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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 9:52:33 GMT -6
NXT Championship
Bobby Roode vs Shinsuke Nakamura
NXT Women's Championship
Asuka vs Ember Moon
NXT Tag Team Championship Elimination
Authors of Pain vs Gargano & Ciampa vs The Revival
Aleister Black vs Andrade Almas
Tye Dillinger, No Way Jose, Roderick Strong & Ruby Riot vs Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain & Nikki Cross
Not that strong of a card, but I think Asuka/Ember could steal the show. Black/Almas should be solid & I like everyone involved in the 8 person tag. Nakamura/Roode has been one of the least interesting builds, but match should be fine. I'll be watching tonight.
I'm going with Roode, Ember (though I wouldn't be surprised if Asuka retains), AOP, Black, Team Dillinger |
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Post by Optimisn on Apr 1, 2017 9:55:57 GMT -6
I won't be around. I'll probably have to catch it tomorrow morning.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 10:24:30 GMT -6
They may add Peyton and Billie vs. Aliyah and someone else.
That'd be nice. They deserve a spot.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 10:29:19 GMT -6
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 18:08:17 GMT -6
8 person tag to kick things off. No Way Jose attacked at Axxess today by Sanity. Out of the match. Regal said they need to find a replacement
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 18:12:42 GMT -6
Kassius Ohno is the replacement!
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 18:21:04 GMT -6
Not a fan of the silly matching eye paint Sanity now has.
For an Orlando/Mania crowd, they've been relatively quiet up until Dillinger got the hot tag.
They were loud for the entrances, but Dillinger woke them up.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 18:26:42 GMT -6
Everyone hit their moves on each other at the end until Dain hit Dillinger with a One Winged Angel for the pin.
Typical tag match, but picked up big time at the end. Everyone looked good. Ruby Riot (that'll take getting used to calling her that) was impressive.
Solid start. Would've like Team Dillinger to get the win, but they're still building Sanity as a dominant force, so I get it.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 18:34:59 GMT -6
Aleister Black vs Almas up next. Black had a pretty fucking cool entrance.
Percy Watson trying to explain the background of Aleister Black's character is just laughable.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 18:47:00 GMT -6
Black over Almas via Black Mass (spinning roundhouse kick to the face).
Match was slow to start, Black was hesitant & seemed a little nervous, but got going quick after that. I dug the match after they settled in.
Nigel just said Black is a man to reckon with IN RING OF HONOR. Whoops.
Tag titles up next. |
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Apr 1, 2017 18:52:56 GMT -6
Black over Almas via Black Mass (spinning roundhouse kick to the face).
Match was slow to start, Black was hesitant & seemed a little nervous, but got going quick after that. I dug the match after they settled in.
Nigel just said Black is a man to reckon with IN RING OF HONOR. Whoops.
Tag titles up next. I heard that and thought - welp nice knowing ya McGuiness. Honestly though he isn't that great on commentary. Very bland and boring. |
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 18:56:09 GMT -6
Yeah it's taking time for him to get used to the role of heel commentator. At least he's the most heelish of the 3. I thought he was fine in ROH with Kevin and he'd be fine with just Tom here in NXT, but you know, they can't get rid of Percy.
Luckily Percy Watson is pure garbage, so it doesn't make Nigel seem that bad.
New look to the tag titles aren't anything special.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 18:57:02 GMT -6
I like Nigel on commentary. He isn't over animated but brings a seriousness that is different and needed.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 19:11:23 GMT -6
DIY & Revival put Rezar through a table for a big pop.
LOVE the storytelling with both teams. Dawson had a reverse figure four locked in on Akam. Gargano was going to break it up, but stopped.
It's essentially 4 on 2 with AOP fighting off all challengers.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 19:13:19 GMT -6
Dawson & Gargano hit DIY's finish on Akam.
Wilder & Ciampa hit a Shatter Machine on Rezar.
Both teams finally turned on each other, briefly, but once AOP recovered, they went back on the same page.
SUPERPLEX FROM THE TOP TO THE FLOOR ONTO EVERYONE ON THE OUTSIDE! This is awesome!
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 19:16:12 GMT -6
Hate that after that big spot, AOP just popped up & hit their finish on Ciampa to eliminate DIY.
I get it's so they look like monsters, but damn. If you're going to sell offense the entire match, why have them not sell now?
AOP vs Revival left.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 19:18:31 GMT -6
AOP is like The Ascension for me.
Does nothing.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 19:21:09 GMT -6
Super Collider on the Revival and AOP retain. Crowd is pissed.
I don't like them either, they're still super green, but they do benefit from being in there with incredible teams like DIY & the Revival.
Hope this is it for the Revival & they get a callup. They have zero left to accomplish in NXT.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 19:22:26 GMT -6
Yes they need to be on Raw Monday.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 19:22:52 GMT -6
Asuka and Ember Moon up next.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 19:33:31 GMT -6
New womens title looks like the old X-Division title. Not an upgrade.
I'm fine with either one winning this one. Asuka can stay in NXT until Summerslam & I'd be fine with it.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 19:42:46 GMT -6
This is a sloppy match.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 19:43:20 GMT -6
Asuka wins.
No problem with it.
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Apr 1, 2017 19:44:57 GMT -6
Not impressed by Ember Moon.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 19:45:29 GMT -6
Hell, have Asuka hold onto the belt until next taping and lose on NXT TV.
Then she can still come up soon.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 19:45:29 GMT -6
Asuka has been total heel for quite a while, so her pulling heel shit out to win I'm fine with.
She didnt beat her clean, so that means we'll get a rematch.
Agreed, super sloppy in spots, but I was fine with the match. Nothing mind blowing, but was an ok little match.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 19:47:43 GMT -6
They just showed Drew McIntyre in the crowd!
Good for them if they give him another shot. Dude is way too talented to be stuck in 3MB.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Apr 1, 2017 19:48:04 GMT -6
Drew McIntyre in the crowd.
He'll be in NXT soon.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 19:52:41 GMT -6
I still have a feeling Nakamura might show up tomorrow at Mania to face AJ. There has to be a reason why AJ/Shane has NO stipulation tied to it. It's just a singles match.
AJ attacks Shane before the match & Nakamura replaces him would be fucking nuts. Unlikely, but one can hope.
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Post by randomone on Apr 1, 2017 19:54:37 GMT -6
Dueling dames on the piano to play out the Glorious One
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