10 Forgotten Hidden Gems From WWE NXT
9. Luke Harper Vs. Kassius Ohno - November 6, 2013
Kassius Ohno will go down in the annals of NXT history as one of the biggest "what ifs" ever. He could have been a star on the main roster alongside his fellow Ring of Honor alumni CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins and Cesaro, but various factors prevented him from fulfilling his full potential in NXT.
Even prior to his ultimate release from the company in November 2013, it was painfully apparent he was on his way out the door based on how he was being used, or rather not being used. He engaged in a mini-feud with main roster member Luke Harper in the final few months of the year, and although it was designed to get over Harper as more of a monster, the series of matches they had were extremely entertaining.
Their clash on the Nov. 6, 2013 edition of NXT was especially excellent as they seemed to find instant chemistry together as opponents. It was a hard-hitting affair and neither man held anything back. Ohno obviously fell short of victory, but if nothing else, he went out on a high note with a strong showing versus a tough opponent.