It's only two hours, two and a half tops, anyways, I suppose.
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It's only two hours, two and a half tops, anyways, I suppose.
Empyrean Heaven
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YEAOH!
Can't wait for Nak vs. Zayn in the MOTY.
Can't wait for Nak vs. Zayn in the MOTY.
wild wild rice
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This will be my first time watching Nakamura wrestle. Hyped to see the hype.
MetalGearOnlineK
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Super excited for the show, even more than Wrestlemania. I kinda wish that it wasn't starting so late, but that's not really a big deal I guess.
Crews
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Nakamura
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Finn w/ help of Balor Club
Crews
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American Alpha
Nakamura
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Finn w/ help of Balor Club
Jimmy King
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I'm interested to see the outcomes for the title matches. Isn't Joe's deal with WWE just for NXT? Is it the same for Asuka? I don't know that they would change her name if that was the case, but I assume they're just there to make their pet projects look good for the future.
serenewarfare
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I think it's less that and more him getting acclimated to the way WWE does things (cameras, time cues, building matches around commercial breaks, etc.). If he was on the main roster, they could still sell Japan Network subs with him on the monthly PPVs.
n00bsauce87
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I can't wait.
The wrestlemania we all deserve
The wrestlemania we all deserve
I'm actually kinda worried about Sami at Takeover. He hasn't looked good since he's come back. the series vs Joe was very underwhelming. His appearances on the main roster have not been anything to write home about. His promos have been pretty so-so. I hope he finds "it" before the match on Friday!
BoboBrazil
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Joe is supposed to come up to the main roster after Mania. Getting tickets to this show locally is hard unless you want to pay heavy mark up. The arena doesn't hold many seats.
Fairly sure Balor will get the call and Joe will have a run for a bit.
I kinda hope Joe gets the win - his work in NXT is worthy of a good run with the belt, and they haven't had a proper heel run since Bo Dalllas' legendary reign.
But to call Finn up with no real farewell seems a little odd - although I suppose there's nothing stopping him from filming a last match on the next NXT tapings.
And I expect it will be Enzo and Cass to make the jump to the main roster - probably on the RAW After Mania.
But to call Finn up with no real farewell seems a little odd - although I suppose there's nothing stopping him from filming a last match on the next NXT tapings.
And I expect it will be Enzo and Cass to make the jump to the main roster - probably on the RAW After Mania.
Pristine_Condition
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Predictions/Fantasy Booking:
Austin Aries vs. Baron Corbin
I think Corbin needs to destroy Aries. I think it's the right move, booking-wise, too. Because...
Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
If you have to have a newcomer get a win in his NXT debut, Nakamura is the guy you want doing it, not Aries. Plus, Zayn is gone to main roster.
Apollo Crews vs Elias Samson
The Drifter actually finally showed some personality on the last NXT show, and I finally got what HHH and the office are seeing in him. Crews still somehow has an almost complete personality deficit, but he looks good and has movez~!. Both guys have been pushed, so in a cointoss, I still thinks Crews gets the win.
The Revival (c) vs. American Alpha
It's gotta be American Alpha. The video package they did for them last show was PERFECT, and the win is the only way to complete the story. Plus, the fans will totally turn on the show if AA doesn't win.
Bayley (c) vs. Asuka
I think Bayley is gone to feud with new champ Sasha Banks after Mania, so Asuka gets the win. Then, a wild Athena (or whatever they are going to call her in NXT) will appear on the next NXT show, will "O-face" everybody into dust, and we'll have someone waiting in the wings who can credibly physically challenge Asuka.
Finn Bálor (c) vs. Samoa Joe
Balor wins, Joe moves on to the main roster.
I think Corbin needs to destroy Aries. I think it's the right move, booking-wise, too. Because...
Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
If you have to have a newcomer get a win in his NXT debut, Nakamura is the guy you want doing it, not Aries. Plus, Zayn is gone to main roster.
Apollo Crews vs Elias Samson
The Drifter actually finally showed some personality on the last NXT show, and I finally got what HHH and the office are seeing in him. Crews still somehow has an almost complete personality deficit, but he looks good and has movez~!. Both guys have been pushed, so in a cointoss, I still thinks Crews gets the win.
The Revival (c) vs. American Alpha
It's gotta be American Alpha. The video package they did for them last show was PERFECT, and the win is the only way to complete the story. Plus, the fans will totally turn on the show if AA doesn't win.
Bayley (c) vs. Asuka
I think Bayley is gone to feud with new champ Sasha Banks after Mania, so Asuka gets the win. Then, a wild Athena (or whatever they are going to call her in NXT) will appear on the next NXT show, will "O-face" everybody into dust, and we'll have someone waiting in the wings who can credibly physically challenge Asuka.
Finn Bálor (c) vs. Samoa Joe
Balor wins, Joe moves on to the main roster.
Pristine_Condition
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CZW is running on Sunday?
Not if their cameraman is at Mania (Branson?)
Empyrean Heaven
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Agreed. But I think Finn needs to stay in NXT for a while. Most are predicting he'll be the one revealed to have taken out Itami, so when Itami returns we'll get the Finn heel turn and the Balor Club formation.
Also, Bayley will likely make her debut Raw after Mania. Asuka's a shoe-in to win the belt, and it's time to strike the iron. I can just imagine when Charlotte (who I'm picking wins the triple threat) does her victory speech Raw after Mania, and the fans go freaking NUTS.
RecRoulette
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Everyone loves Finn, everyone.
shaowebb
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I agree with every single pick there. I REAAAAAAAAALLY hope that Nakamura keeps rocking the Boma Ye. I get the feeling Zayn is one of the best bookings they could have given him to really start him off strong in NXT. Guy can bump super well and has great psychology that should work well with Nakamura's style. Plus its not like they could pair him immediately vs Balor.
TimeEffect
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Id like to see Joe move up. But I dont want him losing to Finn
Nocturnowl
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My girl Bayley must retain to continue her fighting champion run....and to not end up on Raw, I don't quite trust them yet.
StylesClash
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This is OUR Wrestlemania!
ShadowSwordmaster
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It's going to be amazing.
Build hasn't been stellar, but I suppose you could check out some of the main event matches.
It's so weird that Dempsey's been gone for over a month, yet he still has matches being aired. Takeover's also the first televised match for Balor since his inury.
The word is that Anderson & Gallows are debuting on the main roster very soon (I guess RAW after Wrasslemania) so either Joe is winning or it's a SWERVE.
Would be kind of interesting to see them aligned with Styles initially and then have Finn take over. Matter of fact, I immensely like the idea of Styles vs. Balor!
Would be kind of interesting to see them aligned with Styles initially and then have Finn take over. Matter of fact, I immensely like the idea of Styles vs. Balor!
Jimmy King
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Am I the only one not looking forward to the Bullet Club?
Worthintendo
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Man, this picture makes me feel really bad for Izzy when Bailey gets called up to the main roster and leaves NXT. She is the biggest god damn Bailey fan ever, I honestly think her reactions are half the reason Bailey has gotten over as much as she has and its not something they can artificially create for Bailey on the main roster.Everyone loves Finn, everyone.
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Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
The reason you couldn't find a graphic for the Elias Samson v. Apollo Crews match is because its a spoiler that hasn't actually happened yet on NXT. There's still an episode of NXT tomorrow in which the match will be announced. There's no unringing that bell at this point, though and I doubt anyone cares.
I think Joe is just more likely than Finn simply because the heel side is completely desolate on the main roster right now. it's Kevin Owens and a ragtag group of evil foreigners that are getting rolled up by random members of the New Day on Raw.
Bruce Springsteen
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That card is stacked
Sir_Crocodile
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What I love about the main event is that Joe didn't make excuses when he lost at London.
He just beat people up until there were no other contenders left and got his title shot. I am therefore hyped. That's a real monster heel for you
He just beat people up until there were no other contenders left and got his title shot. I am therefore hyped. That's a real monster heel for you
Bruce Springsteen
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Arrowgigantic
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Who else is going to the Kaiju Big Battel show after?
Nice hype vid for Balor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBVt5eyxHvo
Confirms that he's gonna be painted up.
Not sure if I'll make it to 3am but by god I am going to try my damnedest to watch this live even if it kills my sleep schedule. How many EUbros gonna do the same here? iMax you still in for staying up?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBVt5eyxHvo
Confirms that he's gonna be painted up.
Not sure if I'll make it to 3am but by god I am going to try my damnedest to watch this live even if it kills my sleep schedule. How many EUbros gonna do the same here? iMax you still in for staying up?
Nice hype vid for Balor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBVt5eyxHvo
Confirms that he's gonna be painted up.
Not sure if I'll make it to 3am but by god I am going to try my damnedest to watch this live even if it kills my sleep schedule. How many EUbros gonna do the same here? iMax you still in for staying up?
Hell no, I'll be watching the morning after over a massive fuck-off bowl of Crunchy Nut.
Everyone loves Finn, everyone.
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