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5 Big takeaways from WWE NXT September 20 2022

By Ryan K Boman Modified 21 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The new NXT logo was unveiled last week Everything old is new again in the WWE Universe these days, and NXT is no exception. With Triple H turning up the excitement on RAW and SmackDown, his buddy Shawn Michaels is attempting to do the same with NXT. Last week, we saw the first anniversary of NXT 2.0, and there was a hint of significant change at the end. While this week's episode took a step in that direction, they haven't jumped headfirst into a complete re-boot. The show still featured much of the 'splash color' art and the same themes. However, the show does already have a bit of a different feel. There are surely more changes to come as well. This week, many positives came out of the new/old NXT. Here are five things that stood out about this show.

#5 - WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels makes a great on-air authority figure

B/R Wrestling@BRWrestlingShawn Michaels tells Solo Sikoa he has to vacate the NXT North American Championship because he was not sanctioned to be in the match2889221Shawn Michaels tells Solo Sikoa he has to vacate the NXT North American Championship because he was not sanctioned to be in the match https://t.co/jio4jLtSKI If HBK is booked as a neutral overseer of the brand going forward, that's a good thing. A more non-confrontational role works best for NXT, and Michaels fits the bill of being a tough but fair leader. Plus, even at 57, Michaels still represents all that's cool about WWE and the glory of The Attitude Era. He makes a perfect link to the past for the stars of tomorrow. Here's hoping we see more of The Showstopper, but with quality, not necessarily quantity. Him being in a segment or two to settle a dispute is perfect. Used with limited on-air time and in important scenarios, he's a valuable character for the brand.

#4 - Why are Toxic Attraction still on this show

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#WWENXT @WWE_MandyRose @gigidolin_wwe @jacyjaynewwe1505292? T O X I C ?#WWENXT @WWE_MandyRose @gigidolin_wwe @jacyjaynewwe https://t.co/UclAZp3ora Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley were out to face the duo of Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin. Which begs the question... why aren't the ladies of Toxic Attraction on WWE's main roster yet? What do they have left to prove in NXT? If it's a case where WWE doesn't want a logjam of talent on RAW and SmackDown, then there are several people on the roster that could be let go to make room for this trio. Whatever the reasoning, they are still here and a focal point of NXT programming. The best bet is that Mandy Rose will lose the NXT Women's Championship at Halloween Havoc, freeing Toxic Attraction to take the logical step forward. (On a side note: Ivy Nile is a tremendous athlete and looks like she could do something special in WWE, given the time to develop.)

#3 - Schism is a terrible name for a faction

Who came up with this moniker? Schism sounds weird and even stranger when you hear someone else say it. It also rhymes with a specific word I doubt they want to be associated with. Then again, it's a cheap name for a group. This knockoff version of a cult had a chance at one time to do something different in NXT, but they've just come out now and recited lines that sound like they came from a bad Halloween story. Joe Gacy has some talent, but his appearance and presentation are off, and he's not coming close to being the 'nightmarish' leader he is trying to be. He doesn't have that type of presence. The group has followed the same tropes of every 'dark faction' that came before it, and honestly: Is there anything about this group that makes you want to watch the show more? Can you picture this act as part of WWE programming someday? The answer to all of those questions is no. It's a re-hash of old angles, only not executed as well. It should probably go, along with the long, nonsensical, and dry promos that have come along with it.

#2 - The vignette highlighting Roxanne Perez was fantastic and made her look like a star

DT@LostBySkya 20 year old roxanne perez hanged with meiko satomura and put on a masterclass against her, a star in the making.26461a 20 year old roxanne perez hanged with meiko satomura and put on a masterclass against her, a star in the making. https://t.co/bhH9glyGIg You have to hand it to the folks at WWE. They always know how to put together a compelling video package. This week's awesome video - which highlighted Roxanne Perez and her match with Japanese legend Meiko Satomura - was produced perfectly. It's the type of informative package that tells you an intriguing story about Perez. If you had never heard of her before, you would at least get a good idea about her character from a video piece like this. Very well executed. Another factor in Roxanne Perez's appeal is (quite simply) her. She's incredibly likable, beautiful, and a tremendous athlete. At her age, the sky's the limit. She's someone who should be contending for either the WWE RAW or SmackDown Women's Championship at some point down the road. For now, she's a shining light in NXT.

#1 - Bron Breakker

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#WWENXT #NXTTitle4444643.@UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR is here!!!!#WWENXT #NXTTitle https://t.co/DV33CK8zed The NXT Champion witnessed the number one contender's match between JD McDonagh and Tyler Bate. Both UK Superstars are excellent grapplers, so this was destined to be a good bout. Bron Breakker, as always, looked like the future WWE Universal Champion that he likely is. He first came out with one of Connor's Cure's kids for a photo opportunity, then provided color commentary for the match. Sadly, there was no Steiner math mixed in with his analysis. It's unclear yet, but JD McDonagh may be an alien. Not just for his strange appearance but also because his ability is freakish. The Devil Inside suplex is an excellent combination of beauty and brutality. He hit that for the win over Bate. Ilja Dragunov also made his presence felt, and we may be headed for a three-way dance with the gold on the line. This could be an opportunity for Breakker to drop the title without being pinned. It would also clear the way for him to move up to the main roster. Considering his intense ring prowess and the reaction he receives from the NXT audience, look for Dragunov to be the next man to be crowned. Is Bray Wyatt coming back with a faction? A Bloodline member thinks so Poll : Did you enjoy NXT this week? Yes No 17 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Angana Roy × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी