5 Things that shouldn't happen at NXT Takeover: WarGames and 5 things that should

#2 Should happen: Finn Balor picks up a win

To the beginning of something new and exciting...

This is the first time Finn Balor has turned heel in his WWE career. Ever since his return to the Black and Gold brand, Balor has been a hot topic of discussion. In fact, the entire attention surrounding him in the last few weeks prove why NXT is the only brand that can do justice to his caliber.

Tonight, we will see Balor fight in his first televised match since his return and he has a promising opponent in Matt Riddle. Although Riddle can prove to be a worthy opponent, Balor needs to win tonight in order to establish himself as an arrogant heel that delivers.

Moreover, Balor’s victory will not go down well with Riddle who might end up attacking his opponent once the match is over. This, in turn, can plant the seeds for a compelling rivalry between two creative Superstars.

Following the Survivor Series weekend, Tommaso Ciampa will be busy with his NXT Championship feud with Adam Cole. Moreover, Johnny Gargano’s absence leaves no potential rival for Balor at the moment. Therefore, WWE can use this booking to introduce an unexpected rivalry to keep the fans invested for weeks.

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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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Edited by Arvind Sriram