The Vaudevillains
Vince may get the last laugh on this one, but in NXT, Strongman Simon Gotch and Singin’ Aiden English were CAPITAL Over as the old-time throwbacks villains.
Vince thought they were dumb as hell.
I can see why. On paper, it seems like an awful idea with no room for any growth. But English is an exceptional showman and Gotch is deceptively good at playing the chivalrous muscle – handlebar moustache and all.
And when they were doing Spy vs. Spy type vignettes and a carnival barker entrance, they were consistently the best part of any show they were on. They admittedly have lost a little steam since debuting on the main roster, but the brand split might restart that hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine that powers them.*cough cough*
Bayley gives us a HUGE update on a top Superstar's upcoming return RIGHT HERE.
