5 Surprises that could happen at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver – Former NXT Champion returns; Imperium finds a new leader

#3 Adam Cole pins Kyle O’Reilly at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver

See you soon. pic.twitter.com/b1LODCHpNP

— Adam Cole (@AdamColePro) March 23, 2021

Kyle O’Reilly will get his hands on Adam Cole on the second night of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. The two men are set to compete in an Unsanctioned Match as General Manager William Regal does not want either man to hold him or the brand responsible for what they’ll do to each other.

Cole has already had a great stay in NXT, while O’Reilly has recently gotten a big push as a singles star. The two men will likely have a show-stealing match at TakeOver. KOR has the upper hand going into this match as a babyface seeking revenge.

Cole has achieved a lot during his NXT career, and he could be headed to the main roster soon. If that is the case, then this match could provide the perfect platform for WWE to have him lose and move to either RAW or SmackDown.

NXT could instead look to pull off a big surprise by allowing The Panama City Playboy to pin O’Reilly after a hard-fought match. A victory for O’Reilly will have a greater impact on the NXT Universe. However, a surprise win for Cole could turn things around and once again get him in the top title picture.

The sooner Kyle O’Reilly realizes he is a “lapdog” the easier this is going to be for him. I have never lied to him, and I never will. Know your role. https://t.co/CqNeNI7z6j

— Adam Cole (@AdamColePro) March 22, 2021

Will NXT decide to continue building Cole on NXT, or is he ready to head to the main roster following WrestleMania?