a year.

It's great that someone wants to make a name for themselves in the business and not just ride the fame of their family, but if his entire video package is focused on carrying on the Hennig family legacy, he should be wrestling under his real name.

[TjM]

It's great that someone wants to make a name for themselves in the business and not just ride the fame of their family, but if his entire video package is focused on carrying on the Hennig family legacy, he should be wrestling under his real name.

Or at least a name that isn't awful

[TripleSkeet]

It's great that someone wants to make a name for themselves in the business and not just ride the fame of their family, but if his entire video package is focused on carrying on the Hennig family legacy, he should be wrestling under his real name.

I know right!!! That whole video package showed his father doing a signature move....then him doing it.

And I agree TJM the name is horrendous.

[Fallon]

WWE has come to terms on the release of NXT first season rookie Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson) as of today June 11, 2010. We wish Daniel Bryan the best in all future endeavors.

WTF?

[JBLouisville]

Danielson was a bore. I'm not sad to see him go. But very surprised.

Maybe Cole is the leader of this NXT bunch and it hurt the angle to have him there with Cole after all the "tension" between the two.

[celery]

WTF?

It's a work according to Dave Meltzer.

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/13690/

[Kevin]

It's a work according to Dave Meltzer.

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/13690/

Thats what i thought when i saw it..

[celery]

Now Meltzer doesn't seem to know

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/13691/

Danielson also changed his twitter. Weird!

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[TripleSkeet]

I wonder if they fired him for strangling that gay ring announcer with his tie. That shit looked real. It would suck though as that was the greatest thing theyve had on Raw in 7 years.

[Chimee]

The only reason I can think of why he would be legitimately released is if he went too far when he choked out the ring announcer guy.

[Kevin]

I wonder if they fired him for strangling that gay ring announcer with his tie. That shit looked real. It would suck though as that was the greatest thing theyve had on Raw in 7 years.

The only reason I can think of why he would be legitimately released is if he went too far when he choked out the ring announcer guy.

Yea, i agree, that looked too real...

[celery]

More on Danielson

The people who needed to know were told that Bryan Danielson was fired for choking ring announcer Justin Roberts with his tie during the angle on Monday night. That shot was edited from replays of the show. It's not known why this would lead to someone getting fired and from all accounts, Danielson was described as the type of person you want a dressing room filled with.

The choking with a tie was described as being too violent for what is allowed on WWE television.


http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/13692/

[Kevin]

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/13692/



Fucking WWE and their PG 13 GARBAGE.

[Fallon]

Gaaaaaaay!

[CYYYFYYY]

YEa hey just dropped the ball in the whole invasion thing already. Congrats!

[Kevin]

YEa hey just dropped the ball in the whole invasion thing already. Congrats!

Were you expecting anything less?

[TripleSkeet]

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/13692/

So they fired a wrestler for being violent. Wonderful. Meanwhile every 5 minutes on NXT and Smackdown they show a picture of Cena looking terrified as hes being mauled by 8 dudes.

How the fuck is this a firable offense? I mean, if youre not happy with it shouldnt it be like a conversation like "Yo man, you guys did great, but you gotta tone it down a little bit. The whole strangling the ring announcer was over the top for PG" try to take it easy next time.

Jesus Christ I pray Linda McMahon doesnt get one fucking vote and the media just makes a laughing stock out of the McMahons for trying politics. Maybe then Vince will grow his balls back and start putting on what the fans want. That segment is being praised as the best thing theyve done in 5 years and the first thing they do is fire one of the main guys involved because of it.


Fucking WWE and their PG 13 GARBAGE.



Dude Id fucking LOVE to have some PG-13 right now. They are functioning over straight PG rules. So right now the WWE is about as adult oriented as Dr. fucking Dolittle.

[Sue_Bender]

So right now the WWE is about as adult oriented as Dr. fucking Dolittle.

"Dr. Fucking Doolittle" sounds pretty adult to me.


I'm guessing he does more than just talk to the animals. :wink:

[celery]

"I am very upset to hear about the release of bryan danielson. Social networks were formed so people would have a voice, and an opinon. I Know you all have your own, theories and whatnot. I respect that. I have never asked any of you to feel a certaint way about me. But Bryan left a lasting impression on the wwe universe in a very short time, and although it came at my expense, I agree with the majority Of you who are caught off guard by this choice. I know I'm not exactly appreciated by all, nor do I care to be, but I believe what I believe. I would like bryan to come back to the wwe. I would like to sign your petition to bring him back. I was taught to stand up for what I beileve in. I tried and failed, so I could Use some help. Tell me how to sign and I will. If for nothing else, to at least have a chance to have a match with him after what was done I know that seems a bit more fair. Give me a chance to have a fair match with him, and give him yet another chance to prove that he does Belong with us. Sorry for the long message, I know I am probally way out of line, I am sorry if I have offended anyone. But like me or not That is what Hustle. Loyalty. And most importantly Respect means to me. Enjoy game 5."

This would certainly strongly indicate work. Another reason is that this idea some nebulous outside force complained at this point would have been revealed. They don't have a reason he was fired. If he was, you'd think there would be a reason. If it's an angle, you'd think they'd have a more solid reason.

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/13722/

Cena's the ultimate company guy, so he probably wouldn't criticize WWE unless he were told to do so.

[Bob Impact]

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/13722/

Cena's the ultimate company guy, so he probably wouldn't criticize WWE unless he were told to do so.

Meh, he also has the reputation of being one of the nicest guys in WWE, I wouldn't be shocked if he actually believed that.

[TripleSkeet]

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/13722/

Cena's the ultimate company guy, so he probably wouldn't criticize WWE unless he were told to do so.

I doubt it. He seems like a genuine good guy. Even though I think his character is stale and lame I always thought he deserved to be a main eventer and was really talented. Its a shame Vince wont let him turn heel, he was so good his first time around.

Ive got alot of respect for him going to bat for another guy like that. Its pretty obvious everyone in the company realizes Danielson is a fall guy to appease some corporate assholes that dont give 2 fucks about wrestling, only about the money it brings in.

Its really a shame the WWE has turned into. If you look back at stories about Vinces rise to power, man, he didnt fucking bend over for anybody. If a sponsor didnt like what he was doing on his shows, he would tell them to screw off and replace them with new ones. If tv execs had a problem with his shows, hed point to the ratings and ask them what else was going to bring in numbers like that for them. If people wrote complaining about his content, hed fucking parody them in wrestling angles making them look stupid. The fact that he now has to cowtow to douchebag executives from companies like Mattel and his wifes campaign advisors that have no idea about the wrestling business is just sad and pathetic.:thumbdown:

[NickyL0885]

I doubt it. He seems like a genuine good guy. Even though I think his character is stale and lame I always thought he deserved to be a main eventer and was really talented. Its a shame Vince wont let him turn heel, he was so good his first time around.

Ive got alot of respect for him going to bat for another guy like that. Its pretty obvious everyone in the company realizes Danielson is a fall guy to appease some corporate assholes that dont give 2 fucks about wrestling, only about the money it brings in.

Its really a shame the WWE has turned into. If you look back at stories about Vinces rise to power, man, he didnt fucking bend over for anybody. If a sponsor didnt like what he was doing on his shows, he would tell them to screw off and replace them with new ones. If tv execs had a problem with his shows, hed point to the ratings and ask them what else was going to bring in numbers like that for them. If people wrote complaining about his content, hed fucking parody them in wrestling angles making them look stupid. The fact that he now has to cowtow to douchebag executives from companies like Mattel and his wifes campaign advisors that have no idea about the wrestling business is just sad and pathetic.:thumbdown:

Cena also is the guy who told management to give Evan Bourne a chance, b/c he feels they are wasting his talent.

[TripleSkeet]

Cena also is the guy who told management to give Evan Bourne a chance, b/c he feels they are wasting his talent.

Exactly. Maybe he realizes that after all this time, the only new person the WWE has developed for him to feud with is Seamus.

Seriously, how many more times can he possibly feud with Orton, Edge or HHH?

[TripleSkeet]

Ok, now Im thinking its a work...

Just a day after promotions started advertising Bryan Danielson for his first post-WWE bookings comes an intriguing topic on WWE's Facebook account.

The WWE Universe Facebook wall asks fans to weigh in on the "hottest topic for the WWE Universe"--whether or not the company should rehire released WWE NXT 'graduate' Bryan Danielson (aka Daniel Bryan).

"It's been the hottest topic for the WWE Universe in recent memory, so let's talk about it. Here's your LIKE/DISLIKE of the Day: "WWE should re-sign NXT Season 1 Rookie Daniel Bryan."
(Click LIKE to agree, or click COMMENT to tell us why you disagree.)," reads the instruction.

At press time, more than 5,000 fans had commented, with new comments being added by the second.

[Hosp]

It's rough to decipher where this really lies. I don't think the WWE would "pull back the curtain" enough to have Cena go to bat for one of the people who viciously attacked him the week before, spit in his face and screamed "You're not better then me" at him. Especially being a PG show, they know their audience is too young to grasp that concept without losing all faith in that their wrestlers are fighting for something real. I also don't think he would be allowed to do bookings for Chikara, Dragonsgate or Evolve if he were truly tied to them. If he is generating that much interest, Vince and Co. would want to be the ones profiting off of it. Along with everyone else, I think with a little time passing, they will hire him back. How do you let someone go for an unwritten rule? If this were to just reset his character, it's a long way to go.

[Dirtbag]

I also don't think he would be allowed to do bookings for Chikara, Dragonsgate or Evolve if he were truly tied to them. If he is generating that much interest, Vince and Co. would want to be the ones profiting off of it.

I don't know exactly how the WWE's 90-day no compete clauses work, but there's a big gap between letting the guy make a living doing indy shows and having him, say, show up on Impact. Also, during the whole Matt Hardy/Edge nonsense Matt was doing RoH and I believe even mentioned them on WWE TV at one point.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

I don't know exactly how the WWE's 90-day no compete clauses work, but there's a big gap between letting the guy make a living doing indy shows and having him, say, show up on Impact. Also, during the whole Matt Hardy/Edge nonsense Matt was doing RoH and I believe even mentioned them on WWE TV at one point.

read online that the dragon was given permission to work the indy's as long as it is not on tv or ppv.

[CYYYFYYY]

I think Zak Ryders guy is the Worst
I think MVPS guy is the best so far

Low Ki, Morrison's guy (the Giant) and Rotundo's kid also look good


Perfect kid annoys the crap out of me

[MagillaGorillaz]

I think MVPS guy is the best so far


There is something annoying about him. I don't know if it's the dudley boy glasses or the way he parades to the stage. I like how MVP keeps telling him to tone it down.

[asayresk]

I cant belive u guys are still wacthing this show.:wallbash:

[Kevin]

There is something annoying about him. I don't know if it's the dudley boy glasses or the way he parades to the stage. I like how MVP keeps telling him to tone it down.

I don't like his gimmick..

It comes off gay,

But he is a hell of an athlete. that elbow leap he did was amazing, such hangtime.

[Kevin]

I cant belive u guys are still wacthing this show.:wallbash:

I'd rather watch this than TNA..

Other than the Lethal Flair segments.

[CYYYFYYY]

HE also has a top notch drop kick. I think they want IRS kid to win

[TripleSkeet]

I cant belive u guys are still wacthing this show.:wallbash:

Right now its the best WWE show out there.

[CYYYFYYY]

They got Rid of Zak Ryders guy.... Sorry I can;t rememebr there names..... I agree 100percent, BAd on the mic, could not wrestle, and did not really have a great look.

Surprised that Husey had the second last votes.

Liked that MVP's guy came in second.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Rightfully so, Kaval came in first place. Out of all the "rookies" you can tell he's the most well rounded in the ring, with Henning and Rotundo coming in behind him (I refuse to call them by their WWE names). Percy Watson has a great character and personality but I haven't seen enough of him wrestling.

Hopefully Kaval will win this and get the treatment Bryan Danielson should have. The reason Cole isn't picking on him this time is the fact that they're not making the story that Kaval thinks he's better than the WWE pros. They're acknowledging his world wide travels and bouts, but leaving it at that.

If Bryan Danielson does in fact return to the WWE, it would be great to see him (as Bryan Danielson), CM Punk, Kaval, and Evan Bourne all on one WWE show. If they were to sign Christopher Daniels (whom they'd no doubt change his name but hopefully keep the Fallen Angel gimmick), Samoa Joe (to play as enforcer to the Uso's), and Nigel McGuinness (with that name and not Desmond Wolfe) that'd be one hell of a collection of ROH-bred talent.

[Kevin]

They got Rid of Zak Ryders guy.... Sorry I can;t rememebr there names..... I agree 100percent, BAd on the mic, could not wrestle, and did not really have a great look.

Surprised that Husey had the second last votes.

Liked that MVP's guy came in second.

Husky looks like a creep...

Something off about him..

[CYYYFYYY]

Last nights battle Royal made ZERO sense. Totally DUMB! Percey Watson on his talk show..... He talked way to fast and was hard to understand what the hell he was saying. He has to talk a little slower. Also during the Battle Royal Riley got busted open. I will have to rewatch it to see what happened and if he did in fact get tossed over the top or once he started bleeding he left the ring. My Prediction morrisons guy (The tall guy) gets eliminated next. No real talent no mic skills and not tall enough to get away with that

[Kevin]

Last nights battle Royal made ZERO sense. Totally DUMB! Percey Watson on his talk show..... He talked way to fast and was hard to understand what the hell he was saying. He has to talk a little slower. Also during the Battle Royal Riley got busted open. I will have to rewatch it to see what happened and if he did in fact get tossed over the top or once he started bleeding he left the ring. My Prediction morrisons guy (The tall guy) gets eliminated next. No real talent no mic skills and not tall enough to get away with that

He prob wont win but im sure they will keep him to turn him into a monster at the start then a joke shortly after that.

Like they do to every big man that doesn't talk well or wrestle well..

Kahli anyone?

[CYYYFYYY]

The Problem is he is just not that tall. I mean he is tall. Not a GIANT. My money is we never hear from him again and I think from this crop about 4 or 5 will stick.

[Kevin]

The Problem is he is just not that tall. I mean he is tall. Not a GIANT. My money is we never hear from him again and I think from this crop about 4 or 5 will stick.

Isnt he supposed to be 7ft tall?

Thats pretty tall.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

He's tall but he's not big. He almost looks lanky. If he had a bit more width to him they could have made him the Diesel to John Morrison's HBK.

[Kevin]

He's tall but he's not big. He almost looks lanky. If he had a bit more width to him they could have made him the Diesel to John Morrison's HBK.

Thats a pretty good comparison looks wise.

But Cottonwood has nowhere near the personality Nash had.

[Kevin]

If that fat roided up scrub Mesterio can win WWE titles, then so can Kaval.

He is 10 times better in the ring than him.

[Sue_Bender]

Thats a pretty good comparison looks wise.

But Cottonwood has nowhere near the personality Nash had.

I mean this literally:

Eli Cottonwood looks retarded.

I hate his stupid promos where he attempts to appear menacing.

It's fucking laughable.

If I were in the ring with him, I'd just kick him in the shins until he crumpled to the mat.


He STINKS.

[Kevin]

I mean this literally:

Eli Cottonwood looks retarded.

I hate his stupid promos where he attempts to appear menacing.

It's fucking laughable.

If I were in the ring with him, I'd just kick him in the shins until he crumpled to the mat.


He STINKS.

SOOO.... You don't like him...

[Sue_Bender]

SOOO.... You don't like him...

He's all right.

[CYYYFYYY]

He looks like a nutcase but his mic skills are HORRIFC. If he did a Waylum Mercy that would be cool , but again, he just does not have the mic skills.

[Kevin]

He looks like a nutcase but his mic skills are HORRIFC. If he did a Waylum Mercy that would be cool , but again, he just does not have the mic skills.



Well he is supposed to look like a nutcase.

Huskey sucks

He is fat, his acting stinks and he looks like a creep.

[CYYYFYYY]

I know he is supposed to be a nutcase but he just comes across as a guy with bad mic skills trying to be a nutcase rather than a nutcase. I like Huskey. So far he is my favorite.

[CYYYFYYY]

I checeked the Battle Royal. Riley got busted open in the beack of his head and the ref told him to leave the ring (No doubt to get stiched up) and he never came back. He should have gotten himself tossed out.

[Kevin]

I am really not digging Percy..

He is way fake and way too over the top..

[Chimee]

He reminds me of Skip Sheffield at the beginning of the show and how he tried way too hard to be likable with his over-the-top idiocy and moronic catchphrases.

[Kevin]

He reminds me of Skip Sheffield at the beginning of the show and how he tried way too hard to be likable with his over-the-top idiocy and moronic catchphrases.

I know wrestling is for show and such, but come on..

At least make your personality SOMEWHAT believable

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Skip Sheffield now is really into his heel persona. I think if his name wasn't Skip Sheffield people would think of him as something credible.

[Kevin]

Skip Sheffield now is really into his heel persona. I think if his name wasn't Skip Sheffield people would think of him as something credible.

He def does have that maniac crosseyed mongral thing going for him...

[TripleSkeet]

Skip Sheffield now is really into his heel persona. I think if his name wasn't Skip Sheffield people would think of him as something credible.

Agreed. His name is atrocious.

[Section 8]

I think it would be funny as hell if he went ballistic every time that someone called him "Skippy".

[CYYYFYYY]

I think it would be funny as hell if he went ballistic every time that someone called him "Skippy".

I started laughing just reading that. IT would be HEEE-sterical if it happened

[CYYYFYYY]

I will vote for Husky Today.
I am hoping Lukcy loses

[Kevin]

I will vote for Husky Today.
I am hoping Lukcy loses

Lukcy is so bad that you do not even know he is there.

Lucky on the other hand is another story.

[Sue_Bender]

Lukcy is so bad that you do not even know he is there.

Lucky on the other hand is another story.

Huh?

[Kevin]

Huh?

He made a typo..

He said Lukcy instead of Lucky

I was just busting balls.

[Sue_Bender]

He made a typo..

He said Lukcy instead of Lucky

I was just busting balls.

Sorry, Kevin...I missed his post, and figured you were drinking your breakfast again. :wink:

[Kevin]

Sorry, Kevin...I missed his post, and figured you were drinking your breakfast again. :wink:

Oh trust me..

Everyone of you guys would know when i am drunk..

My last drunk posting was quite eventful..

Got me a 4 day ban or so..

[cougarjake13]

Skip Sheffield now is really into his heel persona. I think if his name wasn't Skip Sheffield people would think of him as something credible.

wasnt he on one of the last tough enoughs ?? i think he called himself the silverback

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Ryan "Silverback/Ryback" Reeves. I like him. I think he can do well. He could be their new Batista. Just needs a new image.

[CYYYFYYY]

The Big man got eliminated today and for good reason if he wants his catch phrase to be mustache. Sadly he looked his best after he was eliminated. I am unsure if we saw the last of him.


Husky, Riley, and Hennings kid all did well on the mic. I liked Hennings kid the best on the mic.

Lucky looks worse and worse every week. Say good bye Lucky

[cougarjake13]

Ryan "Silverback/Ryback" Reeves. I like him. I think he can do well. He could be their new Batista. Just needs a new image.

funny you say that cause to be he looks like a mini big show minus the goatee

[Bob Impact]

The Big man got eliminated today and for good reason if he wants his catch phrase to be mustache. Sadly he looked his best after he was eliminated. I am unsure if we saw the last of him.


Husky, Riley, and Hennings kid all did well on the mic. I liked Hennings kid the best on the mic.

Lucky looks worse and worse every week. Say good bye Lucky

I don't have a mustache, do you have a mustache? NO YOU DON'T, because only REAL MEN have mustaches. :takes a warriors way to the top of the head: MUSTACHE! :kicks out by throwing Kaval into the third row:

[TripleSkeet]

Mustache. I cant believe he had the balls to actually try to use that as a catchphrase. He deserved to get booted. I still cant believe Husky Harris was ranked 2nd to last. What do these fucking hayseeds see in that Urkel looking mother fucker that he keeps surviving?

[Kevin]

Mustache. I cant believe he had the balls to actually try to use that as a catchphrase. He deserved to get booted. I still cant believe Husky Harris was ranked 2nd to last. What do these fucking hayseeds see in that Urkel looking mother fucker that he keeps surviving?



I don't like Husky at all.

He has terrible mic skills and is creepy looking.

Percy is fucking terrible too...

[CYYYFYYY]

Mustache. I cant believe he had the balls to actually try to use that as a catchphrase. He deserved to get booted. I still cant believe Husky Harris was ranked 2nd to last. What do these fucking hayseeds see in that Urkel looking mother fucker that he keeps surviving?

I think they keep the standings pretty true except for Husky. I think they will rank him next to last except if he is ranked the lowest

[TripleSkeet]

I think they keep the standings pretty true except for Husky. I think they will rank him next to last except if he is ranked the lowest

Considering everything coming out is that all the agents and behind the scenes people at the WWE think the guy has been perfect I just didnt get it.

[Bob Impact]

Considering everything coming out is that all the agents and behind the scenes people at the WWE think the guy has been perfect I just didnt get it.

I know this is shallow, and he did have a decent match with Kaval last week, but he's just so goddamned awful to look at I automatically dislike him.

[TripleSkeet]

I know this is shallow, and he did have a decent match with Kaval last week, but he's just so goddamned awful to look at I automatically dislike him.

I think they are looking at him to be like Samoa Joe. Where hes not muscular but still athletic and powerful. I dont think hes the best on the show, but hes definitely not the worst either.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

He's got awkward tattoo placement, especially on his back.

[Bob Impact]

Yes he does, and in all fairness I really liked his match with Kaval this week.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I dig 'em. I think he's got a good style to him. Kaval though deserves to be winning this. BTW, the reason he's with the Women's Champion is because it's a rib on him hating women's wrestling.

[Kevin]

Kaval is the closest think to a ninja i have seen and you guys were bringing him out in a pink sweater.

I laughed at that.

[CYYYFYYY]

Good Bye Lucky. Now things get interesting because the remaining guys are all good in my opinion. Lucky was the worst thing on the mic in a real long time and that is saying alot. I hope I never have to see him again! I think a double elimination next week is very stupid. It should be single elimination and the next elimination should be in 2 weeks. Let these guys develop a little more. I was voting for Huskey every week but after he almost whiffed on a punching bag my support now goes to Riley. He is great on the mic and looks to be talented. Yes I think Kaval is the best but I have problems voting for guys who were already in a major federation

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I believe that either Riley or Kaval deserve the win this season and if one man gets it the other will surely be brought to another brand.

[CYYYFYYY]

Is this Possible. Kaval wins and goes to Smack Down. Riley goes to Raw as an assitant to The Miz and eventually begins wrestling. Dibiase brings in his borhter, Henning and Husky and form the fortunate sons group. Of course Husky would become Rotundo and Mcwhatever becomes Henning.

[TripleSkeet]

Is this Possible. Kaval wins and goes to Smack Down. Riley goes to Raw as an assitant to The Miz and eventually begins wrestling. Dibiase brings in his borhter, Henning and Husky and form the fortunate sons group. Of course Husky would become Rotundo and Mcwhatever becomes Henning.

Thats way too good an idea for it to happen.

[Bob Impact]

Thats way too good an idea for it to happen.

Agreed, and I completely forgot that Harris is a Rotundo until right this instant.

Also I don't get the Riley thing, he seems like an extra from Back to the Future to me.

[TripleSkeet]

I love Riley. I think hes got the best chance to main event out of the bunch.

[CYYYFYYY]

Congrats Kaval, you just cost yourself a chance of winning in NXT

Go Riley!

[TripleSkeet]

Congrats Kaval, you just cost yourself a chance of winning in NXT

Go Riley!

How did he do that?

I predict Harris joins Nexus. McGillicutty comes in with the Dibiases and takes the Hennig name (please God). Riley wins it all. And Kaval, like Daniel Bryan, finds a way to be a regular on either Raw or Smackdown anyway.

Watching Riley on Raw with the Miz Monday he reminded me of one of the Kobra Kai lackeys. I was waiting for him to scream "Yea Miz! Put him in a body bag!!!"

[Sue_Bender]

How did he do that?

I predict Harris joins Nexus. McGillicutty comes in with the Dibiases and takes the Hennig name (please God). Riley wins it all. And Kaval, like Daniel Bryan, finds a way to be a regular on either Raw or Smackdown anyway.

Watching Riley on Raw with the Miz Monday he reminded me of one of the Kobra Kai lackeys. I was waiting for him to scream "Yea Miz! Put him in a body bag!!!"

Exactly.

The Nexus should feed on NXT "rejects".

Get Harris in there! It's like the old NWO...with a farm system.

If they do it right, it could be brilliant.

[Kevin]

How did he do that?

I predict Harris joins Nexus. McGillicutty comes in with the Dibiases and takes the Hennig name (please God). Riley wins it all. And Kaval, like Daniel Bryan, finds a way to be a regular on either Raw or Smackdown anyway.

Watching Riley on Raw with the Miz Monday he reminded me of one of the Kobra Kai lackeys. I was waiting for him to scream "Yea Miz! Put him in a body bag!!!"



Ha!

That's exactly what I thought..

That and he threw 4tds in one game at Polk High.

[TripleSkeet]

Exactly.

The Nexus should feed on NXT "rejects".

Get Harris in there! It's like the old NWO...with a farm system.

If they do it right, it could be brilliant.

If they take the good ones and use them to replenish the garbage here and there, they could turn into a really strong stable.

[CYYYFYYY]

Kaval in his horrible rap said he was Total Nonstop Action. The announcers threw a fit and rightfully so.

I was thinking Husky would joint NXT as well however I am thinking he will join Cody Rhodes in a tag team and be beauty and the Beast. I msyelf agree and think he should join the Nexus.

I think Riley will stick with the Miz after all of this, maybe Bryant beats Miz and Miz says he is beyond the US belt and says Riley will win it.

We shall see.

[Kevin]

Kaval in his horrible rap said he was Total Nonstop Action. The announcers threw a fit and rightfully so.

I was thinking Husky would joint NXT as well however I am thinking he will join Cody Rhodes in a tag team and be beauty and the Beast. I msyelf agree and think he should join the Nexus.

I think Riley will stick with the Miz after all of this, maybe Bryant beats Miz and Miz says he is beyond the US belt and says Riley will win it.

We shall see.


I really do not get your love for Huskey..

He looks terrible, he sounds terrible, he is AWFUL.

[TripleSkeet]

Kaval in his horrible rap said he was Total Nonstop Action. The announcers threw a fit and rightfully so.

Can you expain this?

[cougarjake13]

Can you expain this?

didnt watch but im guessing from reading the posts that one of the challenges had kaval doing a rap and in said rap he mentioned that he was in TNA and the announcers threw a fit at the mention of another company

[TripleSkeet]

didnt watch but im guessing from reading the posts that one of the challenges had kaval doing a rap and in said rap he mentioned that he was in TNA and the announcers threw a fit at the mention of another company

No I saw it. At the end he said he provides Total Nonstop Action. But I dont remember the announcer throwing a fit. What did they say? I dont even remember. And its one of the few promos the guys going to be alowed to do unscripted, so if he had the balls to take a dig at the competition I said good for him.

[Kevin]

No I saw it. At the end he said he provides Total Nonstop Action. But I dont remember the announcer throwing a fit. What did they say? I dont even remember. And its one of the few promos the guys going to be alowed to do unscripted, so if he had the balls to take a dig at the competition I said good for him.



WWE is like Fox News...

As long as they don't mention something, it does not exist..

WWE prob thinks that if you mention the existance of TNA, it gives then legitimacy..

[CYYYFYYY]

No I saw it. At the end he said he provides Total Nonstop Action. But I dont remember the announcer throwing a fit. What did they say? I dont even remember. And its one of the few promos the guys going to be alowed to do unscripted, so if he had the balls to take a dig at the competition I said good for him.

The Anouncers said why did he say that in disgust and then they went silent.


Kaval wins. I was rooting for Riley but no issues here other than I felt Kaval should have skipped NExt and gone straight to Smack Down. I feel no big time stars and no second generaltion stars should be on NXT

This new season only women. I don;t know what to expect. Wonder if it will help or hurt the ratings.

[Kevin]

The Anouncers said why did he say that in disgust and then they went silent.


Kaval wins. I was rooting for Riley but no issues here other than I felt Kaval should have skipped NExt and gone straight to Smack Down. I feel no big time stars and no second generaltion stars should be on NXT

This new season only women. I don;t know what to expect. Wonder if it will help or hurt the ratings.



Ewww..

So its going to be like another Diva search..

pass...

As for Riley...


One Miz is more than enough.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Let's see...

- CM Punk
- Evan Bourne
- Daniel Bryan
- Kaval

Coming soon, Tyler Black under a new moniker. Ring of Honor is becoming a breeding ground for new WWE Superstars.

[epo]

One Miz is more than enough.

Its too much actually.

[Kevin]

Its too much actually.

I was OK with him when he started, I mean as he is now.. but now he really is terrible.

[TripleSkeet]

All Divas? Well it didnt take long to ruin that show. Although I am intrigued by that giant bitch. I loved how Cole said "Hes going after Aloishua...I mean Eli Cottonwood" at the end.

I liked all 3 finalists and hope they all get spots. McGillicutty has to lose that name though. Hes mentioned Mr. Perfect 1000 times, just call yourself Joe Hennig.

As for Riley, I think hes got everything he needs to be a big WWE star. And personally, The Miz is one of the few things on Raw I actually enjoy. I had no faith in him and he totally turned me around.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

McGuillicutty needs a manager and should definitely go back to Joe Henning.
Alex Riley would be fine as a lackey for The Miz until he gets his own time to shine.
The third season of NXT is only going to be until the end of October I believe.
If it were up to me, I'd take all of the NXT "contestants" other than the ones that have officially won and put them all on the show as it's own brand with it's own title, once the third season goes through.

[TripleSkeet]

All Divas? Well it didnt take long to ruin that show. Although I am intrigued by that giant bitch.

Oh well, so much for that. They already fired her. No need to bother watching at all now.

[CYYYFYYY]

Sadly watched the Divas version of Next. Naomi is AMAZING, can wrestle and dance and has solid mic skills. The others all look bad so far. It is a battle of who will come in second

[Kevin]

Aksana is one sexy woman...

That is all...

[Sue_Bender]

It was an overall embarrassing "wrestling" program.

In addition, Vicki's new girl has an insane body and horrible acting skills.

[Bob Impact]

Oh well, so much for that. They already fired her. No need to bother watching at all now.

Supposedly there were "erotic" pictures of her online.

[TripleSkeet]

Supposedly there were "erotic" pictures of her online.

More PG bullshit. I saw the pictures. Nothing worse then youd see in Maxim.

[Kevin]

More PG bullshit. I saw the pictures. Nothing worse then youd see in Maxim.

She can't lose by enough votes in November.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Just give the win to Naomi already. She's the only one with enough talent to survive.

[TripleSkeet]

I tried watching it. I literally got 3 minutes in before I stopped my DVR and erased it. I just dont give a shit about women wrestlers. Go back to being fucking valets for Christs sake.

[cougarjake13]

More PG bullshit. I saw the pictures. Nothing worse then youd see in Maxim.




yet theres naked pictures of maryse and shes still on tv

[SpicyMcHaggis]

If they ever get that far, I think they should really do their homework, scout the major indies, and sign tag teams and do an all tag-team season of NXT. Re-sign some legendary managers to be in their corners as their Pro's.

[Chob]

If they ever get that far, I think they should really do their homework, scout the major indies, and sign tag teams and do an all tag-team season of NXT. Re-sign some legendary managers to be in their corners as their Pro's.
I love this idea. But I doubt Vince cares enough about the tag division to do something like that.

[TripleSkeet]

If they ever get that far, I think they should really do their homework, scout the major indies, and sign tag teams and do an all tag-team season of NXT. Re-sign some legendary managers to be in their corners as their Pro's.

I love this idea too. Problem is they dont have a network to air it on. Once Smackdown moves to Syfy word is they dont want another wrestling show. Hopefully they work something out, besides this Diva season Ive enjoyed the show.

[conman823]

Wrong thread tee hee

[CYYYFYYY]

Anyone watching NXT this season other than me. First elimination next week. I am rooting for O'Brien (The rat guy) The black guy has good mic skills as well and Brodus Clay and has a good look but has not impressed me in the ring.

[cougarjake13]

Anyone watching NXT this season other than me. First elimination next week. I am rooting for O'Brien (The rat guy) The black guy has good mic skills as well and Brodus Clay and has a good look but has not impressed me in the ring.

nope

tapped out after first one

[TripleSkeet]

Anyone watching NXT this season other than me. First elimination next week. I am rooting for O'Brien (The rat guy) The black guy has good mic skills as well and Brodus Clay and has a good look but has not impressed me in the ring.

Is it on tv or just the website? I dont follow any of the shit they just have on their website. A buddy of mine from Florida is good friends with that OBrien guy.

[Chimee]

I gave up when they went with the women's variety hour. I would watch this season, but I'd rather not go out of my way to fight with streaming it.

[CYYYFYYY]

Is it on tv or just the website? I dont follow any of the shit they just have on their website. A buddy of mine from Florida is good friends with that OBrien guy.

It is on the web sight. There are no big names which I like so it is not predetermined. They are pushing the Big guy Brodus Clay, but he didn;t even win the power of the punch. There was a talent contest which was just horrible none of them really tried. I alwys find it interesting though. Again I am rooting for O'Brien he seams like he could be a quality midlevel guy. Maybe more who knows. Out of the bunch of them I expect Brody Clay, and the Black guy to eventually make it to the big show. I myself hope O'Brien also makes it.

[StanUpshaw]

I Pepper Hicks'd the girl season of NXT, and as far as I'm concerned, it's the best TV the WWE has put out in years and years.

[StanUpshaw]

I just watched the Aksana & Goldust wedding episode. I don't think I've gotten this much entertainment out of a wrestling show since '99.