WWE: Backstage concern over Finn Balor's health; Bayley's future on main roster

[M.C.G. 31]

- It's no secret that WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor and NXT Women's Champion Bayley often mention in media interviews how they're happy staying in NXT. Apparently this has been a major discussion point within NXT.

There's a concern among some that the more NXT tours in 2016, Balor will be breaking down his body carrying the NXT main events before he gets to the real money and the main roster. Balor is 34 now and with the years he worked in Japan, the concern comes from NXT relying so much on Balor to have great matches as the main attraction of the brand.

Regarding Bayley, there's been some discussion over whether she will be the biggest female star in WWE history or if she will fail on the main roster. According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the feeling in WWE is that there's no in between for Bayley. Some people see Bayley as a female John Cena, with the idea that she could do charity work and bring in younger female fans.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

The day Bayley gets called up is the day the division changes, imo.

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[NewAgeOutlaw]

I don't see how Bayley could fail. She's just too damn likeable. Her character is not at all my cup of tea but she's still captivating to watch.

Of course, creative is well versed in the art of ruining great wrestlers with terrible booking.

 

[Dr Pepper]

I don't see how Bayley could fail. She's just too damn likeable. Her character is not at all my cup of tea but she's still captivating to watch.

Of course, creative is well versed in the art of ruining great wrestlers with terrible booking.

That's the most alarming aspect to all of this, too.

They've destroyed so many, over the years.

 

[bruins309]

The way Bayley fails is simple: if they continue to book the main roster women according to the whims of the show Total Divas, of which I don't think Bayley would/should be a part. They have shown ZERO commitment to doing things like NXT does which is a perfect spot for her.

As for Balor, that's weird. Couldn't he get hurt at any point like anyone else? Not seeing the issue, it's not like he's working ladder matches around the horn.

 

[AfroThunder396]

They'll put Bayley on Total Divas, make her wear skimpy ring gear, the announcers will never put her over, have her become romantically involved with Dolph Ziggler, and then they'll turn her heel out of desperation and claim she just can't "connect with the audience".

 

[Kimi]

The way Bayley fails is simple: if they continue to book the main roster women according to the whims of the show Total Divas, of which I don't think Bayley would/should be a part. They have shown ZERO commitment to doing things like NXT does which is a perfect spot for her.

As for Balor, that's weird. Couldn't he get hurt at any point like anyone else? Not seeing the issue, it's not like he's working ladder matches around the horn.

The point with Bálor is that he's old. He's got a lot of ring miles on him from working in Japan and his body will start to break down sooner rather than later. Carrying NXT tours with constant 4-star matches is not going to help him at all; hiding in 6-man tag matches isn't an option in NXT like it is for the main roster guys.

If the WWE want to make money with him they need to make use of him now, before he starts to break down.

It's got nothing to do with potential random injuries that can happen to anyone.

 

[Le Tricolore]

I hope the WWE isn't talking about how Bayley could be the biggest female star in history. That's HUGE pressure to put on her.

She'll also likely never amount to Chyna's popularity.

 

[GKJ]

The way Bayley fails is simple: if they continue to book the main roster women according to the whims of the show Total Divas, of which I don't think Bayley would/should be a part. They have shown ZERO commitment to doing things like NXT does which is a perfect spot for her.

As for Balor, that's weird. Couldn't he get hurt at any point like anyone else? Not seeing the issue, it's not like he's working ladder matches around the horn.

I'm actually surprised Balor works as much as he does, I figured he would get more nights off. He's not really someone who needs those reps. But if he's really going to stick in NXT, that's a lot of travel he's not taking that should keep him fresh.

 

[UnrealMachine]

Again, I'm quite confident (I'll bet my life savings and give you 3 to 1 odds) that those "I'm happy right here in NXT" quotes are just marketing efforts to their fans. Every single wrestler in NXT wants to leave there and be on the main roster, period. At least Bayley is still young. Balor isn't.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Again, I'm quite confident (I'll bet my life savings and give you 3 to 1 odds) that those "I'm happy right here in NXT" quotes are just marketing efforts to their fans. Every single wrestler in NXT wants to leave there and be on the main roster, period. At least Bayley is still young. Balor isn't.

Maybe for guys like Breeze who, I'm assuming, get a good pay increase with the main roster promotion.

Balor can make good money in NXT so I can believe he's comfortable staying down there.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

I don't think Balor is on the same type of deal that 95% of the NXT talents are on. I fully believe he wants to stay in NXT

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Balor's being paid more than anyone in NXT, I believe. His merchandise sells well. He may not be making the "big bucks", but he's probably having the time of his life in NXT right now and you can't really put a price on having fun. He probably knows if he goes to the main roster professional wrestling becomes a job.

 

[Cujorulesdtown9]

The funny part is, it's always "concern about the superstar getting called up" when really it's the writers they should be concerned about.

The superstars have proven they can work, it's the booking aspect that solidifies it, or completely destroys it on the main roster.

Saying bayley could be the biggest women's star in history or flop, that's some insane pressure, that's almost not even fair to her, they should just see if it works (don't see why it wouldn't), book it CORRECTLY, and build from there.

It's thinking like that, and god awful booking that made the diva's revolution a disaster.

 

[Kimi]

It is insane pressure, but anyone with half a brain can see the potential she has and the roll she could fill. There's no point hiding the true when it's right there in front of everyone to see.

Being a female Cena will be an insanely hard job. Even with the company going at 100% behind here to make it work. She really does have to be ready for it.

 

[Emperoreddy]

The way Bayley fails is simple: if they continue to book the main roster women according to the whims of the show Total Divas, of which I don't think Bayley would/should be a part. They have shown ZERO commitment to doing things like NXT does which is a perfect spot for her.

As for Balor, that's weird. Couldn't he get hurt at any point like anyone else? Not seeing the issue, it's not like he's working ladder matches around the horn.

Totally agree. Honestly if you want to do Bayley 100% correctly. The "Divas" division has to go away, and it needs to become the Women's division again.

Bayley has the potential to be GOAT. She has all the best qualities of Cena and DB wrapped up into her own unique package. They have to just have the courage to let her off the chains and do her thing.

Of course they have to develop the division too. They can't just do Sasha/Bayley forever.

 

[ColePens]

If you think Bayley will not be ruined by the main roster, you are sadly mistaken. They have ruined every single NXTer other than Owens... who one could argue they ruined the extent of how over he could be. One could argue Owens also makes himself great instead of the writing.

 

[Paris in Flames]

To be fair....Rollins was in NXT...as was Roman etc.

But yes. Recent graduates have all failed sans Owens.

 

[GarbageGoal]

If the writing sucks or Vince "doesn't get her", she will fail.

WWE's template for pushed divas is biatch, tramp or crazy. Or if you're lucky, no personality (Nattie, Charlotte, Becky).

 

[Fa Ci La]

man, they ain't no writing issue. It's all on the showrunner, which is Vince

 

[KesselBuiltMyHotrod]

To be fair....Rollins was in NXT...as was Roman etc.

For like a week. Roman was an FCW product.

 

[ColePens]

man, they ain't no writing issue. It's all on the showrunner, which is Vince

Whoever is booking the match itself is to blame, too. Women are putting on great matches whether it's 4 minutes or 15 minutes in NXT. In WWE, the matches are awful. Someone is booking the match like ****.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Thing is she has enough talent and enough likability to overcome any booking issues and still get over.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Whoever is booking the match itself is to blame, too. Women are putting on great matches whether it's 4 minutes or 15 minutes in NXT. In WWE, the matches are awful. Someone is booking the match like ****.

"Don't one-up the men."

For some reason, I feel like that'd be a line backstage by one of the road agents.

 

[GindyDraws]

If you think Bayley will not be ruined by the main roster, you are sadly mistaken. They have ruined every single NXTer other than Owens... who one could argue they ruined the extent of how over he could be. One could argue Owens also makes himself great instead of the writing.

I'd also argue Rusev was the most successful NXT alumni (excluding the Shield) before he had the inevitable role of being the monster that was fed to John Cena so Cena could overcome the odds and all that junk.

 

[Dr Pepper]

I'd also argue Rusev was the most successful NXT alumni (excluding the Shield) before he had the inevitable role of being the monster that was fed to John Cena so Cena could overcome the odds and all that junk.

Wyatt had a nice little run too, before he, too, was snuffed out by Cena.