5 possible outcomes for NXT Takeover: New Orleans

NXT Takeover: New Orleans takes place on April 7th, 2018. Aleister Black will challenge Andrade 'Cien' Almas for the NXT Championship, while fans will witness the culmination of Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa's feud.

Regardless of the outcome, this PPV will generate interest and afford immense entertainment.

Here are 5 outcomes for NXT Takeover: New Orleans.

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#5 Shayna Baszler wins the NXT Women's Championship

Shayna Baszler is set to face Ember Moon at NXT Takeover: New Orleans

During her first weeks on NXT television, Shayna Baszler viciously attacked Dakota Kai, thus injuring her. Baszler's actions led her to an NXT Championship match against Ember Moon, which she was unfortunately defeated.

In recent months, Baszler would again focus on Dakota Kai, attempting to attack Kai. However, Ember Moon would come to Kai's rescue. Baszler's actions towards Moon culminated in a rematch. Their rivalry reached boiling point recently when Baszler snapped and attacked Serena Deeb, a performance center coach.

Moon and Baszler have performed excellently in their match at NXT Takeover: Philadelphia and their rematch will certainly be equal. Moon's performance at the Royal Rumble suggests that Baszler will become the new champion. Regardless of which direction Moon heads their rematch at NXT Takeover: New Orleans will be excellent.

#4 Aleister Black become the NXT Champion

Will the Dutch Superstar become the new NXT Champion?

Aleister Black performs on the NXT brand and has garnered immense intrigue with his macabre persona, similar to The Undertaker. Since his debut, Black has feuded with Velveteen Dream and Adam Cole. On February 14th, Black cut a promo saying the NXT Championship was the devil on his back.

However, Killian Dain would interrupt him, leading to a match where Black defeated Dain to become number one contender for the NXT Championship.

At NXT Takeover: New Orleans the NXT Champion Andrade 'Cien' Almas defends against perhaps his most dangerous opponent to date, Aleister Black. Black has excellent ring credentials and the motive to become champion.

Moreover, with Almas participating in the Royal Rumble match, evidence suggests that he will be departing NXT. Will Aleister Black become the new NXT Champion?

#3 Roderick Strong & Pete Dunne become NXT Tag Team Champions

Could Roderick Strong & Pete Dunne become NXT Tag Team Champions?

Pete Dunne and Roderick Strong would replace Tyler Bate and Trent Seven in the Dust Rhodes Classic. Their first victory came when they defeated Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan. Going on to defeat Sanity, the duo found themselves in the tournament finals against the Authors of Pain (AOP).

On the latest episode of NXT, their match against AOP ended via a double disqualification due to interference from Undisputed Era. This prompted William Regal to book a triple threat tag team match at NXT Takeover: New Orleans.

All three tag teams have immense ring chemistry and afford excellent performances. Will Strong & Dunne be victorious?

#2 Velveteen Dream becomes the inaugural North American Champion

Patrick Clark wrestling as 'Velveteen Dream'

Velveteen Dream has achieved immense success and his character garners intrigue and is similar to fellow wrestler Goldust. Dream most notably feuded against Aleister Black and would earn the award of NXT rivalry of the year in 2017.

Wiliam Regal recently announced the participants for the North American championship ladder match at NXT Takeover: New Orleans, including Velveteen Dream, Adam Cole, Lars Sullivan, Killian Dane, EC3, and Richochet.

Predicting the outcome of this match is almost impossible considering the level of talent involved. Nevertheless, with the recent booking from WWE, it seems Dream could win.

Therefore, expect Dream to generate excellent drama and walk out as the first ever NXT North American Champion.

#1 Johnny Gargano defeats Tommaso Ciampa

Once known as 'DIY'. When will they clash?

Since Tommaso Ciampa attacked Johnny Gargano at NXT Takeover: Chicago their feud has exploded. Formerly NXT Tag Team Champions their feud will culminate at NXT Takeover: New Orleans.

For several weeks Ciampa would remain absent from NXT television. At NXT Takeover: Philadelphia, Gargano would challenge Andrade 'Cien' Almas for the NXT Championship, generating a Five Star rating from Dave Meltzer. Gargano would lose his match at the hands of Ciampa.

At NXT Takeover: New Orleans Gargano and Ciampa will meet in an Unsanctioned match to settle their feud. This match has been highly anticipated and will be exciting. Both wrestlers are talented and offer excellent entertainment value. However, Gargano must win to remain with NXT. Will WWE play it out this way?