3 things WWE subtly told us at NXT TakeOver: Toronto

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NXT TakeOvers are one of the most anticipated shows for all the wrestling fans out there. The standard that the brand has created for itself and its shows is a clear indication that WWE's future is bright and safe in the responsible hands of Triple H.

While NXT TakeOver: Toronto was not the best one when compared to the previous 25 editions, that's mainly because of our sky-high expectations from the brand. The main event, in particular, was one of the best matches in pro wrestling this year, in my opinion.

All the champions entering TakeOver tonight managed to defend their titles successfully, something which many didn't see coming. Right from the start up to the end, there were a lot of things WWE secretly told us on the show tonight.

Let's take a look at three of those subtle statements from NXT TakeOver: Toronto. Feel free to grace the comments section with your views and opinions of tonight's show.


#3 Matt Riddle will be one of WWE's biggest superstars in the coming days

Many fans, including me, were surprised to see Matt Riddle not being on the card of NXT TakeOver: Toronto. The Original Bro has been such an important part of this roster for the last year that the show seemed incomplete without him.

Thankfully, WWE had something in store for him as he walked out to the ring for an unadvertised brawl with Killian Dain. The monster from Sanity has been moved back to NXT thankfully, and he's on a roll to prove his worth.

The segment ended with the two crashing through a table, building more and more excitement for their eventual encounter. Riddle has been one of the hottest stars of the brand and is also becoming famous with the casual fans, thanks to his constant mocking of Goldberg and other legends on Twitter.

Even Triple H put him over after the show during his interview with Cathy Kelley, stating that a guy like Matt Riddle is tough to control.

You know, anything can happen, and with a guy like Matt Riddle... first of all, Matt Riddle will say anything, Matt Riddle will do anything. It's tough to tell him not to do anything. So, Matt Riddle walking out from the back, without any of us knowing he will call Killian Dain.

The future looks bright for the King of Bros, and if his recent post on Instagram is true, he might not be done for the weekend.

#2 Io Shirai will dethrone Shayna Baszler soon

Who could have thought that the innocent looking Sky Pirate Io Shirai could be such a dangerous heel? There were many questions raised when she showed signs of turning heel by viciously attacking Shayna Baszler at NXT TakeOver: XXV. Triple H and the NXT creative team just gave us the reason to love them even more as the move has turned out to be a masterpiece.

Tonight, the Japanese star squared off against her former friend Candice LeRae in an amazing match. This match was way better than the NXT Women's Championship match between Shayna Baszler and Mia Yim. With a solid win over Candice, Io is on her way to the top of the roster on her own.

The NXT Women's Champion, Shayna Baszler has been booked as a dominant force, and after crushing almost every woman on the roster, it looks like a heel Io Shirai will be the one to finally dethrone her.

In my prediction, Io will become the next NXT Women's champion at the NXT TakeOver: WarGames, scheduled to take place this November. As for Shayna, she might move to the main roster soon after that.

How excited are you to see this new vicious heel version of Io Shirai?

#1 Johnny Gargano will be moving to the main roster after tonight

As mentioned earlier, the main event of NXT TakeOver: Toronto stole the show as Johnny Gargano and the NXT Champion, Adam Cole (BayBay) put their bodies on the line to give us one amazing match. In a fight that stretched up to an hour, Cole managed to retain his title, but it was Gargano who ended the night soaking in the love and respect of the fans present in the arena.

In what seemed to be a perfect send-off to Mr. Wrestling, the entire arena was echoed with the chants of "Thank You, Johnny!" and "NXT!" as Gargano was supported by his wife, Candice LeRae.

In the end, it was the NXT General Manager William Regal who came out to shake hands with one of the biggest superstars that the brand has produced. It was a gesture of complete respect from him, and something which Johnny deserves.

With such a dream farewell ending, all the signs are pointing towards a move to the main roster for Johnny Wrestling after SummerSlam. Imagine the matches he could have with the likes of Daniel Bryan, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, and many more.

Which brand would you want Johnny Gargano to move up to - RAW or SmackDown? Let us know in the comments section below.

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