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Post by Instant Classic on Apr 17, 2014 2:16:10 GMT -5
When ECW was canceled and NXT was born, out came 8 NXT rookies and one of which is Daniel Bryan the biggest thing in wrestling. Wow!
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Post by The Legendary Ring Troll {BLM} on Apr 17, 2014 9:49:45 GMT -5
NXT has produced some bonafide names. Not all huge stars, but some are still very much on TV and recognizable. Daniel Bryan, Wade Barrett, Ryback, Curtis Axel, Heath Slater, Bray Wyatt, Titus O'Neil, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns (was he on NXT or just FCW?), Fandango, Darren Young, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan. At one point you could've added Brodus Clay and David Otunga to that list.
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Post by Essential1 on Apr 17, 2014 9:53:52 GMT -5
And...Ethan Carter III.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2014 10:07:16 GMT -5
To be fair every new wrestler goes through NXT (both incarnations)
So there's bound to be success stories, because everyone has to go through there.
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Post by Some Guy on Apr 17, 2014 10:07:58 GMT -5
NXT thread?  IT MEANS FLUTE |
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Post by DSR on Apr 17, 2014 10:14:28 GMT -5
NXT thread? IT MEANS FLUTE Settle down, buddy! This thread isn't a swimming pool...no matter how much...you want it to be. |
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Post by Joe Neglia on Apr 17, 2014 10:48:01 GMT -5
To be fair every new wrestler goes through NXT (both incarnations) So there's bound to be success stories, because everyone has to go through there. Except Sin Cara. |
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Post by thegame415 on Apr 17, 2014 13:27:03 GMT -5
I'm surprised they let a relative of Dixie on the roster. |
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Post by Manute Bol on Apr 17, 2014 13:37:37 GMT -5
I think the OP was referencing NXT the TV show that gave us Wade Barrett, Kaval, Kaitlyn, and Johnny Curtis. While a lot of men and women from these shows went on to great success, there have also been quite a few that are best forgotten: Michael Tarver, Lucky Cannon, Eli Cottonwood, Jamie, and Jacob Novak to name a few.
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Post by mattyy on Apr 17, 2014 14:47:06 GMT -5
I'm surprised they let a relative of Dixie on the roster. Well it's what the World (wrestling entertainment roster) needed. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2014 14:53:12 GMT -5
It also gave us this:  Which makes it all worth it. |
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Post by mizerable on Apr 17, 2014 18:46:38 GMT -5
NXT > Tough Enough > ECW
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2014 23:17:56 GMT -5
When Vince announced NXT on the second to last ECw episode, and said it would be the "new evolution of sports entertainment", a lot of people scoffed and thought it was just buzzword corporate speak. It may have been at the time, but that's turned out to be absolutely true.
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Post by Amazing Kitsune on Apr 17, 2014 23:22:14 GMT -5
When Vince announced NXT on the second to last ECw episode, and said it would be the "new evolution of sports entertainment", a lot of people scoffed and thought it was just buzzword corporate speak. It may have been at the time, but that's turned out to be absolutely true. OVW did it first. So it wasn't a new evolution. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2014 23:42:45 GMT -5
When Vince announced NXT on the second to last ECw episode, and said it would be the "new evolution of sports entertainment", a lot of people scoffed and thought it was just buzzword corporate speak. It may have been at the time, but that's turned out to be absolutely true. OVW did it first. So it wasn't a new evolution. It started the whole "work the internet" craze (Bryan mentored by Miz, Kaval mentored by Laycool, heel Michael Cole bitching about the dirtsheets), and the renewed focus on wacky characters and embracing the ridiculousness of wrestling. I think Vince's quote was "next evolution", which may be more accurate. NXT did start a new wave that's slowly but surely changed the feel of the company since its inception. |
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Post by Mr. Butter Fingers on Apr 17, 2014 23:48:33 GMT -5
I think that NXT looks like more of a success when you focus solely on the current incarnation.
The Shield - The 2nd hottest babyface act in the company today, and has been on fire consistently since they debut a year and a half ago.
The Wyatt Family - Been booked strongly ever since their debut, with the head of the faction coming off of a WrestleMania match against the face of the company.
Big E Langston - The reigning Intercontinental Champion, a title that appears to slowly be regaining some prestige through the #1 contenders tournament.
Paige - Captured the Divas Championship on her first night as part of the main roster.
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Post by BRAINFADE on Apr 18, 2014 3:00:33 GMT -5
To be fair every new wrestler goes through NXT (both incarnations) So there's bound to be success stories, because everyone has to go through there. Except Sin Cara. But I believe him skipping developmental is a big reason the Caption Sin Cara as 60's Spiderman thread is so hilarious. That is a huge success story. |
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