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We are a few hours away from WWE NXT TakeOver: WarGames which will be the last event of the Black and Gold brand in 2020. The match card is stacked with two huge WarGames matches and a Championship match booked for the show. Interestingly, the NXT Championship as well as the NXT Women’s Championship won’t be on the line tonight.
Last week, AEW had the entire pro wrestling business buzzing with excitement after Sting made his debut for the promotion. It was shocking for a few viewers while others welcomed the surprise. Thus, Triple H could be looking at a surprise appearance on his show in order to compete with the hype surrounding their direct competitors. That said, it is highly unlikely that a non-WWE Superstar will make an appearance so this list will only discuss the top names from the main roster who can pull off something like this on such short notice.
In this list, we will take a look at top Superstars who can make an appearance at NXT TakeOver: WarGames tonight. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#5 Kevin Owens (from WWE SmackDown)
The expectations are always high from a WWE NXT TakeOver. Given that it is WarGames and the Black and Gold brand’s last event of the year, there’s a lot of excitement for the show. The only issue is that NXT, as a brand, has lost a part of its charm. Bringing someone like Kevin Owens will help WWE in tackling that issue quite well.
Owens’ appearance on NXT last week helped the show’s TRP, and he ended up trending for the entire day on Twitter, attracting a lot more attention towards the show. Moreover, KO has a history with WarGames events. We saw him make a surprise appearance last year when he joined Tommaso Ciampa’s team in the match against The Undisputed Era.
This time, the match card is stacked, so it is impossible to have him compete in a match. But a mere appearance from him can help elevate the entertainment quotient of the program by manifold. Kevin Owens is never a bad bet, especially if it comes to the link between him and NXT. Triple H can definitely trust him to stir things up at the WWE pay-per-view tonight.
Kevin Owens is currently involved in a feud with Roman Reigns, and the two are set to lock horns for the Universal Championship at WWE TLC. An appearance from him at tonight’s show will draw more attention towards that feud and will keep the fans excited for next week’s episode of WWE SmackDown.
#4 Braun Strowman (from WWE RAW)
Last month, WWE ‘suspended’ Braun Strowman for laying his hands on Adam Pearce. The latter was about to name the next contender for Drew McIntyre’s WWE Championship, and Strowman felt that he should be the obvious choice. When that didn’t happen, he ended up attacking Pearce in the ring, which led to his suspension.
Since Strowman is currently suspended, his appearance at the NXT pay-per-view will account for a huge surprise. He can turn things around in the WarGames match or simply attack a few Superstars backstage to prove a point. It will be interesting if WWE actually pulls off this angle involving Strowman and get the fans curious about his next move in the promotion.
#3 Aleister Black (from WWE SmackDown)
It has been a while since we have seen Aleister Black on WWE television. After Zelina Vega was released from WWE, there were several speculations surrounding Black’s future in the company. It was also reported that he asked for him to be sent back to NXT and there have been no reports on the backstage reaction to his request.
It is clear that WWE don’t have big plans for Black on the main roster. Thus, it would be better for him to return on the Black and Gold brand. There wouldn’t be a better opportunity than NXT TakeOver: WarGames to bring him back to the place that did justice to his talent. There are endless possibilities for Black, especially if he is being booked by Triple H.
#2 Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax (from WWE RAW)
When WWE introduced the Women’s Tag Team Championships, it was revealed that the titles would be defended across all three brands. But that has not been the case over the last few months. In fact, Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax have stayed on WWE RAW, something that they can change by making an appearance at NXT TakeOver: WarGames tonight.
Baszler was great as the women’s Champion in NXT, and she has a lot of history with most of the women involved in the WarGames match tonight. They can attack a couple of Superstars and tease a rivalry that will force the creative to book more interesting women’s tag teams – something the promotion desperately needs at the moment.
#1 RETRIBUTION (from WWE RAW)
RETRIBUTION’s arrival on WWE RAW and their social media presence led fans into believing that there are big plans for the group. However, they crumbled in front of The Hurt Business, and every bit of hype around them is close to meeting an unfortunate end. There are only a few ways to save RETRIBUTION from being lost in the card, and one of them includes having them run havoc through the NXT roster tonight.
Superstars like T-BAR and Reckoning were a big part of WarGames last year. Bringing them back for a brief appearance will create a lot of excitement for both NXT as well as the two Superstars. Knowing how WWE looks at the booking, none of these Superstars will be booked for an appearance at NXT TakeOver: WarGames. But hey, can you blame someone for imagining a good surprise?
