NXT Thread 11/06/13: Harper's Plaything? Ohno!

[Steveweiser]

This week on NXT...

*Alexander Rusev vs. Sylvester Lefort
*Leo Kruger vs. El Local
*NON-TITLE MATCH: The Ascension vs. Travis Tyler & Troy McClain
*Mojo Rawley vs. Tye Dillinger
*Kassius Ohno vs. Luke Harper

Not really looking all that exciting this week. Another chance for Rusev to squash his former manager, another squash match for The Ascension, another intro match for Mojo Rawley, and no Divas matches. Kruger/Local could be fun, and Ohno/Harper should be good if it goes longer than the last match did. Will Ohno actually look like he's not in the doghouse for once?

And will Sami Zayn's suspension be lifted? And will there be any updates from Bo Dallas' tour?

[EoE: Well There's Your Problem]

If they're going to have a Travis and a Troy team up again, at least try doing a new Tekno Team gimmick.

[spyda]

I don't know what to say about this episode, Steveweiser predictions are pretty accurate

The divas backstage segments & the awesome main event made this episode worth watching

[Steveweiser]

Nov 7, 2013 4:07:09 GMT -5 spyda said:

I don't know what to say about this episode, Steveweiser predictions are pretty accurate

The divas backstage segments & the awesome main event made this episode worth watching

And I hadn't even watched the show by then...

Yeah, a lot of squash matches, but Tye Dillinger looked good in jobbing to Mojo Rawley. The main event was still pretty much Harper killing Ohno, but they gave Ohno just enough hope spots where you could believe he would win. Maybe they do a third match where Ohno finally wins, then moves on to Rowan and finally Wyatt.

I liked how they moved along two Divas storylines in lieu of a Divas match. Something doesn't seem quite right with Charlotte, and who's going to turn heel out of Emma and Paige? Hoping neither, and that fans pick sides. I love Emma, but I have to represent my country - #TEAMPAIGE

[Kayfabe FAN don't want none]

Like the OP said, Pretty skippable episode except the 2 divas segments and The ME.

[Bang Bang Bart]

Nov 7, 2013 8:03:16 GMT -5 Steveweiser said:

Nov 7, 2013 4:07:09 GMT -5 spyda said:

I don't know what to say about this episode, Steveweiser predictions are pretty accurate

The divas backstage segments & the awesome main event made this episode worth watching

And I hadn't even watched the show by then...

Yeah, a lot of squash matches, but Tye Dillinger looked good in jobbing to Mojo Rawley. The main event was still pretty much Harper killing Ohno, but they gave Ohno just enough hope spots where you could believe he would win. Maybe they do a third match where Ohno finally wins, then moves on to Rowan and finally Wyatt.

I liked how they moved along two Divas storylines in lieu of a Divas match. Something doesn't seem quite right with Charlotte, and who's going to turn heel out of Emma and Paige? Hoping neither, and that fans pick sides. I love Emma, but I have to represent my country - #TEAMPAIGE

Maybe it'll be in the vein of Bryan vs. Cena where neither Paige or Emma turn heel.

[Kayfabe FAN don't want none]

Hmm.... I wonder if the Emma/Paige tension is to set up a rematch. I say let her drop the title if Paige is going to the main roster. Although Emma SHOULD NOT stay long in NXT if Paige went up. She's also ready, brother.

[Giul T.]

while it didn't make for all that exciting TV, I feel they did the right thing in the Rusev/Lefort match. Puts Rusev over as a monster.

[EoE: Well There's Your Problem]

Speaking of which, I'm amused by the whole Lana (Lana? LANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!) thing. The leaked promo videos had her as your standard American girl... Gets to TV, she's suddenly Bulgarian laying on an accent as thick as a Samoan skull.

Oh, wrestling.

[Bootista]

I thought Troy McClain said Troy McClure for a second.

[Bang Bang Bart]

Nov 7, 2013 12:01:17 GMT -5 Bootista said:

I thought Troy McClain said Troy McClure for a second.

That needs to be his gimmick.

"Hi, I'm Troy McClain. You might remember me from such matches as..."

[Crappler El 0 M]

I enjoyed the backstage segment with the Divas. I look forward to seeing this story play out. Bailey was especially good in the segment. Charlotte kind of stuck out as not being as natural as the other Divas.

I am looking forward to Emma and Paige's impending match. I can't tell if one of them might turn heel. Maybe neither will. If one of them does turn heel, I'd guess that it would be Paige.

I'm still reserving judgment on Mr. Mojo Rowley because I realize he doesn't have much experience. I don't think he should use the Earthquake Splash as his finisher. That's a believable finisher if you're the size of John Tenta, but Mojo isn't. He also uses Naomi's Rear View, which I find kind of funny since the announcers treat Naomi's move as a bit of a joke.

I like Leo Kruger. I don't care for The Ascension.

Will they continue to use Sylvester Lefort as a wrestler, or will he go back to being a manager? In his two matches, he didn't really do anything, which indicates he's probably better off right now as a manager. I think he needed Rusev more than Rusev needed him. That said, I've mostly enjoyed Lefort.

Luke Harper and Kassius Ohno was okay. I noticed one of the male commentators (Alex Riley?) made a pretty dumb mistake when he called a side slam a 'Tilt-a-whirl side slam.' There was no 'tilt-a-whirl' to it.

[MWC]

Thinking of getting HuluPlus to watch NXT mostly. Any good episode to start at and work my way to current?

[Gopher Mod]

Nov 7, 2013 12:34:15 GMT -5 MWC said:

Thinking of getting HuluPlus to watch NXT mostly. Any good episode to start at and work my way to current?

No need; it should be on Hulu now, free of charge.

[Crappler El 0 M]

Nov 7, 2013 12:34:15 GMT -5 MWC said:

Thinking of getting HuluPlus to watch NXT mostly. Any good episode to start at and work my way to current?

All the episodes are now on the free version of Hulu.

I'd suggest going back to August and catching the Antonio Cesaro and Sami Zayn matches, especially the 2/3 Falls Match. Start from there. NXT just had a big, blow-off show a couple of weeks ago which settled a lot of the feuds that had been building up over August-September-October.

[Dragonfly]

Nov 7, 2013 12:32:51 GMT -5 Crappler El 0 M said:

Will they continue to use Sylvester Lefort as a wrestler, or will he go back to being a manager? In his two matches, he didn't really do anything, which indicates he's probably better off right now as a manager. I think he needed Rusev more than Rusev needed him. That said, I've mostly enjoyed Lefort.

[Crappler El 0 M]

Nov 7, 2013 14:09:37 GMT -5 Dragonfly said:

Nov 7, 2013 12:32:51 GMT -5 Crappler El 0 M said:

Will they continue to use Sylvester Lefort as a wrestler, or will he go back to being a manager? In his two matches, he didn't really do anything, which indicates he's probably better off right now as a manager. I think he needed Rusev more than Rusev needed him. That said, I've mostly enjoyed Lefort.

He's much more mobile and athletic than I assumed. I wasn't very familiar with his background. I saw some clips of him on World of Hurt with Lance Storm, but I mostly saw him showcasing his persona and didn't see him in the ring.

[cruiserfan]

Personally really enjoyed Ohno vs Harper, hard hitting, built it up and brought it down with some really good transitions, Ohno in good shape. Hope they do another.

[Deleted]

I thought Mojo's opponent looked a lot more impressive than Mojo who seems awkward with everything he does.

The Asencion & Ohno need to go away and never come back.

Decent show overall.

[Deleted]

Lack of Enzo Amore.

This show is officially a sloppy jalopy.