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  • Lintyfresh85
    Where have I been?
    • Jul 2002
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    #1

    WWE NXT Thread

    Some info.

    Sounds a lot like The Ultimate Fighter mixed with Tough Enough.

    From Variety

    After all the speculation about what WWE's new NXT show would be like, we finally have some new concrete information - it's got nothing to do with science fiction or conspiracies.

    Entertainment industry publication Variety reveals that WWE NXT will be a reality-based show, similar to Tough Enough and UFC's "The Ultimate Fighter," that will feature eight rookie wrestlers from WWE's developmental system (Florida Championship Wrestling) as they work their way towards a spot on the main WWE roster. Each rookie will be paired up with a veteran WWE superstar as their mentor, "with egos often getting in the way, as they learn the ropes of competing in the ring in front of live audiences, creating characters and speaking on camera."

    WWE is teasing the series as a window into how the company truly operates.

    "These kids crash and burn a lot," said Vince McMahon. "By putting them into this environment we'll find out if they can make it. There's no better way to develop skills than being in front of an audience. And that makes for good television. "

    McMahon added, "ECW' feels old, it feels tired. Sometimes our brands need freshening up. You have to continue to reinvent yourself."

    The weekly show will be broken into seasons, with two or three seasons airing per year. It will feature a totally new "look and feel" for WWE programming.

    "Syfy is excited to continue our partnership with WWE, Vince and his team with this innovative live event-reality show," said Syfy president Dave Howe. "The 'NXT' rookies take the challenge of our new tagline 'Imagine Greater' to heart as they embark on their ultimate dream quest to be the next generation of revered heroes and champions in the fantastic arena of the WWE."
    Source: PWInsider.com

    As reported earlier, the new WWE NXT show will feature wrestlers from Florida Championship Wrestling, who will be paired off with WWE veterans in their quest to make it to the main roster.

    Here's a look at the nine wrestlers who are expected to be part of WWE NXT: Season 1, which debuts next Tuesday night on Syfy:

    - Justin Angel (FCW Champion)
    - Daniel Bryan (formerly Bryan Danielson)
    - Kaval (formerly Low Ki)
    - Skip Sheffield
    - Joe Hennig (son of Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig)
    - Brett Dibiase (son of the Million Dollar man, brother of Ted Jr.)
    - Darren Young
    - Heath Slater
    - Michael Tarver
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  • Lintyfresh85
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    #2
    Re: WWE: NXT Thread

    And yes... I'm very interested in watching this show.
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    • ChrisHero
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      • Jul 2003
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      #3
      Re: WWE: NXT Thread

      "McMahon added, "ECW' feels old, it feels tired. Sometimes our brands need freshening up. You have to continue to reinvent yourself."

      Kind of like Raw and your Main Event scene right Vince?

      I'll be watching though, to see how it all plays out.

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      • Lintyfresh85
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        • Jul 2002
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        #4
        Re: WWE: NXT Thread

        Superstar/Rookie Pairing

        Chris Jericho - Wade Barrett

        CM Punk - Darren Young

        Matt Hardy - Justin Gabriel

        Christian - Heath Slater

        Carlito - Michael Tarver

        MVP - Skip Sheffield

        The Miz - Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson)

        R-Truth - David Ortunga
        Last edited by Lintyfresh85; 02-17-2010, 12:05 AM.
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        • goh
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          • Aug 2003
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          #5
          Re: WWE: NXT Thread

          So there's 2 missing?

          The Miz - Daniel Bryan
          Hopefully that'll be mutually benifical as they're each great at what the other needs improvement on.

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          • Lintyfresh85
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            • Jul 2002
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            Re: WWE: NXT Thread

            Yeah, I'm pumped for the Miz - Bryan combo.

            They should make great TV.
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            • TheMatrix31
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              • Jul 2002
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              #7
              Re: WWE: NXT Thread

              This sounds pretty bad *** actually.

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              • ChrisHero
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                • Jul 2003
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                #8
                Re: WWE: NXT Thread

                Kayfabe it makes sense, but I still laugh a bit at this pic.

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                • PVarck31
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                  • Jan 2003
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                  #9
                  Re: WWE: NXT Thread

                  Im interested. I hope they do it right. I don't want to see all the "pro's" in character.

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                  • 55
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                    #10
                    Re: WWE: NXT Thread

                    So, now that he is a Unified Tag Team Champion as well as mentoring the best NXT kid this means we will get to see The Miz three nights a week. I only have one thing to say about that:

                    Spoiler

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                    • PVarck31
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                      • Jan 2003
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                      #11
                      Re: WWE: NXT Thread

                      Originally posted by Dislimb
                      So, now that he is a Unified Tag Team Champion as well as mentoring the best NXT kid this means we will get to see The Miz three nights a week. I only have one thing to say about that:

                      Spoiler

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                      • Qb
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                        • Mar 2003
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                        #12
                        Re: WWE: NXT Thread

                        This could be interesting and worth watching, especially if it does give further insight into "the business". Guess this means the "ECW" roster will be dispersed to other shows and we should probably expect a wave of releases as well...

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                        • The GIGGAS
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                          #13
                          Re: WWE: NXT Thread

                          Interesting. I'll be watching next week to see how it goes.
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                          • TimmeH
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                            • Jun 2003
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                            #14
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                            I disappointed that Low Ki was left off of this.


                            I have a chance to go to the SD tapings next week in Milwaukee...I shouldn't spend the money, but I really want to go. I've never been to a Road to Wrestlemania show...plus I may get to see AmDrag's first WWE televised match!(not counting his match against Cena on Velocity many years ago)
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                            • HealyMonster
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                              • Aug 2002
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                              #15
                              Re: WWE: NXT Thread

                              I watched ECW last night for the first time. wasn't that bad. I am just not a fan of christian. By that I mean his "persona" and "mannerisms". I wonder if Ezekiel winning the title like that means they may try and push him u the ladde ron a raw or smackdown?

                              Im not sure why, but I think it would be cool to see EJ get into a rivalry with MVP for the US Title

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