5 Potential challengers for Adam Cole and the NXT Championship 

#3 Kushida

The Time Splitter is going a major player in the black and yellow brand

After months and months of anticipation, Kushida was finally revealed as NXT's latest signee at a press conference prior to NXT Takeover: New York during WrestleMania weekend. The former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion has had a dream match in the yellow brand thus far, making short work of superstars like Kona Revees and Kaahius Ohno.

He is currently involved in a feud against Drew Gulak whom he defeated on NXT TV last week. Following his feud with Gulak, The Time Splitter is excepted to move onto bigger and better things, and a shot at NXT Championship might just be on the horizon for the Japanese Sensation.

Kushida is one of the most renowned Japanese performers in the world right now with over a decade's experience inside the squared circle. He will go down in history as one of the greatest Junior Heavyweights in New Japan history. Kushida has also had success outside Japan, working in promotions like ROH, WhatCulture Pro Wrestling and CMLL, where he has held numerous championships.

Cole vs Kushida will be an interesting clash of styles. Cole's cerebral, methodical style will be the perfect foil for the Time Splitter's high-flying, submission heavy offense. This one promises to be an absolute slugfest from start to finish.