Clicks n' Kicks: this week in WWE Superstars' Instagram accounts (July 16 - July 22)

Naomi and her shiny SmackDown Women's Championship belt
Naomi and her shiny SmackDown Women's Championship belt

The good, the bad, the ugly and the uglier... each week we take a look at the best WWE Superstar Instagram posts.

This week will be a little bit different as we try to feature a bit more NXT love than we typically do.

There is a lot going on in the WWE, as well as NXT right now. With Summerslam nearing, the yellow brand prepares for NXT: Takeover, which goes back to Brooklyn once again for what is sure to be another exciting event.

Let's go ahead and dive into this week's best WWE Superstar Instagram content, with 15 of the most popular entries from the week of July 16-22.


#15 Babe-Watch

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Fun in the Nashville sun!

It looks like WWE Superstar Lana invited some of her fellow lady Superstars to her hometown of Nashville, for some summer fun.

This post shows Nia Jax, Alexa Bliss and of course, Lana, enjoying some time on the Cumberland River, in the heart of Music City, USA. All three of these ladies have been getting a lot of TV love lately, especially the RAW Women's Champion herself, Miss Bliss.

#14 We got NXT

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Three of the yellow brands best!

After NXT lost guys like Shinsuke Nakamura, Finn Balor, and Tye Dillinger, a lot of fans thought the brand would struggle severely, for a long time. However, that is not the case whatsoever.

NXT has quietly reloaded with some of the best talents in the world. Just the three shown in this photo is enough to convince any reasonable person that NXT is going to be perfectly fine.

With Drew McIntyre, Aleister Black and Roderick Strong as three members of the NXT supporting cast, you know you've got a great thing going.

#13 Monsters on a plane

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Imagine getting the seat next to this guy!

Remember this guy? Erick Rowan has not been as visible as he once was during his time as a henchman for Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family. Rowan has the size and dominance to be a huge name on the roster, but for one reason or another, this guy cannot get a break.

One look at this massive star and you would think he should be one of the top monsters in the company, but that is not the case. Hopefully, something happens soon which will result in some sort of push for Erick.

Personally, I'd love to see him and Luke Harper reunite as a tag team. Another option would be to have the Wyatt Family come back together and go on a destructive run. All three original members are better when they are together.

#12 The A-listers

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Miz and company at a recent live event

Say what you will about The Miz, but there's simply no denying what he's been able to accomplish. With nearly 15 years under his belt, The Miz has worked his way from bottom-feeder to World Champion.

The Miz has won both the Triple-Crown, as well as the Grand Slam during his WWE career.

Now, The Miz has embarked on a new mission, which includes bringing along two of the forgotten stars of WWE in Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas. It'll be interesting to see how far this newly formed stable will go.

#11 Family Tradition

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Nattie with her dad, Jim The 'Anvil'

Natalya is currently one of the most respected ladies in the WWE locker room. Her years of service to the industry have helped pave the way for today's new era of Women's wrestling and ultimately, Nattie had a huge role in helping with the success of the Women's Revolution.

It's obvious where Natalya got her desire to be a wrestler. Growing up as the daughter of Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart and being a member of the legendary Hart family, Nattie was destined to be a professional wrestler.

#10 Son of a Plumber

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Candid reflections with Goldust....

As I have stated on more than one occasion, professional wrestling is getting younger by the day. The average age of today's Superstar is far younger than it once was and it's understandable.

Today's era of wrestling is faster and more physically demanding than it once was. With that in mind, it only makes sense to go after the talent with many years of miles left in the tank.

Dustin Rhodes or 'Goldust' is one of the last remaining living legends that are still working. Even in his wiser years, Dustin is still performing with all the younger guys and still keeps up with guys half his age.

It's been a privilege to watch Goldust in action over the years. He has certainly earned his future spot in the WWE Hall of Fame.

#9 Feel the GLOW!

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All that glows is gold...

Every once in awhile, a champion comes along and feels the need to tweak the title a bit. Cena introduced the "spinner,' and now Naomi has given us the glowing belt.

As unique as it may be, I'm not a fan of the idea at all. Call me a party-pooper or whatever, but I'm just not feeling it at all.

Nonetheless, Naomi is a great champion and she represents the Women's Division with the utmost class, dignity, and self-respect. She has grown into a tremendous role model for young fans all over the world.

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Bada-Boom, realest guy in the room!

Enzo Amore is having a difficult run lately, with his long-time tag team partner turning on him.

However, Enzo keeps swinging for the fences and despite getting knocked down week after week, Enzo keeps bouncing right back up, like the certified G that he is!

I always pictured Enzo as more of a manager type. I believe he could be one heck of a good corner-man, as well as a great mouthpiece for a Superstar who may not have very good mic skills. Either way, Enzo will always be an asset to the company in some way.

#7 War is Peace...

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Pain is their motivation

There's a storm brewing in Orlando and the epicentre of this storm is at Full Sail University. The Superstars of NXT are proving to the world that the yellow brand is doing just fine.

In fact, the NXT roster may very well be stronger than ever and at the core of that explosive roster, is the current NXT Tag Team Champions, The Authors of Pain.

With the WWE Hall of Famer 'Precious' Paul Ellering in their corner, Akam and Rezar have all the tools needed to be one of the best around for many years to come.

#6 Breakfast of champions

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Big E serving the fans a hearty breakfast!

The New Day has been one of the most entertaining teams of this era. Kofi Kingston, Big E and Xavier Woods have come together and formed one of the best trios in recent memory.

Each member brings a much-needed element to the table, which gives the stable an edge that most teams cannot compete with.

While there has been constant talk of a potential split with the group, it's become increasingly obvious that the most money is with them together.

#5 Protect and dress... to impress

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You have the right to remain stylish

If you're looking for a Superstar that is highly underrated and could be doing so much more than he's doing now, look no further than Fandango.

While I absolutely loathe this gimmick, I do commend both Breeze and Fandango for making the most out of a garbage situation. I just hope that one day, sooner than later, both guys get to dispose of this ridiculous moniker and get back to the basics of true in-ring performances.

#4 10 and Shin

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Two of Smackdown Live's finest!

Tye Dillinger recently posted this candid photo to his Instagram account featuring himself and the Artist that is known as Shinsuke Nakamura.

These guys are two of the most adored WWE Superstars by the WWE Universe, on any roster. Dillinger has come on awfully strong since his stagnant NXT days, while Nakamura continues to show the world why he is one of the absolute best in the entire industry.

#3 The Punjabi Prince

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The modern day Maharaja

It's hard to believe Jinder Mahal has come such a long way, in such a short amount of time. He has improved leaps and bounds from his 3MB days and his body is in amazing shape. For those who thought Jinder would be nothing more than a transitional champ, has he got your attention yet?

As his feud with Randy Orton possibly comes to an end, it'll be interesting to see who steps up next to challenge for the strap!

#2 Champ of Thrones

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Cesaro looks very regal on his throne

Cesaro and Sheamus started their partnership in what seemed like the most unlikely of duo's, but to the surprise of many, it has been an exceptionally good tandem!

As we all know, Sheamus and Cesaro are once again the RAW Tag Team Champions, despite being on a roster that is very deep with quality tag teams. You can expect for this international union to continue for quite some time.

#1 Rusev-Borat?

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You will never get this... la la la la!

When I first came across this Instagram post, I laughed hysterically until I could hardly breathe. This was by far, one of the funniest things I've ever seen! Once I finally composed myself, I thought about the movie Borat.

During one segment where Borat was on the beach, wearing this exact same green swimsuit that Rusev wore in this post.

It's pretty cool to see the Bulgarian Brute in such a candid manner, just goofing around with fellow WWE Superstar Sheamus. Rusev is now back and with the Smackdown roster in what appears will be a strong feud with John Cena.

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