WWE NXT Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for February 8
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Nigel McGuinness Introduced
At the commentary table, Nigel McGuinness officially took over the spot of Corey Graves, who is exclusive to the main roster now. It’s going to be a transition after the top-notch work of Graves for the past few years, but McGuinness is about as quality of a replacement as they can get in WWE NXT. Let’s just see how he connects with Tom Phillips and Percy Watson.
Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain vs. Bollywood Boyz
Result: Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain defeated the Bollywood Boyz via pinfall.
Remember when the Bollywood Boys were the first Superstars to ever appear on 205 Live in November? Well, they got sent down immediately afterward and hadn’t been seen until now. They needed “seasoning”, according to PW Insider (h/t WrestleZone).
This match would be all about Killian Dain, who stayed in the match for its entirety. Wolfe never tagged in and didn’t need to, because the Bollywood Boyz couldn’t muster any offense. They were in there to pretty much make Dain look like the imposing force he’s meant to be, and it worked.
The disadvantage of being outnumbered does NOT apply to #SAnitY's @KillianDain as he battles The @BollywoodBoyz on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/Zm4I5Ltz8b
— WWE (@WWE) February 9, 2017
As for the finisher, the electric chair-Michinoku Driver doesn’t come off as something overpowering for someone who’s supposed to be a monster. It’s developmental, after all, so maybe there’s a new move being created for Dain. If not, this isn’t a terrible finishing tactic
After the match, Nikki Cross screamed for Asuka. Eric Young then grabbed the microphone and called out Tye Dillinger for being “humbled” at TakeOver: San Antonio. He said Dillinger “belonged” with them.