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Isenberg Reacts: The Evolution of Corey Graves

A Unique Competitor in the Ring

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Corey Graves was great in the ring because he was unique. When I see CM Punk and Baron Corbin fight, it reminds me of Graves. He has the look and strength as Corbin but the intelligence and technicality of the “Second City Savior.” That is why he was so successful in NXT before NXT was as big as it is today.

How important was he in NXT? He was constantly involved in storylines with The Shield and The Wyatt Family, two legendary stables that have produced multiple champions and future Hall of Famers.

Graves and Neville winning the NXT Tag Team Championship was the perfect first championship for him and defeating Erick Rowan and Luke Harper was an even bigger accomplishment. When that happened, I recalled saying to myself, “this guy is going to be a dominant force in NXT.” Unfortunately, concussions would halt his progression and ultimately end his career in the squared circle.

When he announced his transition to a commentator, I was extremely excited to see how far he was going to go. WWE is known for having many announcer’s not make it, but I knew he was going to be around for a long time.

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