What NXT Is Going To Be

STAMFORD - World Wrestling Entertainment and Syfy today announced the next generation of reality television with the debut of WWE NXT, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Syfy. 

WWE NXT is a hybrid live event/reality show featuring eight well-known, popular WWE Superstars mentoring eight WWE “Rookies.” These Rookies, who are learning the ropes, are athletes who epitomize pop culture and personify strong attributes – they are opinionated and aggressive – which means inherent conflict between Rookies and other Rookies, conflict between Rookies and Pros, as well as, conflict between Pros and Pros. The trials and tribulations of the WWE NXT cast ensure action-packed, innovative entertainment – WWE Style.

“Once again, WWE will bring something entirely new to the television landscape as WWE meets reality TV,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO, World Wrestling Entertainment. “As we introduce this brand new franchise exclusively on Syfy, WWE NXT will have a completely different look and feel from our other WWE television programming.”

“Syfy is excited to continue our partnership with WWE, Vince and his team with this innovative live event/reality show,” said Syfy President Dave Howe. “This is a unique combination of heart-stopping entertainment and gritty behind-the-scenes reality. The NXT Rookies take the challenge of our new tagline ‘Imagine Greater’ to heart as they embark on their ultimate dream quest to be the next generation of revered heroes and champions in the fantastic arena of the WWE.”

According to PWInsider, the following is the list of stars that are scheduled to be part of "NXT."

- Justin Angel (FCW Champion)

- Daniel Bryan

- Kaval

- Skip Sheffield

- Joe Hennig

- Brett DiBiase

- Darren Young

- Heath Slater

- Michael Tarver

I, for one, think this could be VERY interesting. Seems like Vince McMahon has given this a lot of thought (about time) and if it is like anything like TUF, it will surely score a good rating. The list of guys to be called up is quite the list, too. I can just imagine Ted DiBiase showing his son the ropes as well as Ricky Steamboat showing Danielson what it takes to be a real Dragon. They get the right vets to showcase the talent, people are not going to only watch for the new guys, but see what the vets are up to. I wouldn't mind watching Pat Patterson, Roddy Piper, Steamboat, DiBiase, Dusty Rhodes, and maybe, if we are lucky, for the following seasons, Bret Hart. Or we can have guys like Goldust, Regal, Atlas, and the rest who are pretty much done with wrestling to help get the new guys over. The only question would be how staged, or real, will this show actually be. Either way, I'd be hooked to the TV next Tuesday at 10 PM.

BREAKING NEWS:

On ECW, the partnerships and wrestlers were announced and here is the lineup:

* The Miz & Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson)

* MVP & Skip Sheffield

* Chris Jericho & Wade Barrett

* Matt Hardy & Justin Gabriel (presumably Justin Angel)

* Carlito & Michael Tarver

* Christian & Heath Slater

* CM Punk & Darren Young

* R-Truth & David Otunga

WOW. No Hennig, DiBiase, or Kaval. No legends as we get current WWE wrestlers training these guys. Most surprising in that list is Carlito as people call him lazy and he has nothing going for him on WWE programming. And Matt Hardy gets paired with the current FCW Champion, if that is Justin Angel. Intriguing concept, that has my attention at least for the first three shows. Still sad that I'm not getting to see Hennig on television, though.