#ricky steamboat

This past week on NXT, we had the first significant confrontation between the NXT Champion Bobby Roode and a refocused Roderick Strong. Bobby Roode v. Roderick Strong for the NXT Championship could very well be the best NXT Championship match to date. Hyperbole? Possibly, but I am not shortchanging either man’s ability to have an amazing match.

The contrast of the aristocrat going against the down-to-earth, appreciative family man reminds me of the Ric Flair v. Ricky Steamboat from 1989. And much like that feud, I am guessing it will be a match of the year contender.

I am also guessing their match will main event NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III.  I can’t wait for this to happen.