NXT Spoilers/Updates/News

[ToneCold]

In terms of creative, certainly. Same applies for a few other companies too, including TNA. There was a point where OVW was TNA's Dev Territory and I watched their weekly shows on their website, it was amazing how much I enjoyed it with the variety of storytelling and characters. Certainly better than a lot of what I saw on Impact (and I say that as someone who mostly enjoys TNA).

[Mike Powers]

Vince's stupid ass needs to step down and Kevin Dunn needs to be canned. The way to improve the ratings of main programming and get those buys for the network. Remove those out of date idiots.

I understand where people think this, but you have to remember one thing.  The ONLY guy in the modern era to consistently run a wrestling company that is VERY profitable, is Vince McMahon.  The guy took charge in the early/mid 80's, and took it out of the end of the territory system, and grew it to the point where the company is public, they have their own network, and their premiere show sells out the largest stadiums in the country.  Bischoff had a profitable couple of years, Heyman had a great product that didn't make a dime.....but Vince has been King for going on 4 decades now.

People may clamor for him to step down but, who's to say that there is ANYONE else that can fill his shoes?  Nobody else has proved that they could do it yet, despite many people reaching for his brass ring.

[Fnord]

- WWE NXT officials are looking at doing a lengthy singles feud between Kevin Owens and NXT Champion Sami Zayn. Depending on how long they can keep the title reign going, Zayn could be in NXT for another year.

[Chris Stern]

- WWE NXT officials are looking at doing a lengthy singles feud between Kevin Owens and NXT Champion Sami Zayn. Depending on how long they can keep the title reign going, Zayn could be in NXT for another year.

I'm cool with that. Let Zayn keep growing for a bit longer, help Owens build as a devastating brute as well as keeping them far, far away from any stupid "creative" changes that may happen if/when they go to the main roster.

[Fnord]

- WWE taped the following matches for tonight's NXT:

* Adrian Neville vs. Tyson Kidd in a tournament
* Baron Corbin vs. Bull Dempsey in a tournament match
* Charlotte and Bayley vs. Sasha Banks and Becky
* Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy vs. Sin Cara and Kalisto for the NXT Tag Team Titles
* Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens contract signing

[Fnord]

Adrian Neville vs. Kevin Owens: WWE NXT, Dec. 18, 2014

Source: PWInsider Elite

PWInsider reports that word from within WWE is that merchandise sales for NXT star Kevin Owens are doing extremely well. Owens' first-ever WWE t-shirt first went on sale during the weekend of Takeover on December 11th.

WWE officials are very happy with how the former Kevin Steen has brought his fanbase with him to NXT, something a lot of NXT talents don't do.

[Fnord]

Lucha Dragons vs. Wesley Blake & Buddy Murphy – NXT Tag Team Title Match: WWE NXT, January 28, 2015

Sin Cara and Kalisto recently dropped the WWE NXT Tag Team Titles because officials have been toying with a new gimmick for Kalisto, according to verified WWE insider MetsFan4Ever on Reddit.

He reports that WWE is looking for a new masked star to take over with Rey Mysterio likely leaving but NXT officials recently tried Kalisto out with a new, unmasked gimmick - that of a gay hair stylist.

Kalisto reportedly did very well in the role and is seriously being considered to do that gimmick instead of continuing with the Kalisto character.

[jagilki]

gay hair stylist.

Midas finally gets to be represented in NXT.

[Hondo]

(Insert obligatory "give this gimmick to Darren Young" comment here)

[Fnord]

- WWE officials were impressed with Mexican star The Laredo Kid, who had a tryout several weeks back in Texas. He told Super Luchas that he will be back for another tryout in April and word from within WWE is that officials like him as a new masked wrestler to develop in NXT.

[Chris Shields]

- WWE officials were impressed with Mexican star The Laredo Kid, who had a tryout several weeks back in Texas. He told Super Luchas that he will be back for another tryout in April and word from within WWE is that officials like him as a new masked wrestler to develop in NXT.

So, they brought in a masked guy to replace the masked guy that they brought in to replace the masked guy, and now they want to bring in another masked guy, because they want the newest masked guy to no longer me a masked guy? Why not just do something with Hunicara, who is actually decent, and has the cool looking mask that still sells well?

[FXBlade]

I read that about kalisto and automatically think of Sacha baron Cohen portraying Bruno!

[The TeeJ of Philly]

So, they brought in a masked guy to replace the masked guy that they brought in to replace the masked guy, and now they want to bring in another masked guy, because they want the newest masked guy to no longer me a masked guy? Why not just do something with Hunicara, who is actually decent, and has the cool looking mask that still sells well?

Probably is influenced by the mighty Neville gimmick. If they're going to put Neville in a mask, it hurts him to debut another talent a couple months. Plus it wouldn't hurt to have him work without the mask and see if he could get over without it. Give him a gimmick with some personality and some room to grow as an entertainer. They know his work is good, there's just a limit to what you can do under the mask other than be an underdog.

[Fnord]

It was reported last night via Reddit's MetsFan4Ever that WWE NXT officials recently tested out Kalisto with a gay hair stylist gimmick and that it may be his new character going forward.

A WWE source reached out today and said that the report is not true and there will be no character change with Kalisto.

Kalisto was trending worldwide on Twitter around midnight after the report came out and fan reaction was not positive.

[Drama Queen]

Since when is fan reaction for ANYthing positive these days?