Recently, fans of WWE’s NXT 2.0 brand got a welcome surprise when Apollo Crews would return to the brand on a full-time basis. After spinning his wheels on the WWE main roster, with some limited midcard title success being all he had to show for it – it was a welcome change. He’s already been fast at work starting up rivalries, and setting himself up as a future contender for the NXT & North American Championships. However, Crews leaving for NXT also meant it was time for a change with his enforcer – Commander Azeez.
Commander Azeez Is Back In NXT, Seen As BOdyguard Of Cora Jade At Live Event
Once known as Babatunde, Azeez is mainly notable in WWE for being a big man – which is generally something you want a few of on any given wrestling show. However, he is smaller than someone like Omos, and was lacking in in-ring skills. This makes his return to the NXT brand and the WWE Performance Center a great move, and he’s got a gimmick that might not require him to get into the ring for a while, giving him time to improve.
At a recent NXT 2.0 live event, he would be spotted alongside the recently turned Cora Jade – serving as her bodyguard. Jade was recently an NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion, before she turned on her partner Roxanne Perez. She would come close to winning a title shot against Mandy Rose in a 20 woman Battle Royale, but was eliminated by Zoey Stark.
Having a bodyguard will really help Jade with her heel antics, as the cowardly heel is a classic character, and Jade could put a modern spin on it. Azeez looks impressively big alongside Jade as well, with the contrast in size really being a huge benefit. It’s unclear if this act is simply being tested out on live events, or will be brought to TV as soon as this coming Tuesday, but it’s a good use of both talents involved.
Do you think Commander Azeez will work as the bodyguard for Cora Jade? Let us know what you think in the comment section down below.
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