Rate NXT: 8/12/20

[EoE: Well There's Your Problem]

(I gotta get my sleep pattern fixed AGAIN)

[häšhtå.gdālėÿ]

It’s a zero. The show was very ordinary and then dream returned. I felt punched in the gut and it’s disgusting.

[Gus Richlen Was Wrong]

Had to work but even if I didn't I likely would have skipped the whole thing for the first time in a long time because f*** Karrion Kross and f*** this stupid Cole/McAfee feud.

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

Oof

AEW had some criticims tonight but it's looking like this is the worst recieved NXT of the live era so far... for a few reasons.

[Mozenrath]

I am just stunned at Dream coming back without so much as a peep from the company like a "We did an internal investigation and determined" etc etc. It's gross as hell.

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10 OUTTA 10 ON MY WATER GODDESS IO SCALE! AND 10 OUTTA 10 ON THE FIYA IN YO FACE GAUGE!

8

This was better than last week IMO

Great opening with a surprising happening

lots of vingettes ..including of course Io's amazing ones what a complete badass

Solid matches up and down the card

Hoping and expecting a real go home banger of a show next week

[polarbearpete]

Aug 12, 2020 22:32:15 GMT -5 Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] said:

Oof

AEW had some criticims tonight but it's looking like this is the worst recieved NXT of the live era so far... for a few reasons.

Getting great ratings in this thread, though .

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Aug 13, 2020 10:19:45 GMT -5 @sigmax said:

10 OUTTA 10 ON MY WATER GODDESS IO SCALE! AND 10 OUTTA 10 ON THE FIYA IN YO FACE GAUGE!

8

This was better than last week IMO

Great opening with a surprising happening

lots of vingettes ..including of course Io's amazing ones what a complete badass

Solid matches up and down the card

Hoping and expecting a real go home banger of a show next week

Just when I thought Scarlett couldn't get any cooler, she uses a goddamn fireball. Truly a woman after my own heart.

[Legion]

8.

I actually thought this was a really good show, until Dream returned, for which both of the points are lost. Mud sticks, and even if he didnt actually do what he was accused of, sadly I cannot look at the guy without it being there in my head.

So, up until that point I genuinely, again, felt the show was better and more purposeful than AEW in terms of constantly pushing forward, showcasing people and actually driving stories behind matches and for future matches.

But Dream is a no for me. Dont want to see him. -2.

[brettappedout (BLM)]

Say it every week. I love opening the show with a recap of the last show.

Kross vs. Burch: Kross entrance is still top tier. Love the fast start by Burch. Good glorified squash. Burch looks tough, but Kross looks really f***ing tough.

Love Keith just marching to the ring and cutting an awesome babyface promo. Dude is soooooo much money.

HOLY SHIT A FIREBALL LET'S GO!

Maverick vs. Dain: Not much to say lol. I like Dain getting in better shape and glad NXT is using him.

Love Lee leaving in an ambulance and UE arriving pissed off. Cool visual. Love UE and Cole interrupting the match and Cole cut a classic Cole fire promo.

Good Kusida hype video.

Breeze vs. Escobar: Legado Del Fantasma ooze that machismo! Good showcase for Escobar. Like Swerve making the save.

***By the way in the first 30 minutes NXT showcased Kross, Lee, UE and Escobar***

BIG DOG DAKOTA HYPE VIDEO!  I know she isn't going to win, but seeing her get this shine is awesome!

Ridge Holland HYPE! Let's go. Dude has big potential in my eyes.

Yim vs. Hartwell: Actually better than I thought  it would be. Not great or anything, but I thought it was pretty good. Like Mia having that submission instead of shitty feet is an A+ switch.

LOVE THAT BALOR PROMO! f*** Chris Jericho. Balor>Jericho in every way possible for me.

Priest vs. Reed: 2 of my favorites here.  BIG BOYS GOING HARD! Hell yeah! Damn good match. Love that Reed got the surprise win instead of hitting a finisher.

IO HYPE VIDEO! King Io rules all! Love her bringing up scared old Dakota. Good continuity.

GRIME TIME TO THE MOON BABY!

Kacy & Kayden vs. Aliyah & Mercedes:
Mercedes entrance is fantastic. Fun match with everyone yes even Aliyah lol Kacy and Kayden looked real good with matching gear and quick team moves.

Rhea vs. Mercedes is going to f***ing rule!

YES SHOTZI with the save!

Dinnertime with The Garganos: I've missed these. MATCHING  TRACKSUITS!

THATCHER RULE(s)

Triple Threat Match:
Dream was the mystery man and if he's been investigated and cleared. It's fine I guess.

Anyway the match was really f***ing awesome match. Mostly fast paced. Dream bumping his ass off, Grimes grinding it up and Kusida being quick as f***.

Love Dream losing his shit! And the faceoff with Balor.

I thought that NXT was really strong with stories, matches, promos. Everything except announcing. Yikes Vic didn't fit in. Hopefully it gets better.

Overall 9 this week.