4 Twists WWE could be planning for NXT this week

It wouldn’t be too far-fetched to expect that WWE NXT will deliver yet another incredible show tonight. With a few great matches lined up, we might see the Black and Gold brand top themselves yet again.

This week, the WWE Creative has the opportunity to pull off a few bold moves that could lead to a title change, an unlikely alliance, and an unexpected match-up for the next week.

Surely, the Black and Gold brand wouldn't want to put a stop to its string of incredible shows since the past few weeks. In this article, we will take a look at four twists that can happen on tonight’s show. So, without further ado, let’s begin.

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#4 Keith Lee becomes the #1 contender for Adam Cole’s NXT Championship

'Bask in his glory!'

Tonight, Keith Lee will go up against Tommaso Ciampa and Finn Balor in a triple-threat match and the winner of this bout will challenge Adam Cole for the NXT Championship next week. It is quite possible that the ‘Moment Maker’ will walk out of this match as the No. 1 challenger for the most coveted prize in NXT.

Both Ciampa and Balor share history with Cole. While the latter attacked the leader of the Undisputed Era on two consecutive weeks, Ciampa has been keen on getting his title back ever since he returned to the Black and Gold brand.

However, it’s Lee who has been on a hot run since Survivor Series and reportedly managed to impress Vince McMahon enough to gain a shot at the title. It would be a huge surprise to see him overcome two former NXT Champions in order to bag an opportunity to go toe-to-toe with Cole for the NXT gold next week.

#4 Angel Garza beats Lio Rush to win the NXT Cruiserweight Championship

Can Angel Garza shock the 'Man of the Hour'?

Ever since Angel Garza first challenged Lio Rush for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, the two have been engaged in a brutal rivalry that’s getting more intense with each passing week. Garza took the entire feud to a whole new level after he insulted Rush and his family during their first title bout.

Tonight, the two Superstars are once again set to lock horns with the Cruiserweight Championship on the line. While the ‘Man of the Hour’ has already defended his title against the high-flying Mexican Superstar once before, he might not be successful in retaining his title tonight.

Garza is a promising star who is evidently receiving a huge push. If WWE manages to put the Cruiserweight Championship on him tonight, it will be helpful in establishing him as a credible Superstar on the Black and Gold brand. Garza's shocking victory will also play a huge role in extending the rivalry between him and Rush.

#2 Alliance between Dakota Kai and Shayna Baszler

After all, the enemy of your enemy is a friend...

Rhea Ripley has been feuding with Shayna Baszler for some time now and the two are set to lock horns next week with the NXT Women’s Championship on the line. Last week, we saw Baszler brutalize Ripley and the latter might turn the tables on the champion tonight.

However, Baszler is not the only concern for the ‘The Nightmare’, who is also engaged in a budding feud with Dakota Kai. They were set to compete in a 1-on-1 match last week but it was Mia Yim who wanted the opportunity to seek revenge for the vicious attack laid on her by Kai ahead of NXT Takeover: Wargames.

Last time, we saw Baszler using the numbers advantage to get the better of Ripley and tonight, we might see the latter walk out with a few allies. Hence, Kai might take the opportunity to temporarily join forces with the reigning Women’s Champion to take on their mutual enemy.

Although Baszler and Kai share a long unpleasant history, the two can come together for a brief period and shock the WWE Universe. Moreover, this move will help the Creative in adding more credibility to Kai’s much-awaited heel turn on the Black and Gold brand.

#1 The Undisputed Era brutalize Finn Balor

Where will this rivalry take us?

Finn Balor teased a possible alliance with the Undisputed Era for a long time before finally revealing his true intentions two weeks ago. He attacked Adam Cole after The Panama City Playboy helped him win against Tommaso Ciampa in a Singles match and on the following week, he once again attacked the leader of the Undisputed Era during the main event of the show.

Cole demanded answers from Balor but the two never got to chat. However, it is pretty much clear to the Undisputed Era that The Demon King has his own plans and he is slowly ticking off everyone from his list.

Tonight, Balor is set to go up against Keith Lee and Ciampa in a triple-threat match that will determine the No. 1 contender for Cole’s NXT Championship.

However, an irked Undisputed Era may not wait until this match to make a statement. It’s quite possible that they will brutalize Balor ahead of the match, which would give an advantage to someone like Lee, whose 'friendship' with Ciampa will also be tested in their upcoming match.

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