WWE NXT (5/25/10)-"The Semifinals"

Wow talk about feeling rushed. Suddenly we're down to four and the next week is the season finale? Already?

Last night when Matt Striker presented the final four that was my exact reaction. Sure it's been an iffy show from the get go and has had it's bad moments, but I have enjoyed the show as a whole. It has brought light to wrestlers that might not have gotten screen time and showed alot of promise as a concept. But alas, we are nearing the end and this is the next to last elimination.

But before I get into that, I'd be remiss to not bring up the crazy Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson)-Michael Cole storyline.

Last week I laughed really hard when Bryan went after Cole. It wasn't a "jump out of your seat" moment but it was sure fun. This week Cole wanted an apology and much in the style of pro wrestling, he didn't really get one, but what happened next was awesome and intense.

First of all, WWE turn Michael Cole heel permanently! The fans do not want to like him so just have him finally turn on them. Last night was full proof that he can pull it off. His promo and screaming match with Bryan was impressive and had everyone on the edge of their seats. So much so that when he called Bryan a loser with no heart and slapped him and Bryan finally completely snapped, the fans erupted. First he beat the crap out of Cole again, then headed up the ramp to where the Pros were sitting again this week. The Miz, who Bryan called earlier "the worst pro on the roster" got into his face and Bryan just flat out cold-cocked him. At that point I almost jumped out of my seat excited because I, much like alot of NXT fans, have been waiting for them to go at it for months. Please WWE, next week one the finale give us Miz vs. Bryan. It'll be the most intense match-up of the whole season.

Finally we get to the elimination. In my book it was obvious that Wade Barrett and David Otunga were going to be #1 and #2 respectively, and I was right. That left us with Justin Gabriel and Health Slater. Slater went home. As much as I liked him, I'm fine with him going home. He'll be fine, he'll show up on Smackdown soon enough.

So next week it's Barrett vs. Otunga vs. Slater. My opinion is that Barrett will end up winning the whole thing and that will be the end of the show for 2010.