WWE NXT TakeOver 31 Preview: Long-term feud set to end tonight, Injured Superstar to return and interfere in the main event? (October 4, 2020)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Oct 08, 2020 06:31 GMT

Let's take a look at what can happen at NXT TakeOver tonight

#3 Johnny Gargano challenges Damian Priest for the WWE NXT North American Championship

Gargano desperately wants his hands on the title

It shouldn’t be a surprise to see Mr TakeOver included in the PPV match card. Tonight, Johnny Gargano will challenge Damian Priest for the WWE NXT North American Championship. It would be an understatement to say that Gargano wants to walk out of the pay-per-view with the title. But will his prophecy come true tonight?

In the weeks leading up to the PPV, WWE NXT General Manager William Regal confirmed that Priest would defend his gold against Gargano. The two Superstars will lock horns in a Singles Match. Gargano wants to win the title so that he can be the champion alongside his wife, Candice LeRae who is also booked for a title match tonight.

Damian Priest has only enjoyed a short title reign so far. It would be unfair for him to lose the title this early. There’s a high chance that he will retain his championship against Gargano. That result would further imply that Gargano could be involved in a title feud with Priest on WWE NXT. Sooner than later, he is expected to get his hands on gold once again.

About the author

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 Akhilesh Tirumala