NXT Takeover XXV: Predicting the results of all the matches

NXT TakeOver XXV is taking place on June 1st in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and as always, the fans are looking forward to what will no doubt be yet another incredible TakeOver card. For the past 3-4 years, TakeOvers have been getting better and better with each show, and while this card looks a little weaker on paper, with all the time the performers are given, the performers on the card always go above and beyond to steal the show.

NXT itself continues to get better and better, despite losing several top stars from their last few big shows, but with all the stories leading into this night, it could very well be the best TakeOver yet. So without further ado, let's look ahead to this weekend and predict the result of all 5 matches on the card of a historic PPV, as WWE's developmental brand celebrate its 25th TakeOver event.

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#5 Matt Riddle vs. Roderick Strong

Matt Riddle has been fantastic since joining NXT, and although he suffered his first pinfall loss at the last TakeOver to The Velveteen Dream, he's still seen as a huge star of the future. Since that event, he's aided Johnny Wrestling in his struggles with The Undisputed Era, and now, he has to take on their 4th man, The Messiah of the Backbreaker, Roderick Strong.

In terms of in-ring work, this one should be an absolute thriller, as both men work a very physical, hard-hitting style, and have plenty to prove to NXT and themselves in the process. Ultimately, it seems like this is the only match on the card that doesn't have extremely high stakes, but given what a win for both men would mean for their careers, they'll go to war to get the 1-2-3.

Prediction: The Original Bro bounces back from a loss at the last TakeOver.

#4 Tyler Breeze vs. The Velveteen Dream (c) - NXT North American Championship

One of the most underrated moves of the last Superstar shakeup was Tyler Breeze getting sent back down to NXT, and in just one segment, he was presented as a bigger star than he ever was on the main roster. He immediately singled out the current North American Champion, and while neither are elite level performers in the ring, they have the charisma and the character work to make up for it.

The story here is that Breeze believes VD is just a cheap imitation of Prince Pretty, and it's easy to see the similarities, but they each have their differences, and that will be settled at TakeOver. We don't know Tyler's situation completely, whether he's full time with NXT again or if this is just a brief run, and while this should be a fantastic bout, we just can't see The Dream coming up short yet.

Prediction: The Velveteen Dream Experience rolls on.

#3 Street Profits vs. Undisputed Era vs. Forgotten Sons vs. Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan - NXT Tag Team Championship Ladder Match

Despite their relatively short reign on top, War Raiders had to relinquish their NXT Tag Team titles as they headed to RAW full time, but with a talented tag team division being left behind, this should be really fun. Each team brings something very different to the table here, and despite one team having much bigger names than the others, this is still quite an unpredictable one.

Street Profits are clearly the team of the future, and the Forgotten Sons have just got started in NXT, but at the end of the day, it's the experience and skill edge of Undisputed Era that will mean all the difference. We don't predict a clean sweep for the Era in Connecticut, but given just how great they are, it's hard to see Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish coming up short.

Prediction: The Undisputed Era once again taste gold.

#2 Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Io Shirai - NXT Women's Championship

Shayna Baszler has been running roughshod over the NXT Women's division for quite some time now, and despite some credible challenges from the likes of Bianca Belair, nothing has been enough to dethrone her. With Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir by her side, it seems that no one has enough to take her down, but that's because she's not yet faced The Genius of the Skies, Io Shirai.

Shirai is one of the most decorated Japanese stars in history, and has been a star from the moment she stepped foot in NXT. June 1st should be the crowning moment for her. It's not going to be easy, and NXT could swerve us here and keep the title on The Queen of Spades, but it's time for her to head to the main roster, so if she is to lose the title, it needs to happen here.

Prediction: The Genius of the Skies finally takes down The Queen of Spades.

#1 Adam Cole vs. Johnny Gargano (c) - NXT Championship

Adam Cole and Johnny Gargano had a classic war back in New York, in what many consider the greatest main event in TakeOver history, but now they need to do it again to have a final conclusion on this rivalry. The Undisputed Era are back on the same page, and with O'Reilly & Fish looking to claim gold of their own earlier on this show, it could be a great night for the biggest group in NXT history.

There may be a lot more drama compared to their New York bout, but given the talent as wrestlers and story tellers of both men, it's bound to be another fantastic match. We've seen Gargano gather some friends on NXT TV recently, but the main event of TakeOver is often saved for clean finishes, so that remains to be seen, but on this night, we think there will be a new NXT Champion.

Prediction: Adam Cole comes out on top, Bay-Bay.