#4 Nikki Cross vs. Asuka
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Yes, this was one of the very best rivalries in NXT -- And, yes, the WWE Universe would absolutely love to see these two powerful Superstars go to war on the main roster as well.
As I'd mentioned earlier, Nikki Cross is one of the most athletically-gifted, explosive performers in the WWE today, who also happens to possess excellent wrestling skills. On the other hand, "The Empress of Tomorrow" Asuka, is incredibly agile in her own right, and perhaps one of the greatest pro-wrestlers of all time!
After Cross ends up losing a close match to reigning SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch at the TLC PPV, the SAnitY member could then reignite her NXT rivalry with Asuka. This is an important direction that WWE could take, by presenting a short and sweet feud between Cross and Asuka which ends in a match at the Royal Rumble PPV that airs from the Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona on January 27th, 2019...