{"id":167661,"date":"2023-10-19T11:41:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T16:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=167661"},"modified":"2023-10-19T11:41:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T16:41:52","slug":"nxt-hits-misses-10-17-booker-t-on-commentary-chase-u-winning-a-tag-title-shot-jade-cargill-tegan-vs-valkyria-shotzi-vs-kiana-james-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2023\/10\/19\/nxt-hits-misses-10-17-booker-t-on-commentary-chase-u-winning-a-tag-title-shot-jade-cargill-tegan-vs-valkyria-shotzi-vs-kiana-james-more\/","title":{"rendered":"NXT HITS &#038; MISSES (10\/17): Booker T on commentary, Chase U winning a tag title shot, Jade Cargill, Tegan vs. Valkyria, Shotzi vs. Kiana James, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2023888422\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h2><strong>HITS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tag Team Battle Royal: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The beginning was the typical \u2018quick elimination\u2019 of teams, but when it came down to the last few teams, it became more enjoyable. Los Lotharios (are they still called that?) are a team that deserves a definite push and I would\u2019ve loved them to get the win, but\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chase U winning a shot at the Tag Titles: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please pull the trigger on this faction and give them the gold! They continue to be major over with a gimmick that just shouldn\u2019t work but does! Andre Chase is an under appreciated talent: he can go and make everyone he\u2019s in the ring with shine. Duke Hudson is another guy that could be top tier. Jaycee and Thea as cheerleaders are the icing on the Chase U cake. Give them a run with the tag titles, please!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lexis King Video: Major Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like I mentioned last week, these vignettes are gold. I believe the repackaged Brian Pillman, Jr. could be a big star and these videos will help him along that path.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Melo\/Trick: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I love the slow burn on this tandem. WWE has been better about doing the full-on swerve turn (case in point Drew McIntyre on the main roster) and this story line is another great example. Having Trick entered into the match and then having him taken out is a great \u2018who dunnit\u2019, especially with the logic the heels used during their promo, making Melo seem like he could be the guy whose jealousy is taking control of him. I personally wouldn\u2019t mind a Melo turn, as I think he oozes more credibility as a heel.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-1106032598\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Jade Cargill: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anytime she is featured in a segment makes her star shine brighter. I think she is fire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tegan Nox vs. Lyra Valkyria: Minor Hit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The match was fine, but no matter how high WWE (and myself) are on Lyra, she hasn\u2019t connected with the fans. I think she\u2019d have more to gain from winning a Championship from an established heel, ratcher than a very over Becky Lynch. If you want people to like her and embrace her, I don\u2019t think that will work will against one of the most popular starts in the business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breakout Stars videos: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I won\u2019t comment on the quality of the matches, as they are going to be a little rough, based on the talent being green, but these videos help establish their personalities. If you\u2019re an old timer like me, you remember the WWE(F) doing these all the time prior to a new wrestler appearing and it always helped build up anticipation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Noam Dar: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even as just a voice on the phone, this guy is magical (\u201cdon\u2019t go to the light\u201d). He\u2019s brilliant!<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3793523089\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Baron Corbin vs. Dijak vs. Carmello Hayes: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although I\u2019m not sure I want to see Ilja vs. Melo again so soon, the overall quality of the match was great. All I can hope is that another loss to Ilja continues Melo not only down the path to a heel turn, but a move to the main roster.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>MISSES<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Shotzi vs. Kiana James: Minor Miss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although I like both competitors here, the match just didn\u2019t click with me. The convoluted ending was a bit much. I know it was basically a continuation of the Perez\/James feud, but I think that could have been just as easily accomplished with videos, like with the Davenport\/Dolin feid<\/p>\n<p><strong>Booker T on Commentary: Miss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I just can\u2019t. Oh, how I\u2019ve tried, but I can\u2019t. As a performer, I was always a big fan of Booker, but his repeated \u2018catch phrases\u2019 and his ridiculous ad-libs during Trick\u2019s entrance just make me want to mute the volume. Some of his normal commentary makes for wonderful fodder for Vic Joseph, like Booker picking each Break Out Star to win, but overall it\u2019s just tough for me to handle.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED NEXT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2023\/10\/17\/nxt-tv-results-10-17-wellss-live-report-on-hayes-vs-corbin-vs-dijak-1-contenders-match-lyra-valkyria-vs-tegan-nox-tag-team-battle-royal-more\/\">NXT TV RESULTS (10\/17): Wells\u2019s live report on Hayes vs. Corbin vs. Dijak #1 contender\u2019s match, Lyra Valkyria vs. Tegan Nox, tag team battle royal, more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>OR CHECK THIS OUT TA PROWRESTLING.NET:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.net\/site\/2023\/10\/18\/powells-nxt-hit-list-carmelo-hayes-vs-baron-corbin-vs-dijak-for-a-shot-at-the-nxt-championship-lyra-valkyria-vs-tegan-nox-bada-bing-bada-boom-battle-royal\/\">Powell\u2019s NXT Hit List: Carmelo Hayes vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dijak for a shot at the NXT Championship, Lyra Valkyria vs. Tegan Nox,\u00a0Bada-Bing, Bada-Boom Battle Royal<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1321313335\"><div id=\"pwtor-2475938953\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>HITS Tag Team Battle Royal: Hit The beginning was the typical \u2018quick elimination\u2019 of teams, but when it came down to the last few teams, it became more enjoyable. 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