The NXT Thread: It Must Breakk You

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 18, 2020
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Hosts: HHH, Tom Phillips

Things are all over the place now as we are on the road to….well probably this same building actually, assuming Takeover still goes down. I’m not sure what to expect from that, especially with Wrestlemania now taking place on Saturday night as well. Maybe they have something special planned, but we might be in for some big television shows in the near future. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Their Own Goals (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/03/19/nxt-march-18-2020-their-own-goals/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 25, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton

We’re back to a little more normal this time around with NXT having regular matches instead of a mini documentary show like last week. Since there was no Takeover: Tampa Bay, those matches and stories will have to be addressed and HHH will be here tonight to start that process. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

One More Time (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/03/26/nxt-march-25-2020-one-more-time/)

[Storm Trooper]

If they don't call these next 2 weeks of NXT TV "NXT Takeover: Coronavirus" or NXT Takeover: COVID-19" then they have made a massive error in judgement.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 1, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Sam Roberts

It’s a taped show this week and likely will be for a good while to come. This time around we are going to have a rather stacked card, capped off by the triple threat match for the North American Title. Other than that though, all roads lead to next week with the final showdown between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Missing Ingredient (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/04/02/nxt-april-1-2020-the-missing-ingredient/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 8, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentator: Mauro Ranallo

We’re in the marathon taping session now and this time around we have a big double main event. This week’s show will feature the six woman ladder match to crown a new #1 contender, but the real big match is the final showdown between Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano in a battle years in the making. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

NXT Has Failed (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/04/09/nxt-april-8-2020-nxt-has-failed/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 15, 2020
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton

After today’s record setting number of releases, it might be nice to have things get back to normal, meaning we’re in an empty arena with a different set of commentators. Last week saw Johnny Gargano win the final battle against Tommaso Ciampa, but the question now is what happens with Killer Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux, who were watching at the end of last week’s show. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

After The Storm (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/04/16/nxt-april-15-2020-after-the-storm/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 22, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton

We’re at an interesting point here as they are having to come up with some more stories without a full crew. It certainly seems that Adam Cole is gone for the time being, meaning we need to find a way to fill time until Velveteen Dream can challenge him. Dream has something to do tonight though, as he faces Finn Balor. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Straightforward Approach (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/04/23/nxt-april-22-2020-the-straightforward-approach/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 29, 2020
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Mauro Ranallo, Tom Phillips

The shows are continuing under the same format they’ve had for weeks now: continue on like nothing has changed and hope for the best. Things might have to change though after last week’s real life situation with Velveteen Dream, which could change a lot of the plans going forward. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

They Own Speed Rounds! (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/04/30/nxt-april-29-2020-they-own-speed-rounds/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 6, 2020
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Beth Phoenix, Tom Phillips

It’s a packed show this week as we have two title matches. Charlotte defends her Women’s Title against Io Shirai and Velveteen Dream gets his long awaited shot at the NXT Title. A title change isn’t out of the question and that could be something that they have been needing for a good while now. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

You're Better Than This (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/05/06/nxt-may-6-2020-youre-better-than-this/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 13, 2020
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Byron Saxton, Beth Phoenix

It’s another title week this time around with the Tag Team Titles on the line as Timothy Thatcher and Matt Riddle defend against Imperium. It’s always fun to see Imperium in the ring so we should be in for a big match. Other than that, Finn Balor gets to beat up Cameron Grimes on his way to finding out who attacked him. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Bigger Problem (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/05/14/nxt-may-13-2020-the-bigger-problem/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 20, 2020
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Beth Phoenix, Tom Phillips

I’m not sure what to expect at the moment but it’s time to start getting ready for Takeover. The show is in two and a half weeks and that means we are going to need to get things going in a hurry. There isn’t much set for the show but NXT knows how to do this stuff like no one else. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

How To Build A House (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/05/20/nxt-may-20-2020-how-to-build-a-house/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 3, 2020
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Tom Phillips, Beth Phoenix

It’s the go home show for Takeover and that means we have another stacked card. The big story is building tot he NXT Title match but you never know how that might go. NXT has a good history with making you want to see the major shows, but things have been difference since they went to two hours. Hopefully they can make it work well here all over again. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Thank You Drake (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/06/04/nxt-june-3-2020-thank-you-drake/)

[Yer Maw]

It would have been hilarious if Drake rejected the contract

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 10, 2020
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Mauro Ranallo, Beth Phoenix

We’re done with Takeover: In Your House and the only major change was Io Shirai winning the Women’s Title. Other than that, Adam Cole is still NXT Champion and needs a new challenger. Tonight he faces Dexter Lumis in a match that has me worried. Finn Balor and Keith Lee would seem to be the next big challengers so let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Watch The Curve (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/06/11/nxt-june-10-2020-watch-the-curve/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 17, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Beth Phoenix, Mauro Ranallo

After everything that happened last week, we could be in for a big night. Well actually we could be in for some big nights on July 1 and 8, as AEW’s Fyter Fest probably need some competition. That could be set up tonight, but we also have some guest stars with Bayley and Sasha Banks. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Stepping Stone (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/06/18/nxt-june-17-2020-the-stepping-stone/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 24, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Beth Phoenix, Tom Phillips

It’s title night as Keith Lee is defending the North American Title against Johnny Gargano and Finn Balor in a triple threat match. That’s big enough, but the bigger story is that the winner will be facing Adam Cole for the NXT Title in a title vs. title match in two weeks. And yes, that is the same night as the second week of AEW Fyter Fest. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

I Like It (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/06/24/nxt-june-24-2020-i-like-it/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 1, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Tom Phillips, Beth Phoenix

We’re bringing back the Great American Bash over the next two weeks and that could be an interesting situation. NXT tends to know how to do these big shows pretty well and that could make for some interesting stuff over the following two shows. Next week is the big one but tonight could be a heck of a strong outing as well. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Dusty Approved (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/07/01/nxt-july-1-2020-great-american-bash-night-one-dusty-approved/)

[Jack-Hammer]

Both AEW and NXT delivered great shows last night in my eyes. I think they were well matched overall in terms of quality though I just tend to be invested in NXT more as NXT pretty much made me fall in love with wrestling again.

The low point of last night's show was the mix tag match but when it was still solid and they didn't do anything foolish by putting Rhea Ripley as part of a comedy act. She's got too much star potential for that, way too much. Robert Stone played his part well and this sort of thing is the only way I can invest to any degree whatsoever in intergender wrestling.

I may be wrong but I have a feeling they're just taking things slow with Dexter Lumis. He continues to get a good deal of interest from fans because he's different. The whole bit where he's silently staring that creepy, 1,000 yard, psychotic stare is working right now so I think they should just keep milking it while they can. Eventually, he's going to have to say something, to evolve a little bit and that's okay as long as they keep up the sheer creepiness the guy can generate.

Timothy Thatcher will never be anything on Raw or SmackDown, if he's ever brought to the main roster, unless they were to put him in a tag team with Cesaro. Personally, I love watching Thatcher do his thing and seeing matches like we've seen him have with Lorcan and Riddle are great treats. Don't do them TOO often and they'll continue to feel that way. But yeah, I could genuinely see him and Cesaro as a team as both have that throwback label attached to them.

Tegan Nox I'm sort of on the fence about. NXT is going with the tried and true formula of a scrappy, hard working, determined babyface with her with a little aspect of the girl next door bit going for her. I don't find it all that interesting but it does the job. Mia Yim is hit and miss for me. Some weeks, she's fresh, crisp and full of fire and then some weeks, she just doesn't seem to be firing on all cylinders. For instance, when she's doing planchas and suicide dives, it'd help out a lot if she actually moved with some speed because she moved so slow that it makes the moves look supremely fake looking. If she doesn't feel comfy doing those sorts of moves while moving at a good rate of speed, maybe simply shouldn't do them. Candice LeRae is cute as a button and she's doing well in her heel persona. I also like the notion of something between Johnny Gargano and Isaiah "Serve" Scott as I can already picture some fun matches.

Io Shirai and Sasha had a really good showcase bout last night. Asuka appearing was a nice little treat, given her history and friendship with Shirai, plus it gives Sasha some protection in the loss considering she's facing Asuka at ER for the Raw Women's Championship. This match made me wish for these two being in NXT with a good long build up for a 25 or so minute match to be held at a TakeOver event.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 8, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Tom Phillips, Beth Phoenix

We wrap up the Great American Bash tonight with the second of two shows. This time around it’s a big one, as NXT Champion Adam Cole faces North American Champion Keith Lee in a title for title match. That could go either way and may be the biggest match NXT TV has ever seen. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Four For Four (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/07/09/nxt-july-8-2020-great-american-bash-night-two-four-for-four/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 15, 2020
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Beth Phoenix, Mauro Ranallo

We’re back to normal this week, though we do have a big main event with Tegan Nox challenging Io Shirai for the Women’s Title. That could be an interesting one, but we also have the first night of Keith Lee’s NXT Title reign. Karrion Kross might have something to say about that though, which could go a few ways. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Brake Tapping Show (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/07/15/nxt-july-15-2020-the-brake-tapping-show/)

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Dexter Loomis/Lumis is Samuel Shaw?

The more you know.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Bronson Reed is a lot shorter than I remembered.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 22, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Beth Phoenix, Mauro Ranallo

We’re in Full Sail again and since Summerslam is right around the corner, there is a good chance that we are coming up on another Takeover as well. I’m not sure what NXT has planned, but they have a tendency to be able to do a lot of good things when they know they have a big show coming up. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Shawn Michaels Would Be (Half) Proud (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/07/23/nxt-july-22-2020-shawn-michaels-would-be-half-proud/)

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Dakota Kai is better as a heel.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Way too many commercials tonight.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Tom Phillips = Michael Cole Jr. (for the 2nd week in a row)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 29, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Beth Phoenix, Mauro Ranallo

We have another Takeover coming up and that means we need to find out who is going to be involved in some of the big matches. You can see a lot of the card from here and when you add in series of triple threat matches to set up the ladder match, we should be in for some good stuff on the way there. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

I Still Don't Get it (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/07/30/nxt-july-29-2020-i-still-dont-get-it/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 5, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Beth Phoenix, Tom Phillips

We?re coming up on Takeover and that means it is time to continue with the series of triple threat matches on the way to the North American Title match. Tonight it?s Ridge Holland vs. Damian Priest and Oney Lorcan. We probably need to set up some more stuff for the card and we might get there tonight. Let?s get to it.

The If We Have To Category (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/08/06/nxt-august-5-2020-the-if-we-have-to-category/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 12, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Mauro Ranallo

We’re coming up on Takeover and that means most of the card is either set or more or less set. We still need to figure out what the heck is going on with the ladder match as last week saw a change to the lineup. Other than that, we have the build towards Karrion Kross vs. Keith Lee in the big hoss fight. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

.....Hokey Smoke (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/08/13/nxt-august-12-2020-hokey-smoke/)

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Watching NXT for the first time. This Ridge Holland guy almost legitimately injured Johnny Gargano.

[Storm Trooper]

Pat McAfee is awesome. Cuts a promo better than most of the roster.

Can't wait to see him lose on Saturday.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 19, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Mauro Ranallo, Beth Phoenix

It’s the go home show for Takeover and really, I’m not sure I could remember half of the card at this point. This show has felt slapped together and while I have confidence in NXT to be able to pull it off, it doesn’t exactly make me want to watch the show. Hopefully they do something better here. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

You Never Know What To Do In A Situation Like This (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/08/19/nxt-august-19-2020-you-never-know-what-to-do-in-a-situation-like-this/)

[BestSportsEntertainer]

KB gave tonight's NXT a C-. Lowest rated episode since April 8, which got a D.

Great opportunity for NXT being the only wrestling on tonight and they blew it.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Legit forgot about this tonight.

[klunderbunker]

Takeover: XXX
Date: August 22, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Corey Graves, Tom Phillips, Beth Phoenix

It’s time for the milestone edition of the show and this time around it’s not exactly feeling like that important of an entry. Maybe it’s the rushed build to the show or the lack of star power, but there is something missing here. The main event should be a heck of a hoss fight between Keith Lee and Karrion Kross for the NXT Title. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

If This Is Bad, They're Going To Be Fine (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/08/22/takeover-xxx-if-this-is-bad-theyre-going-to-be-fine/)

[Jack-Hammer]

For me, NXT continues to show that the TakeOver events are the overall best 2.5 hours of pro wrestling in pro wrestling and have been for years now.

As continues to be the case, there wasn't anything remotely bad on last night's TakeOver. It didn't have a particularly big feel about it and I think one reason for this is simply due to the lack of the audience. That's going to pull down a show to some degree no matter what, there's no way to get around it.

The kickoff show featured a solid triple threat match to determine the #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championship. Generally speaking, if there's ever been anything in NXT that's weaker than anything else, and I use the term rather loosely, it's been its tag team scene. Breezango getting a win here was fine and, truth be told, i wouldn't mind seeing them win the gold. Both guys have busted their asses in WWE for years, they're a solid and entertaining tag team so winning the gold wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. The action was fun, it didn't overstay its welcome and achieved what it needed to. ***

Finn Balor vs. Timothy Thatcher started off the main TakeOver card and it was a fun, physical, hard hitting outing. I know that Thatcher's style isn't for everyone but I personally like it because the guy's a genuine technical whiz. It's nice to see someone who can be an actual "tough guy", someone who is a "tough guy" as he has all this knowledge and ability with using moves that can legitimately hurt someone. You don't have to suspend disbelief with this guy and it makes him stand out. He's not someone that I see Vince embracing on the "main roster" but I don't mind the whole throwback aspect of the guy. It was a good mix of styles with Balor doing his thing, which is always crisp. I would've preferred Thatcher score the win but, at the same time, he's someone that they're taking their time with like Lumis and fans become more and more into him as time goes by. ***1/2

The NXT North American Championship Ladder Match was what you'd expect. The first 5 minutes or so were a little rough as everyone had to find their pace but once they did, everything fell into place. NXT gives its wrestlers opportunities to shine in these sorts of matches, nobody here felt like they were just being used as a body to fill up a space, and there was a legit "it's anybody's match to win" feeling here for me. This is one of those matches that would've been especially enhanced in front of a hot crowd of about 10,000 or so. All the wrestlers worked hard and delivered some fun spots, though Dream's spot from the top of the ladder out through a table was really sweet looking. The kid's never been afraid to take a bump, gotta give him that. The end comes with Damien Priest and Johnny Gargano battling atop the ladder with each holding one end of the belt before Priest eventually knocks Johnny off and wins. Priest was probably the overall favorite to come out the winner but any one of them would've worked. Bronson Reed is probably not ready but he continues to progress. ****

Adam Cole vs. Pat McAfee was exactly what it needed to be: a fun match that told a good story featuring some good action. I think we were all expecting McAfee to be pretty solid but I thought he was great here. He played his role perfectly and you can tell that he's someone that's gotten in some training over the years to do as well as he did. He's green, sure but he knew what he was doing and had enough knowledge so that Cole could easily navigate him through the match. McAfee is an annoying fucker of a heel and I wanted to see this "outsider" get his ass kicked by a pro wrestler. I also got the sense that McAfee had a ton of fun here; he's a hardcore wrestling fan and has been most of his life so this is probably something that's been on his bucket list. If he wants to be in WWE as a wrestler at some point, he could potentially go far. Personally, I think he'd be even better as someone's mouthpiece because the guy has the gift of gab. Cole coming out with the win was exactly the right thing to do here, otherwise it would've simply made NXT look bad. I mean, Cole's NXT Championship run of 400+ days only ended within the past month and there's no way to have him lose a match, even if there'd been gobs of interference, from a guy literally having his very first match. ***3/4

Io Shirai vs. Dakota Kai for the NXT Women's Championship was the biggest surprise of the night. Dakota Kai has always been sort of hit and miss for me, usually significantly more hit than miss but not someone who can consistently put it together each and every match. This, in my eyes, was easily her best match in NXT and both women absolutely shined here. Just a great wrestling match in which both women looked like stars. The problem with this bout is that Kai didn't really feel like a threat going in but she certainly looked it during the match and coming out of it. I'm wondering if that's by design in that Kai will continue to look awesome and having upped her game in order for her to eventually win the strap. Of course, it's pretty damn difficult to look bad in a match with Io Shirai as baby girl damn sure knows what she's doing. Shirai retaining is the right call and makes me wonder if we might see her with Gonzalez eventually, which would suit me as Raquel Gonzalez has been impressive in her role and it could make for a really good David vs. Goliath type of situation. ****1/4

Keith Lee vs. Karrion Kross for the NXT Championship was the sort of physical, hard hitting bout I expected. They didn't go full on hoss fight throughout the whole 22 minutes or so, which is fine as this was also Kross' first long match in NXT so we got to see more of what he brings to the table. When it's all said and done, both guys beat the crap out of each other and delivered some impressive moves. They didn't go nuts with the finishers, meaning they didn't hit their finishers 3 or 4 times during the match only for each of them to kick out, which is refreshing. The match was supposed to feel like a couple of beasts, two alphas going at it to see who wanted it most and I thought the match delivered that without, again, going nuts and making them look too alpha. Karrion Kross picks up the clean with with a Super Saito Suplex and is the new NXT Champion. I think Kross had to win here as he's just been built up as such a monstrous force, and he's been delivering quite well, and this makes me wonder if Keith Lee is soon to be heading for the "main roster." It's difficult to tell right now as the effects of the pandemic have caused so much of what was once planned to be pushed back or scrapped altogether. ****

So yeah, another great TakeOver. Was it among the all time classics? Nah but, as I said earlier, NXT TakeOver is the most consistent, high quality 2.5 hours of professional wrestling in professional wrestling, in my opinion, and TakeOver: XXX showed why. While the hype for this show wasn't exactly red hot, the show itself more than delivered. When your "weakest" match on the card is a match that was good and would be right at home anywhere else, then you know you've put on a strong show. Overall, I give the show an A-.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 26, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix

We’re past Takeover: XXX and that means it’s time to get back to a little more normal around here. Karrion Kross is the new NXT Champion, Keith Lee is gone and Tommaso Ciampa is back so…maybe the normal isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. This could be an interesting show, including a Tag Team Title match. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Busy Night Of The Week (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/08/26/nxt-august-26-2020-the-busy-night-of-the-week/)

[Storm Trooper]

So a Fatal 4-Way (featuring the top 4 guys in the promotion) for the Vacant NXT Title is a great way to get viewers for your pre-emted show.

A Fatal 4 Way 60 Minute Iron Man Match? Hot damn a good idea for something different. I'm intrigued as to how that'll play out.

[Y 2 Jake]

It's just a shame it consists of guys who should've moved on from NXT by now.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

NXT needs stars on USA

[Fire Marshall Bill]

NXT needs stars on USA

Not really. It?s their developmental brand. If they?re really stars, they belong on the main roster.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I'm betting WWE is more concerned with hurting AEW than building stars, and losing Cole, Gargano, Ciampa, and Balor would kill NXT. They're still several indy wrestlers they could sign but not nearly as many as 4-5 years ago.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

You can bet all you want. Balor belongs in NXT because he was floundering on the main roster. His mic skills were average. And the others I have no opinion on because these last 2 weeks are my first experience with NXT.

[Storm Trooper]

Not really. It?s their developmental brand. If they?re really stars, they belong on the main roster.
No it's not anymore. It's a 3rd brand. Sure new people will go there but it is not a developmental brand.

[Storm Trooper]

Mauro Ranello is gone. He and WWE "mutually and amicably agreed to part ways" (https://www.wwe.com/article/mauro-ranallo-wwe-mutally-amicably-part-ways)

Sad that he is gone, but it is for the best for all parties probably, and hopefully everything is ok with him and his health.


That being said, I am guessing Vic Joseph is gonna replace him as the play-by-play man, which is good as Vic is pretty good, but he is also a more calming presence and Mauro, while awesome, can be a bit overwhelming.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Dang I loved Mauro. Best commentator since JR.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 1, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentator Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix

It’s Super Tuesday and they have a big time main event this time around. Tonight it’s a four way sixty minute Iron Man match for the vacant NXT Title. Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Adam Cole and Finn Balor are facing off for the title and that could make for a pretty major moment. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

You Knew It Was Coming (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/09/01/nxt-september-1-2020-you-knew-it-was-coming/)

[Jack-Hammer]

The screwy finish was just fine with me as it didn't take away from the match. Throughout the match, all four guys were basically painted as equals and that was the story that was consistently told. Balor scored a the first fall, then Gargano scored the 2nd by pinning Balor, then Cole scored the 3rd by pinning Gargano and Ciampa finally scored the 4th by pinning Cole. Throughout the match, it felt like anyone's game and I really dug it.

A big reason I didn't mind the finish was because we didn't get what I thought might happen: the rest of the Undisputed Era running interference for Cole. I'm really, really glad that didn't happen as I felt it would've taken away from the match itself, and it's something we've seen a little too much of at times past. Balor scoring another fall for himself and Cole tying it up with just a second or so left worked well and we get what will be a strong match between them next Tuesday. Again, I hope they don't bring out the UE to try to help Cole as the story will be to see which of the two, probably the two who're considered the greatest NXT Champions, really is "the greatest" NXT Champion.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

I?ve only watched NXT twice now, and I know it doesn?t seem to matter much lately, but aren?t both these guys heels?

[OYDK]

Balor's face.

[Yer Maw]

Since when?

[OYDK]

About April.

[Yer Maw]

About April.

What's he been doing different? Cos he's acting the same way since he turned heel.

[OYDK]

He's been facing heels. He's gone up against Priest (before his turn) and Thatcher at the last two Takeovers. And there was the whole whodunnit angle after he was attacked in the back if we want to be specific about the actual time frame.

[Yer Maw]

Heels wrestle each other though. Doesn't mean he's turned face.

[OYDK]

"On 22 April 2020 episode of NXT, Balor was scheduled to have a match against the Velveteen Dream, but Balor was knocked out by an unknown attacker before he could leave his dressing room. Two weeks later, Balor concluded that there was a "snake hiding in the long grass back there" and that whoever attacked him wanted a push. Balor assured the audience that it won't be a push, but rather a squash. Later that night he got in an altercation with Cameron Grimes which resulted in a match between the two the next week. During the match the next week, Damian Priest cost Balor the match by using a nightstick behind the referee's back. Priest then revealed that he was the one who knocked out Balor three weeks prior, thus turning Balor face once again."

I get the argument that he acts heelish. But if we're using that logic, Stone Cold and The Rock were heels too.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 8, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix

It’s time for the sequel to last week’s four way Iron Man match with Finn Balor vs. Adam Cole for the NXT Title. This could be a classic if they’re given the time and actually have a finish instead of setting up something for Clash Of Champions. I’ll give NXT the benefit of the doubt not to do that twice in a row though and hope for the best. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

This Was NXT (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/09/08/nxt-september-8-2020-this-was-nxt/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 16, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

Things are back to normal around here as the show is back on Wednesday after heading over to Tuesday for a few weeks due to the NHL Playoffs. They aren’t wasting time either as we have two title matches tonight with Damian Priest defending the North American Title against Timothy Thatcher and Imperium getting their rematch for Breezango’s Tag Team Titles. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Column Keeps Growing (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/09/17/nxt-september-17-2020-the-column-keeps-growing/)

[jasarebabbitcnc]

Nikki... nice ... :)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 30, 2020
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Tom Phillips

It’s the go home show for Takeover, though I’m not sure you would realize that the show is coming up so soon based on the last few weeks. That has been a combination of the last of time before the show and the Coronavirus outbreak, neither of which are exactly good things. I’m not sure what that means for Sunday but NXT knows how to do a last minute build. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

A Long Climb Starting In Loose Rocks (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/10/01/nxt-september-30-2020-a-long-climb-starting-in-loose-rocks/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 14, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

Things are in a weird place at the moment as Finn Balor is out recovering from his broken jaw and some of the returning and newer stars are doing what they can to get over again. I’m not sure how that is going to go but it is a transitional time at the moment. Maybe things can get better again in the near future though because it has been a rough time. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Comfort Zone (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/10/15/nxt-october-14-2020-the-comfort-zone/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 21, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

Things continue to be in a weird place around here as we are still needing a big star. Finn Balor is still out injured and I’m not sure how things are going to go without something to focus on. Next week’s Halloween Havoc should help, but you can only get so far with so little to build around. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

They Needed This (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/10/22/nxt-october-21-2020-they-needed-this/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 28, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix

It’s time to rekindle an awesome tradition (assuming that still counts twenty years later) with Halloween Havoc. For the life of me I don’t know why it took WWE this long to bring the idea back but here we are, with a pair of Spin The Wheel Make The Deal matches for a title each. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Don't Boo This (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/10/29/nxt-october-29-2020-halloween-havoc-dont-boo-this/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 4, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We’re done with Halloween Havoc and now the question is where do we go from here. There is no Takeover scheduled at the moment but it wouldn’t surprise me to see a Survivor Series weekend event. I’m not sure if they have the matches set up for that so far, but we do have a new North American Champion in Johnny Gargano. Let’s get to it.


Click on the link below for the full review.

The Big Wrestling Show (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/11/05/nxt-november-4-2020-the-big-wrestling-show/)

[Storm Trooper]

LEON FUCKING RUFF! Holy crap I didn't think they'd do it.

I love it. So good. He does need a stable though, if only to call it the Ruff Ryders.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 11, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

Things are starting to get back to normal after Halloween Havoc and that means we need to start the build for the next Takeover, which has yet to be officially announced. I’m not sure what to expect from the show, but we still have a lot of building to do for whenever the show is taking place. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

They Did WHAT? (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/11/12/nxt-november-11-2020-they-did-what/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 18, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We’re coming off a huge upset last week as Leon Ruff won the North American Title from Johnny Gargano, albeit with a big assist from Damian Priest. Tonight it’s time for a rematch so Gargano can set the world right, but we also have Women’s Champion Io Shirai defending against Rhea Ripley in a showdown. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

That Old Feeling (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/11/19/nxt-november-18-2020-that-old-feeling/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 25, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Kevin Owens, Vic Joseph

We’re rapidly approaching the next Takeover and that means it’s time to get ready for WarGames. The men’s match is already set up but the women’s match needs a little more tweaking. There are a few more other things to be set up this week as well and that means they better be moving fast. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Like The Sorting Hat (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/11/26/nxt-november-25-2020-like-the-sorting-hat/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 2, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s the go home show for Takeover: WarGames and that means it’s time for another ladder match (yes I said another ladder match). There is also one last spot to be filled on Team Blackheart and there is a chance that could be revealed tonight. Other than that, it’s time for the final push towards Sunday and that is where NXT shines. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Sunday War Day (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/12/03/nxt-december-2-2020-sunday-war-day/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 9, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph

Takeover: WarGames has come and gone and that means it is time to start getting ready for New Year’s Evil, which seems to be the next big television show. I’m not sure what that is going to entail but tonight we get to hear from Finn Balor for the first time in…well in two weeks actually but maybe he is ready to get back in the ring. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Gotta Make Time (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/12/10/nxt-december-9-2020-gotta-make-time/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 16, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph

We’re on the way to New Year’s Evil and that could go a variety of ways. Tonight we find out the new #1 contender to the NXT Title though as Pete Dunne faces Kyle O’Reilly. That could be a heck of a fight and that’s what NXT is shooting for with the showdown. Other than that, the whole show could be all over the place. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Now And The Future (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/12/17/nxt-december-16-2020-now-and-the-future/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 23, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s the Christmas show as we have A Very Gargano Christmas. That’s special enough, but this show is also not up against Dynamite due to an NBA game so it should be interesting to see what they have on their own. We do have a title match tonight as the Tag Team Titles are on the line in a street fight. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Blame It On The Holidays (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/12/23/nxt-december-23-2020-blame-it-on-the-holidays/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 30, 2020
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s finally time to wrap up the year and that can’t come soon enough. This is the go home show for next week’s New Year’s Evil, but we also have a major night in that we are finding out the Year End Award winners. NXT makes these things out to be a big deal and hopefully they continue their trend this year. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Stepping Stone (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2020/12/31/nxt-december-30-2020-the-stepping-stone/)

[Fallout]

I've not given a shit about NXT in a long time to be honest. The people worth seeing get called up, sans for Ciampa, Gargano and the Undisputed Era (who I think will get called up soon anyhow). The women's division especially seems thin (although a lot of that comes from some callups I think were too early).

They really should just combine NXT UK with the regular NXT for the benefit of both.

[Y 2 Jake]

The NXT women's division is pretty great. One of the best thing in WWE in my opinion.

I can take or leave the men's division currently.

[Storm Trooper]

the NXT Womens division is badass, and has been for a while. May be the deepest division in all of WWE.

NXT Men can use a bit of a shuffle, mainly by taking a few RAW/Smackdown people, and sending lower tier guys in their stead. But even then Balor, Kross, Ciampa, Cole, O'Reilly, Dunne is a really solid main event scene, especially when you realize the Womens division is so damn strong that they deserve the Main Event spot more often than not.

[Storm Trooper]

Raw and Smackdown cannot field a Womens Tag Team Division. NXT announced the first ever WOMENS Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.


Someone want to explain why the Womens Tag Titles have been seen on NXT like twice since their inception?

[Yer Maw]

Does NXT even have any women's tag teams? Raquel and Dakota is all I can think of.

[Storm Trooper]

Does NXT even have any women's tag teams? Raquel and Dakota is all I can think of.
Here's the list

Candice LeRae/Indi Hartwell
Dakota Kai/Raquel Gonzalez
Jessamyn Duke/Marina Shafir
Kacy Katanzaro/Kayden Carter

They are all currently in an established team together. And then much like a bunch of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classics you include a few singles stars that join forces to win the prestigious tournament. People like:

Shotzi Blackheart/Ember Moon
Io Shirai/Rhea Ripley

They each have teamed together before. Hell Io/Rhea can follow the Samoa Joe/Finn Balor feud from way back at Dusty 1, where you win the tournament then one turns on the other and it morphs into a singles feud.

That's 6 teams right there.

The ladies left off the list that are on the NXT roster:
Aliyah
Chelsea Green (she's listed on WWE.com's NXT roster still, currently injured)
Mercedez Martinez
Tegan Nox (currently injured)
Toni Storm
Vanessa Borne
Xia Li.

This list completely ignores NXTUK. Add the 10 or so women on that roster to the bottom list.

And if they really want to, they can always have Regal reach out to WWE management to get 1 team from RAW and 1 from Smackdown (or from outside WWE), but they aren't really needed.

[Storm Trooper]

Anyone else in the CWC tonight? I'm watching 205 Live now before NXT goes live.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 13, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Nigel McGuinness, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph

We’re a little over a month away from Takeover and that means it is time to start putting things together. Last week’s show featured a stacked card with Finn Balor retaining the NXT Title over Kyle O’Reilly, meaning that he is going to need a new #1 contender. This week is also going to focus on the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

How To Do A First Round (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/01/14/nxt-january-13-2021-how-to-do-a-first-round/)

[Storm Trooper]

So..... I remember back in the day we used to change the thread name to involve a major storyline or major figure in some way. We did that with Velveteen Dream.

And it's still there.

Should we change it? And who do we commemorate with the thread title? UE? Pat McAfee? Kross?

[klunderbunker]

Point taken. Let's see......

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 20, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We less than a month away from the next Takeover and that means it is time to start setting the stage. However, that does not exactly seem to be the case here, as the focus is going to be on both of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classics. Yes both of them, because we are going to have a women’s edition this year as well. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

I Miss You (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/01/21/nxt-january-20-2021-i-miss-you/)

[Jack-Hammer]

There were some genuine surprise endings in some of the Dusty Cup tag matches and that's not a bad thing. We don't often get the feeling that it's "anybody's game" when it comes to tournaments in WWE but the Dusty Cup this year does come off more like it's "anybody's game" this year than ever before. I didn't expect the Way or Imperium to be out of the tourney in the first round, and both were strong matches. Using the tag bout to further the Kushida vs. Gargano singles feud and match, that has to be upcoming, was the priority and I got no problem with that. As I alluded to, we got a good match out of it and the primary focus of the whole thing, Kushida vs. Gargano, gets moved along in a big way.

Lucha House Party is a fun team to watch, we just simply don't get to see much of what they can do as both these guys are typically used as jobbers on the "main roster." They made the clash of styles between Imperium and LHP work well and one of the favorites is out of the tourney in the first round.

Team Ninja going over Toni Storm and Mercedes Martinez wasn't something I expected either. While not as good as the men's tag bouts, it was solid and the finisher Kacy hit was insane. Io Shirai injecting herself to take Martinez out made sense, so there's probably your NXT Women's Championship match for TakeOver.

The Fight Pit was a lot of fun and I also really like that NXT isn't running the match into the ground. It's become something of a signature for Thatcher and it works. Basically, get two guys who don't mind working stiff and just have them beat the snot out of each other. I'd have really loved to have seen this go to the 20 minute mark but I get it, it's TV and time has to be managed properly and if there's anything the "main roster", Raw especially, can learn from NXT, it's how to use your time to get the most out of your product.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 27, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix

It’s still tournament time around here as the women’s Dusty Classic continues the first round but the men’s version heads on to the quarterfinals. I’m still not sure if this is the best idea in the world as these tournaments are dominating the show, but maybe the action is going to be enough to carry the show. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Too Much Of A Perfectly Adequate Thing (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/01/28/nxt-january-27-2021-too-much-of-a-perfectly-adequate-thing/)

[Yer Maw]

Be interesting to see what Edge will be doing tonight.

[Awesome_Miz]

That Edge promo has gotten my attention for sure. I would love it if Edge decided to make his Rumble win into an NXT title match. I would really love a Finn vs Edge but wouldn’t be mad at a Edge vs Pete match either.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 3, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph

It’s still tournament time because that’s what we’re doing around here at the moment. Tonight we have more tournament matches, but we also have an appearance from Edge, who has never been on this show before. I’m not sure what he is going to do, but the star power alone is worth a look. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Great Match Always Helps (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/02/03/nxt-february-3-2021-the-great-match-always-helps/)

[Yer Maw]

Are the people in the "crowd" at NXT actual fans?

[klunderbunker]

Are the people in the "crowd" at NXT actual fans?

I believe so yes.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 10, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

It’s the go home show for Takeover: Vengeance Day and it’s still tournament time with three more Dusty Classic matches before we can finally wrap up the brackets for the time being. These things have dominated NXT TV for a few weeks now and I can’t wait for the them to wrap up so we don’t have to spend so much time on them every week. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Bring On The Main Course (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/02/11/nxt-february-10-2021-bring-on-the-main-course/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 17, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s the fallout show from Takeover: Vengeance Day, which was certainly a noteworthy show. Not only do we have two new Dusty Classic winners, but the big story came at the end, as the Undisputed Era seemed to split up. That might be long overdue, but you could also say it was too soon. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Vengeance Was His (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/02/18/nxt-february-17-2021-vengeance-was-his/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 24, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph

It’s time for a night focusing on revenge, as Karrion Kross is going to get to destroy Santos Escobar for Escobar running his mouth, plus the fallout from Adam Cole attacking Kyle O’Reilly last week. The latter is likely to be a much bigger story but both have my interest. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Best Thing In Wrestling Today (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/02/25/nxt-february-24-2021-the-best-thing-going-in-wrestling-today/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 3, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph

The big story around here continues to be the complete implosion of the Undisputed Era after Adam Cole turned on the team and left them laying. Finn Balor is involved as well and that could make for some interesting situations. On top of that, the Women’s Tag Team Titles are on the line tonight as Shayna Baszler/Nia Jax are defending against Dakota Kai/Raquel Gonzalez. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

They're Ready (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/03/04/nxt-march-3-2021-theyre-ready/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 10, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph

This is one of the most stacked shows that NXT has had in a long time, with a pair of title matches to cap off the show. In addition though, General Manager William Regal is making two major announcements this week, both of which could be quite the game changers. Or they are either short term or not overly interesting ideas. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Two Of One, Three Of The Other (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/03/11/nxt-march-10-2021-two-of-one-three-of-the-other/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 17, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We’re on the road to Takeover and this time around that means we have twice the usual amount of matches to set up. The end of last week’s show set up a pair of matches for Takeover and I’m curious to see what else they have for the show. Throw in a few more title matches to be set up and we could be in for a nice pair of shows. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Maybe Next Time (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/03/18/nxt-march-17-2021-maybe-next-time/)

[Storm Trooper]

Danny Burch/Oney Lorcan had to vacate the championships due to Burch's injury. This sucks for him as they were on a roll. I don't know why they didn't just have his stablemate Pete Dunne sub for him and have Oney eat a pin and lose the titles, but this works fine too.

I'd assume MSK and Grizzled Young Veterans will wrestle for the Championship at Takeover: Stand and Deliver. MAYBE they do a 4 team match with Legado Del Fantasma and Breezango (and ladders). But with GYV and MSK embroiled in a feud already and both being the top teams right now, it makes the most sense to throw the titles in that feud. Hell MSK was already the #1 contenders anyway. Hell, if they go the multi-team route throw Lorcan/Dunne in the match as well.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 24, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix

We are two weeks away from Takeover and that means it is time for NXT to do what it does best by hammering home the big push towards the special. This time around that means we are going to be seeing William Regal dealing with Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly for getting into a fight earlier in the week. I think you know where this is going. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The NXT Special (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/03/25/nxt-march-24-2021-the-nxt-special/)

[Yer Maw]

Watching NXT last night and I realised something, Cole attacked O'Reilly in the gym, so are all gyms etc open in America? Seems pretty crazy to me since here in Scotland no gyms have been open for months. And on top of that not one person was wearing a mask!

[Storm Trooper]

Watching NXT last night and I realised something, Cole attacked O'Reilly in the gym, so are all gyms etc open in America? Seems pretty crazy to me since here in Scotland no gyms have been open for months. And on top of that not one person was wearing a mask!
Each and every state has their own rules.

Florida (where the PC is) has fully opened all businesses and ended most regulations.

Texas has ended mask mandates and fully opened.

In these instances individual businesses can determine what they want in terms of masks, occupancy, etc.

Also, they were filming a TV segment (even though it looked like a security camera footage, it was a planned TV segment), so they were likely not wearing masks because it looks better for TV.

[Yer Maw]

America is crazy.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 31, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s the go home show for Takeover and that means we should be in for one of NXT’s specialties. They know how to hype up a show rather well and they can do it in a hurry, which is what they have to do here. I’m not sure how well that is going to work as they have to do it for two shows at once, but NXT has pulled off almost everything else. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Here She Comes Again (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/04/01/nxt-march-31-2021-here-she-comes-again/)

[klunderbunker]

Takeover: Stand & Deliver Night One
Date: April 7, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix

Things are changing a bit here as we have the first ever two night Takeover. It’s going to be interesting to see if they can make a two night event work, but I have learned never to bet against NXT. Hopefully they can make that work here, with Io Shirai defending the Women’s Title against Raquel Gonzalez in the main event. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Really Big Kickoff (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/04/07/takeover-stand-deliver-night-one-the-really-big-kickoff/)

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Stand and Deliver night 2


Let's get to it.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Still trying to figure out why NXT got the Women's Tag-team championship.

[Storm Trooper]

Still trying to figure out why NXT got the Women's Tag-team championship.
because management didn't want the RAW/SD talent to potentially lose the titles to NXT talent.

NXT's tag division will be fine in the long-run.

I don't know what I've missed so far. Saw the end of the Ladies Tag Title Match.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

because management didn't want the RAW/SD talent to potentially lose the titles to NXT talent.

NXT's tag division will be fine in the long-run.

I don't know what I've missed so far. Saw the end of the Ladies Tag Title Match.

Legit don't watch NXT, I'm booked on Wednesdays. I keep up by reading KB's reviews.

The show has been alright so far.

[Storm Trooper]

I love that the ref is wearing a generic shirt, and not an official WWE/NXT ref shirt.

Also love the line of security between Cole/O'Reilly before the bell.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

That was very good.

[Storm Trooper]

That was very good.
That was ridiculous.

NXT stood and delivered tonight.

[klunderbunker]

Takeover: Stand & Deliver Night Two
Date: April 8, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

We’re back here after a heck of a first night and the card here might look even better. The main event is the showdown over the NXT Title as Finn Balor defends against Karrion Kross, who never lost the title in the first place. Other than that, we have multiple title matches and an unsanctioned match between Kyle O’Reilly and Adam Cole. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Full Cole Treatment (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/04/08/takeover-stand-deliver-night-two-the-full-cole-treatment/)

[#AbsoluteUnit]

That was ridiculous.

NXT stood and delivered tonight.

Hell yeah.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 13, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

We’re officially on a new night now and that means things should be getting all the more interesting. This is also coming off of Takeover: Stand & Deliver and we have quite a few changes to deal with tonight. The good thing is Raw left a pretty low bar for this show to clear. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

That's More Like It (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/04/13/nxt-april-13-2021-thats-more-like-it/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 27, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

The Tuesday escapades continues with the return of Adam Cole for the first time since his loss at Takeover. That could be interesting, though if nothing else it is kind of a relief that he is not heading up to the main roster. Other than that, we have a pretty big six man tag to fill out the wrestling side of things. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Understudies Special (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/04/27/nxt-april-27-2021-the-understudies-special/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 4, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

The big story this week is the return of Finn Balor for the first time since he lost the NXT Title to Karrion Kross back at Takeover: Stand & Deliver. That alone should be interesting as we get to see what is next for him. In addition, the Women’s Tag Team Titles are on the line as Ember Moon/Shotzi Blackheart defend against the Way. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Stars Go To War/May The Force Be With Them/Other Star Wars Puns (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/05/04/nxt-may-4-2021-the-stars-go-to-war-may-the-force-be-with-them-other-star-wars-puns/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 11, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix

It’s another double title night as we have two titles on the line. As a bonus, one of the matches, in this case Kushida defending the Cruiserweight Title against Santos Escobar, will be two out of three falls. That’s nice enough, but will it be nicer than Raquel Gonzalez defending the Women’s Title against Mercedes Martinez? Well yeah it probably will but that’s beside the point. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Takeover-Esque (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/05/11/nxt-may-11-2021-takeover-esque/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 18, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s time for a big main event with the North American Title being defended inside a cage. Johnny Gargano has to defend against Bronson Reed, which could set up a heck of a Tsunami to crush Gargano for good. That could be quite the match as you have two talented people in there, plus a lot of other things on the show. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Then, Now, And For A Few More Weeks (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/05/18/nxt-may-18-2021-then-now-and-for-a-few-weeks/)

[Storm Trooper]

Kross/Balor 2. I'd have to assume this is Loser Leaves Town, with the loser going to Smackdown or RAW. Especially with the Takeover Title match not involving the loser of this match.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 25, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix

It’s time for the big fight night with a Takeover: Stand & Deliver rematch between NXT Champion Karrion Kross and Finn Balor. Kross took the title from Balor last month and it is time for Balor to get his rematch. This is being treated as the big dream rematch and hopefully they live up to the hype. Let’s get it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Takeover Horizon (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/05/25/nxt-may-25-2021-takeover-horizon/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 1, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We have less than two weeks to go before Takeover and that means it is time to start setting up the card. One of the most important matches will be made tonight as we have a triple threat match between Kyle O’Reilly, Pete Dunne and Johnny Gargano to find out Karrion Kross’ next challenger. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

That's In The Script? (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/06/01/nxt-june-1-2021-thats-in-the-script/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 8, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s the go home show for In Your House and there is not exactly a lot of hype around this one. It isn’t a good sign when they have a main event of five people in the title match, which feels about as un-NXT as you can get. Hopefully they have something to build up the show tonight, because it needs the help. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

They Can Make It Work (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/06/08/nxt-june-8-2021-they-can-make-it-work/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 15, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

We’re past a pretty lackluster Takeover and that means it is time to start getting ready for the rest of the summer. I’m not sure what that is going to included but William Regal was teasing some kind of a big change. That could mean multiple things, though there are some rumors of what it could mean, most of which are rather intriguing. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Homecoming (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/06/15/nxt-june-15-2021-homecoming/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 22, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix

It’s another pretty big show this week as Kyle O’Reilly faces Kushida. That’s an interesting way to go but it doesn’t do much good for the Cruiserweight Title. The easiest way to make a title valuable is to have people fight over it and the title isn’t on the line here. We also find out what the Diamond Mine is, which has me curious. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Old NXT (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/06/22/nxt-june-22-2021-old-nxt/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 29, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s the go home show for the Great American Bash and a lot of the card is either set or all but set. They still have a few hours to get the rest of it ready and that should work out well, though I’m not sure how much they are going to put on the show. Samoa Joe still has people to choke out too so let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Balancing Act (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/06/29/nxt-june-29-2021-the-balancing-act/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 6, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s the Great American Bash due to reasons of….I’m not sure why we needed a special show this week but that’s what we have here. The card is stacked as you might expect, with a main event of Kyle O’Reilly vs. Adam Cole II. Other than that, the biggest deal is Johnny Gargano and Karrion Kross talking, as I’m a bit surprised the title match isn’t taking place here. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

I've Missed You (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/07/06/nxt-july-6-2021-great-american-bash-ive-missed-you/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 13, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

It?s a big night as the main event will feature Karrion Kross defending the NXT Title against Johnny Gargano. This comes amid rumors that Kross is on his way to the main roster so we could be in for some serious fireworks tonight. Other than that, it?s time to begin the Breakout Tournament. Let?s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

There's Takeover (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/07/13/nxt-july-13-2021-theres-takeover/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 20, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

Things are getting interesting around here as Karrion Kross choked out Samoa Joe last week, only to go up to Raw and get pinned in less than two minutes by Jeff Hardy. That would suggest that a title change is afoot, and hopefully they find an interesting way to set it up. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Something About NXT (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/07/20/nxt-july-20-2021-something-about-nxt/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 27, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

Things got serious around here last week as NXT Champion Karrion Kross attacked William Regal to close the show. Samoa Joe is ready to destroy him as a result and that is all this needs to be. We are less than a month away from Takeover and that means it is time to start getting the card ready. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Anti-Raw (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/07/27/nxt-july-27-2021-the-anti-raw/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 3, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix.

We are less than three weeks away from Takeover and after last week, we have a new main event for the show as Samoa Joe will challenge Karrion Kross for the NXT Title. Granted Kross might not mean as much after how things have gone on Monday Night Raw, I’m not sure how much that is going to be worth. Other than that, more things will be happening. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Effectively Logical (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/08/03/nxt-august-3-2021-effectively-logical/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 10, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Nigel McGuinness, Vic Joseph

NXT has been the hot topic in wrestling as of late and that very well may be the case again tonight. There are several major changes rumored, but I don’t think we’re going to be seeing them right away. There is a chance something could be shaken up, but I would bet on it being either more gradual or at least after Takeover. Let’s get to it.

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Enjoy It (A Lot) While You Can (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/08/10/nxt-august-10-2021-enjoy-it-a-lot-while-you-can/)

[BestSportsEntertainer]

This is my first time watching NXT in a while, and I love Cameron Grimes.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 17, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s the go home show for Takeover 36 and the card is completely set. That might not be the best thing though as the show could use a few upgrades. As has been the case for a long time, Takeover has not had the sparkiest of sparks, even if the shows wind up being pretty high qualify. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Takeover Ahoy (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/08/17/nxt-august-17-2021-takeover-ahoy/)

[Storm Trooper]

This is my first time watching NXT in a while, and I love Cameron Grimes.
Cameron Grimes is so damn outstanding. If you haven't seen it you need to watch everything he's done since he became Super-Rich Cameron Grimes (pretty much his entire 2021).

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 24, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

Takeover has come and gone and I have no idea what to expect next. Everything is about to be turned upside down around here and there is a good chance that we are going to be seeing something completely different going forward. That might be a good thing, but it is certainly going to be an eventful thing. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

On Borrowed Time (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/08/24/nxt-august-24-2021-on-borrowed-time/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 31, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

The changes continue around here as we are marching towards the new version of NXT. I still have no idea what that means and I’m not sure I want to. Then again it might be for the best, as NXT has not exactly been at its most thrilling for a long time now. There are a few matches set in advance this week so let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

They Need To Go Big (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/08/31/nxt-august-31-2021-they-need-to-go-big/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 7, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

This is how it ends. We’re wrapping up the original run of NXT this week as everything changes with the next show. I’m a mixture of scared, excited and scared excited as the idea of Monday Night NXT scares me to death, but NXT does need some changes. There are a pair of title matches tonight to finish things off. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Ungrand Finale (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/09/07/nxt-september-7-2021-the-ungrand-finale/)

[Storm Trooper]

Samoa Joe just relenquished the NXT Championship because of WWE Medical making him sit due to injury.

Fuck.

Samoa Joe on Twitter: "https://t.co/a1ERDGyRfH" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/SamoaJoe/status/1437198495132364805)

[Yer Maw]

Samoa Joe just relenquished the NXT Championship because of WWE Medical making him sit due to injury.

Fuck.

Samoa Joe on Twitter: "https://t.co/a1ERDGyRfH" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/SamoaJoe/status/1437198495132364805)

Damn.

Maybe he should just retire.

[Storm Trooper]

So the Fatal 4-Way match that was to determine a #1 Contender to Samoa Joe's NXT Championship is now an NXT Championship match.

I was expecting LA Knight to win as Ciampa and Dunne are in the War Games feud, and I don't know if O'Reilly/Joe was a plan for the title. However now I think O'Reilly is gonna win.

What's everyone else's prediction for the title match tonight?


Also, now that Balor is no longer on NXT again I'd say we need a thread title change. I'd say one that takes us TO THE MOON.

[Y 2 Jake]

If the idea is to get guys ready for McMahon's WWE then I'd go with L.A. Night but then he's also older than they would like. Even though Bobby Lashley has done a great job on top of Raw in his 40s.

Dunne would be my preferred choice.

[Yer Maw]

Yeah Dunne is my choice too, he's way overdue the title.

[Storm Trooper]

Well I guess they'll go with the tried and true Champion. Not a bad move at all, especially given the reasoning for the change.

Honestly this was the best episode of NXT TV in a long ass time. New set is top notch.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 14, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We have arrived as it is time for the all new NXT, featuring a lot of the same people and whatever angles need to be wrapped up. I’m almost terrified of what this is going to include as the usual suspects from Raw are in charge. We have a wedding and a vacant World Title to fill though so let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

New And...That's All I've Got (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/09/14/nxt-september-14-2021-new-and-thats-all-ive-got/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 28, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

It’s time to focus on the women’s division as we have several women’s matches taking place this week. This includes a pair of title matches, plus a grudge match. That’s the easy part though. The fun part is finding out how many new people can be brought in with little to no explanation. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

More Like It (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/09/28/nxt-september-28-2021-more-like-it/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 5, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph

Things are starting to come together around here and that’s a good thing. Now, instead of bringing in a bunch of new people, we’re seeing those wrestlers getting to do something. The pieces that have been introduced are now being put into some stories and that’s a positive sign. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Fighting With The Fans (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/10/05/nxt-october-5-2021-fighting-with-the-fans/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 12, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s another big night this time around as we have Santos Escobar challenging Isaiah Scott for the North American Title. Given that Scott and company have been Drafted to SmackDown, there might not be the most drama on this one. Maybe they have a curve ball for us, but that might not be a good idea. Let’s get to it.

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Stuff Happens (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/10/12/nxt-october-12-2021-stuff-happens/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 19, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

Things got a bit more intense at the end of last week’s show as Carmelo Hayes cashed in his Breakout Tournament contract to become the new North American Champion. Odds are we’ll deal with some fallout, plus we have Halloween Havoc coming up next week. That might mean some spinning the wheel and making the deal so let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Rapid Fire Time (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/10/19/nxt-october-19-2021-rapid-fire-time/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 26, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s another special show this time around with Halloween Havoc. Last year’s edition did rather well but now we need to see if they can do the same with the new cast. The main event is Tommaso Ciampa defending the NXT Title against Bron Breakker, plus a bunch of Spin The Wheel, Make The Deal matches. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Now That Is Scary (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/10/26/nxt-october-26-2021-halloween-havoc/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 2, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

We’re done with Halloween Havoc and that means it is time to get ready for…well I have no idea actually as I’m not sure what they’re going to do as far as Takeover goes. There were a bunch of title changes last week and now it is time to see where things go from here. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Gimmicky (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/11/02/nxt-november-2-2021-gimmicky/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 9, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We’re back with more of this show and I’m not exactly sure what that means. Odds are it means more Toxic Attraction though, as the trio has been all over the show almost every single week as of late. Throw in more of the usual suspects and this hasn’t been the most thrilling time in NXT in recent memory. Let’s get to it.

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Seesaw Show, Back And Forth (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/11/09/nxt-november-9-2021-seesaw-show-back-and-forth/)

[Yer Maw]

KB I chuckled at your comment about the war games announcement, but I do agree with you, who is going to be in it? Old breed v new breed perhaps?

[klunderbunker]

Honestly I have no idea. Ciampa vs. Breakker II seems to be set, so maybe....Hayes/Williams/???/??? vs. Lumis/Gargano/Dunne/??? I really have no idea on this one and that's not a good sign with less than a month before the show.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 16, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We’re back to whatever NXT has become but this time it’s all about WarGames. Somehow NXT thinks they have a matchup that will work there, though I’m almost scared to know who is going to be included. Maybe we find that out tonight, plus get what should be an obvious setup for Breakker vs. Ciampa II. Let’s get to it.

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A Downright Bizarre Experience (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/11/16/nxt-november-16-2021-a-downright-bizarre-experience/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 23, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s title time as we have a pretty big main event with North American Champion Carmelo Hayes defending against Johnny Gargano and Pete Dunne. NXT has a good history of setting up these title matches and then making them work, so hopefully they remember how to make it work. Let’s get to it.

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A Glimmer Of Something (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/11/23/nxt-november-23-2021-a-glimmer-of-something/)

[Yer Maw]

Was Regal released and nobody knows about it? It's not the same without him shouting wargames!

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 30, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

It’s the go home show for WarGames and that means DOUBLE LADDER MATCHES!!! Yes we’ll be getting the third and fourth ladder matches in WWE in about five weeks, because there is no other way to determine control of WarGames. That stupid coin flip stuff is just too old fashioned you see. Let’s get to it.

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Go And Climb The Ladder (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/11/30/nxt-november-30-2021-go-and-climb-the-ladder/)

[klunderbunker]

WarGames 2021
Date: December 5, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Beth Phoenix, Wade Barrett

We’re not at a Takeover, but we’re pretty much at a Takeover. It’s close enough to November so let’s have some WarGames matches, with the men and the women both getting a shot. Other than that, we have a hair vs. hair match, a Tag Team Title match, and a Cruiserweight Title match with only one cruiserweight. Let’s get to it.

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The Future Is Sad (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/12/05/nxt-wargames-2021-the-future-is-sad/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 7, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We’re done with WarGames and all signs would seem to point to Bron Breakker getting the rematch for the NXT Title at New Year’s Evil. That should be the big title change, but there is still some time to fill on the way there. We’ll start with this week’s show, which will include the reveal of MSK’s Shaman. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

After The Wars (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/12/07/nxt-december-7-2021-after-the-wars/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 14, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s another new era as Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly are both gone, at least for the time being. That means we might be in for some new names, but ultimately that might not be the best thing. Some of the new generation has done well, but there are more than a few who haven’t been the most thrilling. Let’s get to it.

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His Name Is Grayson Waller (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/12/14/nxt-december-14-2021-his-name-is-grayson-waller/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 21, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, London, England
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We’re coming up on the end of the year and that means New Year’s Evil is on the way soon. That means we will be seeing Bron Breakker vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT Title. The match seemed to be set up last week and now we should be ready for the showdown pretty soon. Oh and AJ Styles is here too so let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

They Have A Guest Star (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/12/21/nxt-december-21-2021-they-have-a-guest-star/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 28, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s time for one of those things that you don’t get to see very often in WWE, as we’re getting a contract signing between Carmelo Hayes and Roderick Strong. Other than that, odds are we’ll be hearing a lot more from Grayson Waller, because he is on this show as much as a Steve Austin Raw in 1998. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

One At A Time (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2021/12/28/nxt-december-28-2021-one-at-a-time/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 4, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s a big night as we have New Year’s Evil featuring the main event of NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa defending against Bron Breakker. That’s big enough, but we also have a triple threat match for the Women’s Title and AJ Styles confronting Grayson Waller. Not wrestling mind you, but confronting him. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below fr the full review.

See No Evil (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/01/04/nxt-january-4-2022-new-years-evil-see-no-evil/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 18, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s a new era in NXT as we have a new monster around here. Walter is making his full time debut this week, as he is scheduled to face Kyle O’Reilly this week. Other than that we have the fallout of the return of LA Knight to deal with Grayson Waller. Now if only they can avoid doing some dumb things. Let’s get to it.

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Main Roster Edition (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/01/18/nxt-january-18-2022-main-roster-edition/)

[BestSportsEntertainer]

:lmao:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/s7fuwc/wrestler_goes_through_a_name_change_nxt_20/

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Ngl I lost a lot of respect for Kofi Kingston tonight. Cheating Wade Barrett in Fantasy Football.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 25, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s the go home show for the Royal Rumble and I don’t think that is going to mean much for most of the people around here. NXT is in a different world than almost anything that happens on the main roster and in a way that’s a good thing, as they can do some positive stuff on their own. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Like The Old Days (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/01/25/nxt-january-25-2022-like-the-old-days/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 1, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s time for a big tag match as NXT Champion Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa are teaming up against Legado del Fantasma. That is part of the way to build things up for Santos Escobar’s upcoming title shot, but for now we get what should be a good tag match. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

They're Doing A Lot (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/02/01/nxt-february-1-2022/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 8, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We are a week away from Vengeance Day but there is another title match to get through first. This week will see Mandy Rose defending the Women’s Title against Kay Lee Ray in a match that seems likely to have some shenanigans. Other than that, we continue the men’s Dusty Classic while trying to find a field for the women’s version. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Credit Card Fraud, Looney Tunes And A Trip To The Barber Shop

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 15, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness

It’s a big show this week with Vengeance Day. That means the card is stacked, including the finals of the men’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and a main event of Bron Breakker defending the NXT Title against Santos Escobar. Other than that, maybe we get a surprise or two as well to go with the huge lineup. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Take The Wrestling, Leave The Talking (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/02/15/nxt-february-15-2022-vengeance-day-take-the-wrestling-leave-the-talking/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 22, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We are done with Vengeance Day and that means it is time to head on to whatever the next special show is going to be. The show is going to need a main event and odds are we will find out what that is tonight as Tommaso Ciampa and Raw’s Dolph Ziggler meet in a #1 contenders match. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

The Heavyweight Slugfest (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/02/22/nxt-february-22-2022-the-heavyweight-fight/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 1, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We are about a month away from Stand & Deliver, which could stand to deliver some of its card this week. You can all but guarantee Bron Breakker defending the NXT Title against Dolph Ziggler, but they are going to need something a little bit better than that. Those two are in a tag match this week so let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

When Did That Happen? (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/03/01/nxt-march-1-2022-when-did-that-happen/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 8, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s a special show as we have Roadblock, because this company likes to hit you over the head with the Road To Wrestlemania, or in this case Stand & Deliver, motif. The main event is a triple threat for the NXT Title between champion Bron Breakker, Dolph Ziggler and Tommaso Ciampa, but we are also going to get more of the women’s Dusty Classic. Let’s get to it.

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What Fun (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/03/08/nxt-march-8-2022-what-fun/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 15, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness

We have just over two weeks to go before Stand & Deliver and the big story coming out of last week’s show was Dolph Ziggler winning the NXT Title from Bron Breakker by pinning Tommaso Ciampa in a triple threat. That should be setting up the rematch at Stand & Deliver with Ciampa left out so let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Those Guys Help A Lot (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/03/15/nxt-march-15-2022-those-guys-help-a-lot/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 22, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

Stand & Deliver is coming up soon and now we have the main event set, as Bron Breakker will get his rematch against Dolph Ziggler for the NXT Title. Other than that, we have some qualifying matches for the North American Title ladder match and the finals of the Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

They're On The Way (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/03/22/nxt-march-22-2022-theyre-on-the-way/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: March 29, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s the go home show for Stand & Deliver and the card is all but set. We still have some matches that need a final push though and that is where this week’s show comes in. If nothing else, there is one spot left in the North American Title ladder match and it gets filled in this week. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

When Did That Happen? (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/03/29/nxt-march-29-2022-when-did-that-happen/)

[klunderbunker]

Stand & Deliver 2022
Date: April 2, 2022
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

Somehow this is NXT’s first time on the road in over two years. It might not be Takeover, but it is one of NXT’s rare big shows and the card could look worse. NXT hasn’t had the chance to do something like this very often and at some point you need to just let them go out there and do their thing in front of a lot of people. Let’s get to it.

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Well...Ok Then (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/04/06/stand-deliver-2022-well-ok-then/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 6, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We’re done with Stand & Deliver and while a lot of things happened at the show, the bigger story came on Raw, as Bron Breakker defeated Dolph Ziggler to retain the NXT Title. That should open up a few new doors in the main event scene and I’m curious to see which one they take first. Let’s get to it.

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The Rushed Showdown (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/04/07/nxt-april-5-2022-the-rushed-showdown/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 12, 2022
Location: Capitol Sports Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s another huge week around here as we have a series of title matches. This includes a guaranteed new champion as the vacant Tag Team Titles are on the line in a gauntlet match. Other than that, there are two title matches as the North American and Women’s Titles are on the line as well. Let’s get to it.

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The British Are Coming And The British Are Here (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/04/12/nxt-april-12-2022-the-british-are-coming-and-the-british-are-here/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 19, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

Things are both picking up and being let down around here. While Pretty Deadly and some other imports are a nice upgrade, the NXT Title picture is leaning more into B movie territory as Joe Gacy becomes more of a Bond villain parody. Hopefully the things in the middle can make it better so let’s get to it.

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A Big Step Back (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/04/19/nxt-april-19-2022-a-big-step-back/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: April 26, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

Things got weird last week as Joe Gacy suddenly had a cult (minus his one regular follower) and sent them after Bron Breakker. That’s your NXT Title match for next week and….yeah I’m not sure what to expect there. Other than that, we need to start building up the rest of the card and that will probably be done tonight. Let’s get to it.

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Feel The Rhythm, Feel The Rhyme, Get On Up, Rhyme Rhymes With Rhyme (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/04/26/nxt-april-26-2022-feel-the-rhythm-feel-the-rhyme-get-on-up-rhyme-rhymes-with-rhyme/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 3, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s Spring Breakin, which is somehow a name that has never been used before. It’s one of those big time shows that has a pair of title matches included, capped off by Joe Gacy challenging Bron Breakker for the NXT Title. The show is looking stacked enough to be good so let’s get to it.

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That's How NXT Can Be (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/05/03/nxt-may-3-2022-spring-breakin-thats-how-nxt-can-be/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 10, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

While things should have changed last week with NXT Champion Bron Breakker beating Joe Gacy at Spring Breakin, Gacy’s minions beat Breakker down and kidnapped him. Since wins and losses don’t matter around here, Gacy vs. Breakker continues while the women’s Breakout Tournament begins. Let’s get to it.

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The Haves And The Haves Not (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/05/10/nxt-may-10-2022-the-haves-and-the-have-nots/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 17, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We’re officially on the road to In Your House and that means more of Joe Gacy vs. Bron Breakker because of course it does. Other than that we have more of the women’s Breakout Tournament, which at least started out somewhat ok. Tonight we have more first round matches so let’s get to it.

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Something About This Week's NXT (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/05/17/nxt-may-17-2022-something-about-this-weeks-nxt/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 24, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We are less than two weeks away from In Your House and the show has already started to come together. There are still a few matches to be set up for the card but at least we already have the main event set. Unfortunately that match is another Joe Gacy title shot against Bron Breakker. Let’s get to it.

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Out Of The House (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/05/24/nxt-may-24-2022-out-of-the-house/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: May 31, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s the go home show for In Your House and that means we are ready for the final push towards the show. Most of the card is set but there is always the chance that we will be seeing another match added this week. The main event is Nathan Frazer vs. Cameron Grimes, which should be a good one. Let’s get to it.

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They're On The Street (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/05/31/nxt-may-31-2022-theyre-on-the-street/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT In Your House 2022
Date: June 4, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We’re back with another special show as NXT gets in on another WWE pay per view weekend. This time around they’re dusting off another classic with In Your House, which has very little to do with what we’ll be seeing. The card is fairly short but there are five titles being defended, making it pretty stacked at the same time. Let’s get to it.

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They Have To Do Things Like This (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/06/04/nxt-in-your-house-2022-they-have-to-do-things-like-this/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 7, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We’re fresh off In Your House and the show came with a few changes. The North American and Tag Team Titles changed hands so there is some fresh blood in the gold scene around here. This week’s features the finals of the Women’s Breakout Tournament as Tiffany Stratton faces Roxanne Perez. Let’s get to it.

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Keep It Going (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/06/07/nxt-june-7-2022-keep-it-going/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 14, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We’re taped this week and rapidly on the way to the Great American Bash in three weeks. That means it is time to start getting the show ready and odds are some of those things are going to be done this week. One of the bigger matches this week will see the Creed Brothers defending the Tag Team Titles so let’s get to it.

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The Pre-Bash Not So Much A Bash (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/06/14/nxt-june-14-2022-the-pre-bash-not-so-much-a-bash/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 21, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

it’s another title week this time around as we have Carmelo Hayes defending the North American Title against Tony D’Angelo in the main event. Other than that we continue the build towards the Great American Bash, where Bron Breakker will defend against Cameron Grimes. Other than that, we get more Lash Legend and Joe Gacy because we’re that lucky. Let’s get to it.

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The Taped Blues (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/06/21/nxt-june-21-2022-the-taped-blues/)

[Storm Trooper]

Mandy Rose has been really great for NXT. Her reign has been good.

I do wonder who will be the one to end it. Roxanne Perez has that contract, but Cora Jade was being build up and Nikkita Lyons is a star in the making.

I'm thinking it'll be Lyons, and I'd be intrigued with Lyons beating Mandy only for Roxanne to cash in her title match immediately after, turning in the process.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: June 28, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s the go home show for the Great American Bash and that means it is time for the big push towards the show. Most of the card is already set, including the NXT Title match main event, so we should be in for a good one. Odds are we get a little more from Legado del Fantasma and the D’Angelo Family, even if the Family is now down a member. Let’s get to it.

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Not Quite Over The Line (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/06/29/nxt-june-28-2022-not-quite-over-the-line/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 5, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s another special night this week, as we have the Great American Bash. That means we have a stacked card, including multiple title matches. The main event is Cameron Grimes challenging Bron Breakker for the NXT Title, which should be a heck of a match. NXT does well enough with these shows so let’s get to it.

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Old Like New (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/07/05/nxt-july-5-2022-great-american-bash-old-like-new/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 12, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

It’s the week after the Great American Bash and we still have a title on the line this week. This time around, we have the Women’s Title on the line as Roxanne Perez is going to be challenging Mandy Rose for the NXT Women’s Title in an attempt to become a double champ. In addition, we have the fallout from JD McDonagh attacking NXT Champion Bron Breakker last week. Let’s get to it.

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Tablesetting (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/07/12/nxt-july-12-2022-tablesetting/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 19, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

The focus is on the women again this week as we have a battle royal for the #1 contendership to the Women’s Title. Other than that, we are probably going to be getting a lot more attention on Cora Jade betraying Roxanne Perez last week. And maybe Bron Breakker can do something. Let’s get to it.

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More Than WWE Can Say (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/07/19/nxt-july-19-2022-more-than-wwe-can-say/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: July 26, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s the first show of the new regime and I’m not sure how much of a difference that is going to make. NXT seems a bit more planned out that Raw and Smackdown so it might be a little while before the impact takes hold. Maybe they have a few surprises or at least ideas this week though so let’s get to it.

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Almost The Old Way (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/07/26/nxt-july-26-2022-almost-the-old-way/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 2, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s a big title night this week as there are three championships on the line. The mot interesting one might be the Women’s Tag Tam Titles, which are guaranteed to see new champions crowned as the titles are vacant coming in. In addition to all that, there is a Falls Count Anywhere match between Solo Sikoa and Von Wagner. Let’s get to it.

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No Vacancy (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/08/02/nxt-august-2-2022-no-vacancy/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 9, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We’re a week away from Heatwave and that means we need to get in the final push towards the show. In this case that means a few grudge matches, plus One Final Accord between Santos Escobar and Tony D’Angelo. Other than that, we have a bit of a twist with a rounds match between Wes Lee and Trick Williams. Let’s get to it.

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It's Too Early For Heat (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/08/09/nxt-august-9-2022-its-too-early-for-heat/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 16, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s time for another special as NXT presents Heatwave. There are a few title matches here, including Zoey Star challenging for the NXT Women’s Title and Bron Breakker defending the NXT Title against JD McDonagh. Other than that we have a heck of a grudge match as Roxanne Perez faces Cora Jade. Let’s get to it.

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Time For A Crossover (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/08/16/nxt-august-16-2022-heatwave-time-for-a-crossover/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 23, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We’re done with Heatwave and now it is on to Worlds Collide. NXT UK’s top names (and some others) have invaded and we are less than two weeks away from a bunch of showdowns between NXT and NXT UK, which does have potential. Odds are we get a lot of build towards this week so let’s get to it.

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They're Still Here (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/08/23/nxt-august-23-2022-theyre-still-here/)

[Storm Trooper]

RRRHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAA

I'm gonna put this here. You missed her tonight #RSF

I loved seeing all the former NXT Champs that gave pep talks to the performers in the unification matches.

I'm hoping we see them do that next week for the Tag Team Championships.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: August 30, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

It’s the go home show for Worlds Collide and that means we should be in for the hard push towards the show. Since we currently have a two match card, I’m expecting quite a few matches to be added to the show this week. I’m not sure what that is going to be, but it almost has to happen. Let’s get to it.

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They Pulled It Off (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/08/30/nxt-august-30-2022-they-pulled-it-off/)

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I'm gonna put this here. You missed her tonight #RSF

I loved seeing all the former NXT Champs that gave pep talks to the performers in the unification matches.

I'm hoping we see them do that next week for the Tag Team Championships.

Dope. Good looking out Trooper.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 6, 2022
Location: capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph

We’re done with Worlds Collide and that means it is time to start the build towards whatever is next around here. Odds are that is going to be a big weekly show in a month or so, continuing a schedule that has severed NXT well. NXT has a fresh batch of stars from the UK here and now we get to see them full time. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Well That's Just Dandy (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/09/06/nxt-september-6-2022-well-thats-just-dandy/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 13, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Creed Brothers vs. Pretty Deadly

It’s the one year anniversary and that is something that could work very well. WWE knows how to hype up its own history like few others and they could manage to make it work around here. I’m not sure how many highlights there are for this show, but there is at least some potential. Let’s get to it.

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They're Good At This (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/09/13/nxt-september-13-2022-1st-anniversary-show-theyre-good-at-this/)

[Storm Trooper]

WWE on Twitter: "⏩⏩⏩ Constantly evolving. #WeAreNXT #WWENXT https://t.co/RcpNgGzjvo" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1569870771580706816)


NXT 5.0 coming soon. Lets celebrate NXT2.0 turning 1 by killing it and bringing back the Gold/Black color scheme.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 20, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

We’re officially into the second year of NXT 2.0 which now seems to be minus the 2.0. Things seem to be moving forward into a new era around here and that should be good for NXT as a whole. I’m not sure what that is going to mean but we do have a #1 contenders match this week between Tyler Bate and JD McDonagh. Let’s get to it.

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The N(E)XT Big One (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/09/20/nxt-september-20-2022-the-next-big-one/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: September 27, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett

Things got shaken up in a big way last week as Ilja Dragunov debuted to add quite the wild card. JD McDonagh is the new #1 contender to Bron Breakker’s NXT Title but Dragunov is going to be put into a top spot rather quickly. This should be interesting on top of everything else around here so let’s get to it.

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They Need To Work On The Other Side (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/09/27/nxt-september-27-2022-they-need-to-work-on-the-other-side/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 4, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Sudu Shah, Wade Barrett, Byron Saxton

We’re coming up on Halloween Havoc near the end of the month and the card seems to be set. They still have a few things that need to be done to get ready for the show though and we will probably get some more of that build this week. We also have some guest stars coming in this week from Smackdown so things should be feeling bigger. Let’s get to it.

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They Did The Important Part (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/10/04/nxt-october-4-2022-they-did-the-important-part/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 11, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T.

We’re rapidly approaching Halloween Havoc and that means we might need some more matches added to the show. The main event is already set and tonight we get another name added to the North American Title match as Axiom and Nathan Frazer wrap up their best of three series. Let’s get to it.

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It's Not Looking So Scary (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/10/11/nxt-october-11-2022-its-not-looking-so-scary/)

[#AbsoluteUnit]

October 18, 2022

Let's get to it!

[#AbsoluteUnit]

RHEA!

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Ok, Shinsuke vs. this dude? I'm in.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Bron Steiner is a lot shorter than I expected but, he's probably my favorite on NXT.

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: October 18, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T, Vic Joseph

It’s the go home show for Halloween Havoc and that means it is time for the final push towards the show. In this case that means we have some main roster stars in some Pick Your Poison matches for Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez. Other than that, we need one more night to set up the triple threat NXT Title match, which certainly needs the help. Let’s get to it.

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Fast Forward (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/10/19/nxt-october-18-2022-fast-forward/)

[klunderbunker]

Halloween Havoc 2022
Date: October 22, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T

We’re back to the themed shows and this one has some potential, if nothing else for the set alone. How WWE waited twenty years to bring this back is beyond me, but we could be in for a very fun show this week. Or it’s going to be a big crossover between NXT and Chucky because he has to be around every year. Let’s get to it.

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Something To Be Scared About (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/10/22/halloween-havoc-2022-something-to-be-scared-about/)

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NXT
Date: October 25, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T.

We’re fresh off of Halloween Havoc and that means not much has really changed. The only new champion crowned was Wes Lee, who won the vacant North American Title. In other words, pretty much everyone should be on to something new as we are coming up on Deadline in about six weeks. We do have a pair of Tag Team Title matches though, which feel like matches that they just couldn’t fit on Halloween Havoc. Let’s get to it.

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Wait Til Next Time! (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/10/25/nxt-october-25-2022-wait-til-next-time/)

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Ava Raine (The Rock's daughter you jabroni's) DEBUTED TONIGHT!!!!

YEA!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 1, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

We are into the final two months of the year and heading towards Deadline in December. It would seem that JD McDonagh is on his way towards the next shot at Bron Breakker, where he is probably a favorite to win the title. Now though the question is who shows up from the main roster this week. Let’s get to it.

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Punt, Perhaps In A Baseball Sense

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 8, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T.

We are a little over a month away from Deadline and for reasons I don’t quite grasp, Von Wagner is next in line for the NXT Title shot. The good thing is that match is set for next week so it won’t drag down a major show, but we could be in for a rough two weeks. Hopefully the rest of the show can balance it out. Let’s get to it.

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They Need To Figure That Out (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/11/09/nxt-november-8-2022-they-need-to-figure-that-out/)

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NXT
Date: November 15, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T.

Deadline is in less than a month but we have a big night to get through first. This week will see two title matches, as the NXT Title and NXT Women’s Titles will both be defended. Those are going to make for some major matches and there is going to be some other big stuff included as well. Let’s get to it.

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Title Time (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/11/15/nxt-november-15-2022-title-time/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 22, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T.

We’re on the way to Deadline and that means we need to add some people to the card. There are five spots each for the Iron Survivor matches and all of them need to be filled. Other than that, we could use some matches of any kind and that is where we probably start tonight. Let’s get to it.

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Halftime Switch (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/11/22/nxt-november-22-2022-halftime-switch/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: November 29, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

This week is about the past and the future, as a group of Hall of Famers, led by Shawn Michaels, will announce the participants in the Iron Survivor Challenge. That would be quite the segment and it will determine most of the Deadline card. The main event is a rather big six woman tag so let’s get to it.


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Checklist Week (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/11/29/nxt-november-29-2022-checklist-week/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 6, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

It’s the go home show for Deadline and I’m not exactly expecting much tonight as a result. The card is mostly set, though we do need to determine the final entrants in each Iron Survivor Challenge. That means a pair of triple threat matches and they at least have some stakes going in. Let’s get to it.

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Something About This Show (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/12/06/nxt-december-6-2022-something-about-this-show/)

[klunderbunker]

Deadline
Date: December 10, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

What we have here is something of a concept show, as two of the five announced matches are Iron Survivor Challenges. Those are going to take up the better part of an hour between the two of them, even though they’re just #1 contenders matches. We also have a pair of title matches and a grudge match to give it that NXT feel though, so let’s get to it.

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Tick Tock (Non-Karrion Kross Version) (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/12/10/nxt-deadline-tick-tock-non-karrion-kross-version/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 13, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T

We’re done with Deadline and that means it is time to start the rather long road to Vengeance Day in February. Deadline saw the crowning of new Tag Team Champions and a pair of new #1 contenders. That should give us some places to go for the next few weeks and we should be in for some fun, though maybe not so soon after Deadline. Let’s get to it.

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Hit The Ground Running (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/12/13/nxt-december-13-2022-hit-the-ground-running/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 20, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

We are almost done with the year and won’t have another live show until January, as this week and next week are taped in advance. The big story coming out of last week is Roxanne Perez winning the Women’s Title from Mandy Rose, who is already gone from the promotion in a surprise. That is going to lead to some fallout so let’s get to it.

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They're Figuring It Out (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/12/20/nxt-december-20-2022-theyre-figuring-it-out/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: December 27, 2022
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

We’re taped again this week to close out the year. With about five weeks to go before Vengeance Day, there is quite a bit of time to fill and some of that will have to be covered tonight. This week’s show will feature a North American Title match, as Wes Lee defends against Tony D’Angelo. Let’s get to it.

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Hit The Refresh Button (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2022/12/27/nxt-december-27-2022-hit-the-refresh-button/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 3, 2023
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

We’re in the New Year and that means we have one more week before New Year’s Evil, because the scheduling around here is a little weird. Tonight we have another face to face deal between Grayson Waller and Bron Breakker, as has been the case before. Other than that, we’ll probably get some more matches announced for next week. Let’s get to it.

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The New Year Before New Year's (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/01/03/nxt-january-3-2023-the-new-year-before-new-years/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 10, 2023
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

It’s New Year’s Evil and this time we have the NXT Title on the line as Grayson Waller challenges Bron Breakker. Other than that, we have a twenty woman battle royal for the #1 contendership to the Women’s Title. Throw in Indus Sher vs. the Creed Brothers and we should be in for a good one. Let’s get to it.

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Oh Yeah This Happened Too (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/01/11/nxt-january-10-2023-new-years-evil-oh-yeah-this-happened-too/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 17, 2023
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

We’re done with New Year’s Evil and now all roads lead to Vengeance Day in about two and a half weeks. The show will feature Bron Breakker defending the NXT Title against Grayson Waller in a cage match but we’re going to need more than that. There is a lot of potential for the rest of the show though and we should hear more this week. Let’s get to it.

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The Calm After The Pretty Good (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/01/17/nxt-january-17-2023-the-calm-after-the-pretty-good/)

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NXT
Date: January 24, 2023
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

We are just over a week away from Vengeance Day with Grayson Waller challenging Bron Breakker for the NXT Title. That is going to include a lot of build this week as we get ready for the title match, but there is some other stuff to do as well. The good thing is that a lot of the card is ready so let’s get to it.

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Well, It Worked (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/01/24/nxt-january-23-2024-well-it-worked/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: January 31, 2023
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T.

It?s the go home show for Vengeance Day and that means it is time for the hard sell, which is one of the things NXT tends to do best. In addition to the build towards the show, we also have the long awaited Creed Brothers vs. Indus Sher match, which has been postponed at least once before. Let?s get to it.

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It Went Too Long (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/01/31/nxt-january-31-2023-it-went-too-long/)

[klunderbunker]

Vengeance Day 2023
Date: February 4, 2023
Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T.

NXT is back on the road for the first time since Stand & Deliver all the way back in the spring. That is something that could do a lot of good for NXT and the card is pretty stacked as well. We have a bunch of title matches here, capped off by Bron Breakker defending the NXT Title against Grayson Waller inside a cage. Let’s get to it.

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They Had To Get Out (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/02/04/nxt-vengeance-day-2023-they-had-to-get-out/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 7, 2023
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T.

We’re done with Vengeance Day and just shy of two months away from Stand & Deliver. It looks like we have a title match set up, as Carmelo Hayes stared down Bron Breakker, who retained the NXT Title in the main event. That should give us a clear path to Los Angeles so let’s get to it.

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Eh, They've Got Time (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/02/07/nxt-february-7-2023-eh-theyve-got-time/)

[klunderbunker]

NXT
Date: February 14, 2023
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Booker T., Vic Joseph

It’s Valentine’s Day and that is not likely to mean much of anything here. We are about a month and a half away from Stand & Deliver and Carmelo Hayes is looking like a strong option to go after Bron Breakker’s NXT Title. Other than that, NXT has some work to do so let’s get to it.

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That's A Nice Present (https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/02/14/nxt-february-14-2023-thats-a-nice-present/)