WWE NXT Takeover: Top 5 Superstars at the PPV

#4 Finn Balor

The Prince has 'no heart' and he is keen on letting the world know

Finn Balor’s return to NXT and his heel turn had the wrestling fans excited because we were finally going to see him explore his full potential. Everyone was excited to see him inside the squared circle, battling it out against his nemesis in a well-constructed storyline.

His feud with Johnny Gargano was the best way to kick off his second run on the Black and Gold brand and we finally saw him doing what he does best at Takeover. He played his role as a heel to perfection. The only reason why I’ve ranked him higher than Gargano is the antics he pulled off during the match.

He seized every opportunity to get under the skin of his opponent and did not shy away from establishing himself as the bigger bully. Although Balor won the match, he did enough to help elevate Gargano’s position in the company and add more credibility to his name. They will definitely go toe-to-toe once again and it will be interesting to see the other tricks that the Prince has up his sleeve.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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