More NXT stars looking to come up

[Crayo]

Ascension for the fucking win!

 

[Ed!]

Wouldn't the right comparison be Angle's third cousin Jack Swagger? He gets heat because he sucks, but NXT have molded a gimmick around it that has just been incredible to watch. NXT Creative are miracle workers.

That being said, I still don't think this character - as entertaining as it was on NXT - will be nearly as over on Raw. But we'll see how it goes. They won't even try with Adam Rose.

Ascension and Sami called up? Great for the Ascension who'll have something to do, but... I don't know on Sami. I like them on there, dammit. If they're intent on pushing NXT, it's better for him to be probably the top star over there instead of just another debut on Raw.

Agreed, Zayn needs a big push, hopefully by the time he debuts Cesaro could be closing in on a world title reign, Cesaro vs Zayn PPV match will be dope

 

[Wacokid27]

Ascension and Sami called up? Great for the Ascension who'll have something to do, but... I don't know on Sami. I like them on there, dammit. If they're intent on pushing NXT, it's better for him to be probably the top star over there instead of just another debut on Raw.

As sad as I am (in some ways) to type this, I absolutely agree with your concerns on Sami Zayn. I love the guy and have for years. He's charismatic, solid in-ring, has all the positives to be a top face in the company. But to bring him up right now seems pointless. He's got a feud going right now with Corey Graves that is benefiting both men and, on the main roster, he's "just another guy" for now.

Obviously, the Ascension's a totally different story.

wk

 

[Just Kevin]

What in the fuck does WWE see in Bo Dallas?

He has lineage man... you know WWE is all about those 2nd and 3rd generation superstars.

 

[Cloud]

What in the fuck does WWE see in Bo Dallas?

I feel the same way about Breeze hate his model gimmick.

 

[Rogue]

What in the fuck does WWE see in Bo Dallas?

It's probably in Wyatt's contract, as long as we have him we'll have to deal with Bo.:

 

[Wacokid27]

It's probably in Wyatt's contract, as long as we have him we'll have to deal with Bo.:

Because we all know Bray is a huge backstage politician. :

wk

 

[Aids Johnson]

please dear god dont bring anyone else in until at least after summerslam. WWE is packed as it is, and the only thing that could save them a chance would be a brand split. Realize Shield will be on weekly still, Cena Bray isnt done, Cesaro and Rusev will be on every week - followed by a piss break diva match - and there are countless others. HHH will be on, Heyman will be cutting taker promos for at least a couple more weeks, Orton vs Batista (ick) not to mention the tag division and the inevitable RHodes bros fallout as well as shield.

Let Bo come up and fail, IDGAF or know anything about Adam Rose besides his character looks like fandango with a razor blade to his wrist, and there is no way I want to see Generico in WWE until he will be well presented. THose 3 are perfect for later. Generico could bury RVD on raw after showing up at MITB (people hate RVD enough to love seeing him lose cheaply) and Ascension need to wait until RHodes and Shield fallout before going straight for the tag belts.

 

[Aids Johnson]

You and me both, brother.

And for those telling me he can wrestle, I couldn't give a damn. I'm not one of those fans who can't enjoy someone if their above-average in the ring, I need to enjoy the character itself. I get bored immediately watching someone I don't care about wrestle, unless they have Cesaro-levels of ring talent.

You are the mark to end all marks brolol. You make smackdown threads bi-monthly to pity the fans who watch it before asking if you should watch it now. You are the fact of #Teamoptimism, and I bo-lieve in you :letroll:

 

[Leo C]

And for those telling me he can wrestle, I couldn't give a damn. I'm not one of those fans who can't enjoy someone if their above-average in the ring, I need to enjoy the character itself. I get bored immediately watching someone I don't care about wrestle, unless they have Cesaro-levels of ring talent.

I think everyone will agree that Bo's main appeal isn't ring work at all, it's his character. He's a delusional heel who thinks everyone loves him, and he's very good at that role. The problem is whether his gimmick will translate well to the main roster or not; it worked that well on NXT because he was, indeed, an annoying babyface, and they organically changed that into a heel gimmick (since the crowd already hated him). Since the main roster crowd doesn't know Bo at all, it's going to be hard to make it work, but if they're able to do it, he's going to be a very entertaining midcard act. Have you watched any of his heel NXT work?

 

[Aids Johnson]

Miz doesnt have jack shit on Bo, period. That speaks volumes alone.

 

[Wacokid27]

I think everyone will agree that Bo's main appeal isn't ring work at all, it's his character. He's a delusional heel who thinks everyone loves him, and he's very good at that role. The problem is whether his gimmick will translate well to the main roster or not; it worked that well on NXT because he was, indeed, an annoying babyface, and they organically changed that into a heel gimmick (since the crowd already hated him). Since the main roster crowd doesn't know Bo at all, it's going to be hard to make it work, but if they're able to do it, he's going to be a very entertaining midcard act. Have you watched any of his heel NXT work?

I have a slightly different viewpoint on this. While it's dangerous (from a storytelling standpoint) to mess with an organically-created/organically-transformed character, I can tell you that I was not watching NXT when Bo was an annoying babyface. And I can tell you that his "annoying delusional heel who thinks he's a babyface" character works very well even for those of us who were not aware of his character's babyface roots.

The promos they've shown for his arrival in WWE have been perfect and I think he'll do well by coming in and playing a similar role on the main roster, similarly to the way Kurt Angle first debuted in the WWE. Obviously, Bo won't have Kurt's Olympic background, but the "inspirational motivational speaker" aspect of those promos has been perfect.

wk

 

[Leo C]

I have a slightly different viewpoint on this. While it's dangerous (from a storytelling standpoint) to mess with an organically-created/organically-transformed character, I can tell you that I was not watching NXT when Bo was an annoying babyface. And I can tell you that his "annoying delusional heel who thinks he's a babyface" character works very well even for those of us who were not aware of his character's babyface roots.

The promos they've shown for his arrival in WWE have been perfect and I think he'll do well by coming in and playing a similar role on the main roster, similarly to the way Kurt Angle first debuted in the WWE. Obviously, Bo won't have Kurt's Olympic background, but the "inspirational motivational speaker" aspect of those promos has been perfect.

wk

I agree. Although it's hard to move these characters from one crowd to another, the packages are a sign that they know how to do it, because it's a pretty good way to start, and I think there's a good chance the gimmick may click. It's just that it could go both ways at this point, and although it seems like they'll do it well, you never know. But it's a relief that they've started off perfectly.

 

[BrockLesnarFanForLife]

Its seems a bit much all these NXT talents coming up at once WWE need to slow down as the roster is already full plus we havent seen most of the mid card that are on the roster but never are on tv so what chance do the NXT talents have

 

[Cloud]

We do have a packed roster but we are due for the yearly spring clean which may free up some mid card room if ppl like ADR, DZ and a few others depart as per rumours.