Who would think we’re already onto the thirtieth NXT TakeOver pay-per-view. Crazy right? It only feels like yesterday that NXT TakeOver was born into existence! What better way to celebrate the 30th TakeOver than by having an NXT Women’s Championship with two of NXT’s hottest talents right now.
Later this evening Dakota Kai sets her sights on the NXT Women’s Championship as she goes toe to toe with Io Shirai in what is bound to be one hell of a match. If Shirai didn’t have enough to worry about already, Kai’s bff/bodyguard Raquel Gonzalez made her unexpected return to NXT earlier this week much to the dismay of Shirai. Will Io manage to overcome the odds and retain her title or will NXT TakeOver XXX usher in the reign of Dakota Kai? It’s time for our NXT TakeOver XXX PPV predictions!
NXT Women’s Championship: Io Shirai Vs Dakota Kai w/h Raquel Gonzalez
Elle: Have to say I’m expecting big things with this match, both Kai and Shirai (Sweet tag team name right there) are technical geniuses when it comes to wrestling and I can’t wait to see them face off later tonight. Bearing in mind that this is TakeOver XXX anything could happen and I could easily see either women leaving as the NXT Women’s Champion, not to mention the added bonus of the returning Raquel Gonzalez at ringside. When the dust settles I can’t help but feel Shirai might have the edge to solidify her NXT championship run, regardless of the outcome both women are worthy of the mantle of champion. Prediction: Io Shirai
Adam(TheInsanityInc): What was already a nicely hyped feud has been turned up a notch with the return of Gonzalez as back-up for Kai. We’ve seen in the past that Gonzalez hasn’t always been able to ensure a win for Kai, but things might change with her sudden return. This match could go either way but perhaps Kai might have a trick up her sleeve as well as muscle on the outside to steal her way to a title victory. It should be an awesome match regardless of the outcome. Prediction: Dakota Kai
James: Io and Dakota’s rivalry has been extremely entertaining and I’m sure that their match at Takeover will deliver on all fronts. However, with it being so early in Io’s title run, I doubt that it will end here. But either way, this could be a MOTY contender. Winner: Io Shirai