On Thursday September 11th, WWE’s developmental system, NXT, will present their third special event with Takeover: Fatal 4-Way. First came NXT Arrival, followed by NXT Takeover. Although this third event is also named Takeover, it will be highlighted by a fatal four way match for the NXT Championship.
Here is a breakdown of each scheduled match and who should be expected to leave the NXT arena victorious.
Mojo Rawley vs. Bull Dempsey
The hyped Mojo Rawley has appeared regularly on NXT, including a win against CJ Parker at Arrival. Now Rawley has the challenge of facing newcomer Bull Dempsey. The two superstars were partners in the tournament to determine number one contenders for the Ascension’s titles. Although they lost in the first round, these two both have bright futures ahead of them in WWE.
It’s already been seen that Rawley is a big part of this new NXT generation of superstars. If Dempsey is also going to be a key member, then look for him to win. My thoughts? I have faith in the newcomer.
Winner: Bull Dempsey
Hair vs. Hair Match: Enzo Amore vs. Sylvester Lefort
Enzo Amore has returned from injury and engaged in a good feud with Sylvester Lefort, who has had an inconsistent run in NXT. Lefort has spent time as a manager and a wrestler. Both superstars are also currently in tag teams – Amore with Big Cass and Lefort with Marcus Louis. I wonder why we didn’t get a tag team match here instead, but the hair versus hair stipulation has something to do with it.
Amore does crazy things with his hair, while Lefort has a lot of long hair. Which one would look better with a shaved head? My money is on Amore losing his hair and coming back with it in a creative way, which means Lefort would win.
Winner: Sylvester Lefert
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WWE NXT Tag Team Championship: The Ascension (C) vs. Kalisto and Sin Cara
The Ascension have been unstoppable since winning the NXT tag titles. NXT has lacked any sort of competition for Konnor and Viktor. However, the last few weeks NXT has been pairing up random wrestlers in a tag team tournament to decide the number one contenders. At the last Arrival event, Kalisto was also involved in the tag title match, but with El Local (Ricardo Rodriguez). WWE has to like Kalisto as he is the full package and reminds fans of a young Rey Mysterio. Clearly, things didn’t work out with El Local since he was released.
Sin Cara, on the other hand, is a character WWE would love to succeed. He must do well in merchandising since WWE won’t let the character go. Perhaps pairing with Kalisto will be the answer WWE and fans are looking for to rival with the Ascension. Not that the Ascension isn’t great, but as we all know, competition is important. It would be great to see new tag team champions at Takeover.
Winners: NEW NXT Tag Team Champions Kalisto and Sin Cara
WWE NXT Women’s Championship: Charlotte (C) vs. Bayley
As Charlotte continues to improve in the ring and as a character, the NXT division isn’t as deep as it once was. With Emma and Paige being promoted to the main roster, NXT needs stronger women. Charlotte isn’t bad, but she and Bayley are nowhere near the level of Paige and Emma. Bayley has a better character than Charlotte, but that doesn’t mean she will win. The challenger’s character is very childish and often the victim. Charlotte doesn’t have much of a character other than being Ric Flair’s daughter, but that seems to go a long way in WWE. Charlotte will probably win, but Bayley is the best option for her number one contender right now.
Winner: Charlotte retains
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WWE NXT Championship: Adrian Neville (C) vs. Sami Zayn vs. Tyler Breeze vs. Tyson Kidd
The best outcome of this match is crowning a new NXT Champion. Adrian Neville has a lot of talent. He is a great high flyer and is rightfully called the man that gravity forgot. However, his mic skills are terrible. He seems like a better fit in a tag team.
All three challengers are very intriguing. Sami Zayn is an indy sensation with everything going for him. Mic skills, in ring talent and a general likeability to him. Tyler Breeze is the top heel in NXT and the perfect character for this generation. This is the selfie era and Breeze’s character speaks directly to it. Tyson Kidd has really impressed me. He has proven that he is better off as a heel. He talks better as a heel and is more interesting as a heel. If WWE wants to keep their champion a babyface, Zayn is the right choice. However, Zayn is a Daniel Bryan type where he plays the underdog and chaser well. Look for Breeze or Kidd to win. My final choice? The selfie sensation.
Winner: NEW NXT Champion Tyler Breeze
What are your thoughts on my predictions for Thursday’s NXT Takeover: Fatal 4-Way? Please share your thoughts and predictions in the comment section below.
Seth Guttenplan is a math and computer technology teacher for special education students in New Jersey. In his free time, Seth writes about wrestling. Follow Seth on twitter @sethgutt