WWE NXT: Why the New Format from Full Sail University Is a Big Improvement

A few months ago, I conducted an article stating why NXT: Redemption needed to end. Fans had been complaining for months that the show was a waste of space for a variety of reasons, and our prayers were finally answered.

After nearly 15 months of repetitive matches, ridiculous challenges and odd angles, NXT: Redemption finally met its demise a few short weeks ago. It had been a long time coming, and it was certainly time to move onto something that could give credibility to the NXT name rather than have it be treated as a complete joke.

Thankfully, WWE took a step in the right direction last month by permanently moving their NXT tapings to Full Sail University in Florida and began using the talent from Florida Championship Wrestling. This way, WWE can expose the younger talent to the WWE Universe all at once, rather than bringing them up to the main roster in groups, as they did during first few seasons of NXT.

Unfortunately, WWE is no longer streaming NXT from its official website, leaving us hopeful fans who were anticipating the all-new format left with nothing. However, NXT continues to air overseas, so there are a handful of sites that post full-length episodes of the newest NXT season.

Upon the re-debut of NXT two weeks ago, I watched in amazement as familiar faces and newly introduced stars graced my computer screen. From the ever-popular Seth Rollins a.k.a. Tyler Black to the destructive duo of the Ascension, NXT has never before been this entertaining.

Two years ago when the program first debuted, it showed promise with a skilled roster featuring the likes of Daniel Bryan, Wade Barrett and many others. However, the show's number of silly challenges and brief televised matches prevented the program from living up to its true potential.

Fast forward to 2012, those ludicrous challenges and meaningless pros are now non-existent, as wrestling is the top priority in NXT's brand new format.

Another issue the original NXT was running into was the dead response of the crowd during the course of the show. Since most of those in attendance were completely oblivious to NXT during its days online, the live crowd would usually sit on their hands and wait for the SmackDown taping to begin.

While Full Sail University is no Chicago, it's certainly a step up from the much larger WWE crowds that the former NXT competitors were used to. This way, these up-and-coming stars can grow familiar with those in attendance and not have to worry about getting over with the crowd, since those in attendance will often react to anything.

Not only does NXT now introduce new stars such as Richie Steamboat, Bo Dallas and Bray Wyatt to the WWE Universe, but it also gives established stars such as Antonio Cesaro and Jinder Mahal a chance to further hone their skills against their former roster mates.

If you haven't already checked out the all-new NXT format, I highly suggest doing so in the very near future. To do so, just conduct a brief search on either YouTube or another video uploader website, or just check your local listings if you happen to live outside of the United States.

Hopefully, WWE will come around to uploading the new NXT on their website soon, as they're missing a great opportunity to expose a phenomenal concept. When the WWE Network eventually debuts, there's always a chance that we could see NXT move to television, where it so rightfully belongs.

Thanks for reading, Bleachers, and be sure to drop a comment below with your thoughts on the future of the WWE, better known as NXT. As always, your criticism and overall feedback of my latest piece is welcomed and greatly appreciated.

GSM out.

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