NXT- 5 Points to Note (9th August, 2017)

We have one week to go before Summerslam weekend comes around, and things are finally falling into place for NXT, heading into Takeover: Brooklyn for the third time in history.

This week's episode of NXT was just as entertaining as the previous weeks have been, and the excitement in the air is truly palpable and exceedingly intense. We have identified 5 essential points that could play a factor in NXT, over the coming weeks and months. We present them to you in this special feature.

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#5 Renewed push for Andrade Almas?

Zelina Vega brought out a fierce intensity in Almas that we have not seen before

Andrade 'Cien' Almas once wrestled under a mask in the independent world and was seen as the next big thing in NXT. However, his run in NXT has been far from ideal, first as a babyface and then again, as a heel. The brand then embarked on a renewed push for the man with a gripping storyline. Andrade began to lose his focus as his interests shifted to partying and women. Until a fierce, gorgeous woman came along and got his life back on track once again.

The super sultry Vega would have none of the showboating that Almas has become associated with, as she made him approach the main event of the evening against No Way Jose with the utmost focus and determination. Almas showed a darker and far more aggressive side of his persona and easily picked up the victory.

Vega even accepted Johnny Gargano's challenge for an NXT Takeover match, on the behalf of 'Cien' Almas. This alliance certainly has a lot of promise and we see these two becoming prominent players in the NXT landscape. Can Vega be the Heyman to Andrade's Lesnar?

#4 The leader rejoins the fold

SAnitY made the Authors of Pain look vulnerable, maybe for the very first time

NXT opened in a very strange manner today, with Nikki Cross in the middle of the ring, demanding that the Authors of Pain come out and face her stable mates, Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain. As they made their way to the ring, they were blindsided by the returning leader of SAnitY — Eric Young. We were wondering how a heel vs. heel program would shape up and from the looks of it, it certainly looks like the program is off to a rather blazing start.

The Authors of Pain have never looked as vulnerable as they do, at this time. SAnitY has the numbers, and the mind games they play have truly tormented the Authors to no end. While they have been unstoppable ever since they came to the main roster, it seems like their days may well and truly be numbered.

It may be time for SAnitY to get their first taste of gold at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III next weekend. Or will NXT keep the belts on The Authors of Pain for some time more?

#3 A hot new debut!

The Street Profits are off to a great start

We'd seen the vignettes. We'd also recognized the faces of the two men- Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, from their previous runs in NXT. Together, they seem like a very entertaining duo that can certainly get over big time with the audience. They have the charisma and certainly do have the moves.

They look on the rather bland team of the Metro Brothers and won the audience over in the short duration that they spent in the ring. There was (already) a Street Profits sign in the NXT Universe. Given time, these two men could be the next big breakout team on the yellow brand and ascend to unimaginable heights.

#2 Tied at 1 each

These two men have the best matches

We mean no disrespect to these two amazing athletes when we say that we do not see them really ' getting over' on the main roster. They are absolutely sensational superstars, but they do not have the gimmicks that are a prerequisite to succeed on Raw/SmackDown Live. That wasn't a problem this week, as the two men tore it up in a contest that could have gone either way, really.

This was a match for the purists, and with Danny Burch picking up the win over Oney Lorcan, the two men are tied at one win each. We wonder if their rubber match will take place at Takeover in Brooklyn. That should be absolutely off the hook!

#1 Pitting an enemy against another

Did Bobby Roode take care of both his immediate problems?

It was supposed to be a one-on-one confrontation between NXT Champion Bobby Roode and the Number 1 Contender, Drew McIntyre, initially. In due course of time, it became much more than that, because of Roderick Strong. As it stands, Roode pulled some strings and ensured his both his rivals, Drew McIntyre and Roderick Strong would face one another in (presumably) next week's main event. If Strong won the match, he would get a shot at Roode.

This match and the contract signing between NXT Women's Champion Asuka, and the number 1 contender, Ember Moon, should make next week's episode a must watch affair. Join us again, as we bring you more points to note from the yellow brand!

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