Love Square? (NXT EP103 Reviewed)

NXT Began with Derrick Bateman taking on Heath Slater. Slater would take control of Bateman from the get go. This was until Bateman began to build up a major comeback, getting a 2 count of a running swinging neckbreaker. Slater would float over and hit his finishing move, a sleeper slam for the win.

Backstage Kaitlyn was talking to Johnny Curtis, Curtis was saying that the relationship would not last, as Derrick would go on and on about Kaitlyn.

Later Kaitlyn would be talking to Bateman, the two were discussing the recent match of Bateman. Maxine would interrupt them, shouting at Bateman, asking why he losed. Kaitlyn would chip in with a comment that sparked an argument between the two divas. Bateman would break the two up. Curtis would appear from the back after spying on the three, with the quote "it's getting weird"

Kaitlyn would gain control over Maxine with some technical wrestling. Maxine eventually broke out a submission but met another scoop slam. Maxine would gain control and begin to use some technical wrestling briefly. Kaitlyn would pick up some offense with some shoulder blocks but Maxine would gain the win with a botched roll up.

The rivalry between this has become a bit more interesting with the addition of Kaitlyn. The match however, Kaitlyn has some wrestling skill, Maxine has none. That's the result, a botch, Maxine needs some more training in my opinion, got a big mouth with little to show for it in the ring.

Trent Barreta would take on Tyson Kidd in a very technical match. Tyson would showcase his wrestling background, Trent would counter knocking Tyson out and hit a corkscrew kick to Tyson's head. Barreta hit his head on the floor during the move, in the ring Trent would continue his highflying offense Tyson would counter hitting a huge german suplex. Barreta would counter Tyson's attempt at a superback suplex and again built up some offense. Trent would hook a roll up however Tyson would roll through to get the win. Post-Match the two shared a hand shake.

Back stage Tyson proposed the two should tag team.

By far the best match of the night. I would have thought that the match would have been shortened so that Trent could have medical help sooner. I also enjoyed the handshake, great sportsman ship. As for the tag team, yes they will make a great team. I want to see the ressurection of the tag team division.


Titus would be on commentary for the match between Percy Watson vs Darren Young. Darren and Percy showcased athletcism, Percy however was granted the advantage after a botch by Young. Darren would gain control after trapping Percy in the apron and grounded showtime. Percy attempted to build up soome momentum after breaking a light hold. Percy quickly built up some momentum and would finish Darren with the swinging face buster. Post-Match Titus said to Percy he wasn't go to attack him, and when he does, Percy won't see it coming.

This rivalry has become stale. Nothing interesting about this. Darren Young and Titus were bitter rivals, and in a second become instant best buddies? 

Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks would compete against Jimmy and Jay Uso. Jay would take control of Curt and out wrestle him. The Usos remained in control despite Curt and Tyler tagging into each other. Curt would lure Jimmy outside, which let Tyler deliver a big boot to Jay, with the ref watching, to gain control. Tyler and Curt tagged in and out, preventing the Usos from tagging. and wearing down Jay.Jay  finally built back some momentum against Curt, setting up a hot tag. Jimmy would then unload on Curt and legal partner Tyler. After some innovative tag team move, Tyler and Jimmy were left in the ring. Curt would hit Jimmy in the chest with the cane giving the team the win. Matt Striker came down to inform the referee of what he missed, Curt would deliver a blow to Matt before leaving the ring.

I will say this, people can knock NXT, but the tag team matches here are far better than those on RAW and Smackdown involving the mega stars. The match was fantastic and I noticed a new tag move on part of the Usos. I  would prefer the tag team titles to be moved to NXT, as RAW and Smackdown have completely neglected it since 2007. 


Overall I would rate NXT: 6/10
1)Tyson vs Barreta
2)New Tag Team?
3) Kaitlyn on NXT
4)Storyline developing (love square)
5) Great Tag team match
6) Striker punch.