Ranking the NXT contenders in the Gauntlet Eliminator Match

#4 KUSHIDA vs the NXT Champion in a NJPW rematch

Much like Kyle O'Reilly, KUSHIDA's a wash due to the feud he's currently in. A match between The Time Splitter and Finn Balor is definitely something NXT fans would get a kick out of. Let's be honest, it's one of the best matches that NXT could actually offer the WWE Universe.

.@KUSHIDA_0904 is on a RAMPAGE!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ngnjzWTFQG
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 10, 2020

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It doesn't help KUSHIDA's case, though, that he doesn't have many signature wins in his book. After a quick start with wins over the likes of Kassius Ohno, Drew Gulak, and Apollo Crews, he began to pick up a long string of losses.

The fact of the matter is, as incredible as KUSHIDA is, he just hasn't done much. A great match is a great match, but if you don't walk out with a strong win every now and then, it doesn't matter how good you are.

We know @KUSHIDA_0904 is a Time Splitter, but also now he's a shoulder splitter!OUCH!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/XU2xDfpfaY
— USA Network (@USA_Network) September 17, 2020

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KUSHIDA has failed to win the big one in NXT whenever the opportunity arose. Wednesday won't be any different, especially because we'll more than likely see Velveteen Dream ruin his shot, and probably be the reason he's eliminated from the match.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram