WWE NXT: TakeOver: Phoenix Predictions

#4 Ricochet vs Johnny Gargano - North American Championship

Ricochet: Will he retain his North American Championship?

Now this will be something special. Ricochet and Johnny Gargano will likely tear the house down with their athletic and innovative high flying spots but who will win?

Gargano, after almost four years in the WWE system and over three in NXT, has done almost everything possible there is to do in WWE's third brand.

Despite wrestling all of NXT's top names on multiple occasions, Gargano has never held a singles title in WWE. Will that change on Saturday night?

Unlikely. There seems to be little to gain from a Gargano win. He works better as a challenger, which is the reason why he is yet to lift a singles belt and he will not be any more over should he win.

Ricochet, in contrast, could be harmed by a loss and in this early stage of his NXT journey, the last thing WWE wants to do is derail him. This is one title that definitely will not change hands on the TakeOver card.

Prediction: Ricochet