{"id":3094,"date":"2017-03-13T13:46:25","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T17:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprowrestling.com\/?p=3094"},"modified":"2017-03-13T17:29:07","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T21:29:07","slug":"tye-dillinger-nxts-next-big-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2017\/03\/13\/tye-dillinger-nxts-next-big-thing\/","title":{"rendered":"Tye Dillinger is NXT’s Next Big Thing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since its renaming, WWE’s\u00a0NXT<\/strong><\/em> has become beloved by fans everywhere. Airing on the WWE Network on Wednesdays, the yellow brand has become WWE’s purest wrestling show. With stars like\u00a0Finn Balor<\/strong> and\u00a0Samoa Joe<\/strong> passing through this “developmental territory,”\u00a0NXT<\/em>‘s landscape is always changing. The WWE’s next “call-up” is likely\u00a0Shinsuke Nakamura<\/strong>, who will certainly be a main roster star. But with an ever-changing landscape comes an unusual challenge.\u00a0NXT<\/em> doesn’t have a long time to build up their stars. Currently, those stars are Nakamura, along with\u00a0DIY<\/strong>,\u00a0Asuka<\/strong>, and\u00a0Bobby Roode<\/strong>. Next up should be\u00a0the Perfect Ten,\u00a0Tye Dillinger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: This article is a follow-up to last week\u2019s NXT Recap piece. If you missed it, you can find that article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tye Dillinger is NXT’s Next Big Thing<\/h2>\n

A Perfect Character<\/h3>\n

Since his\u00a0NXT<\/em> debut in 2013, Tye Dillinger has blown up. Not only has his ability shone through his multiple losing efforts, but fans have taken a liking to him. His character, although sometimes corny, really works with the\u00a0NXT<\/em> crowd. Dillinger, despite being a glorified jobber in most cases, has gotten himself over.<\/p>\n

During his time in\u00a0NXT<\/em>, Dillinger’s singles career hasn’t been the brightest. He’s never truly even sniffed an NXT Championship reign, which is a downright shame. Additionally, his character is often linked to comedic antics, rather than actual wrestling. When Nakamura leaves, it could be time for all that to change.<\/p>\n

WWE, as oblivious as they might seem at times, cannot deny the fans forever. Think about it: they gave a United States Championship run to\u00a0Zack Ryder<\/strong>. Sure, they might have booked the run horribly, but it was still there. With\u00a0Triple H<\/strong> at the helm, it might only be a matter of time until\u00a0NXT<\/em> gives the fans their due and gives a brass ring to\u00a0the Perfect Ten.<\/p>\n

The Perfect Timing<\/h3>\n

During the 2017\u00a0Royal Rumble<\/strong><\/em> event, Tye Dillinger made his main roster debut. Sure, it wasn’t a true call-up, but he was still there<\/em>. And what number did he debut at? Ten, of course. And the fans\u00a0loved<\/em> it. In truth, this was a joke that\u00a0NXT<\/em> fans had made for years, finally coming to life.<\/p>\n

There’s a lot of hype surrounding\u00a0WrestleMania<\/strong><\/em> each year. An equal amount of hype goes into the night\u00a0after<\/em> ‘Mania. “Post-Mania Raw” crowds are almost always the smarkiest, blunt fans that the WWE Universe has to offer. They’re incredibly knowledgeable of what’s going on with both main roster shows, as well as\u00a0NXT<\/em>. Although Dillinger might not be ready for a Post-Mania Raw call-up just yet, he could see one next year. But if the WWE\u00a0really<\/em> wants to speed up his process, we could see him if they decide to do another WWE Draft.<\/p>\n

The Perfect Run<\/h3>\n

Tye Dillinger has been in\u00a0NXT<\/em> for a\u00a0very<\/em> long time. Since his 2013 debut, the Perfect Ten has watched his peers, like\u00a0Neville<\/strong>,\u00a0Sami Zayn<\/strong>, and\u00a0Kevin Owens<\/strong> go before him. What do all those men have in common? They’ve all held the NXT Championship at one point or another.<\/p>\n

NXT<\/em>‘s formula is no secret. To put it bluntly, it goes a little bit like this. WWE hires Wrestler A<\/strong> and they put him in NXT<\/em>. Next, Wrestler A works his way up the ranks until he is finally noticed by Wrestler B<\/strong>. Fortunately for Wrestler A, Wrestler B is the current NXT Champion. It just so happens that Wrestler A wants what Wrestler B has, and Wrestler A challenges for the title. Then, Wrestler A wins the NXT Championship, and Wrestler B gets called up to the main roster. Finally,\u00a0Wrestler C<\/strong> arrives on the scene and the whole thing starts all over again.<\/p>\n

If WWE wants to truly legitimize Dillinger as a main roster-level talent, he should become the next “Wrestler A.” Currently,\u00a0Kassius Ohno<\/strong> holds that position, but Tye Dillinger is definitely next in line. If Ohno is able to take down Bobby Roode for the NXT Championship at\u00a0NXT Takeover: Orlando<\/em><\/strong>, expect a program between him and Dillinger.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: The Perfect Opportunity<\/h3>\n

If during Dillinger’s time with WWE, they refuse to call him up, that is a total shame. If they’re doing it right, Dillinger’s time on the yellow brand should be coming to its peak. As he continues to build his resume on\u00a0NXT<\/em>, his path is becoming clearer and clearer. Although he has been “in development” for nearly half a decade, it’s time to start really building up Tye Dillinger. He could be the total package star that WWE is looking for; they just have to see it. And when they do, the main roster will become\u00a0ten<\/em> times better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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