The NXT Universe Catches the Infected Crowe

   Solomon Crowe made his debut at the NXT televison tapings at Full Sail University against Buddy Murphy, last Thursday. Crowe has been doing the house shows for about 9 months now, but had yet to be seen at Full Sail. I have eagerly been awaiting this day.
   Crowe was well known on the indy wrestling scene, as Sami Callihan. Being I am from Baltimore, I was well acquainted with his work on the New York indy wrestling scene, and a huge fan. Northern indy wrestling is much different than that of the south, a much grittier element to it. It is intriguing to see how these guys fit into the NXT roster.
   Crowe started at NXT with this crazy hair wearing a singlet, with a computer hacker gimmick. His purpose to infect the NXT universe with a virus. I love the hacker gimmick, the lights go out, an old school dial tone comes across the speaker, then a computerized voice announces his ring entrance. Suddenly the lights come up and Crowe is in the ring.  They have since changed his ring gear to a much more stylish black and silver pants with matching shirt, and his hair slicked back into a ponytail. The new look makes him look tough as nails, the look matches the attitude. They have went back and forth with the hacker gimmick.

Solomon Crowe, Full Sail University
June 2014

   Thursday he did not enter with the hacker gimmick, so as where that stands,  I do not know. This gimmick is much different than any on the roster so I hope it is the direction they are heading with him.  This was the first I had seen him in action in a few weeks and he looked as if he slimmed down . His in ring performance was amazing and he was on top of his game. On his weeks off he has definitely been putting his work in training.
  The next television taping in July 17th. I am hoping that Crowe will finally get on tv at this taping. He's been busting his ass on the indy's for years and at NXT for months. I can't wait for the Crowe to infect the NXT universe so they can witness the carnage I have been watching for years.

Solomon Crowe vs. CJ Parker,April 2014
courtesy of www.cjparker.info 

CJ Parker is the Truth

    CJ Parker has taken a turn within the last few months from  a dread headed, fun loving, dancing. far out hippie to an avid supporter and voice to environmental concerns. He has always been my favorite on the NXT roster from the moment I saw emerge,  through his many personas, but this one takes it to a whole new level. He speaks to people and his message is the truth.

  Within the last few weeks, Parker has been entering the crowd carrying signs with messages concerning environmental issues. During the PPV NXT Takeover at Full Sail University, he came out with his "There is No Planet B" and "My Sign is Ecofriendly"  signs. During the NXT television tapings some of his messages included "Eat Local, Think Global", "Every day is Earth Day", "Kill-o-watt, Burn a Candle." At the recent house shows, he has been seen with his "Let's Get Green" sign. His social media has turned  to all environmental messages and concerns. 

  He's very serious and passionate about his message and way of life. You can see it on his face, he is no longer coming out grinning and dancing. He is coming with a serious legitimate message for everyone to hear, and will deliver it by any means. He will be returning to the ring very soon from an injury and the carnage he is going on his drop on his opponents is going to be unreal.
   I believe NXT may have hit jackpot with this turn of Parker. It's a way for him to be taken seriously, a legitimate threat to the roster, along with message that needs to be heard. It's a far cry from his persona a few months ago. He's always been my favorite, but now with the message and attitude CJ Parker is the Truth. He's kicking ass and saving the planet.

Images courtesy of www.cjparker.info