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This week's NXT was a good show by all means. The Black and Gold brand rarely disappoints and this week's show was no different. The quality of wrestling on display at NXT every Wednesday is what sets them apart from all competition.
The show started with Angel Garza defeating Lio Rush to become the new NXT Cruiserweight Champion. Then we saw a video package of Rhea Ripley and Shayna Baszler in promotion of their NXT Women's Championship match next week.
Furthermore, Raul Mendoza defeated Cameron Grimes, thanks to an assist from Kuchida. Travis Banks beat Jaxson Ryker, while Dakota Kai defeated Mia Yim. After the match, Mia Yim unloaded on Kai as the Captain of Team Kick suffered a huge bump in the NXT technical area.
Then, Breezango defeated The Singh Brothers, while Bianca Belair got the better of Kayden Carter. In the main event, Finn Balor pinned Keith Lee to become the new number 1 contender for the NXT Championship; his match with Adam Cole will take place next week.
With all that out of the way, let's take a look at five hints WWE dropped on this week's episode of the Black and Gold brand.
#5 No Matt Riddle, Dominik Dijakovic and what it could mean
While the likes of Keith Lee and Tommaso Ciampa are involved in high stakes matches week in week out, Matt Riddle and Dominik Dijakovic aren't getting any new feuds.
This week, both Riddle and Dijakovic were absent from NXT and that could mean that Triple H doesn't have any new storylines in the pipeline for either man. One idea could be not to have them on the Black and Gold brand for a few weeks, so that when they do return, they receive a huge pop.
With two huge NXT Championship matches planned for next week's show, it's highly unlikely that we would see both Matt Riddle and Dominik Dijakovic next week.
#4 Triple H might be waiting for Velveteen Dream to return
If one has noticed, NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong hasn't had a full-fledged feud since Velveteen Dream was ruled out due to an injury. That tells you that Triple H might be waiting for Velveteen Dream to return and pick up his unresolved feud with Strong.
There is no shortage of challengers for Roderick Strong at the moment, but because no one is really stepping up, it seems like the NXT North American Champion is simply waiting for Velveteen Dream. Also, with no NXT Takeovers in December, Dream has more time, if he needs it.
#3 NXT will focus on giving a chance to unused talents
This week, we saw some young WWE talent get opportunities to showcase their ability on NXT. The likes of Kuchida, Cameron Grimes, Travis Banks, etc, received some much-needed screen time.
Also, it looks like Cameron Grimes and Kuchida are going to be involved in a mid-card feud, which is great for both Superstars. Furthermore, The Singh Brothers also received some in-ring experience on the Black and Gold brand against Breezango, which was great to see.
With The NXT Tag Teams Championship picture vacant, the likes of Breezango and The Singh Brothers can easily slot into the challenger role in the weeks and months to come.
#2 Angel Garza is set for a huge push
What a night it was for Angel Garza, who not only became the new NXT Cruiserweight Champion, but also proposed to his girlfriend in front of the WWE Universe. That segment may have gained him some fan following and it was a brilliant decision from Triple H to put the romantic proposal on display in front of the entire WWE Universe.
Garza has impressed every time he has stepped foot inside the NXT ring and his match against Lio Rush was no different. The feud between Garza and Rush has increased the prestige of the NXT Cruiserweight Championship and they might not be done yet. All this attention being given to Garza makes you think that maybe Triple H holds the Mexican Superstar in high regard. His Cruiserweight Championship victory might be the very beginnings of a big push for the NXT Superstar.
#1 Finn Balor is not losing clean to Adam Cole next week
Since his transition to NXT, Finn Balor hasn't lost a single bout and he defeated two of NXT's very best on Wednesday. Balor defeated Keith Lee and Tommaso Ciampa as clean as it gets and there is no way Triple H will allow 'The Prince' to lose to Adam Cole next week.
'The Prince of NXT' is riding high on momentum and one can't see any different result coming out of the NXT Championship match next week than Balor becoming the new NXT Champion.
If Cole is to remain NXT Champion after next week, he might need some support from his Undisputed Era buddies or maybe a certain Johnny Gargano. Nevertheless, one thing is clear, Cole and Balor are going to tear it up next week.
