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For the first time ever an NXT Takeover spans two nights which means double the fun for wrestling fans. Here are our predictions and prognostications.

Io Shirai (champion) versus Raquel González (challenger) – NXT Women’s Championship Match

John Powell

Editor-in-Chief

Word is that NXT has big plans for Raquel González and those plans will probably begin here. Shirai’s run as champion has been one of the only bright spots in NXT over the last year or so but it is time for Shirai to move to the main roster or perhaps head back to Japan. Winner: Raquel González.

Matthew Byer

Contributor

Io Shirai is only dropping her championship if she is being moved to either RAW or SmackDown.  Being that isn’t happening at this time look for her to get the victory on this night.

Bob Kapur

Senior Editor

Racquel has been booked really strong, and I think her momentum continues with this one. I think she starts a lengthy title reign with a big win here. What they do with Io remains to be seen, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see her moved to RAW or Smackdown either next week or possibly as part of the next brand draft. Winner: Racquel Gonzalez

Rob Fuego

Veteran wrestler/trainer

Winner: Io Shirai
 

Jewells Malone

Pro wrestler, deathmatch star

I see this match really raising the bar. Io Shirai will prove she is the Genius of the Sky and put Racquel down with a Moonsault to end the match. Winner: Io Shirai
 

RJ City

Wrestling personality

Raquel will get the win after Dakota Kai gets stuffed into another locker but then falls on top of Io in said locker.
 

MSK versus Grizzled Young Veterans versus Legado Del Fantasma – Triple Threat – NXT Tag Team Championship Match

John Powell

Editor-in-Chief

Not sure what MSK is doing in NXT. They are definitely main roster material but…the modern WWE and its rules. The Grizzled Young Veterans haven’t traveled all the way to the USA for nothing and also, it would be cool for them to be the only team to have won both the NXT USA and UK tag team championships. Winners: The Grizzled Young Veterans.

Matthew Byer

Contributor

Grizzled Young Veterans will be your new NXT Tag Team Champions.

Bob Kapur

Senior Editor

If you had asked me a few months ago what was likely to happen to MSK in NXT, I would have said they’d be buried and after a year would be heading back to Impact. Not that I don’t think they’re good – but just because I couldn’t see their style being appreciated in WWE. I’m glad I’ve been proven wrong, and I think that continues with a win here. Winners: MSK

Rob Fuego

Veteran wrestler/trainer

After winning the Dusty Rhodes Classic, MSK’s push will continue with a win here. Winners: MSK
 

Jewells Malone

Pro wrestler, deathmatch star

This will be a good match, and I expect something really interesting will finish the match. Winners: Grizzled Young Veterans
 

RJ City

Wrestling personality

Santos Escobar is riding high and this stable definitely needs more gold. Winners: Legado Del Fantasma
 

Walter (champion) versus Tommaso Ciampa (challenger) – NXT United Kingdom Championship Match

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John Powell

Editor-in-Chief

Like good old J.R. says this will be one hell of a slobberknocker. I cannot foresee a NXT USA wrestler though beating Walter and having to defend the championship in the UK. Winner: Walter.

Matthew Byer

Contributor

Walter retains after a spirited contest.

Bob Kapur

Senior Editor

Given these two competitors, this will be a physically brutal fight – and I can’t wait. I think they keep the title on WALTER, because I can’t see Ciampa heading to the UK on a full-time basis or even traveling over there regularly to defend the title – at least not in the current global situation. Winner: WALTER

Rob Fuego

Veteran wrestler/trainer

WALTER will be in the main event spot by this time next year. He starts that journey with a strong win tonight. Winner: WALTER
 

Jewells Malone

Pro wrestler, deathmatch star

This one will be very memorable – especially for WALTER, who will get the big win to retain the title. Winner: WALTER
 

RJ City

Wrestling personality

WALTER will align himself with Malcolm Bivens, and that will get him the win.  Winner: WALTER
 

Gauntlet Eliminator match 

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John Powell

Editor-in-Chief

The winner here faces Gargano for the North American Championship on night two and will probably end up beating him. Based on their recent pushes it would seem Bronson or Lumis would be most likely to win here. Winner: Bronson Reed.

Matthew Byer

Contributor

Honestly not sure here.  I’ll go with Cameron Grimes.

Bob Kapur

Senior Editor

After his much-ballyhooed debut, I don’t think they’ve done anything particularly good with LA Knight. They course-correct here with a win. Winner: LA Knight

Rob Fuego

Veteran wrestler/trainer

The only guy I’ve heard of in this match is Swerve. While I think he could stand to put on some size to elevate him up to the main roster, he’s got enough of what it takes to win this match. Winner: Isaiah “Swerve” Scott
 

Jewells Malone

Pro wrestler, deathmatch star

I’m looking forward to being entertained by this one. Winner: Isaiah “Swerve” Scott
 

RJ City

Wrestling personality

Bronson Reed will win, but only if he brings back the Bam Bam Bigelow tribute gear
 

Pete Dunn versus Kushida

John Powell

Editor-in-Chief

Kushida continues to be mired in the NXT wasteland. They cannot seem to decide what to do with him. He is better off back in NJPW. Kushida has to go over here if he has any chance of reaching the next level in NXT. Winner: Kushida.

Matthew Byer

Contributor

Dunne will put up a fight, but Kushida wins in the end.

Bob Kapur

Senior Editor

This should be a good match, but after competing for the world title recently, this is a big fall down the card for Dunne. I see him taking the loss, and taking some time to refocus and possibly repackage. Winner: Kushida

Rob Fuego

Veteran wrestler/trainer

Winner: Pete Dunne