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Last week, NXT delivered yet again. WWE's third brand has been on fire since Survivor Series ended and it's seems as it improves every single week.
This week's show already has many big things in store for the WWE Universe. Tommaso Ciampa vs Finn Balor vs Keith Lee for the #1 number contender for the NXT Championship will take place this Wednesday, while Dakota Kai will face Mia Yim in singles action.
Both of the above-stated matches have the potential to steal the show and we haven't even mentioned the tension between Shayna Baszler and Rhea Ripley yet, which seems to increase every week. It's been a fascinating feud to watch thus far and we can't wait for what's in store this week.
Then, hopefully, we will see the return of Bobby Fish this week, who injured his leg and wasn't on the show last week. Furthermore, it will be interesting to see who emerges as the new challenger for Roderick Strong and his NXT North American Championship.
With all of that in mind, let's take a look at the three biggest things WWE could be planning for this week's NXT.
#3 Dakota Kai defeats Mia Yim clean
Ever since Dakota Kai turned heel at NXT Takeover: War Games, she has been on a destruction spree. The leader of Team Kick beat the daylights out of Candice LeRae, which has meant that the latter hasn't been seen on the show since.
Kai is yet to win a singles match since she embraced her dark side but that could change this week. Mia Yim absolutely destroyed Kai last week and looking at the way WWE books things, the one standing tall before a bout is usually the one who ends up losing the match.
Hence, do not be surprised if the latter wins a show-stealer of a match against the former.
#2 Matt Riddle and Dominik Dijakovic emerge as the new challengers for the NXT North American Championship
With both -- the NXT Championship and the NXT Women's Championship -- on the line on the 18th of December, it's only a matter of time before WWE finds new feuds for Roderick Strong - the NXT North American Champion.
One can't help but admit that Matt Riddle and Dominik Dijakovic are the two perfect contenders for NXT's mid-card title. Both of them have been going nowhere with regards to their careers in the Black and Gold brand and it's only fair they are given a championship opportunity sometime soon.
We could possibly even see a match between ' The Original Bro' and Dijakovic for the number 1 contender for the NXT North American Championship. These kinds of matches with huge stakes involved are what the WWE Universe wants to see and Riddle especially needs a big win to gain his lost momentum after the War Games loss to Finn Balor.
#1 Tommaso Ciampa beats Keith Lee and Finn Balor, thanks to an assist from Johnny Gargano
This huge Triple Threat Match between Tommaso Ciampa, Finn Balor, and Keith Lee will most definitely be a barnburner and one thing is for sure: no matter who wins, Triple H wouldn't want any of those three Superstars to look weak in any shape or form.
One can't help but think that this match sets the stage for Johnny Gargano's impending return to the Black and Gold brand. The Heart of NXT has been injured ever since Finn Balor turned heel on him last month.
Maybe, Balor will have to pay for his actions this Wednesday. If Gargano aids Ciampa during this match, we might also get a DIY moment, which nobody will complain about. Also, it's highly unlikely that Keith Lee will eat the pin during this bout, not when he is on such a hot run. Hence, if Gargano attacks Balor, it could be Ciampa who will pin the Prince of NXT for the win.
