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NXT does not cut any corners when it comes to providing us with the best sports entertainment action on a weekly basis. This week was a testament to this fact. Not only were the matches good but they also panned out in such a manner that the crowd's breath was taken away on more than one occasion. I thought this week's episode was great, like always.
Of course, I know your opinion may differ from mine. Therefore, I would like to know what you thought of this week's episode too. Let me know your thoughts, views and your opinions.
How excited are you about the matches on the horizon at Evolution and NXT TakeOver: WarGames? Do you think this could potentially be the show of the year?
As much as it sounds like hyperbole when NXT is concerned, you know that you've got a winner.
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#5 Poor Britt Baker
Anyone who watches independent wrestling must be familiar with Dr. Britt Baker. In fact, she was also a part of the proceedings at All in, where she took part in a fantastic Fatal Four Way match that, according to some, absolutely stole the show. Therefore, fans would have expected her to put on a strong performance against the Queen of Spades, Shayna Baszler.
Unfortunately for Baker, this was just a showcase match for Baszler ahead of her historic women's championship match at WWE Evolution. Much like a surgeon, Baszler manipulated joints and unleashed an array of pain on her opponent that had Baker writhing and screaming for help on the mat. The referee had to put a stop to proceedings at one point.
As one would expect, the carnage did not stop at that point. Baszler delivered a knee, sending a message to Sane!
#4 Almost a title change
Whenever there's an NXT title change, the internet is flooded with spoilers galore. Even if you're the kind who does not enjoy spoilers beforehand, some fellow wrestling fan will let you all about it! Therefore, I was pretty sure that there would be no title change, considering I'd heard no buzz in the community. But anyone who saw this match must have wondered how the Undisputed ERA would be able to retain their prized tag team championship gold!
It was clear that the Undisputed ERA was outmatched in the strength department from the word go. And maybe in the high flying department too, considering that Rowe and Hanson were moving around like they were Cruiserweights. Even Adam Cole's involvement would not save the match.
This was a very well laid out match, even without the surprise finish. Oh yes, moving on to the surprise finish...
#3 The return of Bobby Fish
The Undisputed ERA had seemed absolutely unstoppable last year. And then, Bobby Fish got injured and it seemed that they lost a bit of momentum at that point. However, the inclusion of Roderick Strong in the group made the trio stronger than ever. But now it seems like that with Fish's return, the trio has become an awesome foursome.
This essentially bodes really well heading into the WarGames match. It is almost certain that some permutation or combination of the faction will compete in WarGames and Fish's inclusion makes things very interesting indeed, ahead of TakeOver.
Who can possibly stop the dominant stable known as the Undisputed ERA, now that the numbers are on their side? Fish's surprise return had the crowd hot!
His return and surprise interference was also a great way to make the War Raiders look strong without booking an actual title change.
#2 Black finds out who attacked him
Aleister Black suffered a legitimate injury not long ago. NXT decided to make an angle out of it and had Black laid out in the parking lot owing to a shocking surprise attack. Nobody seemingly saw who did it except for Nikki Cross, who would not spill the beans at all.
Cross and Bianca Belair took each other to the limit in a fantastic match on this week's show. And then the lights would go out, and a familiar, ominous theme song would be heard sending chills down our spine. Aleister Black would return and be seated in the middle of the ring, ushering Nikki Cross to him.
Cross revealed the identity of Aleister Black's attacker into his ears, sending him into a fit of rage. I can't wait to see how this angle eventually plays out!
#1 Big announcement next week
William Regal is scheduled to make a big announcement pertaining to the future of the NXT Championship next week. One wonders who will be in contention for the title that Ciampa holds. One of the men that could be in the running for the belt could be the returning Aleister Black. Could Johnny Gargano be booked in yet another rematch too?
Of course, Matt Riddle has joined the proceedings and he could be a potential contender for the big prize. Kassius Ohno has been knocking at Regal's door for an opportunity too. Lars Sullivan has risen up the ranks and seems ready for the big time now.
The truth is that there are far too many people gunning for the big prize. So it will be interesting to find out how the Number 1 contender is determined by Regal.
What did you think of this week's episode, dear readers?
