The rookies are solid in the ring...most of them. I really think this group of guys looks good on paper...but I'll get to the rookies in a minute.
First off I want to talk about the guys that aren't rookies that NXT is giving a push to. Matt Striker looks as though he may get back in the ring soon, as he's been getting attacked two weeks in a row on NXT. Cody Rhodes is looking strong too. He defeated Lucky Cannon in 3 minutes and 58 seconds, and looked impressive in doing so.
Now, to the rookies. The first elimination is up next week and I'm going to give my run down of what I think of each rookie.
Lucky Cannon- He's got the look, and some decent ring work... but he lacks the certain "it" factor that WWE looks for in its stars. He's good on the mic. don't get me wrong.... but he just doesn't make me want to see him on TV anymore than the next guy.
Alex Riley- This guy is solid in the ring, pretty good on the mic. and he definitely has the "it" factor. I like seeing a solid heel on NXT and with some work he could be the next Miz
Eli Cottonwood- He's okay in the ring, okay on the mic, and I kind of like seeing him work.... but he's just barely flying under the radar. He has nothing that sets him apart from any other Big guy in WWE history.
Husky Harris- He's got some phenomenal ring work, and he's okay on the mic. I just can't see WWE taking him seriously as a top contender. He'd jsut be another guy in the mid card that would get lost in the shuffle.
Kaval- I really like this guy. He's great in the ring, great on the mic, and has "it". I would love to see him win NXT and hope that WWE creative is going somewhere with his losing streak.
Micheal McGillicutty- Joe Hennig rather, he is perfect! Just like his father... Mr. Perfect. I really see no weakness in him. (Did anyone else notice he cut his final thought promo in exactly 45 seconds? Perfect!
Percy Watson- I don't even know where to start with him. Some find him annoying but I think he's great! He's entertaining for sure, and in the ring he works like a young Sting mixed with a young Randy Orton. He's really great. WWE has never had anything quite like him and I think thats why he stands out so much.
Titus O'Neill- This guy is just flying under the radar. He's okay in all manners but okay doesn't make you a WWE superstar!
Overall I think that we could do to eliminate O'Neill, Cottonwood, and Cannon. I hope that WWE makes the right choices here, but as for who has my vote?
"Showtime" Percy Watson!
