WWE may not have explicitly promised The Undertaker for this week’s record-breaking NXT episode, but the subtle cues were there. The echoing sound of a GONG at the end of recent promotional videos was a dead giveaway.
As the episode progressed, with big names like Bron Breakker, Paul Heyman, Carmelo Hayes, and John Cena taking the stage, there was still no hint of The Phenom. Was it possible that the WWE Universe had been taken for a ride? Duped into expecting something that wasn’t going to happen?
But, just when all hope seemed lost, a twist!
As Bron Breakker displayed unsportsmanlike conduct, attacking Carmelo Hayes after a loss and boasting that he was the only real “badass” in WWE, a distinct tune resonated throughout the arena. A theme not heard in a while.
The unmistakable melody of the American Bad Ass.