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#2 Johnny Gargano
This potential showdown would be welcomed by every NXT fan. Balor is the huge hero from NXT's past and Johnny Gargano is the face of its present.
From an in-ring perspective, this could be one of the best matches in NXT history. Gargano is called Johnny TakeOver for a reason and Balor has participated in some great matches at TakeOver events as well.
They wouldn't need much of a storyline, other than the past and present colliding. Like Dunne and Balor, both men would have their cheering sections, but the winners would ultimately be the fans. Face vs. Face matches are difficult to do, but if both men are truly beloved by the fans like both Gargano and Balor are, it would be a slam dunk for WWE to book.
#1 Adam Cole
If Balor is returning to NXT, it only makes sense for him to be involved in an NXT Championship program at some point. It could happen immediately or it could be saved for a weekend where a main roster PPV takes place. Adam Cole vs. Finn Balor is a huge match, so it would make the most sense for WrestleMania weekend.
While many talented stars are waiting in the wings for a title opportunity, they haven't achieved the same level of success in NXT that Balor has. Stars like Kushida, Isaiah Scott, Damian Priest, Keith Lee, and Dominik Dijakovic are all talented in their own right, but none have been built up enough yet for a title challenge. Balor provides Cole with an immediate threat to his title reign.
The star power alone is reason enough to have these two engage in a showdown. If it wasn't in the cards, then why else would Balor confront Cole immediately following his win over Riddle? Simply put, if Balor is a full-time member of the NXT roster now, the biggest match that can possibly be booked is Cole vs. Balor for the NXT Championship.
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