Sam Roberts talks about Bianca Belair during the pre-show NXT TakeOver

Sam Roberts clarified one thing at the panel before the exhibition NXT TakeOver Phoenix … he does not believe Bianca Belair deserved to be on the show.

The conversation took place while Sam was discussing the NXT Women's Championship match with Charly Caruso and Pat McAfee.

"It's not worthy of TakeOver," said Roberts. "Bianca Belair, she's a good athlete … but, like … look at the list of female champions. You have Shayna Baszler, you have Charlotte, you have Sasha Banks, you have Asuka, you have Kairi Sane! Here is a list of elite women in struggle. And Bianca Belair is nowhere near this list.

Sam adds that Bianca vs. Shayna would be good on NXT TV, but not on TakeOver.

The timing has probably been scheduled in advance, but it has certainly surprised many viewers because Roberts plays it directly during pre-shows.

Look at his comments in full below.

Strange moment during the preshow.

Sam Roberts says Bianca Belair does not yet deserve to take part in a TakeOver event and talk about it. #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/ps8d4INbpW

– Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) January 26, 2019