{"id":188764,"date":"2024-11-27T17:47:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T23:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=188764"},"modified":"2024-11-27T17:47:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T23:47:03","slug":"nxt-hits-misses-11-26-ridge-holland-being-a-jerk-ethan-page-vs-axiom-spears-vs-dangelo-giulia-vs-jordan-new-look-nxt-logo-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/11\/27\/nxt-hits-misses-11-26-ridge-holland-being-a-jerk-ethan-page-vs-axiom-spears-vs-dangelo-giulia-vs-jordan-new-look-nxt-logo-more\/","title":{"rendered":"NXT HITS &#038; MISSES (11\/26): Ridge Holland being a jerk, Ethan Page vs. Axiom, Spears vs. D&#8217;Angelo, Giulia vs. Jordan, New Look NXT Logo, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-3354664008\" 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><p><strong>Ridge Holland being an a-hole: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes things don\u2019t have to be complicated to be effective. Ridge has found his character and this was a short, but sweet heat magnet. Holland has been fun to watch in the ring and on the mic. Good stuff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ethan Page vs. Axiom: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nice match up with contrasting styles. I figured Axiom would take the pin, furthering the rift between he and Nathan Frazer. By later in the show, they said the last spot would be a Last Chance entry, so still a chance Axiom could back into the Iron Survivor Challenge<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lola Vice vs. Wren Sinclair: Minor Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sinclair carried a lot of this match, in my opinion. I don\u2019t know what it is about Vice, but always seems to never get out of second gear. Some of her strikes look impressive, others not so much. I\u2019ve mentioned before, her baby face run has left a lot to be desired. Hopefully Vice and Jaida Parker can put on a decent underground match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony D\u2019Angelo vs. Shawn Spears: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>D\u2019Angelo did a good job selling his injury, but the outcome wasn\u2019t ever really in question. Still, a fun match overall. I know almost nothing about this guy \u201cNiko\u201d: he\u2019s got a good look, but I\u2019d like to see him in the ring and see where he is in his progression (I\u2019m assuming he\u2019s an NIL signing?)<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2071855372\" 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><em>ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of &#8220;PWT Talks NXT&#8221; with Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg, part of the PWTorch Dailycast line-up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/pwt-talks-nxt-wells-lindberg-discuss-the-stunning-appearance-of-eric-bischoff-gigi-dolin-s-return-kelani-jordan-vs-giulia-more--63022856\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to stream (or search \u201cpwtorch\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=63022856&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Giulia vs. Kelani Jordan: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was a lot of fun. Giulia looks amazing in the ring (am I the only one that from entrance, costume, mannerisms, etc. thinks that she resembles Asuka?). Jordan stands out as a performer who has grown since her initial debut, but she\u2019s never really clicked as a huge baby face. People support her, but not to the level after all this time that they do with Giulia in her short time with the company (I\u2019d say that would apply to the popularity of Zaria and Stephanie Vaquer, as well). Jordan has shown a little more of an edge, I guess you could say in her promos, so maybe a heel turn would benefit her, especially with all three newcomers experiencing tremendous popularity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eddy Thorpe: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simply put: this is the most I\u2019ve been with Eddy Thorpe since his arrival. Well done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fallon Henley vs. Tatum Paxley: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Well wrestled match, but again, no real surprise in the outcome. Fatal Influence is to NXT what The Judgement Day are to Raw\u2026you know there\u2019ll be interference. I struggle to remember Paxley in her earlier days on NXT, which says a lot about her matches and her personality, unfortunately. Her character and in-ring work have improved a lot. Nice to see Gigi Dolin back from injury. I know she was doing the whole thing with Arianna Grace before she was on the shelf. I was happy not to see Dolin re-join Fatal Influence with a swerve, based on the background that still exists between her and Jacy Jayne.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New look: Hit<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-843028433\" 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>I meant to mention this previously, but I\u2019m digging the silver and black look of NXT, from ring, graphics, etc. Although it\u2019ll never rival the Black and Gold (my favorite era of NXT), it\u2019s so much nicer than the Nickelodeon-inspired color scheme of 2.0. It always gave the brand a look of amateur hour (yes, I know that this is technically the developmental brand, but come on\u2026you be developmental and not look like a product from a kid\u2019s television show of the &#8217;80s).<\/p>\n<p>Stay right here and keep the flow going. We think you&#8217;ll like to read this next&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED NEXT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/11\/26\/nxt-tv-results-11-26-wellss-live-report-on-tony-dangelo-vs-shawn-spears-tatum-paxley-vs-fallon-henley-iron-survivor-qualifiers-more\/\">NXT TV RESULTS (11\/26): Wells\u2019s live report on Tony D\u2019Angelo vs. Shawn Spears, Tatum Paxley vs. Fallon Henley, Iron Survivor Qualifiers, more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>OR CHECK THIS OUT AT PROWRESTLING.NET: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.net\/site\/2024\/11\/26\/nxt-tv-results-11-26-moores-review-of-tony-dangelo-vs-shawn-spears-for-the-nxt-na-title-fallon-henley-vs-tatum-paxley-for-the-nxt-womens-na-title-iron-survivor-challenge-qualifi\/\">NXT TV results (11\/26): Moore\u2019s review of Tony D\u2019Angelo vs. Shawn Spears for the NXT NA Title,\u00a0Fallon Henley vs. Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women\u2019s NA Title,\u00a0Iron Survivor Challenge qualifiers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(You can always reach PWTorch editor Wade Keller at <a href=\"mailto:kellerwade@gmail.com\">kellerwade@gmail.com<\/a>. 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