With NXT Takeover: San Antonio now in the books, it's time to start looking ahead to what could be NXT's biggest show ever. The reason we say this is because Orlando is where it all started for the developmental promotion, with Full Sail University and the Performance Center playing host to a number of young and hungry future Superstars.
It's been a long road to get to this point, but NXT as a brand has grown so much in the last few years that it's no longer surprising when they put on great shows night-in and night out. Because of that, the expectations have been raised to a whole new level and the Orlando Takeover will be no different in that sense.
In fact, there may even be even more pressure than usual.
So naturally, there needs to be a phenomenal main event in order to hold up the bulk of the show. With many of their former top stars now up on the main roster, some fans feel like they're short of options, but NXT always seems to thrive when they're backed into a corner.
If you need any proof, just look at any of the Takeovers from the last 24 months. Exceptional stuff. With that said, let's take a look at five potential main events for NXT Takeover: Orlando.
#1 Bobby Roode vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
It seems like the simple option, but it may also be the best. Bobby Roode controversially defeated Shinsuke Nakamura for the NXT Championship in San Antonio, and naturally, Nakamura will want to reclaim his throne. Some people feel that he'll now move straight up to the main roster, but it seems unlikely given the nature of his loss.
There's a personal element to this feud now, which is always fascinating when you consider how strong the booking is down in NXT. The brand has utilised main event rematches as a standard tool for a while, and there's no reason to believe that it won't be equally as successful in Orlando.
Plus, the outcome would be fairly up in the air, considering we have no idea what Nakamura's current status is. From the men over to the sensational women.
#2 Asuka vs. Ember Moon
Asuka is pretty unstoppable as NXT Women's Champion, and her reign of terror looks set to continue through the next Takeover and beyond. She has run through every single competitor that has been put in her way, and there only seems to be one woman left for her to come face to face with - Ember Moon.
If you don't know who she is, then why are you even here?
Ember has been on fire since arriving in developmental, and it's no secret that fans have been clamouring to see her face off against Asuka for some time now. It could be the Champion's biggest test to date and who knows, maybe we'll see the title change hands as Asuka prepares to finally move up onto the main roster.
The best part about this, as always - is that it's unpredictable. Back over to the men now with another potential match-up for The Glorious One.
#3 Bobby Roode vs. Tye Dillinger
If you've been following NXT for a while now, you'll know these next two snippets of information. One, Roode and Dillinger have a history together and two, Dillinger has certainly paid his dues in developmental.
They seem to have been building Tye up for something big for quite a while now, and there aren't many things bigger than an NXT Championship match on the biggest weekend of the year.
Dillinger can state that Roode represents everything that he hates, claiming it's people like him that have caused Tye to miss out on what he deserves. It would add a personal element to the rivalry and the two men could put on one hell of a match, and it could potentially even be a steel cage bout if handled correctly.
One way or another, this rematch needs to happen. From one Roode title defence to another.
#4 Bobby Roode vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Tye Dillinger
When you've got two Superstars with legitimate claims for a title shot, why not give it to them both at the same time? Triple Threat matches are fairly rare down in NXT, but this feels like a fitting situation in which to bring them back. All three of these men have given everything they have to hold the NXT Title, and it could make for some fascinating storytelling.
Roode would be facing two men who absolutely detest him, which makes things that much more intriguing. You'd expect either Roode to retain or Dillinger to finally win the belt, but no matter what the result, the fans in attendance would be in for one hell of a show. Hell, we could even see a double Kinshasa come out to play.
We finish off, quite fittingly, with Mr Roode once again.
#5 Bobby Roode vs. Kassius Ohno
Kassius Ohno is on his way back to NXT, and what better way to announce his arrival than with an NXT Championship match? He's one of the most underrated talents that the brand has ever had, and his many years on the independent scene have turned him into one of the most well-rounded performers in the world.
Well, perhaps not that great, but he's very very good.
Bobby Roode comes across as the complete polar opposite to Ohno, which would give this feud an interesting dynamic. You'd expect Roode to hold onto the belt but in order to make the match happen, it only feels right to have Ohno go through several top tier Superstars in order to claim the title shot.
Either way, an old school fan favourite against the cocky heel would be the perfect main event for NXT Takeover: Orlando.
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