Is Kiana James worthy of a shot for the big belt?

Did anyone catch that single armed Powerbomb from Julius Creed?

He's got one guy in a leg lock and they manages to powerbomb the other. It was a thing of beauty.

Yeah was impressive as hell. Creed Brothers were an amazing find by Briscoe. I expect in 10 years time for them to be a top team.  

I’m mad Tiffany/Kiana was so short. They were moving at Mach speed too.

Becky Lynch is just bored at this point.

When creative has nothing for you.

Becky Lynch drew 850k to NXT last night. Impressive stuff. There can only be a handful of times NXT has hit that number in history.

Sept 13, 2023 21:57:15 GMT @toddisdrunk said:

Becky Lynch drew 850k to NXT last night. Impressive stuff. There can only be a handful of times NXT has hit that number in history.

Lola Vice*

Speaking of, who you think wins the Women's Breakout Tournament surrender? 

It should be Jakara

Sept 13, 2023 21:57:15 GMT @toddisdrunk said:

Becky Lynch drew 850k to NXT last night. Impressive stuff. There can only be a handful of times NXT has hit that number in history.

The highest rating since the Halloween Havoc 2020 edition of NXT.

I don't think NXT has been renewed yet has it? Say what you want about the cheesy acting and questionable in-ring, it's pretty impressive they've been able to retain and grow their audience given all the obstacles. This still feels like a show where they're really trying to put their best foot forward.

Sept 14, 2023 0:22:59 GMT Blindy said:

Sept 13, 2023 21:57:15 GMT @toddisdrunk said:

Becky Lynch drew 850k to NXT last night. Impressive stuff. There can only be a handful of times NXT has hit that number in history.

Lola Vice*

Speaking of, who you think wins the Women's Breakout Tournament surrender? 

Speaking of Lola, I'm looking forward to her match with Roxanne Perez. Also, Carmelo Hayes vs. Dirty Dom.

Didn't expect Dr. Seuss Becky Lynch but here we are

what even is this new reggie gimmick

Lola Vice vs Roxanne Perez was a banger. It's crazy how good Vice has gotten and this isn't even the end product. Perez deserves all of his flowers for being so damn good to lead a match, especially at her age but it takes two to tango and this was really good.

Vice should make it to the Breakout finals at the very least. If not win it.

so i know this isn't how it was meant to come across (in-universe at least) but

Roxanne: Hey Becky, wanna tag tonight so it's not a 2 on 1 handicap match?

Becky: Thanks for the offer but I don't need your help, I'd rather take both of them on myself

Becky: accepts offer and tags with Lyra

It’s clear they have a lot invested in Tiffany, Kiana, Lyra and Roxanne. They should be the new 4HW.

Sept 20, 2023 9:53:51 GMT surrender said:

It’s clear they have a lot invested in Tiffany, Kiana, Lyra and Roxanne. They should be the new 4HW.

I dunno if you can just create a new 4HW or it's something that has to happen naturally.

also just a me thing being from CA but lol at anyone -- much less nxt talent -- being excited about going to bakersfield, ca

also also, I've been forgetting to mention this, but while I don't mind Noam Dar and I haven't been following NXT UK is this guy really good enough to be leading his own faction?

Sept 27, 2023 0:21:12 GMT Michinokudriver said:

Sept 20, 2023 9:53:51 GMT surrender said:

It’s clear they have a lot invested in Tiffany, Kiana, Lyra and Roxanne. They should be the new 4HW.

I dunno if you can just create a new 4HW or it's something that has to happen naturally.

also just a me thing being from CA but lol at anyone -- much less nxt talent -- being excited about going to bakersfield, ca

also also, I've been forgetting to mention this, but while I don't mind Noam Dar and I haven't been following NXT UK is this guy really good enough to be leading his own faction?

Short answer, no.

Looks like Brian Pillman Jr is on his way to NXT:

x.com/wwe/status/1706850603752661471?s=46

Cosplaying as his dad didn’t work in the indies or AEW so maybe NXT development will finally do the trick. Shame the dude continues to fall down the Qanon hole, otherwise I would be rooting for him.

If they can get him over, they can get anyone over. Dude just doesn’t have the charisma to be a wrestler in my opinion.

Sept 27, 2023 17:07:58 GMT @toddisdrunk said:

If they can get him over, they can get anyone over. Dude just doesn’t have the charisma to be a wrestler in my opinion.

Especially because he insists on being his father’s son as a character. He is nothing like his dad except for the fact he has a mullet and is from Cincinnati.

Sept 27, 2023 17:07:58 GMT @toddisdrunk said:

If they can get him over, they can get anyone over. Dude just doesn’t have the charisma to be a wrestler in my opinion.

They had guys like Wes Lee as champion and guys like Nathan Frazier competing for title shots. Brian Pillman looks like Roddy Piper next to those guys and most of NXT UK. 

How we feelin' about this one folks? Jakara's to lose?

Blindy, I'm looking forward to the tournament. I'm thinking Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice in the finals.

My Predictions

First Round
Kelani Jordan def Izzi Dame
Jakara Jackson def Arianna Grace
Karmen Petrovic def Jaida Parker
Lola Vice def Dani Palmer

Semi-Finals
Kelani Jordan def Jakara Jackson
Lola Vice def Karmen Petrovic

Tournament Finals
Kelani Jordan def Lola Vice

As much as I would love to see Lola win the tournament, I don't think she takes it.

Fucking Dominic Mysterio.

This booking for Trick 😂 I just wonder what the goal was! Not complaining, just seems like this is a lot of extra steps to wherever the hell they’re headed.

Oct 4, 2023 2:07:50 GMT surrender said:

This booking for Trick 😂 I just wonder what the goal was! Not complaining, just seems like this is a lot of extra steps to wherever the hell they’re headed.

Melo v Trick likely.

Also, Badass... ok, we're using that now, Badadd Bron Breaker is getting the Heyman rub.

Trick lost already!? The fuck?

That's a good call Lony . I just think there will be lots of Metafour shenanigans throughout the tourney and enough for Jakara to win. Right now, they're mere henchmen/women to Dar but a win for her here would be big and would shake that stigma off. She is also from the Nick Khan/Rock Titan Games so there's some investment from Khan here to see her flourish. She is also really good in the sprurts that I have seen her. Lash Legend has the size but Jackson has the higher upside.

and I guess they had Trick losing because Dominik is the bigger name when NXT has to sadly battle AEW next Tuesday. I REALLY HOPE Lola Vice vs Dani Palmer happens next week and is pitted against like Britt Baker or something because Lola Vice=ratings baby. Dani Palmer is a good 1st matchup too, she is hella athletic even though I still think Vice would do better if she was with someone who can lead the way(Like what you saw with Roxanne Perez who did a masterful job in their 1vs1 match few weeks ago).

You've got Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Asuka, and others appearing next Tuesday for NXT. HBK isn't playing around, AEW went to Tuesday and are having ex NXT commentator Beth Phoenix's husband wrestling in his AEW debut, that is a clear shot by TK. Love to see it by Michaels. 

I think the tournament is so obviously geared towards a Kelani/Lola finals but it’d be cool to throw a curveball and have Jakara go over Kelani and be in the finals against… oh idk, Karmen.