So, we're 6 months into the new NXT...

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(Originally posted this in Off-Topic... I need sleep)

What's been the best stuff and the worst stuff from what you've seen?

Personally, I'm just happy to see so many new faces just doing so well there at the moment. It's a case of the Keep It Simple, Stupid philosophy working very well. It may sound insane, but I feel like their current roster could easily sustain a stand-alone promotion and get to the same level as, say, Ring Of Honor.

The only clunkers I've seen in that time were Raquel Diaz (Just did not feel the Beautiful People/LayCool thing) and pre-Shield Roman Reigns (that guy was going to get hated on SO FAST just from overhype).

So, yeah... what say you?

[Jeremy]

Whoever did the "MY GOODNESS" call on Adrian Neville's debut and Corey Graves are two things that have grated on my nerves as of late.

Pac, Bray's Family, Rowan's beard, Langston's 5 count and Emma's dance are all highlights for me.

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It's a good show, but I don't like main roster talent intermingling with the developmental guys as if they were "one of the boys."

I think that the guys from RAW and SmackDown should be treated like "special guest stars" and only used to have matches with other WWE Superstars. If they have to wrestle the NXT guys, they should always go over, and not be put in no-win situations where they HAVE to lose, such as matches for the NXT championships.

The main roster talent ends up looking weak because they're losing to "minor league" wrestlers, and the developmental talent look dumb because if they can beat a WWE Superstar, why are they still on NXT? They could be demanding to move up to RAW or SD already.

[Talent Name]

One of the best things has been the Wyatt family easily. Also Paige is pretty impressive and I hope she gets called up soon

[The Baltimore Staircase]

I like the old school feel. I like how they big everyone up and I like how it would seem they're giving talent a bit more freedom to develop characters than they have in the past.

[543Y2J]

A success in my opinion. It is a very enjoyable wrestling show, that lets the talent grow and improve both in ring and on the mic.

[Digital Witness]

It seems like every week, there's more reason to watch than the week prior.

I never realized just how awesome Big E could be till this week's squashing of Axel Keegan. Also, I lolled when Big E just casually kept Axel on his shoulder for the big ending while watching Conor O'Brian's promo.

Also, Nevelle, Graves, Ohno, Kruger, The Wyatt Family, and watching Mike Dalton and CJ Parker get beaten to death also make for great tv.

[kamotengkahoy]

Almost all has been good except reigns' push. kinda miss the old ascension and sofia cortez though.

[Madagascar Fred]

well I like the new faces we've been introduced to (we get it on pay TV over here in Germany and some other European states)

I loved Seth Rollins, Corey Graves, Bray Wyatt & Family, Paige, Audrey Marie, The Ascension, Xavier Woods, Richie Steamboat, Kassius Ohno, Jake Carter (dude got charisma in spades) & The Shield

didn't really enjoy Raquel Diaz (she needs some more practise), Bo Dallas (ugh, totally overhyped), Roman Reigns pre-Shield (not convincing on the mic or in the ring in his few appearances), not a big fan of Leo Kruger

also loved pretty much all the matches involving McGillicutty, Usos, Gabriel & Kidd, they all busted their ass on the "D-show" (C-show?)

[zing]

It may not be new to NXT or dev, but one has to give a lotta love to William Regal on commentary!

[Loser troll. Please ban me]

Easily the best show wwe has. Everyone matters but no one overshadows the main belt, what a f***ing concept eh?

[Metalheadbanger Man]

There hasn't been much bad stuff on there, to be honest. Maybe those awful Vickie/Big E segments where she put the bounty on him.

[Optimax]

Jan 26, 2013 6:17:34 GMT -5 Metalheadbanger Man said:

There hasn't been much bad stuff on there, to be honest. Maybe those awful Vickie/Big E segments where she put the bounty on him.

and that could've worked if they bothered to give an actual reason (let alone a good one) as to why she needed to our a bounty on his head.

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Jan 26, 2013 6:36:00 GMT -5 Optimax said:

Jan 26, 2013 6:17:34 GMT -5 Metalheadbanger Man said:

There hasn't been much bad stuff on there, to be honest. Maybe those awful Vickie/Big E segments where she put the bounty on him.

and that could've worked if they bothered to give an actual reason (let alone a good one) as to why she needed to our a bounty on his head.

In hindsight, I'll say it's because he's AJ's friend.

[mrbananagrabber]

I made a thread a few weeks ago proclaiming NXT to be the best wrestling program on television. I've yet to be proven wrong.

And I disagree with the idea that WWE guys should come in and steamroller over NXT guys. Why would we care about any of them if that were to happen? The idea behind NXT is that these are guys just starting out in the business but they are hungry and READY for the big leagues. OK, they shouldn't go over guys like Big Show, but beating Primo or McGillicutty? Of course they should.

[DavidArquette]

Loving NXT overall. It's easily the best wrestling on TV right now. However, I did prefer NXT Redemption with all the crazy shenanigans involving Curtis, Bateman, Kaitlyn, Maxine, Rek & Hawkins and Regal. That's the most entertained I've ever been watching modern day WWE.

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Jan 26, 2013 8:33:49 GMT -5 mrbananagrabber said:

I made a thread a few weeks ago proclaiming NXT to be the best wrestling program on television. I've yet to be proven wrong.

And I disagree with the idea that WWE guys should come in and steamroller over NXT guys. Why would we care about any of them if that were to happen? The idea behind NXT is that these are guys just starting out in the business but they are hungry and READY for the big leagues. OK, they shouldn't go over guys like Big Show, but beating Primo or McGillicutty? Of course they should.

They shouldn't steamroll over NXT guys. But guys like Michael McGillicutty and Alex Riley shouldn't be treated like "one of the boys" on NXT either. It should be the same thing as The Rock coming back, but on a much smaller scale. These wrestlers should be kept separate.

If the WWE guys and NXT guys have to mingle, just don't have Justin Gabriel wrestling people like Kassius Ohno or anyone else that they're actually trying to push. Just have them wrestle someone like Aiden English or Jake Carter.

Also the WWE guys shouldn't be put in matches for the NXT titles because you're putting them in a situation where they have to lose. They can't win because holding the belts is a step down for them, but losing matches to these NXT guys makes them weak, and why would we care about THEM, if they can't even win matches against the minor league guys?

[ronin705]

I absolutely enjoy everything about NXT, and believe it has the potential to go from "developmental" show, to a third "brand" given enough time. I can't praise HHH enough for this brainchild.

[CM Dazz]

I wish it was on TV here since I'd definitely watch. Has to be a better station than WGN America since we don't get it here, even though its basically just WGN (I think). Ion is out too since I don't get an HD feed (again, I think).

Raw should go back to two hours, but have the first hour (7C/8E) show NXT every week. The last two hours would be the main show. THAT would be pretty cool IMO!

*WGN America & Ion HD may be available on DirecTV, but I have cable, not satellite, so not good.