NXT 152

January 16, 2013 – Winter Park, Florida

Adrian Neville def. Sakamoto
What’s up with K-Dojo guys coming over thinking they’ll ever be more than jobbers? Not quite a squash, but really close to it. I think Neville is the kind of guy who gets over in a more competitive match. *

Trent Barreta def. Leo Kruger
Kassius Ohno is on commentary to make William Regal uncomfortable. Kruger kills the crowd every time, and this is no exception. This heel gimmick is trash. He has terrible dramatic timing and no connection with the fans. Barreta tried but there’s just nothing to be done with Kruger. Sidenote, Ohno similarly killed the commentary flow. Also, why was this match so long given the finish was just going to be Ohno trying to help Kruger win but then lose by DQ anyway? Last thing, the Krugerant is a TERRIBLE name for a finisher and just awful wordplay. Get these guys outta here. ½*

Big E Langston def. Camacho
Why are we still doing this?! I’m still not rating Langston squashes, even if he is champion. N/A

Tyson Kidd & Justin Gabriel def. Antonio Cesaro & Damien Sandow
That was a lot of fun. Can we get some tag team titles in NXT now? I just want to see Kidd and Gabriel fight everyone. ***¼