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#5 Finn Balor helps Kyle O’Reilly’s push on NXT

Finn Balor was one of the biggest reasons for the split of The Undisputed Era on NXT. Initially, he engaged in brutal matches with Kyle O’Reilly. Balor was then impressed with O’Reilly’s performance, and soon, the two superstars developed a mutual respect for each other. That led to O’Reilly helping Balor when The Kings of NXT constantly targeted the latter.

This turn of events prompted Adam Cole to turn his back on The Undisputed Era. Cole and O’Reilly competed in a brilliant match at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, and the latter emerged victorious. However, Cole is not expected to stay quiet after a loss, and O’Reilly will need allies during their brutal altercations on the Black and Gold brand. Considering how he helped Balor, the latter could return the favor in the coming weeks.

Finn Balor worked hard to put Adam Cole over with the WWE Universe every time he worked with Cole. He could now do the same with O’Reilly, even if NXT booked them in a feud. Working alongside Finn Balor will help with O’Reilly’s push before he eventually goes for the NXT Championship. The latter is on the rise in the Black and Gold brand, and a good storyline will work wonders for his credibility as a main eventer.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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