PW Boards NXT Alumni/Call-Up Tournament

A Brad Maddox Guy

Becky. Corbin made a big impact at Mania and has done what since? A poor 3 month feud with Ziggler when Ziggler was at the peak of irrelevance and not a lot else. Becky's debut might have been rubbish but she fought through pretty well. She was arguably the first female to win over the tv crowds and is essentially set to carry Smackdown's women's roster as the other big hitters are all on RAW.

DM_7

Becky for sure, got herself over despite the awful womens booking that WWE had upon debut, her elevation to Smackdown champ was the perfect way to mark her rise.

Omackeral

Another flawless victory for the girls. A bit of a dream match up coming up next.

Sami Zayn

The Underdog from the Underground








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Finn Balor


The Demon King

Lithium93_

Finn, because 3rd overall draft pick, his RAW debut, winning at Summerslam. If that's not a perfect way to debut on the main roster, then I don't know what is.

sky88

I think Finn for this one Sami hasn't really done much wereas Finn had a rocket strapped to him from the start

Omackeral

I'm gonna say Sami. Introduced on his call up by Bret Hart in his hometown of Montreal to face John Cena and had an awesome match. Great Rumble debut. Good feud with Kevin Owens. Super over. I think he's done more than Balor despite not winning a title yet. Could see him winning MITB someday.

connemara man

Yea Zayn. He has down so much in his time in WWE. If it wasn't for Balors injury he'd be there just didn't have enough time for me.

Mr.Nice Guy

I think both were pretty equal when it comes to NXT. With WWE I think Sami's impact has been more substantial even though Finn got the Universal Title.

For that reason Sami gets my vote.

johnnyryan89

Gotta vote Sam. Hasn't been booked that great but has produced anytime he's stepped into the ring making others look great along the way.

Omackeral

A great comeback sees the Underdog from the Underground cruise into the last eight. Our final match of the night and of the round sees two of NXT's femme fatales do battle. Let's see who claims the last spot.

Nia Jax

Not Like Most Girls







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Paige

The Anti-Diva

Mr.Nice Guy

Has to be Paige. The first woman in NXT to get major buzz, so much so that they stuck the title on her and had her go over their top woman in AJ. Nia is still a work in progress and probably should still be on NXT.

connemara man

Paige her recent history really overshadows what she did when she started somewhat. Nia is still very green

sky88

Paige easily

Nia has done anything other then squash matches

Lithium93_

Paige..

Omackeral

Paige bests Nia Jax to enter the Quarter Final. Owing to a really refreshing renaissance (that's alliteration at its finest) in the women's division, we have 4 male and 4 female wrestlers making up the Elite 8. That's a great statistic. Join us tomorrow when the Quarters commence. There should be some great battles down for decision. Goodnight all.

Omackeral

Here, in alphabetical order, are the Elite 8. these are your quarter finalists of the PW Boards NXT Alumni Tournament;





Bayley

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Charlotte

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Luke Harper

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Becky Lynch

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Kevin Owens

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Paige

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Seth Rollins

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Sami Zayn

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The first draw has been made and we're ready to rock. First to four wins.

Becky Lynch

The Lass Kicker






Roll of Honour

WWE SmackDown Women's Championship (1 time, current)

Vs





Seth Rollins

The Architect






Roll of Honour


NXT Championship (1 time)
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WWE Tag Team Championship (1 time)
WWE United States Championship (1 time)
WWE World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

connemara man

Sorry Becky. But I have to vote Seth I'd day he's WWEs MVP at the moment. Would be a very worthy winner

So yeah Seth

Imnotthehulk

Seth Rollins. As good as Becky (or any of the lady wrestlers are) I don't think they're at the stage where you could consider them carrying the promotion. Rollins for the last couple of years (at least when he's not been injured) has been a tent pole of the WWE

sky88

Seth as much as i love becky but seth is one of the biggest stars in the company

gerrybbadd

Seth for me too.

I like Becky and all but Seth for me is my No 1 pick. He's done it all, already, and he's really only getting started. Huge future ahead of him.

Omackeral

Seth marches on to the semi final while we say slán to the Irish Lass Kicker. Let's see who'll join the man in the last four.

Kevin Owens

Fight Owens Fight






Roll of Honour

NXT Championship (1 time)
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WWE Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
WWE Universal Championship (1 time, current)





VS




Luke Harper

Yeah Yeah Yeah!







Roll of Honour

NXT Tag Team Championship (1 time)
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Intercontinental Championship (1 time)

gerrybbadd

Fight Owens Fight!

Made a far bigger impact in both NXT & the Main Roster. Longest reigning Universal Champ, and will have a huge future. Also, one of the very best speakers at the moment.

I love me some Luke Harper, but he's not in the same league as Owens for me.

connemara man

Definitely Kevin Owens here

He's had a great year. hasn't he not missed a PPV since his call up? That's some record

sky88

love harper

but owens here definitely made more of an impact

Imnotthehulk

Kevin Owens.

Luke Harper is great, but hasn't made an impact as a singles wrestler, and has spent a long time on the sidelines. Owens has been pushed heavily from the star and has made a massive impact.

Omackeral

Harper is the last remaining Wyatt to fall, a great showing from him but KO delivers the flawless knockout. Who will grab the penultimate spot in the semi-final? Let's see.

Paige

The Anti-Diva






Roll of Honour


NXT Women's Championship (1 time)
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WWE Divas Championship (2 times)




VS




Sami Zayn

The Underdog from the Underground




Roll of Honour

NXT Championship (1 time)

connemara man

I'm gonna go with Paige. She kinda is the reason/beginning that Charlotte Becky Sasha and the divas changed to women wrestlers

Zayn is solid but hasn't really affected the overall scene

So yeah Paige

beakerjoe

Paige has done so little since she actually debuted. She has regressed so much since she got called up and has never reached her potential and is in danger of becoming a a "what might have been" case.

Sami has been a solid hand so far and while he hasn't progressed too much, he hasn't regressed a bit since joining the main roster.

Sami for me!

thebostoncrab

If this was "who is your favourite" I'd be sayin Sami all day long because I love his work and I'm not a fan of Paige.

However, I hate to say it, Paige has had a bigger impact on the roster. Sami has put on some great matches, but he hasn't had that moment went that pushes him or the division. Paige however has. Even if she is over rated she is helped push the women into where they are at today. That work is seen today on both brands. Paige deserves the win here.

Bounty Hunter

Def KO

The Universal champion had a great albeit short run in NXT and getting debuted on the main roster while still the NXT champ and beating John Cena in his first match was huge. He has held the US & Intercontinental championships along the way not to mention getting to powerbomb a celeb (well MachineGunKelly) off the stage and through a table to becoming the top dog in the industry (sorry AJ but you just know they place that belt above yours).

Harper is great though but he just can't compare to KO who is one of the main reasons to watch Raw


wow since typing that KO has won and there have been a few replies to the next match:



Paige for me.

Sami might be most peoples favourite atm but Paige was hot sh!t coming out of NXT and pushed immediately into a title win on the main roster and a top of the card feud with AJ Lee. Sami in his short stint on the main roster while being good has had nothing of that sort