WWE's NXT will present its next live Takeover special on the WWE Network tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern, and we have a stacked card ahead of us. So without any further ado, let's offer up our full preview with the match card and predictions for each winner.
Baron Corbin vs. Bull Dempsey in a No Disqualification Match
These two monster squashers have crossed paths twice before, and Corbin has come up on the winning end each time. Dempsey cost Corbin his semifinal match in the No. 1 Contender Tournament against Adrian Neville, so The Lone Wolf will be out for revenge this time.
Dempsey needs the victory more here, but Corbin seems to be getting the stronger push. The No DQ stipulation should add a new wrinkle to this feud and allow for a longer match, so at least it will be fun to watch.
Winner: Bull Dempsey
Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Lucha Dragons for the NXT Tag Team Championship
Blake and Murphy pulled off a shocker and upset the Lucha Dragons a few weeks ago to take the NXT Tag Team Championships off the high flyers. Tonight, Kaliston and Sin Cara get their chance to regain their belts.
In truth, this is probably the least exciting match on the card. The tag division in NXT is solid, but it's probably the weakest portion of the roster. Again, it's still great, but some aspect of the show has to be the weakest, and this is it.
A win by either team here would not be a shock, and this is a coin flip. But since we have to pick...
Winner: Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy
Charlotte (c) vs. Bayley vs. Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks in a Fatal 4 Way Match for the NXT Women's Championship
The women's division in NXT remains a breath of fresh air, and this match will give all four women a chance to showcase their stellar in-ring skills. The story here has also been compelling. Charlotte is the amazing fighting champion. Bayley is the plucky underdog who has decided that enough is enough. Sasha Banks is the clear cut heel. And Becky Lynch has beef with all three women involved.
Every time Charlotte defends the belt, I think she's going to drop it. I'm done picking against her, which means she'll probably lose.
Winner: Charlotte
Adrian Neville vs. Finn Balor in No. 1 Contender Tournament Finals
I should apologize for not using Finn's proper legal name: Finn F*cking Balor.
This could be the most exciting match of the night given Neville's high-flying ability and Balor's, well, everything. In case it's not clear, I'm a huge Finn Balor fan. Everything the guy does is spot on, from his badass entrance to his superb in-ring work.
And he's going to win here. We've already done Sami Zayn vs. Neville, and even Kevin Owens vs. Neville wouldn't feel that fresh. Finn Balor in the title picture would be a great thing.
Winner: Finn Balor
Sami Zayn (c) vs. Kevin Owens for the NXT Championship
I'm not even going to say anything about this match. Just watch this video package:
Winner: Sami Zayn
What are your predictions for NXT Takeover: Rival tonight? Let us know in the comments section.
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