An evolution that is too fast for its own pace
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The problem I have with NXT as of now is that it is trying to become a third show for the WWE. International Superstars and former TNA talent being signed more often than homegrown Superstars like American Alpha are produced. Most of the new signings are rather old and will not be able to carry the WWE to the next generation. Perhaps the NXT scouts need to put more attention into this. The best example to consider would be Apollo Crews. He is an incredibly gifted athlete. But there is zero back story behind that character. Compare Crews to Corbin. Corbin is a big bad ass scary dude who likes to beat up smaller people. It’s a simple story. But it’s effective. It gives the fans a reason to care about Corbin’s actions.
The NXT team could have devoted more time into developing the character and the in-ring persona of Apollo Crews rather than working with the indie veterans like Samoa Joe, who are clearly meant to do better and meaner things on the main roster. Add this to Daniel Bryan’s recent comments from his interview with Michael Cole.
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Cole asked him about Finn Balor’s shoulder injury and him giving up the WWE Title. Bryan believes that Balor should’ve been called up to the main roster a year-and-half ago.
“The most tragic part to me is that it happens as soon as he gets up here. One of the things that really upsets me about the whole situation is Finn Balor should have been up here a year-and-a-half ago.”
Bryan said that he understands that NXT is a very important part of WWE and that the company wanted Balor to get used to the WWE style but feels that Balor would have learned the style in six months.
Bryan also feels that Samoa Joe and Shinsuke Nakamura should be on the main roster. Bryan noted that they are both in their prime and instead of being in NXT right now, they should be on the main roster.
“The longer we wait, the more bumps they take, the more bruises they get, the more susceptible they are to injuries.”
Bryan’s comments are all about the reality of the situation. The veteran stars that NXT is relying on heavily these days aren’t the reason NXT was born. NXT was born for the fresh faces. The young generation that is supposed to carry the new era to its peak. That should be the focus of NXT and WWE.
When all is dissected, NXT is a huge success and is a concept that outgrew its own origins. Triple H did a wonderful job and the fact that the Takeover event was viewed by more people than Summerslam speaks volumes about the credibility of the show. The previous training system (FCW - Florida Championship Wrestling) was nowhere near the level of NXT. NXT is great.
We are NXT!
