NXT TakeOver WarGames 2019 Predictions: Dakota Kai is dope
By Mark Justice
Finn Balor vs. Matt Riddle [Grudge Match]
Mark Justice: Although the original match was supposed to feature Finn Balor and Johnny Gargano, this match between Balor and Riddle should be a treat. Due to Gargano’s injury, it seems that Balor was booked to pick a fight with Riddle, who compellingly left Team Ciampa to settle his business with Balor.
Considering that Balor recently made his return to NXT and this is his first match back, it is a foregone conclusion that he must win this match. Later on in the night, he may even assist Undisputed Era in winning their WarGames match just to further spite Riddle in the process.
Prediction: Finn Balor
Kevin Parvizi: Does it even matter who the winner will be? This is one of those matches where either man could win after five seconds or five hours, and I would still go crazy simply because this match actually happened. Can we take a moment to appreciate how awesome wrestling can be in 2019 when the bookers actually give us what we want?
OK, now that the moment has passed, I’m going to pick Finn Balor. As awesome as it would be to see Matt Riddle win yet another big match, Balor needs to win a few of these marquee bouts early in his return to NXT so that he can become entrenched as the face of the brand again…and then someone like Riddle or, better yet, Keith Lee can take that crown from him.
Prediction: Finn Balor