{"id":68545,"date":"2018-10-27T12:35:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-27T17:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=68545"},"modified":"2018-10-27T13:04:43","modified_gmt":"2018-10-27T18:04:43","slug":"nxt-hits-misses-10-24-ec3-interrupts-undisputed-era-promo-in-a-great-set-up-for-cole-vs-ec3-main-event-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/10\/27\/nxt-hits-misses-10-24-ec3-interrupts-undisputed-era-promo-in-a-great-set-up-for-cole-vs-ec3-main-event-later\/","title":{"rendered":"NXT HITS &#038; MISSES 10\/24: EC3 interrupts Undisputed Era promo in a great set-up for Cole vs. EC3 main event later"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-3231011334\" 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><h3>HITS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2022Undisputed Era Promo:\u00a0<\/strong>Great promo from the newly reunited stable as all four men were present.\u00a0 Adam Cole set the tone as he put the NXT locker room on notice that it is their NXT.\u00a0 It was good to see them going back to the stance that established them in the first place.\u00a0 Even though they have been the work horses of the promotion for quite a while now, this promo added edge to them after Bobby Fish\u2019s vicious return last week.\u00a0 Cole also spoke of his rivalry with Ricochet and \u201chis\u201d North American Championship.\u00a0 He pointed out how it was Pete Dunn was the one he pinned in their triple threat match, but is then interrupted by EC3.\u00a0 It\u2019s good to see EC3 being involved in a decent segment as he was given some mic time.\u00a0 The bad thing though is that he needs to work on establishing his own persona as his seems to be a Rock impersonation.\u00a0 He told Cole that he did not deserve a shot at the title where in turn Cole challenged him to a match that happened soon after.\u00a0 Great set up for a match that we would otherwise see at a Takeover event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022Adam Cole vs. EC3:<\/strong> Cole began this match aggressively, attacking EC3 after the bell rang to back up his challenge and taking offense to EC3\u2019s words.\u00a0 Fish was outstanding outside of the ring being obnoxious, chiming in at every given moment.\u00a0 EC3 soon took control but soon Cole gained the upper hand.\u00a0 Both men pulled off some of their trademark moves and the distractions began as the rest of the UE stood on the apron only to be knocked down by EC3.\u00a0 He then managed to roll up Cole for the win, but it did not end there.\u00a0 The stable attacked EC3 from the ring up to the ramp to where Fish topped it off by bashing EC3\u2019s knee with a steel chair.\u00a0 As of late, it\u2019s almost as if Fish is being established as the \u201cheavy\u201d of the stable, not in the sense of a Sid Vicious or the like, but more like an Arn Anderson, an enforcer. Maybe this could lead to a single\u2019s run, who knows but its good that they are possibly establishing some variety. \u00a0 This match was a win for everyone as EC3 picked up a much needed win over an established competitor and the UE reiterated their claim of putting down anyone who defies them.\u00a0 And lastly, it sets up for a possible feud down the road.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u2022Free Podcast on this episode: &#8220;PWT Talks NXT&#8221; PWTorch Livecast<\/h3>\n<p>-On Tune In Radio <a href=\"http:\/\/tun.in\/tiMwIu\">HERE<\/a><br \/>\n-On Apple Podcasts <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pro-wrestling-torch-livecast\/id354947346?mt=2\">HERE<\/a><br \/>\n-Or<strong> search &#8220;Wade Keller&#8221;<\/strong> on your podcast app of choice<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\n\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u2022Free Podcast on this episode: &#8220;PWT Talks NXT&#8221; PWTorch Livecast<\/h3>\n<p>-On Tune In Radio <a href=\"http:\/\/tun.in\/tiLe5w\">HERE<\/a><br \/>\n-On Apple Podcasts <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pro-wrestling-torch-livecast\/id354947346?mt=2\">HERE<\/a><br \/>\n-Or<strong> search &#8220;Wade Keller&#8221;<\/strong> on your podcast app of choice<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/tunein.com\/embed\/player\/t126060102\/\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\u2022NXT Championship Match Announcement for Takeover: War Games:\u00a0<\/strong> Once again, Ciampa is money!\u00a0 He is the total package of a heel, his persona, his mannerisms, just his overall presence.\u00a0 The way that he came to the ring as a covetous, slimy troll not only exemplifies the characteristics that were just mentioned, but shows how much this championship means to him.\u00a0 He then insults William Regal who was already in the ring and tells him to make the announcement.\u00a0 Before he can, the Velveteen Dream comes out to say it should be him only to be followed by Lars Sullivan who says the same.\u00a0 In the middle of the chaos that ensued, Lars Sullivan choke slams the Dream and Nikki Cross comes out to announce \u201che\u2019s coming\u201d.\u00a0 We then see Aleister Black beating up security guards on his way to the ring.\u00a0 Ciampa exists the ring before Black comes in and delivers a brutal Black Mass to Lars Sullivan.\u00a0 As he is demanding Regal to tell him where someone is, Johnny Gargano comes out of nowhere and super kicks Black to end the show.\u00a0 This was great as there were so many moving pieces that can go some many different directions.\u00a0 Hopefully this will close up this this whole \u201cwho attacked Aleister Black\u201d angle as it is dragging, but the set up seems like it might pay off as Gargano is assumed to be the person who attacked him.\u00a0 But why?\u00a0 That\u2019s another piece of the mystery that we have to just wait and find out the answer.<\/p>\n<h3>MISSES<\/h3>\n<p>None.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINAL THOUGHTS:<\/strong> Overall, great show that seems to be picking up as we are a couple of weeks\u2019 out from Takeover: War Games.\u00a0 We saw the debut of Mia Yim on the promotion as well Kassius Ohno in match that showed his mounting frustration of the lack of competition that he has been receiving as of late.\u00a0 We also saw more promos, one that was a set up for Evolution with Kairi Sane and Shayna Baszler and their history.\u00a0 Its good to see that things are starting to come together that builds the anticipation for the next pay-per-view event.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>NOW CHECK OUT LAST WEEK&#8217;S COLUMN:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/10\/27\/nxt-hits-misses-10-17-undisputed-era-defends-nxt-tag-titles-vs-war-raiders-bianca-belair-vs-nikki-cross\/\">NXT HITS &amp; 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