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Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly are set to compete in their third match against each other at WWE NXT TakeOver 36. The two men who were once best friends are now the bitterest of enemies in WWE.
Fans were all set to watch the two men collide in a big match at TakeOver 36 before General Manager William Regal raised the stakes. He announced that the rivalry was worth an Undisputed Finale and hence turned the battle into a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match.
Kool Kyle decided that the first fall would be a straight-up wrestling match without any theatrics. Meanwhile, Cole wants to take things to the next level and decided that the second fall would be a Street Fight.
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William Regal announced that the final chapter of the battle would be written inside a Steel Cage if the two men fail to reach a result after the first two falls. The announcement ensured that the match would be the biggest one on the card.
Even though Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe are set to collide for the NXT Championship at TakeOver 36, the Undisputed Finale somehow feels like a bigger deal than the title match.
Will Cole be able to back up his claim of being the greatest NXT Superstar of all time? Or will KOR prove that he is ready to take on the world as a solo competitor in WWE? Fans will have to wait until Sunday to find out who’s the better wrestler.
Take a look at the five ways the match between Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly could come to an end at WWE NXT TakeOver 36.
#5 The Panama City Playboy picks up two consecutive falls to win the match at NXT TakeOver 36
Adam Cole has been one of the top superstars in WWE NXT for a long time. His work in the ring and success rate has allowed him to declare himself the greatest NXT Superstar of all time.
He will be up against the man who helped him form The Undisputed ERA and win several matches during his career. As a two-time NXT Champion, Cole will have all the momentum in the world going into this contest.
At NXT TakeOver 36, Cole could end up humiliating Kyle O’Reilly and earning more bragging rights. NXT could allow Cole to win the contest early by first pinning Kyle in the traditional wrestling match, followed by the Street Fight.
The Panama City Playboy is one of the most valuable superstars in WWE today. Reports are circulating that his contract is set to expire, and NXT could give him a big victory to convince him to sign a new deal.
#4 Kyle O’Reilly picks up two consecutive falls to win at NXT TakeOver 36
Kyle O’Reilly will walk into WWE NXT TakeOver 36 with a big opportunity. He hasn’t competed in too many singles matches during his career. However, most of his recent ones have been high-profile matches.
KOR is a true wrestler who loves to get extremely physical. That’s exactly why he has chosen to compete in a traditional wrestling match for the first fall of the contest.
At NXT TakeOver 36, Kyle could surprise the entire WWE Universe by taking down Adam Cole in the first fall before pinning him during the Street Fight too.
Cole could be on his way out of NXT, and WWE could use him to give O’Reilly a massive push on his way out. Kool Kyle has received a few NXT Championship opportunities in recent months, and a big victory could catapult him back into the title picture.
A decisive victory with two consecutive falls will give KOR a huge boost as he has failed to win too many big matches since becoming a solo competitor. Taking out Cole for good would help him reach the top once again.
#3 Both superstars are unable to finish the match after a grueling encounter at NXT TakeOver 36
There’s a good reason why William Regal has announced that the third fall will take place inside a Steel Cage at WWE NXT TakeOver 36, if necessary. If Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly can’t finish the job in two falls, then he wants to watch them tear each other apart inside the steel structure.
The match will likely go on for some time, which could take a toll on both superstars. They will try to punish each other as much as possible to entertain the WWE Universe.
At TakeOver 36, the NXT Universe could watch Cole and KOR take things to the final fall before being unable to compete for any longer.
The result will allow NXT to continue the rivalry between the two men and keep them busy in a big rivalry. WWE could look to book an even bigger match between them in the months to come.
If Adam Cole decides to stay with WWE for longer, then it could be the perfect way to book a ‘Loser Leaves NXT’ match before moving him to the main roster.
#2 Diamond Mine attacks Kyle O’Reilly inside the steel cage to help Adam Cole win at NXT TakeOver 36
A former friend of Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly will likely be present during the Undisputed Finale at WWE NXT TakeOver 36.
Roderick Strong was part of the Undisputed ERA and was deeply hurt when the faction broke up. Strong is currently part of Diamond Mine and is looking to start afresh after gaining a lot of popularity.
The Messiah of the Backbreaker is currently playing a heel character and could look to side up with Adam Cole once again on NXT. Tyler Rust, who was part of the Diamond Mine, was released by WWE earlier this month.
That could force Strong to attack KOR inside the Steel Cage at TakeOver 36 to help Cole win the match. Strong and Malcolm Bivens could then offer Cole the opportunity to join Diamond Mine and lead the faction.
Strong has betrayed his friends in the past to join the Undisputed ERA. He could do something similar at NXT TakeOver 36 to make his new faction stronger.
#1 Kyle O’Reilly pins Adam Cole inside the steel cage to pick up the win at NXT TakeOver 36
Kyle O’Reilly has the most to gain from the contest at WWE NXT TakeOver 36. He is a rising singles star who was previously seen as a tag team specialist.
Meanwhile, Adam Cole could be on his way out of WWE or the creative team could offer to move him to the main roster soon. The uncertainty around his current status could have a big influence on the outcome of the match.
NXT could allow Kyle O’Reilly to pick up the first fall in the stipulation he’s chosen. Cole could then go on to pin O’Reilly in the Street Fight to tie the score.
The final fall will take place inside a Steel Cage, and NXT could look to give both men several near falls. Kool Kyle could then be allowed to lock Cole in the heel hook to make him suffer and tap out to win the contest.
A submission victory will give KOR a big boost and will allow him to return to the top of NXT again. Depending on his contract, Adam Cole could look to exit WWE or move to the main roster after NXT TakeOver 36.
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