5 Things NXT got right on this week’s episode (Oct 23, 2019) - Finn Balor turns heel, New #1 Contenders crowned
In the past, NXT may have been all about developing future stars, but now the Black and Gold brand has become the land of opportunity for all WWE Superstars.
This week’s show was a firecracker, as there were some great matches and the development of several great rivalries. From the NXT Women’s Championship to the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships, the women of NXT were kept on their toes throughout the night.
Cameron Grimes also met his match in Matt Riddle this week, while the main event was red hot and gave fans the match of the night. The Undisputed Era also met a pleasant surprise during the night thanks to a huge heel turn, which has now dramatically altered NXT's landscape.
In this article, we will look at 5 things the company got right on this week’s episode of NXT.
#5 Angel Garza’s rise
Jack Gallagher appeared on NXT this week to take on Angel Garza in a cruiserweight bout. Lio Rush joined the commentary table to give the match even more importance and proved that NXT was committed to building each of their divisions.
Last week, Garza fought former NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa in a good match where he took the fall for the bigger Superstar. This week, Garza came out having an equal chance against Gallagher, and even though the match wasn’t as exciting as many hoped it would be, it still did what it was meant to do.
Gallagher wasn’t his usual self and Garza took advantage to pick up the victory. This allows Garza to pose as a potential threat to Rush’s Cruiserweight Championship.
Angel Garza’s rise is coming at the right time, and we could see him become a constant threat in the NXT mid-card in the months to come.