5 signs that Finn Balor may betray NXT at WWE Survivor Series

Will Finn Balor turn his back on NXT?
Will Finn Balor turn his back on NXT?

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Is WWE hinting at something? They seem to be with regards Finn Balor and his loyalty to NXT at the moment, and it's becoming very obvious. However, this could all just be a red herring to distract the fans from something bigger.

It could just be a distraction or a way for WWE to protect their top Superstars in the buildup to Survivor Series, but the company has put together a series of events that seem to prove otherwise. It all seems to point at Balor doing the unthinkable at the upcoming Survivor Series PPV.

As WWE continues to book Balor strangely, here are five signs that he will cost NXT the victory at Survivor Series. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and be sure to tell us if you think Balor will betray NXT at the upcoming pay per view.


#5 Gives NXT an out

Does Finn Balor betraying NXT allow WWE to protect the brand in defeat?
Does Finn Balor betraying NXT allow WWE to protect the brand in defeat?

WWE has a very important decision to make when it comes to the brand supremacy war happening between RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, but how do they do that without hurting the other two brands? Beyond that, how do they do it all in a way that makes sense, leaves the fans satisfied, and sets something up for the future?

A loss for RAW or SmackDown wouldn't hurt too much, especially when you consider how established both brands are, but what would a loss do for NXT? Would it be something the company could easily be able to work around, or will it permanently hurt the Black & Gold brand?

Keeping in mind that this is taking place only a few months after NXT was moved from WWE Network to USA Network, then you start to see how difficult this decision could be. Interestingly, the company could be trying to script a way around this dilemma by having Balor be the culprit.

Think about it, all WWE would have to do is keep the score close between the three brands all night long, then put them in a tie situation before the final match. Then the company would have Balor betray NXT in some capacity, costing them the victory and cementing himself as the top heel in the Black & Gold brand.

#4 History with The O.C.

The idea of them back together is very appealing
The idea of them back together is very appealing

If Finn Balor is going to betray NXT, he needs a good reason to. Balor's history with AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson could be a good enough reason. WWE even gave a hint by having Balor cost Johnny Gargano, Keith Lee, and Matt Riddle a match against The O.C. last week.

WWE's decision may have been a red herring, perhaps a way to get out of giving either team a loss, but that becomes less likely when you consider Balor's other actions. In fact, between not officially taking a side in the brand supremacy war and turning heel a few weeks ago, it seems extremely likely that he's rejoining his old stablemates.

The company seems to be hinting that Balor for one reason or another will cost NXT victory at Survivor Series and join The O.C. in the process. Where the company goes from there remains to be seen, and will depend on what they want to do with the four men, but one has to admit that the idea of them back together is very appealing.

#3 Impact of the move

Imagine what impact Finn Balor betraying NXT would have!
Imagine what impact Finn Balor betraying NXT would have!

Finn Balor already turned heel when he assisted The Undisputed Era in taking out Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano during an episode of NXT, but could the worse be yet to come? In fact, between him not taking part in the invasion storyline and actively helping The O.C. days later, it seems like he might be capable of the unthinkable.

Some would say there's nothing Balor could do to top turning heel, but what if he turned his back on the entire NXT brand? Not only would doing so be devastating to the Black & Gold roster at Survivor Series, but it could also turn him into the biggest heel in WWE.

Nothing would make the WWE Universe hate Balor more than him costing NXT the victory at Survivor Series. It also allows him to become the heel centerpiece the Black & Gold brand needs right now, and could eventually lead to an up and coming babyface finally toppling him.

In the end, keeping Finn out of the brand supremacy war does nothing to further his career or NXT, which is why WWE has to be building to something epic. Either that or the company is just dropping hints to make fans speculate for no reason.

#2 Statements about NXT

Finn Balor called the NXT roster a bunch of pampered complainers
Finn Balor called the NXT roster a bunch of pampered complainers

Finn Balor was met with a lot of fanfare when he returned to NXT earlier this year, and while he is a welcome addition to the roster, it doesn't seem like he has any loyalty to the brand.

He called the entire roster a bunch of pampered complainers during an interview with the State of Combat podcast.

"I didn’t make any money for the first seven years of my career. Do you think I was getting paid to train?
Getting physiotherapists, chiropractors, masseuses? These guys are pampered, man. They don’t know how lucky they have it. And some of them are complaining, ‘My back is sore.’ ‘Aw man, my knee is sore.’

Not only does this seem to show that Balor has no interest in aligning himself with NXT in the war for brand supremacy at Survivor Series, but it also points to him being willing to betray his brand if the opportunity arises.

In the end, there are a variety of directions WWE could go with this, but Balor just putting these words out there shows that he has no interest in being a soldier in the Black & Gold army.

#1 Not being in the ring for the war promo

Why wasn't Finn Balor in the ring for this?
Why wasn't Finn Balor in the ring for this?

Why wasn't Finn Balor there? It led to some speculation about Balor's allegiance and what role he will ultimately play in future events.

Another interesting angle is the fact that Balor hasn't been a part of any of NXT's invasions on RAW and SmackDown, which has only further fueled questions about what exactly WWE is doing with him.

Furthermore, he didn't stand up for NXT when they were invaded, and he seems to have a lot of ambiguity around his character right now.

This all points to Balor not being on NXT's side at all. It seems far more likely he will betray his old stomping grounds in favor of whoever manages to make him a sweet enough offer. Perhaps The O.C. could be the ones to make that offer.

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