'NXT Takeover: Rival' match by match analysis and predictions

NXT is beginning to become one of the most interesting parts of WWE and they have been consistently churning out top quality events that are easily on par (if not better) than any of the main rosters recent PPV’s. It goes without saying that Takeover: Rival, headlined by a deeply personal Owens v Zayn championship match, is sure fire to deliver beyond all measures. Let’s take a look now at each match and analyse potential outcomes for every bout in the event.

#1 Adrian Neville v Finn Baylor (No.1 Contenders match)

Two amazing athletes who will surely produce a compelling match up. Baylor and Neville are two of the most athletic individuals that WWE/NXT has to offer. The high stakes on this bout will make it even more fascinating to watch.

Neville having only just lost the championship and Baylor being poised with all the important qualities to become a megastar, pushing him into the title picture makes the most since. It’s also likely that Neville may soon move up to the main roster, possibly post Wrestlemania.

Predicted Winner: Baylor wins, pushing himself into the title picture