3 reasons why Finn Balor should defeat Adam Cole for the NXT Championship

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Finn Balor will take on Adam Cole for the NXT Championship, as on the latest episode of NXT (December 11, 2019) he emerged victorious in a triple threat match against Keith Lee and Tommaso Ciampa to become the #1 contender for the championship.

Despite Lee enjoying a wave of momentum, he couldn't pick up the victory. Ciampa also fell short, and while many would argue that he was the first in line for a title shot, it was Balor who dropped Lee with a Coup De Grace to bag the victory.

Cole has enjoyed a successful reign as NXT Champion so far, however, WWE might be planning a fresh face for NXT. The Prince could become the face of NXT once again in 2020.

Here are three reasons why Finn Balor should defeat Adam Cole for the NXT Championship.

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#3 A familiar face for the company

Finn Balor

Finn Balor was once the face of NXT for a very long time, as The Prince's long reign as the NXT Champion is one of the most recognized in the brand's history, and birthed some of the best rivalries in the Black & Gold brand. He is not only the inaugural winner of the Dustin Rhodes Tag Team Classic alongside Samoa Joe but is also the longest-reigning NXT Champion so far.

Balor had a very dismal run during his stint with the Red and Blue brands. Although he was the inaugural WWE Universal Champion, he failed to come close to the title picture after vacating the title due to a legitimate shoulder injury back in 2016.

Whether Balor will be victorious against Adam Cole is impossible to predict, but it seems like the right time to push The Prince back to the top, as his star power will help the brand garner more attention. If NXT is where Balor belongs, then he deserves to be the champion.

#2 Fresh rivalries

NXT has a rich roster of talented Superstars

Finn Balor's return opens up a plethora of options for the company. If he can overcome Adam Cole to become the NXT Champion, he will become only the third wrestler in the brand's history to hold the championship belt twice.

It's always a big match when Balor is involved, as he cleared the entire division during his first reign as the NXT Champion. However, he is yet to face the fresh roster, which is leading the company right now. WWE could create some compelling storylines surrounding him.

Balor returned as a babyface, but he turned heel in no time. Although some say that it wasn't the right thing to do, his heel turn is a blessing in disguise.

As an already established Superstar and former Universal Champion, he can help catapult other rising Superstars like Keith Lee, Roderick Strong, Travis Banks and Matt Riddle. A returning Johnny Gargano could also jump in the title picture with a hot feud against Balor. No matter who you put against The Prince, the rivalry always looks formidable.

#1 It's time for The Undisputed Era to move on

The Undisputed Era

There is hardly a question about NXT being a bonafide WWE brand these days. However, a move to RAW or SmackDown is still special.

Adam Cole has been leading NXT for quite some time now, as The Undisputed Era consisting of Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, and Roderick Strong have accomplished everything the Black & Gold brand has to offer.

When The NXT Champion collides with Finn Balor for the title, it is going to be one of the biggest matches of the year. A loss to Balor wouldn't hurt Cole's position in the company but could provide him with the perfect transition to the Red or Blue brand.

The Undisputed Era proved themselves with a spectacular performance at Survivor Series, and the fans are eagerly waiting for the faction to become a permanent piece of one of the two older brands.