10 Interesting Observations From Attending NXT TakeOver: Back To Brooklyn Live
6. Glorious!
Up next was the debut of Bobby Roode, who was taking on Andrade "Cien" Almas. Though Roode is technically a heel, there were few stars on the show who were as well-received as the former TNA World Champion - and much of that was due to his music. The "Glorious" song was a favorite of the fans in attendance, and Roode's platform entrance made him feel like a star.
The bout was pretty good, with Almas hitting some high risk maneuvers which pleased the fans, but didn't get them on his side. In fact, the crowd was largely against Almas, even doing the "Yay!"/"Boo!" spot with him and Roode. In the end, Roode won with a Pumphandle Slam, which felt like a pretty lackluster finishing move.
Roode came off as a superstar, one whose entrance alone was enough to get him over on Raw or Smackdown immediately. As for Almas, it's really a shame that he's been used the way he has and that even his talent hasn't been enough to get him a following. A repackaging may be needed.