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Post by The Kevstaaa on Dec 12, 2014 11:27:10 GMT -5
Yes, I do realize that there is an official NXT thread, but I feel like a separate thread needs to be made so that people who would usually avoid the NXT thread can see. Last night, NXT TakeOver: R Evolution happened and there has not been a better show in years. Not WrestleMania XXX, not SummerSlam 2013, none of those were as outstanding as this. Two hours and nothing was bad.
Everything clicked. Kevin Owen's debut was badass, the Tag Title match was solid, and the Corbin squash did what it was supposed to.
Then things got crazy. Finn Balor had a better entrance than a VAST majority of the special WrestleMania entrances the big stars get. They had a great tag match, followed by the BEST women's match of the year. Not Charlotte/Natalya, but Sasha/Charlotte. It didn't the extra story of Hart vs. Flair, it was just better. And the main event. My goodness. Storytelling at it's finest coupled with the magnificent ability of two of the best in the world. The swerve at the end. Just brilliance.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 11:42:09 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 11:50:53 GMT -5
Basically...
Kevin Owens and Finn Balor's entrances alone are better than anything that has happened on Raw in months.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 12:28:59 GMT -5
I actually thought WM 30 was the best Wrestling Show this year but that's my opinion.
While I personally didn't watch the show but saw highlights this morning I just wanna say thank you to whoever books the nxt stuff.Because That's how you book a Wrestling Show.All the Talent was amazing and I loved each match I saw so many great spots.
I just feel sorry for them when they do make it up to the main roster because the booking will be much different,The matches will be much shorter and the storylines will be poorly booked.It could go either way at this point.
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Post by Planktung on Dec 12, 2014 12:31:37 GMT -5
Cheesy/Corny post incoming. As of late, my life hasn't exactly gone the way I would like for it to. Every day, I wake up and feel pretty miserable about myself. Today, I didn't wake up thinking about my issues or how much I think my life sucks. I woke up thinking about how ing incredible R Evolution was. I watched the entire show last night with a smile on my face, something that I rarely every find myself doing. Kevin Owens' debut was one of the more emotional moments that I can recall in recent memory. I've been a HUGE fan of Owens for years now and always hoped to see him in WWE someday. However, all I would see about him on the internet regarding WWE potential was , "He's too overweight. WWE would never sign that tub of lard." After a while, I began to believe that he would never get a chance to shine on the big stage. When the news broke a few months ago that he signed, I was so, so happy for him and knew that with NXT being in the state that it is currently in, he would be fine. When he made his way out to the stage last night, it was unreal. The pop that he got, the emotion that he showed, it was all amazing. When Finn Balor signed, my first thought was, "Will he he have the body paint?" I wasn't surprised when he didn't use it for his NXT debut, but I had hoped that he would someday have the paint for a special occasion. When the lights went out after Hideo's entrance and the lights began to flash with ominous music playing, I was literally saying to myself, "No f*****g way." Then, out of nowhere, that motherf***** comes crawling onto the stage looking like he emerged from hell. I said the same thing for Owens, but seriously, that pop. At that moment, Balor looked like the biggest star in the world. I had to take a step back and remind myself that this is the developmental show. Sami Zayn's entrance is something else I want to talk about. I don't think this was mentioned enough. When the crowd shouted, "Let's go!" along with Sami, chills went down my spine. The match itself was phenomenal. So much emotion, and the best part about that was that the crowd was invested in every single second. When Sami won, the way the audience erupted is something that I'll never forget. Again, I had to remind myself that this is developmental because the way that Sami stared at the NXT Championship, along with the crowd's response and the overall feeling, you would think that he just became WWE Champion at WrestleMania. Kevin Owens being the first one to come out and congratulate Sami brought tears to my eyes. Not that long ago, they were tearing it up on the independent scene, together and as singles wrestlers. Now, they were being given the opportunity of a lifetime in WWE. They earned everything that they've gotten and I couldn't be any happier for them. As they were leaving the ring, the thought of Owens turning crossed my mind, but I didn't fully expect. When it happened, I didn't know how to react. On one hand, we're going to get an incredible feud between the two, but the wrestling fan in me got lost in the moment and was irate that Owens ruined Zayn's crowning achievement. NXT is hands down the best professional wrestling program in the world today. For once, I was able to look past my personal issues to just sit down and enjoy some quality wrestling. R Evolution was the pro wrestling event of the year and no one can change my mind on that. If you haven't already began investing your time into NXT, please, do so now. This is the future and it's guy likes Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and Finn Balor who are going to carry it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 12:35:17 GMT -5
PSA: Go watch this show. This is a fantastic show top to bottom and well worth the two hours.
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Post by Tyler Black on Dec 12, 2014 12:46:05 GMT -5
Amazing show top to bottom. And I think the scariest thing about that show...that's not all NXT had to offer. Amore and Cass didn't even make the show that's how stacked the card was. You can see this is Triple H's baby and he's taking incredible care of it. TLC Is ed this Sunday it has no chance against Revolution. Plus, we got a Sami Calihan sighting!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 12:49:48 GMT -5
ing loved it. No real complaints. But Wrestlemania 30 still holds the top spot of the year for me personally.
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Post by Planktung on Dec 12, 2014 12:50:50 GMT -5
Here's something else I'll say. I know that many people won't watch this show because it's NXT and they don't care about the "developmental" brand. you. Start caring because this is as good as professional wrestling gets.
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Post by marino13 on Dec 12, 2014 12:52:28 GMT -5
Last night's show proved exactly why wrestling is at it's best when they make you feel it. Zayn has been chasing the title for so long that his win had emotion. It actually meant something. Win, lose, or draw, Zayn's booking has been brilliant since day one.
Too many of today's fans expect everything to happen overnight, and run to their keyboard when it doesn't. But this goes to show setbacks can do more for a talent than winning every match. The chase can often be just as fun as the win.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 12:58:06 GMT -5
Last night's show proved exactly why wrestling is at it's best when they make you feel it. Zayn has been chasing the title for so long that his win had emotion. It actually meant something. Win, lose, or draw, Zayn's booking has been brilliant since day one. Too many of today's fans expect everything to happen overnight, and run to their keyboard when it doesn't. But this goes to show setbacks can do more for a talent than winning every match. The chase can often be just as fun as the win. Honestly, the last title win/reign that felt like it meant something (besides Bryan) was Christian winning the ECW title and his reign.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 13:04:15 GMT -5
Here's something else I'll say. I know that many people won't watch this show because it's NXT and they don't care about the "developmental" brand. you. Start caring because this is as good as professional wrestling gets. If you don't like NXT then f*ck you.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Dec 12, 2014 13:08:24 GMT -5
Finn Balor's theme has been stuck in my head all day. I'm perfectly happy with this.
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Post by Planktung on Dec 12, 2014 13:12:41 GMT -5
That is all.
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Post by marino13 on Dec 12, 2014 13:24:28 GMT -5
Last night's show proved exactly why wrestling is at it's best when they make you feel it. Zayn has been chasing the title for so long that his win had emotion. It actually meant something. Win, lose, or draw, Zayn's booking has been brilliant since day one. Too many of today's fans expect everything to happen overnight, and run to their keyboard when it doesn't. But this goes to show setbacks can do more for a talent than winning every match. The chase can often be just as fun as the win. Honestly, the last title win/reign that felt like it meant something (besides Bryan) was Christian winning the ECW title and his reign. 100% agree. I'd add Christian winning the World title also. And at one time I would have added Benoit to that list as well.
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Dec 12, 2014 13:25:03 GMT -5
That is all. Holy shit!! Jeff Hardy returned?!?!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 13:36:17 GMT -5
Finn Balor's theme has been stuck in my head all day. I'm perfectly happy with this. Dat theme doe...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 13:37:04 GMT -5
That is all. Holy crap!! Jeff Hardy returned?!?! Shhhhhh.... You'll wake @monoxide23
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 13:39:48 GMT -5
Looking forward to watching it tomorrow.
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Post by E N I G M A on Dec 12, 2014 13:43:33 GMT -5
Finn Balor was the star of the night before his match even started.... He clearly has all the tools to be huge, even on the main roster. I mean Jeff didn't have the size, the body or anything, just the charisma and the will to deliver every night and look at where that got him. I kinda felt sorry for Itami cause he kinda fell into Finn's shadow, but the GTS tease saved it for him haha.
Best PPV/show of the year, by far!
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