Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Takeover Toronto Getting Stronger”

October 20, 2016

Bobby Roode Accepts

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NXT Takeover: Toronto will be glorious. It will also be a Perfect Ten, as Bobby Roode accepts the challenge from the man whom he turned his back on a week ago. Tye Dillinger, a guy that has been so popular for so long, is FINALLY getting a storyline with some depth to it. He is paired with arguably one of the most popular guys in NXT. I love it. I love the pairing and think both men will get cheered no matter what. Do I think Tye wins? No, of course not. I do think that Bobby Roode and Tye Dillinger can give us a few more weeks of entertaining television and a great match in Toronto.

Why has it taken so long for NXT and WWE to push Tye Dillinger? He has talent inside the ring and a gimmick (albeit seemingly so simple) that continues to get over with the live crowd. I hope this is not just a one shot thing for Dillinger. He has the tools to be successful and will finally showcase that on a big stage. This will be the second most intriguing match of the night in a month in Toronto.

Nikki Cross Wins, New Team Destroys

We know the lack of depth and main event caliber talent in the NXT Women’s Division. It is not secret and WWE knows that, hence why they called upon Mickie James for NXT Takeover: Toronto. Nikki Cross picked up an easy win tonight, while Peyton Royce and Billie Kay beat down Liv Morgan. They put the other women on notice, including Asuka.

If the writers want to form this alliance, they need to NOT let them get beaten down by Asuka in the coming weeks. Keep them separate and make sure that they are strong enough before even thinking of scripting them in a situation with the NXT Champion. I really want to see Billie Kay succeed, but not too fast. Give her time. Give Peyton time and make these women really develop a formation that can be different than your usual female bullies.

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Josh controls most of the creative writing and ideas for the show on a weekly basis, as well as an on-air talent.
Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.
Currently, Josh Isenberg works for Major League Baseball in their Advanced Media Productions. He grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Point Park University, which is where Chair Shot Reality is filmed each week.
His life outside of his obsession with wrestling include being a savant for Seinfeld, NFL, NBA, MLB and many television shows. He also has an undying love for musicals, which includes many shows he was a part of in high school. Some of his favorite wrestling moments can be linked to such superstars as Edge, The Rock, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali.

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