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Post by DJ Maniak on May 25, 2015 17:51:16 GMT -5
The only people who could are those who've already worked for WWE and are a) familiar to the audience and b) are well-versed in WWE style (I would think guys like Gallows or Compton, given their lower-card status last time they were on the roster, would be put on NXT if they ever re-signed). Funny you mentioned those 2, as they're both in NXT in my Universe Mode on WWE2K14 (Karl Anderson too).
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Post by Speedy Cerviche on May 25, 2015 17:53:25 GMT -5
The only way I could see it happening is if some other company rose to a similar level of mainstream popularity as WWE with a style that translates well to WWE's. And they'd have to be decent names, not random bottom of the card jobbers.
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Post by Sparkybob on May 25, 2015 18:13:45 GMT -5
I'm skipping NXT when I sign.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on May 26, 2015 3:40:33 GMT -5
I'm skipping NXT when I sign. Well I'm skipping signing when I go to NXT, so there.
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Post by Sponsored by Groose Wipes on May 26, 2015 3:50:31 GMT -5
I say if they had a big history with WWE before they would bypass NXT. Rhyno is an exception because he's more of a trainer to get the younger guys over if anything.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 26, 2015 19:53:20 GMT -5
It is good for the talent to go there and get some experience. Look at Hideo Itami/Kenta, compare his first match in NXT to now and it's a whole lot better. Think if he went straight to Smackdown or Raw and had to go through these growing pains on the main roster. Even Finn needed NXT and it has helped him because he's establishing a background and now people will be in anticipation to see that crazy entrance on a PPV. What WWE does need to do is start to weed out the roster on the main roster so some of the talent who been in NXT a long time can be called up (Breeze, Charlotte, Bayley, Sami) to name a few.
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Post by EvenBaldobombHasAJob on May 26, 2015 20:37:10 GMT -5
nah. Sin Cara ruined it for everyone.
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Post by Andy Martin on May 26, 2015 23:28:32 GMT -5
No. And they shouldn't.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on May 27, 2015 0:16:32 GMT -5
It is good for the talent to go there and get some experience. Look at Hideo Itami/Kenta, compare his first match in NXT to now and it's a whole lot better. Think if he went straight to Smackdown or Raw and had to go through these growing pains on the main roster. Even Finn needed NXT and it has helped him because he's establishing a background and now people will be in anticipation to see that crazy entrance on a PPV. What WWE does need to do is start to weed out the roster on the main roster so some of the talent who been in NXT a long time can be called up (Breeze, Charlotte, Bayley, Sami) to name a few. Is there really anyone on the main roster to "weed out". There really isn't anyone on the main roster "taking a spot" from anyone. Anyone who is "expendable" is not on TV and WWE is going to set aside TV time for the NXT call ups on RAW/SD whether so and so is employed or not
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 27, 2015 0:53:11 GMT -5
It is good for the talent to go there and get some experience. Look at Hideo Itami/Kenta, compare his first match in NXT to now and it's a whole lot better. Think if he went straight to Smackdown or Raw and had to go through these growing pains on the main roster. Even Finn needed NXT and it has helped him because he's establishing a background and now people will be in anticipation to see that crazy entrance on a PPV. What WWE does need to do is start to weed out the roster on the main roster so some of the talent who been in NXT a long time can be called up (Breeze, Charlotte, Bayley, Sami) to name a few. Is there really anyone on the main roster to "weed out". There really isn't anyone on the main roster "taking a spot" from anyone. Anyone who is "expendable" is not on TV and WWE is going to set aside TV time for the NXT call ups on RAW/SD whether so and so is employed or not You're right. So then what's the next logical conclusion? Brand Split again? As much talent WWE has it feels cluttered because you see mostly the same guys again and again even without the people to weed out.
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Post by Phosphor Glow on May 27, 2015 1:35:53 GMT -5
Is there really anyone on the main roster to "weed out". There really isn't anyone on the main roster "taking a spot" from anyone. Anyone who is "expendable" is not on TV and WWE is going to set aside TV time for the NXT call ups on RAW/SD whether so and so is employed or not You're right. So then what's the next logical conclusion? Brand Split again? As much talent WWE has it feels cluttered because you see mostly the same guys again and again even without the people to weed out. I agree with you that it's feeling very cluttered these days, and a lot of people are getting lost in the shuffle. I am very, VERY much in favor of another brand split. I think it's a fantastic idea.
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Post by Reflecto on May 27, 2015 6:07:34 GMT -5
You're right. So then what's the next logical conclusion? Brand Split again? As much talent WWE has it feels cluttered because you see mostly the same guys again and again even without the people to weed out. I agree with you that it's feeling very cluttered these days, and a lot of people are getting lost in the shuffle. I am very, VERY much in favor of another brand split. I think it's a fantastic idea. If not a brand split, it'd probably be better served for all involved to just finally cut out the middleman and finally make the WWE system more like the pro baseball example: RAW: The major leagues. The main eventers or midcarders in the midst of a real push are there. All "top stars." Smackdown: AAAA-ball- just barely the majors, but just a step below Raw. The uppercarders who aren't particularly being pushed at this moment will often show up as the "big draws" there, alongside midcard or lower main roster talents. Occasionally, the top NXT stars will have a match or two on these shows. Main Event/Superstars: AAA ball. The lower-echelon of the midcarders get their matches there, getting time for storylines/promos to help improve themselves. Some midcarders being used may occasionally have a match there, as well as second-tier NXT prospects having a match now and then. NXT TV/national touring: AA-ball. The NXT stars and main rotation have the core moments to build around. Rarely, a main roster low-carder will show up, but only to be repackaged or rebuilt- while lower-tier developmental talents serve as the jobber corps. NXT local house show touring: A-ball. Primarily focused around the top Performance Center graduates, with a few of the lower NXT names showing up to keep it 'feeling' like NXT. Performance Center: Rookie leagues- the place where the new trainees/signings start out.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2015 6:45:22 GMT -5
I agree with you that it's feeling very cluttered these days, and a lot of people are getting lost in the shuffle. I am very, VERY much in favor of another brand split. I think it's a fantastic idea. If not a brand split, it'd probably be better served for all involved to just finally cut out the middleman and finally make the WWE system more like the pro baseball example: RAW: The major leagues. The main eventers or midcarders in the midst of a real push are there. All "top stars." Smackdown: AAAA-ball- just barely the majors, but just a step below Raw. The uppercarders who aren't particularly being pushed at this moment will often show up as the "big draws" there, alongside midcard or lower main roster talents. Occasionally, the top NXT stars will have a match or two on these shows. Main Event/Superstars: AAA ball. The lower-echelon of the midcarders get their matches there, getting time for storylines/promos to help improve themselves. Some midcarders being used may occasionally have a match there, as well as second-tier NXT prospects having a match now and then. NXT TV/national touring: AA-ball. The NXT stars and main rotation have the core moments to build around. Rarely, a main roster low-carder will show up, but only to be repackaged or rebuilt- while lower-tier developmental talents serve as the jobber corps. NXT local house show touring: A-ball. Primarily focused around the top Performance Center graduates, with a few of the lower NXT names showing up to keep it 'feeling' like NXT. Performance Center: Rookie leagues- the place where the new trainees/signings start out. I've wanted this since the brand split died off. Makes the most sense.
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Post by keezy on May 27, 2015 9:22:01 GMT -5
I can see this being the case with a lot of the WWE grown developmental guys who simply don't fit into NXT's roster with all it's star power.
NXT has an hour a week, they have a lot of guys not being used right now, meanwhile the rest of the WWE is over 6 hours total not counting PPVs, a Jason Jordan or Tye Dillinger could fit into a midcard role better than they would in NXT.
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Post by deancubed on May 27, 2015 11:22:13 GMT -5
I think the level of exposure NXT has now relative to when Sin Cara was signed is another big thing; it makes little business sense to have someone who isn't a Sting-level name do at least a quick run down there. It's televised, merchandised, and now on the road in front of incredibly hot crowds. On top of learning to adapt to the WWE's way of doing things, they're now on the Network, and as much as the core NXT audience is more hardcore fans there are plenty who aren't. Sami Zayn showing up on Raw is a good example; because NXT has exposed him to a wider audience than people who know only of his indie work. Developmental is no longer in the dark, and that means it's much less of a "Do I have to?" situation. To expand on this idea, I'd say it's a great draw to the Network to say "Samoa Joe (or whoever) has just signed with WWE! Watch him early before he debuts on RAW only on the WWE Network!"
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