NXT TakeOver: Toronto 2019 match predictions

On the eve of SummerSlam, the NXT stars will take center stage in Toronto. But which ones will walk out of the show victorious?

What is there to say about this Saturday’s NXT TakeOver: Toronto event without reiterating what has been said about every other TakeOver?

Based on the card, fans can expect to see outstanding pro wrestling, but fans could make the same argument for the equally impressive SummerSlam card set to take place the following night. Such is the result of Vince McMahon’s avaricious independent promotion raids.

So, what makes NXT so different? It’s simple: the NXT writers ensure that every match on the show matters. In NXT, nothing happens in a vacuum; there are no throwaway or “bathroom break” matches and just about everyone who makes the card comes across as a big star.

Plus, the NXT wrestlers get plenty of time to flesh out their stories — well, at least Johnny Gargano does — which gives them more chances to create memorable moments that fans remember for the rest of their lives.

That’s what makes a typical TakeOver match feel more momentous than a random, heatless SummerSlam match.

This weekend, TakeOver: Toronto will have five chances to give fans more great memories, be it in the form of a great match or a satisfying win. But who will get those wins? Hopefully, this piece will provide some insight on that end.