I think one of the main reason they didn't want NXT to sweep this year is they just has a clean sweep at last years Survivor Series. But clearly the intent was to put over NXt and they did just that.
Keith being the last guy standing against Seth and Roman, at one point even dominating both members of the SHIELD, was still somewhat of a stand out performance despite his loss.
After tonight, if WWE fans STILL want to try and defend Sasha and Bayley booking, then no. Tonight was everything wrong with how they're booked and it did nothing for either of them
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It's sort of interesting that Keith shined a lot more during the Invasion of the main roster than he typically does in NXT. Not that he's used badly in NXT... but if you don't watch NXT and only see him when he invades the main roster, he's arguably the male NXT superstar that really stands out. I wonder if that's an indicator that Vince really likes him. Probably wishful thinking... but it's not everyday a guy can fend off both Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns at once.
I'm not getting the hate for Ranallo he's pretty damn good imo. Atleast as good as Cole and better than these announcers who mix up wrestlers like wtf.
In the least I DO think they booked Sasha fairly strong in a loss. I think you can credibly argue she had Rhea beat until the other NXT women made the save. Sasha basically lost a 3 on 1 situation. It's still a loss... but I think it was somewhat of a protected loss.
I think all the top main roster women (Charlotte, Asuka, Sasha) were to a degree protected in the match. Asuka just walked out, Charlotte lost after being sprayed by green mist, and Sasha had Rhea pinned until Io and Candace made the save.
But Bayley was straight up beat. They didn't in any way try and water down Bayzlers victory... she was dominant. I think they're trying to build Shayna as a monster heel and a creble threat to Becky down the line. Possibly Wrestlemania. I can totally see Shayna winning the womans rumble and challenging Becky for the RAW belt.
Yeah Sasha still ended up looking great but still she does deserve more. And Bayley....I mean I think it would have even been better for her to have passed out instead of tapping. I understand they have to build new stars but it was a bit much imo. I'm happy for the nxt guys at the end tho.