He's baaaack

[Prince Bálor]

Well, ain't this interesting?

- The NXT crowd exploded tonight during the tapings for next Wednesday's episode whenRhino made his return to WWE. He faced Elias Samson and got a huge pop. It's possible the match airs as a dark match but if not, it will air next week.

Source: http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news...e-champion-returns-at-tonight-nxt-tv-tapings/

Also:

* Rhino made his return to WWE and got a big pop. He defeated Elias Samson with a Gore and the crowd was on fire.
* Finn Balor cut a backstage promo on Kevin Owens. Rhino walks past him and smirks.

Source: http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news...-from-this-week-wwe-nxt-tv-tapings-airing-in/

 

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Lol that's weird, I wonder if anything will come of it or if it will only be a one time thing.

 

[Prince Bálor]

Yeah, that's what I thought at first. It wouldn't surprise me if it was a one time thing, just like his last TNA run.

 

[Butters!]

at NXT though? Hmm... Ok.

 

[Prince Bálor]

at NXT though? Hmm... Ok.

Yup, it's kinda weird and out of the blue. But, I guess this could turn out to be a one time thing only and he's gonna be there to put talent over. We'll see, though.

 

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Looks like he'll be with the company at least through April, possibly doing some dark matches/house shows with the main roster during that time from what I was reading earlier.

 

[KITT]

It was awesome seeing Rhyno out there. I loved how the announcer said "NXT isn't just for starting careers, it's for rebuilding them." or something to that effect.

 

[Wacokid27]

Rhyno looked good, even if it was just basically a squash match.

Dude's only 39. While that's older than most of the recent guys who've come up, Rhyno's already a known commodity to a big chunk of the fanbase and could have some value, even if only as an enhancement talent to up-and-comers.

wk

 

[KITT]

Rhyno looked good, even if it was just basically a squash match.

Dude's only 39. While that's older than most of the recent guys who've come up, Rhyno's already a known commodity to a big chunk of the fanbase and could have some value, even if only as an enhancement talent to up-and-comers.

wk

What else would he be there for? Thank you, Texas.

 

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

If him and others like him are only around for a short period of time I would totally use them to put over newer talent via mini-feuds lasting about two-three weeks.

 

[Wacokid27]

My thought was more along the lines of: what if he's signed a long-term deal and the plan is for him to be around for three to five years?

You could use him as enhancement talent for a while and then build him up for a world title run, a la Mark Henry's WHC run....you know, sort of a "lifetime achievement award" of a title reign that only lasts a month or two.

Just spitballin' either way.

wk

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

This is pretty cool and something NXT should look to do more of. Bully Ray in NXT could be gold. Plus not only would it help the on screen product, but having veterans who have done it all in your developmental camp is going to help the guys improve and learn behind the scenes as well.

Who are some other veterans they could look into? What's Ken Shamrock up to lol

 

[Prince Bálor]

Agreed. Bully Ray coming to NXT would be dope, not only him, but as you've pointed out, just having veterans in developmental would be dope and extremely helpful to the guys down there.

 

[Wacokid27]

Is there any intel on how much, if any, Heyman or Dutch work with guys in NXT.

I'm just thinking having one (or both) of those guys around with Bubba Ray, Rhyno, Adam Pearce, Spanky, maybe a few other guys like that as a resource for the young talents learning there would be awesome.

wk

 

[Stopspot]

Is there any intel on how much, if any, Heyman or Dutch work with guys in NXT.



wk

As good as absolutely zero.

Heyman showed up for the first two live specials and that was how he got the idea of making Cesaro a Heyman guy. That's it. Dusty Rhodes is in charge of character development (that is all but confirmed) with assistance by Regal (I think).