*MERGED* [OFFICIAL] The Nexus General Discussion thread

[Барбоса]

After the developments of RAW this passed week with Sheamus, Jericho, Edge, Miz, Dibiase and the Usos declaring their neutrality in the Nexus/RAW feud, I think that there has never been a better time to bring back a War Games-style match perhaps at Summerslam. What better way to get Nexus over than to allow them a massive main event victory at one of the biggest shows?

Picture it. At the end of the PPV, Barrett and co. somehow scrape a victory over Cena's team, perhaps even with Barrett standing tall with the WWE title when...

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And we kick off a feud with Nexus against HHH, Cena, Orton and perhaps even Kane and a returning Undertaker should Nexus be revealed as 'Taker's assailants

 

[theBusiness]

After the developments of RAW this passed week with Sheamus, Jericho, Edge, Miz, Dibiase and the Usos declaring their neutrality in the Nexus/RAW feud, I think that there has never been a better time to bring back a War Games-style match perhaps at Summerslam. What better way to get Nexus over than to allow them a massive main event victory at one of the biggest shows?

Picture it. At the end of the PPV, Barrett and co. somehow scrape a victory over Cena's team, perhaps even with Barrett standing tall with the WWE title when...

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And we kick off a feud with Nexus against HHH, Cena, Orton and perhaps even Kane and a returning Undertaker should Nexus be revealed as 'Taker's assailants

I came to a similar conclusion a couple of weeks ago.

This storyline WILL lead to triple h returning while nexus is beating john cena and/or others are getting assaulted.

Much like when Stone Cold came out to help the WWE when the Alliance was dominating them in the ring on that memorable Raw in 2001.

I can't wait to hear Motorhead playing again...imagine the pop.

 

[MoneyMack]

IMO: this storyline has sucked since the Danielson firing! They took away 1 of the top 2 guys in the group! I like Barrett- but hes totally on his own in this group! Im sorry- but the rest of the guys pretty much blow dick! The would not be on WWE TV, if it wasnt for Barrett. Nobody can speak on the mic, other then Barrett. Otunga- is OK...but hes nowhere near worth my time listening & hes a botch-fest in the ring. Skip is trying on the mic- but hes not good. Gabriel can hit a helluva finishing move, after a 10 second delay on the top rope- but nothing more. The rest of them are literally worthless.

This storyline may as well have been scrapped once they boned Danielson out of a job. I am not a ROH honk. Never even seen 1 ROH show before. Only highlights on YouTube. But- losing Danielson, turned this angle into crap!! 1 out of 7 guys are truely believable as a WWE superstar.

BRING BACK THE DRAGON!!

 

[Hazardous]

7) Eventually, Barrett needs to be WWE Champion, a Nexus tag team needs to be the unified tag champions and a Nexus member needs to be US Champion too. It's not about copying the nWo...it's about dominance and it's something WWE failed to do during the WCW/ECW "invasion" angle.

while i do agree that having one or more as champ(s) would be good right now, i think it would make more sense to have them win the tag titles, and 2 members, then use the "freebird rule" which for anyone unsure of what that is, it means that any 2 members of the team can defend the titles, it's been done a few times over the years now, and is actually kinda entertaining. but that would make more sense than like.. one winning a certain title, and the rest interfering to help them keep it (has a very evolution/legacy feel it it)
BUT the last part about the WCW/ECW not having enough titles, dont you remember at one point the alliance had the WCW TV title (kanyon), intercontinental title (lance storm), WWF championship (Austin), WCW tag titles (chuck & O'hare), Hardcore title (RVD), WCW title (booker).. they had a shit load at the time, im missing a few more too. but they had just as much, if not more, than the WWF side.

but giving the nexus the Tag titles would also help boost the Tag team division right now. A much needed boost

 

[Canadian-BadAss]

i dont think they are ready yet for a title.. maybe after the NEXUS start having some matches, then maybe, but no, not at this point

 

[Vincent Michaels]

That's the question: how long should the Nexus angle continue for before either Nexus implodes or Raw wins and Nexus just splits.

We know from former story-lines, mostly the ECW/WCW invasion angle on the WWF, that having an invasion go too short can make it feel weak.

We also know that unless it's refreshened every once in a while, it can go stale, much like the NWO did.

Another factor, like the WCW/ECW invasion was this: it was too predictable when it was about to end, and that the invasion force was really weak, but those factors don't really matter and are non-existant.

So anyway, with all of these factors, and how the angle is currently progressing, how long should it continue for?

 

[AllanC]

Many have speculated about WWE superstars vs the Nexus at what i guess would be Bragging rights this year (if im wrong then it would be Survivor Series) whatever the case, I could see that happen. But wouldnt it be more reasonable and smarter to have the Season 2 NXT guys come in as Faces and take on the Nexus? I havnt heard any discussion on this subject..we all know WWE is going to hire these guys whether it be short term or long term it will happen. So would this be a good way to write these guys in..and have a small rivalry between the two...and then possibly joining the two and creating a huge feud between the WWE and NXT invasion...idk just throwing out a few ideas. tell me what you think.

 

[billm75]

Ok, I need this explained to me. I read where quite a few people here on the forums are big on Otunga. Not that he's the next overnight sensation, but that he seems to have this "it" factor. Do you mean "shit" factor?

Really....on the mic he sounds weak. He could just as easily be billed as "Street Punk #4" on a very special episode of Different Strokes. I don't buy him on the mic. Maybe he's just not a heel? I don't know but he's boring and timid in my opinion.

His look. He looks like a real-life action figure. That plastic hair of his has got to go, and maybe he needs some trunks that fit him. Hey, maybe that's why he sounds the way he does on the mic, your balls need at least a smidgen of breathing room pal.

And finally, his in ring work. When he was on NXT, he didn't impress me at all. Very bland wrestling, lots of botched moves (more than the average rookie by my count) and frankly, I couldn't wait for his matches to end. I'm not a fan of many of Season 1's "talent" but this guy is below average in my mind.

I'm trying to see it though, someone please tell me why you think Otunga has anything remotely resembling the "it' factor. I want to know.

 

[LitasRevenge79]

Ok, I need this explained to me. I read where quite a few people here on the forums are big on Otunga. Not that he's the next overnight sensation, but that he seems to have this "it" factor. Do you mean "shit" factor?

Really....on the mic he sounds weak. He could just as easily be billed as "Street Punk #4" on a very special episode of Different Strokes. I don't buy him on the mic. Maybe he's just not a heel? I don't know but he's boring and timid in my opinion.

His look. He looks like a real-life action figure. That plastic hair of his has got to go, and maybe he needs some trunks that fit him. Hey, maybe that's why he sounds the way he does on the mic, your balls need at least a smidgen of breathing room pal.

And finally, his in ring work. When he was on NXT, he didn't impress me at all. Very bland wrestling, lots of botched moves (more than the average rookie by my count) and frankly, I couldn't wait for his matches to end. I'm not a fan of many of Season 1's "talent" but this guy is below average in my mind.

I'm trying to see it though, someone please tell me why you think Otunga has anything remotely resembling the "it' factor. I want to know.

I don't see the appeal other than he is Ms. New York's leftovers, and Jennifer Hudson's soon to be hubby. I don't see any potential in him, I think he would've been a better lawyer. Its like one of those people who think just because they've had like 15 minutes on tv for whatever reason and they have muscles that they are ready to do something, and since wrestling was now deemed 'entertainment' that he is ready for it. I personally see room for lots of improvement in him. It was quite a shock that it was down to him and Wade as the last 2 on the first season of NXT. I mean if you keep bragging on how you are so important to meet the Prez, and party on the red carpet, where would your allegiance be to Mr. McMahon since from the buzz around the locker room is that he is someone you would NOT want to put as 2nd best if you are thinking you have a hollywood party to go to. Especially since Vince has the motto that he has to rule everything, I'm a little worried that if your ego would try to over-rule Vince's, at some point its gonna clash and with all the in-flux of new talent coming in, it would almost be a dime a dozen and he could be EASILY replace-able in my view.

 

[Mitch Henessey]

That's the question: how long should the Nexus angle continue for before either Nexus implodes or Raw wins and Nexus just splits.

We know from former story-lines, mostly the ECW/WCW invasion angle on the WWF, that having an invasion go too short can make it feel weak.

We also know that unless it's refreshened every once in a while, it can go stale, much like the NWO did.

Another factor, like the WCW/ECW invasion was this: it was too predictable when it was about to end, and that the invasion force was really weak, but those factors don't really matter and are non-existant.

So anyway, with all of these factors, and how the angle is currently progressing, how long should it continue for?

It's really hard to predict the timetable for The Nexus invasion storyline. It could be over in a few months, or this storyline could continue into next year. But I believe this storyline will end before the Royal Rumble, because you have to remember, the build for Wrestlemania storylines is going to start around that time, and I can't see this storyline making it to Wrestlemania. Also,I can't see any of the Nexus members being put into the Elimination Chamber match. There's a slim chance Wade Barrett could make it in, but I don't see any of the other six members making it in.

You also have to factor in the mystery GM. He hasn't been revealed yet, and he's playing a crucial part in the Nexus storyline, so it's going to take a while to tie up all the loose ends in this storyline.

Many have speculated about WWE superstars vs the Nexus at what i guess would be Bragging rights this year (if im wrong then it would be Survivor Series) whatever the case, I could see that happen. But wouldnt it be more reasonable and smarter to have the Season 2 NXT guys come in as Faces and take on the Nexus? I havnt heard any discussion on this subject..we all know WWE is going to hire these guys whether it be short term or long term it will happen. So would this be a good way to write these guys in..and have a small rivalry between the two...and then possibly joining the two and creating a huge feud between the WWE and NXT invasion...idk just throwing out a few ideas. tell me what you think.

The NXT season 1 rookies will be on NXT this Tuesday, so we'll have to wait and see if anything will happen between the two groups that could spark a rivalry. Although, I doubt anything major will happen, and if there is a brawl, then I don't think anything will come of it. Joining the two groups together would be a huge mistake if you ask me. There would be way too many members, and this is one of the things that killed the NWO back in the day. The NXT invasion would seem like one colossal clusterfuck if more members were added. More members would mean more giant brawls, and than can become tiresome and redundant after a while.

Ok, I need this explained to me. I read where quite a few people here on the forums are big on Otunga. Not that he's the next overnight sensation, but that he seems to have this "it" factor. Do you mean "shit" factor?

Really....on the mic he sounds weak. He could just as easily be billed as "Street Punk #4" on a very special episode of Different Strokes. I don't buy him on the mic. Maybe he's just not a heel? I don't know but he's boring and timid in my opinion.

His look. He looks like a real-life action figure. That plastic hair of his has got to go, and maybe he needs some trunks that fit him. Hey, maybe that's why he sounds the way he does on the mic, your balls need at least a smidgen of breathing room pal.

And finally, his in ring work. When he was on NXT, he didn't impress me at all. Very bland wrestling, lots of botched moves (more than the average rookie by my count) and frankly, I couldn't wait for his matches to end. I'm not a fan of many of Season 1's "talent" but this guy is below average in my mind.

I'm trying to see it though, someone please tell me why you think Otunga has anything remotely resembling the "it' factor. I want to know.

Besides having the look, I don't see anything in Otunga. He's very bland and boring on the mic,and his in ring work is nothing special. He does have the whole "A-Lister" thing going for him, and a lot of that has to do with his time on the I love New York show, and he has Jennifer Hudson, so that helps also. Otunga will survive because of his persona and looks, because he really doesn't bring anything else to the table. There's also a chance he could receive a nice push in the future.

 

[The Vintage One]

It's really hard to predict the timetable for The Nexus invasion storyline. It could be over in a few months, or this storyline could continue into next year. But I believe this storyline will end before the Royal Rumble, because you have to remember, the build for Wrestlemania storylines is going to start around that time, and I can't see this storyline making it to Wrestlemania. Also,I can't see any of the Nexus members being put into the Elimination Chamber match. There's a slim chance Wade Barrett could make it in, but I don't see any of the other six members making it in.

You also have to factor in the mystery GM. He hasn't been revealed yet, and he's playing a crucial part in the Nexus storyline, so it's going to take a while to tie up all the loose ends in this storyline.



The NXT season 1 rookies will be on NXT this Tuesday, so we'll have to wait and see if anything will happen between the two groups that could spark a rivalry. Although, I doubt anything major will happen, and if there is a brawl, then I don't think anything will come of it. Joining the two groups together would be a huge mistake if you ask me. There would be way too many members, and this is one of the things that killed the NWO back in the day. The NXT invasion would seem like one colossal clusterfuck if more members were added. More members would mean more giant brawls, and than can become tiresome and redundant after a while.



Besides having the look, I don't see anything in Otunga. He's very bland and boring on the mic,and his in ring work is nothing special. He does have the whole "A-Lister" thing going for him, and a lot of that has to do with his time on the I love New York show, and he has Jennifer Hudson, so that helps also. Otunga will survive because of his persona and looks, because he really doesn't bring anything else to the table. There's also a chance he could receive a nice push in the future.

I see the storyline heading to Surviror Series and have the first ever 7 on 7 elimination match to end the storyline, but that is a long time away, and nobody is really sure how long this will go. As long it stays hot and interesting this could go on all the way to Wrestlemania where it could culminate but I doubt that.

When the Nexus heads to NXT next week it will surely be interesting, and I am almost certain that there will be a 7 on 7 tag match after the Nexus attacks the rookies similar to the initiation the pros gave to the rookies in week one, NXT will get its biggest buyrate of the season due to this angle, and The Nexus are one of the best things in the WWE right now.

David Otunga has not been showing his best stuff on the mic since the Nexus has formed as he really isn't talking in his gimmic, as he did as guest host of Raw and on NXT. However, he is still green in the ring, and will certainly develop over time, and Otunga will improve his mic work as he has the potential for the mic as he showed on NXT, and he is a future midcarder and possibly a heavyweight champ long down the road, as he could be a future Miz.

Otunga is solid on the mic just like the Miz, and similar to the Miz wasn't too great in the ring, but over time he developed due to feuding with John Cena, and Otunga will get that big feud over time whether it is during the Nexus angle or well after when he is on his own, he is a future player as he does have the "it" factor, and can do very well in the future.

 

[Nexus Member: Mercyy 36]

Honestly now that NXT is officially on the Raw Roster theres nobody around to stop them. NXT is making the storylines more personal and really BETTER than Tna (No sursprise there).

I saw on a site this:

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE has told the NXT season one group, now known as Nexus, not to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans. Additionally, they have been told to wear their armbands all the time, even out in public, to further the story line. It's being said that Nexus members are handling this by still being nice to fans when asked for autographs, but politely telling them they cannot sign them right now.

Wow. So WWE is clearly taking this storyline VERY seriously as they want people to believe it's real, and honestly, it's one of the most realistic storylines ever, so big ups to the WWE for doing this. But what are your guys thoughts? What do you think of this. Is the the WWE taking this too far? Yes? No?

 

[Dr. Stinger A. Zoidberg]

First off, to the guy above me, change you sig. It's not allowed. Also, don't type in all bold. Anyway...

With each passing week I love this angle more and more, I will admit, I was one of those people who were afraid of where this storyline would go without Bryan Danielson, but it seems that the WWE is handling it quite well. I love the fact that Nexus is able to find flaws in the rules that they are given, like when they beat up all of the "legends" a few weeks ago, it was a very interesting segment.

Again, for the guy above me. No, I dont think WWE is taking this too far. Back in the 80's, there would be heels who wouldn't even use simple manners, let alone sign autographs. Its just another example of the WWE wanting to emphasize Nexus being a major heel group, and I think it is a great way to get them over.

 

[WWEFAN_100]

Not sure again why my post was removed but i'll try again..

1. Why is Nexus all of a sudden wanting a truce? = We have seen nexus since day one creating cahos and everything and now all of a sudden I am suppose to believe that Nexus wants a truce? or is Nexus gaining something from it?

2. Why is Cena being punished and Nexus isn't? = We were led to believe that Nexus was going to get punished for what they have done to Bret, Vince and the entire Raw program but now it seems as if Cena is the one that is actually getting punished for not wanting to call a damn truce.


3. Why isn't Nexus pisssed off for not getting title shots? = Also why would Nexus want a truce when they are not recieving any title shots? Don't you think that will piss them off even more?


4. Also why does the New GM want Nexus and Cena to call it a truce all of a sudden? What has changed since then and now? Could the GM be afraid of Nexus? Or is the GM setting Cena up knowing that he would not call a truce with Nexus?

 

[Bobby B]

1. Why is Nexus all of a sudden wanting a truce? = We have seen nexus since day one creating cahos and everything and now all of a sudden I am suppose to believe that Nexus wants a truce? or is Nexus gaining something from it?

It's all part of the "bigger plan". They claim that Cena isn't their target.

2. Why is Cena being punished and Nexus isn't? = We were led to believe that Nexus was going to get punished for what they have done to Bret, Vince and the entire Raw program but now it seems as if Cena is the one that is actually getting punished for not wanting to call a damn truce.

Since when haven't they been pushed? This is the first show that they've not ended dominant since they debuted. They're booked as a pack of wolves, taking advantage while the maths is good, running when the maths gets remotely even. Cena had to get something off them at some point.

3. Why isn't Nexus pisssed off for not getting title shots? = Also why would Nexus want a truce when they are not recieving any title shots? Don't you think that will piss them off even more?

I still want to know why the Nexus is pissed for having their "title shots" removed. It's not like beyond Barrett they were all going for belts at various levels. The punishment they got at the beginning of last weeks show was awful.

4. Also why does the New GM want Nexus and Cena to call it a truce all of a sudden? What has changed since then and now? Could the GM be afraid of Nexus? Or is the GM setting Cena up knowing that he would not call a truce with Nexus?

It's all either fantastic booking, or dreadful booking. Either way only time will tell.

 

[KitInaka]

So Tonight we were given a bit of a curve on the Nexus Storyline involving Chris Jericho. Basically, Jericho was was seen chumming it up with Wade Barrett and when Jericho was questioned about it he replied with a "No Comment." Also, if your look at what's happened lately. Jericho has not shown up at all in the past Nexus vs Superstars brawls. So, JEricho as a possible Leader?

Personally, it makes sense to me. Jericho is the perfect person to help really get these guys over and when it's all said and done. Jericho can come off really over by dumping the Nexus guys and grabbing the WWE Title.

Another big part of the Storyline tonight was that Sheamus decided to join Cena and fight off Nexus at the end of the show. I'm sure that there was supposed to be more to the show after this but Cena was busted open and it seemed that the show was cut extremely short once that happened.

So the questions? Sheamus joining with Cena, thoughts? and Jericho as the Leader of Nexus, Good or Bad?

 

[The People's Peep]

This whole Nexus angle has been very good. It has stayed unpredictable and the group looks stronger and stronger every week.

There is one thing that is really bothering me now though. Barrett keeps on mentioning a bigger plan or objective. He has said that Cena is not a part of it and the attacks on him have nothing to do with it. So my question is what is the "bigger picture" they are talking about? I really have no idea what it could possibly be.

My best bet as to what it could be has to do with the championship. Perhaps Cena was a part of the plan at first because he was the champ then. But now that he no longer is the champion, he is no longer important to them. But if this is right, then why arent they going after Sheamus like they went after Cena. I really have no clue what they are planning and it has me really excited for the next few weeks, maybe even months.

 

[titadab05]

This whole Nexus angle has been very good. It has stayed unpredictable and the group looks stronger and stronger every week.

There is one thing that is really bothering me now though. Barrett keeps on mentioning a bigger plan or objective. He has said that Cena is not a part of it and the attacks on him have nothing to do with it. So my question is what is the "bigger picture" they are talking about? I really have no idea what it could possibly be.

My best bet as to what it could be has to do with the championship. Perhaps Cena was a part of the plan at first because he was the champ then. But now that he no longer is the champion, he is no longer important to them. But if this is right, then why arent they going after Sheamus like they went after Cena. I really have no clue what they are planning and it has me really excited for the next few weeks, maybe even months.

At Fatal Four Way they tried to ruin the match by attacking everyone and Sheamus found a small window to win the title, run through the crowd and appear back at the top of the entrance ramp where the Nexus chased him down.

Then Cena called them out and the Nexus, who all along said they had a problem with management attacked the owner after getting him to let his guard down by taking down Cena.

It's like when you have a roadblock on your way to your final spot. You have to get past the roadblock to get to the end of the road and right now Super Cena who beats 7 on 1 odds regularly is the Nexus's roadblock. Or so the storyline has dictated with the swerve it's taking.

 

[Ferbian]

I liked these guys last night. They definitely showed some dominance backstage as well as in their match. The fact that they in a tag team match got to pin Cena was. Well it was kinda big. It wasn't exactly any surprise because first off Cena was against 6 people. But The Nexus has put him down before, so it weren't as shocking.

I liked how they are given what looks like some kind of merchandise. I could definitely see myself purchasing one of those.

The Nexus is definitely going places with this episode. They chased Sheamus off to ally himself with Cena of all people. They put Cena, Morrison, Bourne and Tatsu down. Not an incredibly impressive list. But nonetheless a list.

 

[tjkyle316197]

Cena heel to make the fans enjoy him again? Or HHH for the hundredth time?

Both are rumored to be turned heel to be behind the Nexus' agenda. To me Cena would be more logical. NOT because I don't want to see HHH turning heel, because HHH is indeed more interesting as a heel, but just imagine if Cena turned out to be the leader of the Nexus.

He could become far more interesting. I do logically think WWE's not going to give up merch sales, and make the face of the company heel, but the fact his name came up stirs the pot. Heel Cena with Nexus behind him vs. HHH and the gang.

Oh, how I wish. Here's how I see this rolling out;

1. Cena vs. Wade Barret somehow turns into Cena admitting he's behind it leading to HHH coming to sledge...

2. HHH coming out to 'help' Cena only to turn on him.

Both seem logical as it expands the Nexus storyline to a whole other level. Not to mention HHH and Cena are both very capable of bringing it to par with ECW angle in TNA. The possibilities seem amazing. Let us hope WWE takes the ball and runs long miles with it. Cena as a heel would be ideal, sans for kids and women who would hate it. And pushing the envelope on the PG-rating as Cena going heel is like when Anakin turned into Darth Vader.

 

[m6usin786]

Cena heel to make the fans enjoy him again? Or HHH for the hundredth time?

Both are rumored to be turned heel to be behind the Nexus' agenda. To me Cena would be more logical. NOT because I don't want to see HHH turning heel, because HHH is indeed more interesting as a heel, but just imagine if Cena turned out to be the leader of the Nexus.

He could become far more interesting. I do logically think WWE's not going to give up merch sales, and make the face of the company heel, but the fact his name came up stirs the pot. Heel Cena with Nexus behind him vs. HHH and the gang.

Oh, how I wish. Here's how I see this rolling out;

1. Cena vs. Wade Barret somehow turns into Cena admitting he's behind it leading to HHH coming to sledge...

2. HHH coming out to 'help' Cena only to turn on him.

Both seem logical as it expands the Nexus storyline to a whole other level. Not to mention HHH and Cena are both very capable of bringing it to par with ECW angle in TNA. The possibilities seem amazing. Let us hope WWE takes the ball and runs long miles with it. Cena as a heel would be ideal, sans for kids and women who would hate it. And pushing the envelope on the PG-rating as Cena going heel is like when Anakin turned into Darth Vader.

If you think about it why would Cena be their leader if they were beating him down for the past weeks. I think it is going to be Chris Jericho because he was talking to Wade and they could be coming up with a plan.

Overall i like the Nexus storyline... would like to see how it comes through.

 

[CJ The Pirate]

If any of you, like me, are a fan of 'Chair Shot Reality' with Justin LaBar & Josh Isenberg on Wrestlezone.com. The most recent episode called for us fans to email in our thoughts on the Nexus group rating the seven in order of personal preference.

I loved this idea. I'd had something similar in mind myself to post on the forums at around the same time so I sent in an email... an email which was mentioned in the show itself by Justin sent under the name of Carl (Which puts the C in CJ) referring to it as 'a little different' to the other emails they'd recieved.

I thought, first of all, that some of you may be a little interested to read the comments I sent along to CSR and see whether you agree or not and even find out your own thoughts.

Here is the email I sent J & J:

This is something I was considering bringing up on the Wrestlezone forums so it's interesting that you guys would also be thinking about the same thing.

7) Starting from the bottom, I have to start with Darren Young. Young has done practically nothing since the Nexus begun. He has yet to showcase a finishing move like the others have in their beatdowns and has been the fall guy twice. He ran to the ring first one week recieving an Attitude Adjustment for his efforts before the rest of the Nexus beat down Cena and then last week, he is taken out by Cena to miss the next show. A show I might add that the Nexus' presence was very prominent.

6) Heath Slater has taken this spot which somewhat surprises me. Throughout NXT I really enjoyed watching him and thought we could be seeing something special. Yet he just seems to be constantly in the background only entering the foreground when Barrett orders him to do something, which has generally been in order to pick up a fallen opponent so that Wade, Otunga or Sheffield can do some damage.

5) Michael Tarver. He beats Slater but narrowly misses out on number 4. I find him to constantly be in the wrong place at the wrong time and a little bit camera greedy but he has an interesting look with the bandana which is memorable. His leaping punch looks very weak but he showed some good promise on the mic. He is possibly greener than Slater but he is always at the front, no matter how he manages it. All publicity is good publicity.

4) David Otunga. Otunga, surprisingly, has not spoken much since the Nexus began it's rampage but that hasn't made Otunga invisible. Otunga seems to be second, or at least joing second, in command. A few times now we have seen Otunga lead Skip, Tarver, Young and Slater in the back, being the voice of the group when speaking with Orton a few weeks ago. Otunga has great promise on the stick and in the ring and he could easily top this list in a year or two.

3) This is where is gets tricky but I'm going to have to go with Wade Barrett. Shocking, I know but my fellow Mancunian just hasn't made much of an impact yet. A few times now we have seen the lockerroom come to Cena's aid and Barrett seems to get dumped out of the ring first. his finisher looks weak and he just hasn't been the aggressor, prefering to stick to his director of traffic role. Perhaps this is the beginnings of a cowardly heel in the making but the Nexus seems to stand for violence and he is making little headway in that dept. However his leadership and his mic are very good and convincing and have led this story to be one of the most gripping in years. I doubt that would have happened had Slater or Young won NXT.

2) Justin Gabriel has nicked the number 2 slot right from under... or should I say over... Wade Barrett. It's simply down to his perfect 450 Splash. That move is being used as the exclaimation mark on all assaults. It is billed as devastating. It is actally generating, in my eyes, the most heat of all the moves the Nexus group are using and for a notoriously 'Face' manoeuvre, that is very impressive. The delay he uses before hitting make us believe in the pain he causes himself after he hits it. He holds his ribs like RVD with the Five Star and the delay just makes it seem like he needs to really suck it up and take the hit for the greater good. Other than Barrett, I see Gabriel getting gold first, perhaps the Tag Belts with Otunga.

1) Skip Sheffield. Go back to the beginning of NXT Season 1 and after I first heard 'Yep Yep Yep. What it do!?" I told my friend 'He'll be voted off first. Everything about him irritated me. It wasn't his fault. It was how he'd been booked and it made me lose a little respect for how the WWE was treating these guys and quite clearly setting some of them up for a fall with gimmicks that would never get over. Nearly 5 months later his gimmick has flipped right around. Gone is the catchphrase. Gone is the dumb redneck gimmick. We now have a bonafide bad ass heel complete with elements of Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bradshaw. Fittingly enough that he uses the Clothesline to devastating effect. Skip will succeed as a heel if he continues on this path. He instigated the assault on John Morrison this past Monday on Raw and he was intimidating me through the TV Screen. He is a short term US Champion contender and a future Wrestlemania Main Eventer. 'Yep Yep Yep. What it do?' I'll tell you 'what it do.' It impresses is 'what it do!'

 

[theBusiness]

I mentioned John Cena possibly being the leader of Nexus and people jumped on me like I was crazy. Now it makes the wrestlezone headlines. THIS IS POSSIBLE. It would be crazy and I've always said that Cena's inevitable heel turn NEEEEDS to be epic, not just some ordinary surprise. He's making himself seem like the victim and BAM hes behind it all.

 

[KnowYoRole]

I mentioned John Cena possibly being the leader of Nexus and people jumped on me like I was crazy. Now it makes the wrestlezone headlines. THIS IS POSSIBLE. It would be crazy and I've always said that Cena's inevitable heel turn NEEEEDS to be epic, not just some ordinary surprise. He's making himself seem like the victim and BAM hes behind it all.

i agree it would be epic, but why would he get himself beat up so badly, lose his WWE championship, and go through hell if he's the nexus leader?

 

[Prax]

I'm really getting sick of them ruining PPV main events. It's one thing to do it once to get a point across, but it's two PPVs in a row. Sheamus should have won that match fair and square and then the Nexus should have come down. Instead, we have sheamus who hasn't legitimately beaten anyone other than Triple H and the same WCW-type ending to a show for like the 10th time in a row.

They gotta start getting these guys into more matches.