NXT's CW Gamble Backfires: Desperate Measures and a Netflix Hail Mary (ep.885)
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NXT's CW Gamble Backfires: Desperate Measures and a Netflix Hail Mary (ep.885)
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WWE's recent creative negligence preparing NXT for their rollout on the CW only to deliver declining ratings on their new partners investment. Transitioning from main roster cameos to trying to...
show moreWWE's developmental brand, NXT, is facing a crisis of its own making. After a much-hyped move to the CW Network, promising a new era for the brand, ratings have plummeted faster than a Baron Corbin main event push. Sources within WWE suggest a chaotic creative direction, characterized by last-minute changes, main roster cameos that go nowhere, and storylines that evaporate faster than a Karrion Kross title reign, are to blame.
"It's like they're throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks, but nothing is sticking," one disgruntled NXT performer, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal, told us. "We're getting whiplash from the constant changes. One minute we're supposed to be the future of WWE, the next we're doing hardcore matches in Philly to try and recapture some ECW magic."
Indeed, in a move that reeks of desperation, NXT is set to invade the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia next week for a show with a distinct "One Night Stand" flavor. While the nostalgia play might appeal to some die-hard fans, many see it as a cheap imitation of a bygone era, unlikely to solve NXT's fundamental problems.
Adding to the turmoil are persistent rumors of a potential move to Netflix. While the streaming giant offers a potentially larger audience and creative freedom, some see it as a last-ditch effort to salvage a sinking ship.
"Netflix might give them more money and looser reins, but it won't fix the core issue: WWE has no idea what it wants NXT to be," commented a former WWE writer. "They'll probably just restart The Bloodline storyline and call it a day."
With the CW experiment faltering and the Netflix lifeline still uncertain, the future of NXT looks increasingly precarious. One thing is clear: unless WWE finds a coherent vision for its developmental brand, NXT risks becoming another forgotten footnote in the company's long and turbulent history.
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