Adam Cole
While Johnny Gargano is the obvious choice to unseat his arch nemesis Tommaso Ciampa, what happens next? Gargano does not need a lengthy reign, he just needs to reach the top of the mountain, and once he does he needs a good heel to knock him off. Insert Adam Cole.
After the crusade of classics between Gargano and Ciampa that will ultimately lead to a Gargano coronation, no single heel will feel like a worthy opponent to a man who has overcome so much adversity. But with Adam Cole you don't get one man, you get all of the Undisputed Era.
Currently Cole, Fish, O'Reilly, and Strong are all at full strength. Already the most dangerous faction in NXT as a trio, the return of Bobby Fish from his leg injury makes the Undisputed Era an army.
An army that Gargano will not be able to overcome, allowing the former NXT North American Champion Adam Cole to take the crown he laid claim to upon his debut BAY BAY!