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#3 Raquel Gonzalez loses due to interference from Kai at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver
Could Dakota Kai somehow cost her friend the title at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver? Kai's heel turn changed her character around but adding Gonzalez to her side really made her a bigger player in the NXT women's division.
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The partnership started out with focus on Kai since she was more of an established star in NXT. It was also done to let Gonzalez learn on the job while helping further Kai's spot in the division.
As time went on, it appeared as if Gonzalez was truly being groomed as the star of the pairing. The pinnacle of that grooming could come into play at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver.
The same was done with Roman Reigns when he was a part of The Shield. Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose were standouts on the independent scene. Both went on to be WWE Champions, but neither was booked at the top as consistently as Reigns. Is that the direction that could be forthcoming for Big Mami?
Shirai has proven herself to be fearless, relentless, and resilient. There could come a point during their title match when Shirai keeps getting up from every strike thrown by Gonzalez. Kai may take it upon herself to get involved in some fashion, and she might try to distract or hit the Genius of the Sky.
Depending on how it comes off, it could either be intentional or unintentional interference. It all depends on how the story is supposed to unfold at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. If Gonzalez and Kai are to remain a duo, then it will look like a mistake. The two will reconcile and go back to the drawing board.
If Kai blatantly interferes and is caught, it could somehow lead to Shriai beating her challenger. If Gonzalez fails to win the title, the duo might be headed for a split after NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver.
Kai is the X-factor heading into this match because where Gonzalez goes, Kai goes. Shirai will have to fend off attacks on two fronts at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. When she goes to the top for a moonsault, there's every chance that Kai could try to push her off of the top rope.
