Bobby breaks down the most recent episode of NXT. Does it play out like we all expect?

NXT was back to its usual self last week.  A whole lot of action, tremendous storylines, and excellence.  This week, we hope the Good times will continue.  They cram a lot of Professional Wrestling’s finest into a small hour long segment proving less is more.  With another week of new content will NXT ever be anything but Good? 

THE GOOD

Bianca Belair Promo

This match with Shayna Baszler will be incredible.  Both are so dominant and contrast each other’s styles so well.  Glam vs. Gloom.  Belair had a more than impressive win over Nikki Cross last week and it certainly got some people’s attention.  Her mic skills are sincere, and smooth.  She has a lot of “it” factor.  Of course when you put Baszler’s name in your mouth, she isn’t going to be far behind.  Baszler interrupted Belair, in tow with her Horsewomen.  Baszler is fantastic and demands attention, but Belair held her ground and the two had a Good exchange.  Belair finally had enough and literally slapped the spit out of Baszler.  She poked the bear and for the time being got away with it. 

Johnny Gargano vs. Humberto Carillo

Carillo nearly won the 205 Live Championship this week, and has some skills.  Gargano can work anyone so this was a decent match.  A lot of flying around, huge moves and smooth entertaining action.  Carillo hit a sick “missile dropkick” followed by a “standing moonsault.”  He is impressive, but Johnny Wrestling wasn’t going to be outdone and crushed Carillo’s momentum and face with his “slingshot DDT” for the victory. 

Kassius Ohno vs. “Limitless” Keith Lee

Two huge, physical beast going head to head.  This is going to hurt.  Ohno is one stiff bastard but Lee won’t be one to get beat around.  Lee was dominant early on, overpowering and out finessing Ohno.  Lee is so impressive, you never know what he is going to do.  He has the power and agility rarely seen on any platform of sports.  Ohno didn’t lie down though, he got in his shots and got the big guy down with brutal kicks.  Ohno had control until he got a back full of knees on a senton attempt.  Lee wouldn’t turn back from there.  He just overpowered Ohno, tossing him around and hitting a slingshot cross body for a near fall.  The ref got in the mix and knocked down just long enough for Ohno to get in a “low blow” for a cheap but much needed win for Kassius Ohno.  Matt Riddle made the run in due to the cheap victory but only Good for a staredown.    

THE BAD

Street Profits vs.  The Metro Brothers (Chris and JC)

The current EVOLVE Tag Team Champions have been appropriately hyped.  A lot of fans have no idea who they are, but they can certainly work.  The Metro Brothers have a Good look as well.  This had match had decent potential heading into it, as both teams had a Good energy heading in.  Unfortunately this was a quick match, and didn’t showcase anything special.  Street Profits win decisively.  The celebration was short lived though as the “Forgotten Son’s” who truly were forgotten by most.  These bad ass bikers beat the hell out of Street Profits and the crowd was not amused.  Not NXT’s greatest stuff, and a surprisingly disappointing opening match.

THE UGLY

Adrian Jaoude vs. Dominic Dijakovic

Jaoude a black belt and badass looks like a serious dude, and we already know how intense the New England Native Dijak is.  He destroys his opponents.  Unfortunately we saw a lot of awkward “mat” wrestling.  The problem is if you do mat wrestling, it cannot look half assed and both competitors have to be able to go with it.  We didn’t see that here.  This was boring, and didn’t do anything for the audience.  Dijakovic Wins and it couldn’t have ended fast enough. 

FINAL

GOOD- 3

BAD- 1

UGLY- 1

OVERALL-  Good, but not as Good as usual.  Some of the action was more than disappointing but honestly nothing is perfect.  NXT is more often than not, a fantastic example of Professional Wrestling’s potential.

The NXT product is just unreal.  The promos have substance and are straight to the point.  The talent on the roster even with the “call ups” seem to replenish and feed the well-oiled machine without a hiccup. The word is that an extended time slot may be in the works for more action.  As said earlier less is more, but if they don’t fill the extra time with crap and just more expected Gold of a typical NXT, more is just better.  However this week it wasn’t up to par. It seems that as usual the Good outweighed the Bad, but this really wasn’t their best.  Onto the next week, which are the “take home” shows for an action packed weekend.  See you then!