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11. Who Cares About NXT Part 4,567

Finn Balor
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The NXT Title wasn't listed as an achievement on Finn Bálor's entrance graphic.

His two reigns as Intercontinental Champ and the fact Finn was the first ever Universal Champ? Yep, both of those made it on there. WWE then put over his double foot stomp finish and left it at that. Why do they diss NXT so much though?

Like, what's the deal here? Bálor is a two-time NXT Champion, and earned huge plaudits for his work on the brand just last year. It's confusing that WWE would knowingly sh*t all over something they own, promote and operate this way.

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