NXT TAKEOVER: BROOKLYN Official Thread

[DaveWadding]

LET'S GOOOOOOOO

Renee looking super fuckable 2nite

[Frank Drebin]

Ready to OD on wrestling these next three days. F yeah

[Frank Drebin]

Bayley to Belly maybe the worst finisher on the roster right now.

[Damian Rey]

It's NXT time mother fuckers! Time to drop my shorts and get out the old wrestling lube for the weekend.

[Mercenary]

Byron stopping two ladies from dancing....is he gay?

[Frank Drebin]

So.....Blue Pants comes to counter Alexa Bliss, right?

[Frank Drebin]

If they announce an NxT show like this the night before 'Mania, I'm going.

[Frank Drebin]

Really want the crowd to be hot hot hot for this.

[Mercenary]

So.....Blue Pants comes to counter Alexa Bliss, right?


Ugh I dont like Blue Pants for some reason

[Frank Drebin]

She's the only one I can think of unless they debut someone totally new, right? I'm assuming whoever it is isn't here for a one-off and will be around to take part in an angle.

[Emperor Smeat]

Tonight's card:

NXT Championship Ladder Match
Finn Bálor (c) vs. Kevin Owens

NXT Women’s Championship Match
Sasha Banks (c) vs. Bayley

NXT Tag Team Championship Match
Blake & Murphy (c) w/ Alexa Bliss vs. The Vaudevillains

Jushin “Thunder” Liger vs. Tyler Breeze

Samoa Joe vs. Baron Corbin

Apollo Crews (aka Uhaa Nation) will make his in-ring debut against Tye Dillinger

[Frank Drebin]

What starts the show? Breeze/Liger?

[Damian Rey]

I'm stunned Liger is "only" 50 years. Figured he'd be like ten years older.

[Mercenary]

Ok great opening

[DaveWadding]

Was waiting for Triple H to go with "LET'S GET READY TO SUUUUUCKKKKKKKKK ITTTTTTTT"

[Mercenary]

Ok awesome

[Frank Drebin]

Love the Pharaoh motif. Hope he goes over.

[Poit]

Love the Pharaoh motif. Hope he goes over.

Well, his seasonal residence is in Cairo.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: Jushin mocking Breeze

[Poit]

That arm trap backstabber was pretty sweet.

[Frank Drebin]

Hope we get a special appearance from Enzo and Cass so the crowd pops huge for em

[Poit]

"Full Sail sucks" chant. :lol:

[GD]

This is the first time that I am seeing Jushin "Thunder" Liger wrestle.

[Poit]

Same here.

[Frank Drebin]

lame

[GD]

That was fast.

[Poit]

Sigh. Breeze really needed a win here.

[Mercenary]

Nia Jax?

[Poit]

More evidence that X-Pac wears a bandana at all times.

[GD]

Seizure warning.

[DaveWadding]

Gotch in a top hat :lol:

[GD]

More evidence that X-Pac wears a bandana at all times.

And a diaper.

[Emperor Smeat]

One of the Vaudevillans need a monocle to make that entrance perfect with those hats.

[Mercenary]

Seizure lights!

[GD]

BLUE PANTS :eek:

[Frank Drebin]

lol...Price is Right theme

[DaveWadding]

I feel bad for Alexa, Blake and Murphy sucked her into their Personality Blackhole.

[GD]

The referee's expression while holding the titles was priceless.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nia Jax is another cousin of The Rock. So she'll likely get a big push fairly quickly.</font>

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[Mercenary]

Blue Pants city?!!!!

[DaveWadding]

BLUE. PANTS. CITY.

[Mercenary]

<font color=goldenrod>Nia Jax is another cousin of The Rock. So she'll likely get a big push fairly quickly.</font>

http://wrestlingnews.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Lina-Fanene.png

Why not hire every member of that over rated family sheeesshh

[Poit]

Damn. Simon Gotch has some legs there.

[Poit]

Damn. Alexa Bliss has some ass there.

[Frank Drebin]

Blake/Murphy need the titles more but I'm ok if they drop em.

[Emperor Smeat]

That was actually a nice twist to the Tower of Doom spot.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!</font>

[Poit]

Yaaaaaaaaaaas!

[Emperor Smeat]

:y: Vaudevillians as champs

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Vaudevillians > Bland & Murphy</font>

[Poit]

<font color=goldenrod>The Vaudevillians > Bland & Murphy</font>

I don't actively dislike Blake & Murphy. But during that match, I noticed that they had their names on their trunks, and that was the only way I knew who was who.

Also, they're keeping Alexa Bliss out of the title picture. Boo to that.

[Poit]

Time to sacrifice Tye Dillinger to Apollo Crews.

[Mercenary]

Bobby Lashley is back! Oh wait a sec here.....

[Poit]

Tye Dillinger's hair is ridiculous.

[Evil Vito]

I don't actively dislike Blake & Murphy. But during that match, I noticed that they had their names on their trunks, and that was the only way I knew who was who.

Also, they're keeping Alexa Bliss out of the title picture. Boo to that.

<font color=goldenrod>Yep, I think they're good in the ring. But they just kinda bore me.

Also I just love The Vaudevillians. Think it's so cool that Ryan Drago (Gotch) got to carry his over-the-top gimmick into NXT and it's worked on a bigger stage so far.</font>

[Poit]

The one and only thing I dislike about the Vaudevillains is that Aiden English has stopped singling ever since the team formed.

[GD]

Ah man! I missed the title change :(

[Emperor Smeat]

Is Dillinger using the Million Dollar Dream sleeper?

Looks very similar if not.

[Frank Drebin]

Hope that standing moonsault, while impressive, isn't his finisher.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Well that was quite the debut. A few more matches like that and I might be changing my name to Vito Crews or Apollo Cruz.</font>

[VSG]

Gorilla press + standing moonsault seems like a very odd combination for a finisher. Almost like it came from the 80s. Dunno.

Impressive match from both of them though!

[Emperor Smeat]

Wow next special is happening a lot sooner than usual. Nice touch to have a tournament in Dusty's honor.

[screech]

I'd never seen this Apollo Crews guy before just now. Impressive.

[screech]

Love Dillinger's gimmick also.

[VSG]

Baron Corbin looked like he had more charisma as a NFL guy than in the WWE now :-\

[Frank Drebin]

Has Corbin lost yet?

[#1-norm-fan]

Came late to the party.

VAUDEVILLIANNNNNNNNSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

[VSG]

Who's the ring announcer? He's doing a pretty good job.

[#1-norm-fan]

Also, Uhaa Nation is fucking awesome. Should have been signed a couple years ago. Gonna miss the name though because it was pretty great.

[GD]

Samosa Joe works best with cruiserweights.

[#1-norm-fan]

Bull Dempsey seems way better than Baron Corbin from what I've seen. No idea why Corbin won that feud and seems to be the favored one.

[DaveWadding]

they really need to find a gimmick they can hide Corbin in.

Something like a new age Undertaker

[Emperor Smeat]

Bull Dempsey seems way better than Baron Corbin from what I've seen. No idea why Corbin won that feud and seems to be the favored one.

Something went really wrong with whatever they were planning for Corbin for him to go back to doing nothing after that feud.

This might be Corbin's best match so far on NXT.

[Frank Drebin]

....until that suplex

[Frank Drebin]

Has Corbin lost yet?

?

[#1-norm-fan]

He's lost a couple times, Drebin.

[#1-norm-fan]

... and once more.

[Poit]

This might be Corbin's best match so far on NXT.

....until that suplex

Pretty much.

[Poit]

That seemed like a good way to end the match. The veteran wins, but Corbin is neither pinned nor taps out.

[Mercenary]

mmmmmmmm Steph

[Poit]

A wild McMahon appears!

[Frank Drebin]

I'm with you, guy holding the "Push Breeze" sign.

[VSG]

That seemed like a good way to end the match. The veteran wins, but Corbin is neither pinned nor taps out.

Except the commentary team gave that ending away :lol:

[GD]

It seems like Rick Rubin is at all Summer Slam events.

[Frank Drebin]

Cmon Enzo and Cass.......

[VSG]

Milf McMahon

[#1-norm-fan]

Very unfair for Sasha Banks and Kevin Owens to have to concern themselves with major title matches the night before major matches at SummerSlam. Very unfair. Big disadvantage.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah kinda wish Breeze had won. He jobs in every Takeover it seems.

Also it'd have been nice to get a heel win thrown in for a change of pace as we appear to be looking at a clean sweep for the faces. I'd be very surprised if Bayley or Balor lost, but I suppose we'll see. Great show so far.</font>

[#1-norm-fan]

Wait, did the ladder match open the show or is this just one of those "We're gonna call it a main event just for the hell of it" things?

[Frank Drebin]

Wait, did the ladder match open the show or is this just one of those "We're gonna call it a main event just for the hell of it" things?

No, they billed this as a "double main event" with the Banks/Bayley match being the other.

[Poit]

Takeover usually has dual main events - Women's Championship and NXT Championship.

[Frank Drebin]

Firmly in Sasha's corner tonight.

[Frank Drebin]

Bayley's theme is really catchy......it aint no Boss theme though.

[Shisen Kopf]

Shisen Kopf watching status of this rassle art show?

I'm watching

[Poit]

TPWW - decide my dinner.

Burger, sushi, or Italian

[Frank Drebin]

DEL RIO!!!!!!!!

[Shisen Kopf]

Burger

[Frank Drebin]

TPWW - decide my dinner.

Burger, sushi, or Italian

sushi

[Poit]

So, Bayley and Sasha Banks have the two best theme songs in NXT, right?

[Emperor Smeat]

Nice of Sasha to bring her ... wait a minute those guys are neither wacky, waving, or inflatable.

[#1-norm-fan]

Shisen Kopf watching status of this rassle art show?

I'm watching

Can we get a workrate-o-meter rating on the last match please and thank you?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I'd go with sushi. Sushi is amazing.</font>

[Shisen Kopf]

sushi

No. Burger dammit!

[Frank Drebin]

So, Bayley and Sasha Banks have the two best theme songs in NXT, right?

I've taken a shinin' to Balor's too.....but yeah I'd go with that.

[Shisen Kopf]

Can we get a workrate-o-meter rating on the last match please and thank you?

Yes. I need to replace the fuse due to all the Suplexes lately but I will get you the results.

[Emperor Smeat]

TPWW - decide my dinner.

Burger, sushi, or Italian

Burger

[Frank Drebin]

No idea what the crowd is yelling

[Frank Drebin]

No. Burger dammit!

LORD PALMERSTAN!!

[Poit]

"Let's go Bayley", "Let's go Boss"

[#1-norm-fan]

You know what I love about NXT? I can kinda see the result of the last two matches coming from a mile away and I'm still more interested in seeing it play out than most "unpredictable" main roster feuds/matches because the stories and characters have built up to it well. Simplicity can be a great thing.

[DaveWadding]

LORD PALMERSTAN!!

PITT THE ELDER

[Poit]

2 votes for burger, 2 votes for sushi. We need a tiebreaker.

[DaveWadding]

depends, what are you thinking about getting as a burger and what are you thinking about sushi?

[Frank Drebin]

http://i.imgur.com/ypervTo.gif

[DaveWadding]

if you get a Philly Roll, then def sushi.

[Shisen Kopf]

2 votes for burger, 2 votes for sushi. We need a tiebreaker.

Sushi Burger

[Shisen Kopf]

I'd like the fans to chant "this is acceptable" at Summer Slam tomorrow.

[Poit]

depends, what are you thinking about getting as a burger and what are you thinking about sushi?

Burger - provolone & pesto, probably with coleslaw as the side.

Sushi - Philly roll, some roll with eel, and a third roll for variety.

[VSG]

2 votes for burger, 2 votes for sushi. We need a tiebreaker.

Sushi

Also, holy shit

[Emperor Smeat]

That was amazing.

[Poit]

It's a good thing Bayley only needs one hand to do her finisher.

[Frank Drebin]

Sasha is the real deal

[Poit]

Damn. Go Banks.

[Frank Drebin]

need a heel win here

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>NXT women's matches are so stupidly good. Fully convinced casual viewers could view the divas division as something other than a joke if they were actually pulling out matches like this on TV.</font>

[VSG]

Legit popped out of my seat at that submission exchange

Oh shit belly to belly suplex done very well too :D

[#1-norm-fan]

I'm sensing "We want Bailey" chants tomorrow.

[Poit]

Holy shit. I totally marked out for that Bank Statement from Bayley.

[Frank Drebin]

This is amazing

[DaveWadding]

Burger - provolone & pesto, probably with coleslaw as the side.

Sushi - Philly roll, some roll with eel, and a third roll for variety.

Sushi.

[Frank Drebin]

WTF.....HOLY SHIT

[DaveWadding]

IT'S

[Emperor Smeat]

:eek:

:D BAYLEY

[DaveWadding]

BAYYYYYYYYYLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[VSG]

Woot

[Frank Drebin]

Unreal match.....hard to think two of the three best matches this year have been women's matches on nxt.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>jesus fucking christ what a match</font>

[GD]

My Network stream died during the pinfall attempt.

[#1-norm-fan]

Jesus Christ I have to close my eyes every time I see that reverse hurricanrana.

[Poit]

FUCK YES

[GD]

"O.M.G." moments!

[DaveWadding]

That match was absurd.

[#1-norm-fan]

Seriously... Just bring that to the main roster. I've always hated chick rasslin' and every NXT womens match I've seen on a Takeover has been fucking fantastic from a drama and from a match standpoint.

Fuck "9 chicks rasslin', therefore revolution". Just... do that!

[Frank Drebin]

Clique Hug

[GD]

Awwwww...

[Frank Drebin]

Haven't wanted the WWE to run with something so good since The Summer of Punk. Sadly.....we know how that went.

[Emperor Smeat]

http://www.wwe.com/f/wysiwyg/image/2015/05/20150526_NXTDivas_LIGHT_HP.jpg

[#1-norm-fan]

... Was that the first four horsewomen reference on the show?

[VSG]

... Was that the first four horsewomen reference on the show?

First time it has been audibly referenced, as far as I know. Probably the last time too.

[Frank Drebin]

Hey....we've seen that tatted chick's boobs haven't we?

[Frank Drebin]

This Balor entrance is going to be sick

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Only in NXT can you wind up with two seasoned veterans like Owens and Balor probably thinking "oh fuck...we have to top THAT?"</font>

[#1-norm-fan]

Hey....we've seen that tatted chick's boobs haven't we?

Was that his wife or the other chick? lol

[Emperor Smeat]

Either the ladder match is going to be really short or going to get a lot of overtime with this ppv special.

Think the ladder match with Bo vs Neviile was somewhat short for title standards.

[Poit]

Unreal match.....hard to think two of the three best matches this year have been women's matches on nxt.

Both of which featured Sasha Banks.

[Poit]

Owens said a bad thing.

[Poit]

they really need to find a gimmick they can hide Corbin in.

Something like a new age Undertaker

I think Finn Balor might have that niche filled.

[Poit]

Sushi has been ordered. :y:

[VSG]

lol Kevin Owens chilling in the corner

Entrance did not disappoint, but when I saw the multiple guys I was hoping they would do a stages of evolution type theme here.

[Poit]

Is this the first time we've seen a title hung above the ring before a ladder match? It seems that's always done off camera.

[Frank Drebin]

WTF is going on over there?

[Poit]

What's happening in the crowd?

[VSG]

Is this the first time we've seen a title hung above the ring before a ladder match? It seems that's always done off camera.

Feel like I have seen that happen before but can't recall an exact time.

[Poit]

From reddit: "FYI the crowd was cheering because they let the guys who threw the streamers back in"

[Emperor Smeat]

Is this the first time we've seen a title hung above the ring before a ladder match? It seems that's always done off camera.
Cena vs Orton for the WWE/World unification match?

Might have been another one recently as well. Maybe even the same match that had to be stopped early because either the hook was too low or too high.

[Poit]

Ah, yeah, I forgot about that.

[DaveWadding]

Christ, that was a helluva powerbomb.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Wait...was Bayley really wearing "Tribute to Dusty" polka dots? I mean, it's very sweet and thoughtful and whatnot, but wouldn't it have been more topical if she could've worn something to honor Piper?

It does suck I don't have the Network...sounds like she put on another hell of a match tonight...hopefully by early next week there'll be a full-length match vid on YT so I can see the excellence I so clearly missed.

[Lock Jaw]

Someone PM me where to watch this for free on the internet.... thanks....

[Poit]

Wait...was Bayley really wearing "Tribute to Dusty" polka dots? I mean, it's very sweet and thoughtful and whatnot, but wouldn't it have been more topical if she could've worn something to honor Piper?

Piper wasn't the head writer of NXT.

[#1-norm-fan]

She was probably pretty close with Dusty since he was a big part of NXT.

[DaveWadding]

Wait...was Bayley really wearing "Tribute to Dusty" polka dots? I mean, it's very sweet and thoughtful and whatnot, but wouldn't it have been more topical if she could've worn something to honor Piper?

Just a wristband. and Dusty worked more with the NXT kids than anyone. That's why they're having a Dusty Rhodes Memorial Tag Tournament.

[#1-norm-fan]

Yes. What Poit said.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Cena vs Orton for the WWE/World unification match?

Might have been another one recently as well. Maybe even the same match that had to be stopped early because either the hook was too low or too high.

Ah, yeah, I forgot about that.

Yeah, but I'd put an asterisk on that, because the "Ascension Ceremony" (stupid name, worse concept) was held on RAW before TLC in December 2013.

[#1-norm-fan]

And Wadding.

[DAMN iNATOR]

She was probably pretty close with Dusty since he was a big part of NXT.

Knew that, was just thinking aloud. Still cool she did it though, obviously. :y:

[Emperor Smeat]

Ouch.

[#1-norm-fan]

OUCH!

[VSG]

Cena vs Orton for the WWE/World unification match?

Might have been another one recently as well. Maybe even the same match that had to be stopped early because either the hook was too low or too high.

Of course I forget the match I watched as part of the live audience.

Yeah, but I'd put an asterisk on that, because the "Ascension Ceremony" (stupid name, worse concept) was held on RAW before TLC in December 2013.

lol ok DAMN iNATOR :y:

[#1-norm-fan]

What Smely Meatball said.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Owens is going to be fucking hurting tomorrow, especially when he wrestles Cesaro.</font>

[VSG]

Sigh that divas match took me out of the main event, even though it was a really good match also.

Owens is a massive beast though, first this and then Cesaro tomorrow!

[Emperor Smeat]

Good main event but wow those ladders gave no leeway at all during the match. Wouldn't blame the WWE at all if they drop Owens-Cesaro tomorrow just to be on the safe side for Owens health.

[Poit]

Sigh that divas match took me out of the main event, even though it was a really good match also.

I agree. The ladder match was good, but it wasn't as good as the women's match.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Of course I forget the match I watched as part of the live audience.



lol ok DAMN iNATOR :y:

Been a while since I've seen you around...welcome back. :D

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I also think it took me a while to get into the main because of how good the women's match was.

Probably should have tossed Corbin/Joe in between the two title matches. The cooldown match is a very real concept.</font>

[Damian Rey]

Absolutely excellent ladder match that actually built to the guys climbing the ladder. Feels like they didn't even have an attempt till the third act of the match.

But yeah, that women's match would've been better placed in the middle of the card. I was emotionally gassed by the time the main event hit. They did do a good job of playing some video package filler to try and reload the crowd, but alas, those awesome ladies left me ready for bed.

Another note, NXT and Triple H and co once more out sports entertaining WWE. I've said several times, but if and when Triple H takes the reigns, I have high hopes for great things.

[Droford]

Two main events were probably better than just about everything they'll put on tomorrow night

[GD]

Is it weird that I teared up a little at the end of the Women's title match?

[GD]

Also the referee. GOD DAMN!

[Fignuts]

In hindsight, women's match should have been main event, but I can understand why it wasn't.

Only a matter of time until the women are the actual main event if they keep having matches like that.

Liger/Breeze was great fun, and a perfect choice for an opener. I know Tyler needs a win, but they may have plans to bring Liger in again. In that case, I would say Liger was the right choice so the people who don't really know him can get behind him. Then he can drop the win back to tyler later, and it will mean a lot more than it would have now.

Corbin vs Joe was a good smash mouth fight. Enjoyed it, even if Corbin is still pretty rough around the edges.

Loved the tag match. Both teams really impressed. Big fan of the outcome.

Apollo Crews was cool I guess. Actually like Tye Dillinger more. Fucking haircut is brilliant.

Ladder match was good and all. Just lacked the emotion of the women's match, which is why I feel it fell just short of match of the night.

All in all, another fantastic Takeover. Honestly doubting Summerslam can top this, but we'll see.

[Fignuts]

Is it weird that I teared up a little at the end of the Women's title match?

I had THE FEELS too, Guru Dave.

[Droford]

All I could think was..how long before either Bayley/Sara Lee tag team or they wrestle each other

[Corndad]

That Woman's match was amazing. Best Woman's Match I've seen in years. Outdid Nattie/Charlotte imo. That reverse ending was sick. Ladder Match was pretty great as well. SummerSlam will have to do a lot to top this.

[VSG]

I feel bad for Emma, she deserved to be used properly on the main roster. But having her on NXT again means more excellent divas matches.

[el bobbo]

That women's match was fucking on point. Wow.

[Lock Jaw]

Just watched this event...

Bayley/Banks match was very good.... very emotionally invested in the match even though it was "obvious" that Bayley was winning.... Still have Bayley theme stuck in my head....

Ladder match was ok too, but not as good.

Also felt "joy in my heart" at hearing a large arena go nuts for a chick literally named "Blue Pants".....

[DAMN iNATOR]

Bet Batista wishes his own experience with blue colored gear had only gone so well, LOL.

[Dark One]

Amazing show. I'm not sure if it was just being in a HUGE arena for an NXT show that made it feel like a "Wrestlemania" show for NXT due to the scale difference, but it definitely had that aura.

It's bizarre how well the "indie" crowd scaled to a 15000 person show. Like, who would have ever thought "Blue Pants" would get a massive pop in a 15k-seat arena?

I don't really like Bayley (COME AT ME BROS), because I just don't feel like she's on the same level as the other "Four Horsewomen" but it was an incredible match that made me care about seeing her win, even if they almost died a few times.

Ladder match didn't quite hit the same bar, but it was good.

If WWE runs more of these day-before-a-big-PPV NXT in a giant arena shows, they're going to run a very real risk of a very peculiar problem: their "developmental" show is going to be a better product putting on better shows in front of a better, more engaged crowd of the same size as their "big PPV."

I'm not sure how exactly you handle that.

[Damian Rey]

Easy. You let the guy running the ship for your "minor league" program run the ship for the majors as well and buy new wallets as the money flows in.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I don't really like Bayley (COME AT ME BROS)

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/1495938/stone-cold-s-middle-finger-o.gif

[GD]

I feel bad for Emma, she deserved to be used properly on the main roster. But having her on NXT again means more excellent divas matches.

She will come around. I have faith.

[el bobbo]

When Finn Balor makes it to the main roster, does Vince do a stereotypical Irish bullshit gimmick with him, or... Does he just make him Finn Balor, with the fact that he is Irish?

I hope for the latter so much.

[el bobbo]

Amazing show. I'm not sure if it was just being in a HUGE arena for an NXT show that made it feel like a "Wrestlemania" show for NXT due to the scale difference, but it definitely had that aura.

It's bizarre how well the "indie" crowd scaled to a 15000 person show. Like, who would have ever thought "Blue Pants" would get a massive pop in a 15k-seat arena?

I don't really like Bayley (COME AT ME BROS), because I just don't feel like she's on the same level as the other "Four Horsewomen" but it was an incredible match that made me care about seeing her win, even if they almost died a few times.

Ladder match didn't quite hit the same bar, but it was good.

If WWE runs more of these day-before-a-big-PPV NXT in a giant arena shows, they're going to run a very real risk of a very peculiar problem: their "developmental" show is going to be a better product putting on better shows in front of a better, more engaged crowd of the same size as their "big PPV."

I'm not sure how exactly you handle that.

There is no way that Lesnar/Undertaker takes me in the same way that Sasha/Bayley did tonight.

I give zero fucks about Taker's retribution, and I know that Lesnar should be able to destroy the guy.

That WOMEN'S match. That was some good shit.

[Lock Jaw]

Also weird to think that is probably the biggest crowd that Samoa Joe has performed in front of...

[Damian Rey]

Didn't he have a match against Angle in Boston at some point that had a large crowd,

[Lock Jaw]

Dunno... Don't think TNA ever did venues as big as this, and if they did, they sure didn't sell it out.

[The Destroyer]

Didn't he have a match against Angle in Boston at some point that had a large crowd,
Probably Lockdown 2008, which had about 5000 people. Not even close.

Apparently the most TNA have ever drawn in the US is around 7000.

[Frank Drebin]

Nothing is going to top Sasha/Bayley tonight. Still hungover after that. Just want to see entrances and last 5 mins of every match tonight.

Still hungover after that one Alicia Fox verse Melina match as well.

[Damian Rey]

I'm ready for The Summer Slam. While last night was amazing and exhausting, a good night's sleep and nothing wank has me reloaded for the evening.

[screech]

Who has a gif of that reverse frakensteiner? Need to see that at least 13 more times.

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol women's wrestling. Get back to the dishes bitches. Valentine is correct.

[Maluco]

I understand why fans love NXT, I really do. You have a chance to get invested in feuds and characters stories that the main roster just doesn't even try to do.

But to say that Summerslam has no chance of beating this show from an IN RING perspective is an exaggeration.

Summerslam will have Cena/Rollins, Owens/Cesaro, Bray/Harper/Reigns/Ambrose, Rusev/Dolph and Orton/Sheamus, all of which could have very fun matches, not to mention the fact that other matches could easily spring a surprise.

Woman's match won't come close obviously because it is a forced story and match to get them all involved, but SS could easily have a better in ring night than NXT

[Frank Drebin]

Cena/Rollins will end in a DQ/dusty finish or "lolcenawins"
That tag match is 2/3 of what it should be.
Rusev/Dolph will probably devolve into hair pulling between the two women.
Oh yeah....really looking forward to that Orton/Sheamus match....totally.

Not good when you don't mention the main event of the show as something to look forward to.

I'm watching SS tonight, but I'm just not invested in much on tonight's show. I think that's fair. I'm interested in the outcomes, but I'm expecting to just want to fast forward through most of the middle of the matches. That's just me.

[Volare]

Holy fuck I was blown away by Bailey and Sasha, way to go girls!

[Maluco]

Cena/Rollins will end in a DQ/dusty finish or "lolcenawins"
That tag match is 2/3 of what it should be.
Rusev/Dolph will probably devolve into hair pulling between the two women.
Oh yeah....really looking forward to that Orton/Sheamus match....totally.

Not good when you don't mention the main event of the show as something to look forward to.

I'm watching SS tonight, but I'm just not invested in much on tonight's show. I think that's fair. I'm interested in the outcomes, but I'm expecting to just want to fast forward through most of the middle of the matches. That's just me.

I only didn't mention the main because people have complained but I am intrigued and def curious to watch. Tag match will still be good quality as will Sheamus and Orton even if it is not an intriguing feud anymore.

For all their booking problems, the main shows rarely disappint for match quality and a 4 hour Summerslam will make sure to have quality matches on it. They can't overdo duff finishes on the 2nd biggest show of the year...

[Emperor Smeat]

Who has a gif of that reverse frakensteiner? Need to see that at least 13 more times.

https://33.media.tumblr.com/432ed7373d0794c0c2b787373ab9a607/tumblr_ntix4xVBI21uymb4eo9_400.gif

[GD]

Being a little short, does enhance Alexa's features

http://i.imgur.com/EdTEvVn.png

[Damian Rey]

Was swooning over Alexa that entire match.

[Volare]

https://pp.vk.me/c629307/v629307359/55de/LUjSFiCcs1Y.jpg

Yeah, I'd tear into her in a heartbeat.

[Volare]

And even James Steele himself can be a happy man because of her.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt88/milamber/10178954_10154005724390106_621109194_o_zps6e6da33e.jpg~original

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Enzo and Cass opened the show with a taping for next's weeks show. It was deafening.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Got back to Mass a few minutes ago might pop in NXT TakeOver to see how it showed on the TV before SummerSlam and nap.

[The CyNick]

I'm curious if they will do an NXT vs WWE angle at some point based on recent success.

Its funny how they have wanted to create fake competition even since WCW closed shop. This is the most legit second brand they have created - where it has a different look and feel from regular WWE programming.

However, I hope they never try that because it will ruin NXT.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

If Banks/Bayley isn't nominated for a Slammy for Match of the Year....

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Love that they are doing a Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial-like tag team tournament for Dusty Rhodes.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I'm curious if they will do an NXT vs WWE angle at some point based on recent success.

Its funny how they have wanted to create fake competition even since WCW closed shop. This is the most legit second brand they have created - where it has a different look and feel from regular WWE programming.

However, I hope they never try that because it will ruin NXT.

ECW was actually pretty great during the early months (July-Dec. 2006), but then they inexplicably took all creative powers away from Paul Heyman, which marked a huge dropoff in quality of the shows right around the same time Big Show went on his 14-month injury/surgery/weight loss time off until Feb. '08.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Great show.

* Jushin Liger showed up and looked really good. I hope this evolves into issues with Tyler Breeze and top international talent booked by William Regal.

* The Vaudevillains winning the Tag Titles was pretty hot. Blue Pants showing up was great, and I can't wait to see her mix it up with Alexa Bliss. The tag tournament should be interesting. Jason Jordan & Chad Gable drop it to Enzo & Cass in the finals, I hope. Let that start a feud between the teams. Blake & Murphy can keep their issue with English & Gotch alive based on their personal issues right now.

* I liked the hype video they did for Joe vs. Corbin. Joe's probably the next in line for an NXT Title shot at the October Takeover, which works fine for me. Corbin and Rhyno will probably hover around the feud too.

* Tye Dillinger is pretty fucking good at what he does. Apollo Crews seemed like he fit in. I'd actually like to see him mix it up with Tyler Breeze in the future.

* The women's match drew me in. Great psychology from the girls. I don't think I liked it as much as Banks vs. Becky, but Bayley got a great moment here. I'm not sure where they go with the Women's Title now, but Emma seems like a great interim challenger while they build-up Nia Jax.

* Kevin Owens is such a great heel.

[DAMN iNATOR]

From the sound of it, Bayley vs. Banks was the match of the weekend.

[GD]

DAMN iNATOR, Kevin Owens lost his championship rematch. He lost the title to Balor at the "Beast in the East" show. Thought you should know.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I already know that, but thanks anyway. Also, it has nothing to do with what I said before. My point still stands.

[GD]

Did you know that Sasha Banks is related to Snoop Dogg?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Well now I do.

[GD]

Do you think she is ratchet?

[Sixx]

So what was so special about the Divas' match?

Legit question, I haven't seen it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So what was so special about the Divas' match?

Legit question, I haven't seen it.

Just a really well performed long match, great psychology and brilliant high spots that were spaced out perfectly.

[Sixx]

Just a really well performed long match, great psychology and brilliant high spots that were spaced out perfectly.

I didn't know this was possible, but I'll make sure to check it out.

[Sepholio]

It is not only possible....it actually happened.

[Shadrick]

She will come around. I have faith.

Emma will almost always certainly steal the show.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Do you think she is ratchet?

No, of course not. Why would/should I?

[road doggy dogg]

every time I see Jushin Liger's name I just wanna call him Justin Liger

Justin Liger, legal consultant

[Innovator]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNLKrU9WoAAd3aV.jpg

[Mr. Nerfect]

Emma is so great as a heel, but she probably should be one of their biggest face females. Whatever.

[The CyNick]

ECW was actually pretty great during the early months (July-Dec. 2006), but then they inexplicably took all creative powers away from Paul Heyman, which marked a huge dropoff in quality of the shows right around the same time Big Show went on his 14-month injury/surgery/weight loss time off until Feb. '08.

This is on another level though. NXT just did a $700k+ gate. They have a UK tour coming up. This is a viable brand. ECW was never this successful.

[GD]

No, of course not. Why would/should I?

Watch the product, man.

[GD]

http://i.imgur.com/YYbDW15.gif

[Sepholio]

So yea, NXT was superior to SS on so many levels. Don't know whether that's a good or a bad thing.

I'm wondering though. Considering that Smackdown is basically a rehash of RAW to the fullest now, would they consider possibly giving NXT the Smackdown slot or at least maye have them invade and takeover Smackdown to some extent? Seems like it might be good for the business.

And stuff.

[road doggy dogg]

who's bum is that

face looks menacing/not as sexy as the bum

[Innovator]

http://i.imgur.com/tvEVhMK.jpg

[screech]

Alexa Bliss