As the Sami Zayn/Kevin Owens rivalry builds toward the next NXT Take Over special the show continues to hit a beautiful stride. Zayn & Owens embody everything that pro-wrestling fans want out of a WWE product in 2015. Their story is grounded in a recognizable, forth-wall nudging continuity informed by reality, a deeply emotional bond founded on brotherhood and athletic competition. They are not superstars fighting to entertain the crowd - they are athletes fighting for a prize, that persistent motivation colored by the deeper, psychological drama of their characters.
Read MoreI’ll be honest with you, dear reader…I really don’t know what to make of this latest episode of NXT. It certainly wasn’t bad, and I don’t necessarily think it’s fair to judge an episode of NXT harshly because it doesn’t “live up” to brand’s standard of excellence.
I can only accurately describe this episode as awkward.
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