As all of you know, I am a huge wrestling fan. This weekend is slam packed with action just like any Wrestlemania Weekend should be. Wrestlemania 34 as well as nXt Takeover is special this year because it is taking place in my backyard of Nawlins or New Orleans for those of you out-of-towners. I was not able to make the podcast predictions with my Somewhatnerdy brothers, so I decided to share my picks via my blog. Since Takeover starts in a few hours, let me just get to the picks.
nXt Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Match:
The Undisputed Era vs. the Authors Of Pain vs. Strong & Dunne
I feel this match could go either way. I mean, matches with more than two opponents can be tricky and end up terrible for the champs. The Undisputed Era have their hands full especially with Fish hurt and Cole being forced to work two matches. So,basically it comes to timing. If Cole wrestles in this match first, they have a shot at retaining, but if this is his second match we could see new champs. I personally feel that creative is pushing for Strong and Dunne to win. I think Cole will be called up and the Undisputed Era will get their rematch win Fish is healed.
Winners: New Tag Champs, Strong and Dunne
NXT North American Championship Ladder Match:
EC3 vs. Adam Cole vs. Ricochet vs. Velveteen Dream
vs. Lars Sullivan vs. Killian Dain
This match is going to be nothing but pain for all involved. Since it is a ladder match, I do not see the powerhouses like Lars or Dain winning. Cole could grab it, but like I said earlier, I feel he will be called up so why give him a title? Velveteen Dream may have a following but I do not think he is championship material yet. That leaves EC3 and Ricochet, which I feel will be the main focus of the match. I think they were both brought in to be champions. Since it is a ladder match, I think Ricochet will get the win.
Winner: Ricochet
Unsanctioned Match:
Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa
Johnny Wrestling Vs the Blackheart. Who will win this battle of betrayal? Since this is a non-sanction match, I believe the advantage will go to Ciampa. I think he will go on to win and Gargano will be called up to 205 Live or Smackdown.
Winner: Tommaso Ciampa
nXt Women’s Championship Match:
Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler
At first, this match was hard for me to make a prediction. There are rumors that Ember will be called up soon and she is also wrestling with an injury which would make one think that Shayna will win. However, with Rousey fighting at Wrestlemania, I don't see the chance for a "fighter" to win on both PPV's. Who knows, the may give the nod to Shayna to confuse fans about Rousey's match. I want Ember to retain her title but her injury is a factor I cannot ignore. It will be a tough battle but Shayna should come out on top.
Winner: New nXt Women's Champion, Shayna Baszler.
nXt Championship Match:
Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Aleister Black
I am a huge Aleister Black fan and I want him to win this match. I do feel that it will be a long and gruesome battle between the two and of course we can look forward to interference, but I feel Black will come out on top. With that said, I also feel that Almas will be called up in the coming weeks. Hell, who knows, he might be in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal tomorrow.
Winner: New nXt Champion, Aleister Black.
