NXT Takeover: War Games II Predictions

With NXT Takeover: War Games II just two days away, the card is definitely more than anticipated. All your favorites from the black and yellow brand take center stage for Survivor Series Weekend. This Saturday, NXT will bring forth what is the second annual War Games after William Regal brought it back in 2017. With every match being either for a championship, or because of a feud, this definitely isn't the PPV to miss. Doing well to showcase their passion and love for this form of entertainment, it is expected that NXT will bring down the house once again this Saturday. Here are predictions for NXT: War Games II.

#4 Aleister Black vs Johnny Gargano

Ever since Gargano costed Black the NXT Championship, this match has been highly-anticipated for some time now. For those that don't know, Aleister Black was in a match against Gargano's former best friend Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT Championship. Aleister Black lost due to interference from Gargano. They confronted each other on NXT TV and Aleister Black hit Gargano with the Black Mass.

Sometime later, Black was found beaten and laying helplessly. So that raised a question in the minds of fans everywhere. Who was it that attacked Aleister Black. That question would soon be answered as it was revealed to be none other than Johnny Gargano. So from Aleister's standpoint, this is a chance for him to get back at Johnny for costing him the title and laying him out.

From Gargano's point of view, if he can defeat Black then maybe he can look forward to having Tommaso Ciampa all to himself. Both have something to prove in this matchup, a win for either one could set up a future NXT championship opportunity.

Prediction: Johnny Gargano wins, going on to face the NXT Champion at next NXT PPV

Shayna Bazler vs Kairi Sane // NXT Women's Championship Match

Each time these women face off, their matches get better and better. Think about their first match, back at the Mae Young Classic (2017) finals. That win over Bazsler had to feel great in the heart of Sane, while eating away at Shayna. Their Mae Young Classic rematch on NXT TV saw Bazsler's hand raised at the end of that night. Making them 1-1. She definitely had time to celebrate as the two wouldn't face off again until NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4 in August.

In Brooklyn, Sane picked up the victory becoming the new NXT Women's Champion making it 2-1. Sane's reign would come to a short end at the all women's PPV Evolution last month in October. Shayna Bazsler defeated Sane making it 2-2.

Which brings us to the reason this match is being held. Kairi Sane is putting her rematch clause into effect at NXT War Games II this Saturday. Will this be the end of their ever-growing feud? Or will Shayna Bazsler have more tricks up her sleeve?

Prediction: Shayna Bazsler submits Sane

Velveteen Dream vs Tommaso Ciampa // NXT Championship Match

With Gargano out of the way, and Aleister Black being out with injury, Ciampa was without a challenger for the next NXT PPV. But what makes more sense than for The Velveteen Dream to step up to the plate and give Tommaso Ciampa a run for his money. As good as he is, Dream hasn't held the NXT Championship yet.

Maybe for some, the higher-ups should wait a while to put the belt on Velveteen Dream and let him establish himself on the NXT roster. For others, this is his moment to shine and show the world how much better he is than Ciampa. On the other hand, if Tommaso Ciampa can put Dream away then he will escape another day with the NXT Championship around his waist.

Some fans like Dream and hate Ciampa. Some fans like Ciampa and hate Dream. Either way, the fans are in for a treat as the Black Heart of NXT goes one on one against The Velveteen Dream for the NXT Championship at War Games II.

Prediction: Ciampa pins Velveteen Dream

War Raiders, Pete Dunne & Ricochet vs The Undisputed Era // War Games Match

War Games II (2018)

Last year, the return of War Games was more than a success. The NXT locker room is looking to repeat this amazing feat as NXT: War Games II is two days away. There is certainly a lot to prove this year on the opposite side as the winners from last years match have been inserted into it again this year.

Intertwining feuds can be a thing of beauty when done right. Adam Cole and Ricochet, who have battled over the NXT North American Championship in the past, are met with the feud of The Undisputed Era and The War Raiders. On paper, that match up is a bit lopsided. So adding in Pete Dunne, who has had his fair share of issues with The Undisputed Era, actually made enough sense to work. Looking forward to all of their possible future feuds, this match will be nothing more than fantastic.

Predictions: War Raiders, Pete Dunne & Ricochet Win (Giving War Raiders another shot at the tag titles somewhere down the line)