Controversial opinion: 3 reasons why NXT TakeOver: Toronto II is rock solid proof that NXT has declined in quality

#1 A shambolic women's division

It was obvious long ago, but let's say it loud and clear - the NXT women's division is in complete shambles. In fact, it's worse than in shambles. It's in a state of nuclear winter, complete with irradiated blizzards that blow through every week.

The Shayna Baszler vs. Mia Yim match was the most emblematic example of the decay of the division since Asuka's departure. It was easily one of, if not the worst, NXT Women's Championship match in TakeOver history.

The other candidates, of course, all belong to Baszler. The fact that Yim still lost despite all the hullabaloo about Duke and Shafir's absence was the rancid cherry on top of the cake. It's totally illogical, main roster style booking.

Baszler has long overstayed her welcome in the women's title scene, and her reign, which has long been depleted of any value, continues with no end in sight.

Contrast what we saw in the title match with the Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae match, and the champion's current state with Shirai's. Contrast the explosive crowd response to Shirai/LeRae and the dead silence for the title match. You'll see immediately how wrong the direction of the division is.

This has been NXT's biggest infected wound of the past year and the infection just gets worse. Something needs to be done, quickly.