Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Glorious and Full of Potential”

August 5, 2016

Samoa Joe Atttacks

The champion attacks Mojo Rawley and Chris Atkins, spitting a promo about being upset Nakamura was announced as his opponent for NXT Takeover: Back to Brooklyn. He talks about interrupting any match he wants because it is his show. Rawley fires back and officials separate them, but Joe attacks him on stage and chokes him out.

Samoa Joe needs to be booked this way, a guy with no care in the world and the ability to snap at any point. THAT is what made him so dangerous and important in TNA, so utilize his best features and make sure he gets the upper hand moving forward with Shinsuke. Nakamura is such a talented worker, but we need to see him overcome a bit of adversity. King of Strong Style needs to show some weakness and doubt in the fans mind.

WZZ 6.5

Should Asuka Be a Heel?

Yes. The answer is yes. When you have a character who is not the strongest on the mic, it is easier to book them as a heel. With Bayley as her opponent, why would you not go this easy and effective route? A quick match from the champion means this week was just another reason for Bayley to be a little intimidated. The build of this feud needs more energy and needs more of Bayley reaching another level of aggression. We have yet to see her really “snap” out of her happy and fun mentality. The facial expressions are not enough.

WZ 5.5

Josh controls most of the creative writing and ideas for the show on a weekly basis, as well as an on-air talent.

Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.

Currently, Josh Isenberg works for Major League Baseball in their Advanced Media Productions. He grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Point Park University, which is where Chair Shot Reality is filmed each week.

His life outside of his obsession with wrestling include being a savant for Seinfeld, NFL, NBA, MLB and many television shows. He also has an undying love for musicals, which includes many shows he was a part of in high school. Some of his favorite wrestling moments can be linked to such superstars as Edge, The Rock, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali.