NXT TakeOver: Respect: Preview and Predictions
By Carl Gac
Credit: WWE.com
Asuka vs. Dana Brooke
The signing of Asuka, the artist formerly known as Kana, is another coup for NXT. One of the top stars of women’s wrestling in Japan for the past decade will undoubtedly push the NXT women’s division to new heights.
Seeing her introduction to the crowd interrupted by Dana Brooke and Emma was not unexpected, introductions never go smoothly do they. This is a match i can’t wait to see.
Kana was known for her stiff style, including kicks and submissions that are scary looking at times. We saw William Regal backstage with Dana and Emma on this weeks NXT tv, showing them a video of Asuka in training for the match. Dana looked shocked at what she was seeing, with Emma walking away and wishing her luck in the match.
If they plan on pushing Asuka as the next challenger to Bayley and her NXT Women’s championship then we need to see her get a big win here. The style of Asuka is extremely hard-hitting and she should make easy work of her opponent.
Asuka has the potential to dominate the women’s division in NXT, she will get her WWE career off to a winning start here. That win will push her closer to Bayley and we may very well see Dana go forward to feud with Emma after this.
Winner: Asuka
Next: Apollo Crews vs. Tyler Breeze