21 Things We Learned From The WWE Network's NXT All-Star Panel

1. Time To Play The Game

NXT All-Star Panel
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Whilst the future of the WWE is seemingly in the hands of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, Hunter’s work with NXT goes to show that it is indeed time to play The Game.

Triple H has crafted a show that has its own identity, that is efficient in how it makes the most of every minute of time it is given, that is able to create and build stars, that has garnered a cult following, and one that is just simply enjoyable to watch.

Fans watch wrestling to be entertained, to cheer their favourites and boo the bad guys, and to feel a part of something special. With NXT, Hunter has carved himself out a fantastic product that is going from strength to strength.

With the current WWE product in a rut and with Vince McMahon seemingly no longer able to balance all of the many plates that he’s spun for so long, the time is getting ever closer for Triple H to get his hands on the main WWE product.

Whether it comes in the near future or the far, with NXT Hunter has shown that he is ready to take the ball and run with it when he finally does get his chance at running Vince’s company.

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