EK Prosper and Grayson Waller placed on a strong predominant occasion match for the NXT Championship, and props to them, particularly in the event that they did not know that Waller’s unique challenger, Mason Rook, was going to be out of motion till right now. Both manner, this bout, and the scramble of men making an attempt to make it out to the ring, have been each actually enjoyable, and the ending of “NXT” felt slightly extra lighthearted, and far wanted, after all of the unhappy (and within the case of “NXT,” unhealthy) in latest days.
When Robert Stone revealed that Waller’s protection can be an open problem after Rook was revealed to not be medically cleared, I figured somebody would simply stroll out. Nope, we received the entire rush of men out from the locker room, making an attempt to combat their option to the ring like a reverse battle royal. I beloved that it was almost Zilla Fatu and Cruz Montana to get there, and hopefully which means they will be competing to turn into primary contender forward of Halloween Havoc, as an alternative of Fatu feuding with BirthRight, and Montana with Dion Lennox.
As Fatu and Montana fought, it was Prosper to pop up behind Waller. Prosper is such an excellent wrestler, a man who works like he has every part to show, however I really feel like I usually overlook about him. He is been tied up within the tag scene, in addition to within the now-defunct Velocity Championship scene, this yr. He was concerned within the six-man tag group match to find out the triple risk primary contender’s match, nevertheless, so possibly I ought to have identified, or hoped, this was coming for him. Whereas I hate that Rook is likely to be on the shelf for some time, I do love that Prosper was given the chance to indicate off.
Waller and Prosper received fairly a little bit of time, particularly if this was a last-minute factor, and I appreciated the match much more than I assumed I might. The gang beloved the opening sequence with Prosper’s near-fall on the champion, they usually quieted down for a bit, however the younger star labored to get them again and chanting his identify.
The challenger hit an attractive springboard moonsault to Waller, who was laid out on the commentary desk, towards the tip of the match, which appeared completely improbable, and he received one other strong near-fall within the ring earlier than Waller received his foot on the rope. Prosper took two rolling stunners and Waller retained, which I assumed was taking place anyway, however I assumed Prosper appeared actually good in defeat. Tonight was a terrific showcase for him, and it received Waller’s first profitable protection beneath his belt, and there was actually nothing unhealthy about it.
Written by Daisy Ruth
