It's technically season 7 now, but w/e I'm not making another NXT thread.
Anywho, I've started watching these since they've gone free on Hulu, working backwards. I'm in mid-May now and just watched last nights episode (which was the least entertaining I've seen so far so don't start with that one), I love it. It blows Raw and SD away for me. Everyone has a storyline not just main eventers. No PPV's so you never know when a title change is coming. Fresh interesting faces instead of the same old shit we've seen for years. And still uses Welcome Home as it's theme. Idr how this new NXT started, but it's definitely found it's groove.
Review of notable roster members:
Adrian NevilleEh, he's supposed to be some big deal overseas and he has a cool twisty spinny finisher thing off the ropes, but he doesn't really do anything for me.
Alexa BlissShe's really cute but so far has only made 2 random appearances. A name tweak is in order.
The AscensionConor O'Brian & Rick VictorI still hate
Conan Conor O'Brian's name but I dig the gimmick. Hope they get called up to help the tag division a little. If PTP wins the belts on Sunday this could be a nice feud for them.
BayleyNot the prettiest diva in history, but her character is kinda hilarious. Love that they turned her hugging her idols into a bear hug finisher.
Bo DallasFuck this guy, and the crowd agrees. This guy is HATED. Like, Vickie hated. And he's a face lol. Well, was. They finally turned him heel after months of being booed to hell. Why didn't they ever do that with Cena? This guy needs to never ever ever be called up, or may god help us all. He calls his fans Bolievers and sings "Don't stop, Bolieving" -_-
CharlotteNothing special. Her skin is flabby like her dad and she looks like she has a constant sun burn.
CJ ParkerCool music, cool gimmick. His promos could use some work, but he's more or less the Dude Love gimmick done well. I can see him on Raw and SD.
Corey GravesI like Corey. He's the missing link between CM Punk and Randy Orton. Probably my 2nd favorite on NXT. Needs new ring attire tho.
EmmaLol, I really don't know how to feel about Emma. She's insanely over, so she's doing something right. And I always wanted an Aussie diva. Sometimes she's so annoying to me, but other times she's hilarious. She's good at promos, so I can see myself getting behind her one day if she gets a little more serious, but that dance lol. I can't with that dance. I just can't. It was funny when she poked Audrey Marie in the eye with it tho.
Enzo AmoreThis guy has one of the most addicting catchphrases ever.. "SAWFT!!" The crowd screams it throughout his matches. He reminds me of Road Dogg in that he's good on the mic, but always kinda says the same thing. But he delivers it so well the crowd gets behind him and chants along with him. And he's a heel. I don't see him being huge in WWE, ever, but he could be a fun manager or something.
Kassius OhnoI don't see it.
Leo KrugerThis guy is shit, and they're trying to push him so hard. I don't want to see him on the main roster, but he will be.
Mason RyanYeah, this is where he's been. He's gotten a better look and he's better and faster in the ring, but he's still not anything special.
PaigeI. Love. Paige. Her accent, her attitude, her moves. She's got it. I hope she never gets called up tho cause they'll ruin her. She's rockin' it in NXT.
Sami ZaynThis guy is my favorite. Holy hell is he amazing to watch in the ring. I've never seen people do the shit he does. He's also extremely comfortable on the mic. This guy is gonna be huge. It's funny, cause I used to see pics of him as El Generico, and I always thought that's so stupid. He looks like an idiot and has a dumb name. Who knew this guy was under that mask. I can look past the fact that he's just an in shape Seth Rogen because he's great at everything he does.
Sasha BanksShe's rully pretty. Haven't seen much of her, but I like her. Excited to see where this heel turn goes. Her and Summer remind me of Rachel McAdams and Lacey Chabert from Mean Girls.
Tyler BreezeLadies and gentlemen, John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler had a baby, and his name is Tyler Breeze. The gimmick, is so ridiculous, that I love it. He talks like Dolph Ziggler on helium. Yes, contrary to popular belief, Dolph Ziggler actually does not have the highest octave voice known to man. This guy takes the cake. And I'm pretty sure, he tries to talk like Derek Zoolander. He already goes everywhere sporting Blue Steel at the camera. Like I said, he's ridiculous, but damn it, he's entertaining. In that Fandango/Rico sort of way.
I left off the people that have already shown up on Raw and SD like Summer and the Wyatt's cause you guys obviously don't need me to tell you about them, but I'm liking what NXT has become. Planning on going even further back in time and watching every week from here on out.
So with all that said, I now leave you all with the magic that is.... Tyler Breeze: