Official WWE NXT Rookie Rankings

Pros Poll Reveals Rookie Rankings

After five weeks of competition, the NXT Rookies have reached the first milestone in their careers with the Pros’ Poll. The eight Superstar Pros judged the Rookies on four criteria: win/loss records, the strength of their opponents, dedication and work ethic, and the “it” factor. (A Pro could not vote for his own Rookie.) WWE NXT Host Matt Striker revealed the Pro’s Poll Rookie Rankings and the results are:

1. Daniel Bryan
2. Wade Barrett
3. Justin Gabriel
4. Heath Slater
5. David Otunga
6. Skip Sheffield
7. Michael Tarver
8. Darren Young

The Pros will vote again in six weeks, and on that night, the NXT Rookie in last place will be eliminated from the competition. From then on, one Rookie will be eliminated each week until there’s a final four! Only one Rookie will be crowned WWE’s next breakout star and will receive a championship match on pay-per-view versus the champion of his choice.

In the next few weeks, the contest will only become harder. Not only will there be matches, but also competitions that will test a Rookie’s skill set required to be a WWE Superstar. It begins tonight with an all-Rookie Eight-Man Battle Royal, and the winner receives the honor of guest hosting the next Monday Night Raw!

From WWE.com

Way to quote Michael Cole.

David Otunga won the battle royal:

"The winner of this match will guest host Monday Night Raw next week. They can't be any worse than the Hot Tub Time Machine guys. The bell rings and they all gang up on Wade Barrett, quickly eliminating him. The rookies continue fighting and we're down to seven.

-Commercial Break-

We come back from the break and see Darren Young laid out on the outside. During the break Skip Sheffield was eliminated by Gabriel and Young. Bryan eliminated Michael Tarver with a hurricanrana. Heath Slater then eliminated Bryan and himself with a cross-body. That's his first official loss.

Otunga and Gabriel now lock up. Gabriel clubs the back and forearms him. Otunga punches back and shoulders him in the corner. Gabriel comes back with some stiff kicks and a forearm. Otunga reverses a whip and Gabriel back flips over him. Otunga ducks a roundhouse so Gabriel catches him with a kick to the back of the head. Gabriel goes up top for his 450 Splash and hits it! Picture perfect! Gabriel mugs for the crowd and takes a whole lot of time. That's not a good sign. Gabriel has trouble lifting the heavy Otunga. Gabriel tries to eliminate him until Otunga rakes the eyes. Otunga then throws him over and wins it."

This is ... interesting.

As did I.

Not really, that kind of skill comes naturally for me.

Pffft you wish.

Vengenz wrote:

Hey I just copied what I saw and brought it here.

I was talking about the Michael Cole quote.
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Why'd you post it, KJ?

All American American NCD wrote:

Vengenz wrote:

Hey I just copied what I saw and brought it here.

I was talking about the Michael Cole quote.
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Why'd you post it, KJ?

I meant Matt Striker, not Michael Cole. And I thought the battle royal was pretty important, so everyone knows they almost pushed Justin Gabriel.

LOL Oh, ok.