It's nice on several levels. We're seeing 'Long Island
Iced Z' finally getting something to do, years after he managed to get himself
over and WWE frittered his popularity away to enhance Kane for a feud with Cena
(got to keep Kane strong!). Technically, yes, it's a demotion but it's not like
Ryder was doing anything on the main roster. It's years since he was involved
in any form of noteworthy storyline and months since he lost to Cena in the US
open challenge, his last meaningful match.
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| Dick to the mouth finish there. Strong. |
It's nice for Mojo. Because he may actually get over this
way. His kids' TV-like ever-hyped demeanour grated on the Full Sail fairly
early into his initial singles run last year. Pairing him with the genuinely
popular (and relatively likeable) Ryder, smartly positioning him as a guy
Ryder's chosen to take under his wing, gets Mojo screen time but keeps him in a
role where his hyperactivity can be a strength: Ryder can get worked over and
Mojo can rally the crowd.
That they've been made a tag team is good for the doubles
scene as a whole. For a while there there were only two teams in NXT: Enzo
Amore and Big Cass's New Age Tribute Act and Blake and Murphy's Dubstep
Cowboys. The Vaudevillains were excused were excused from TV duties for an
extended period and every other team either got main rostered or were split.
The Hype Bros give NXT a much needed fresh duo.
The obvious thing to expect is a heel turn from Mojo. I
don't think that will be the initial plan though. King of NXT Triple H seems to
want Mojo to work out as a face, hence why he was pulled once he started
getting booed and has been retooled for his redebut. I suspect a heel turn on
Ryder may be a backup plan but we won't see it unless the Hype Bros fail to
work out. Which I don't think they will. NXT is the WWE show where they know
how to present stories and characters for a modern audience. If they really
want Mojo cheered they're going to find out how to make it happen.
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