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WWE NXT fans are looking forward to TakeOver: Stand & Deliver which will be held over WrestleMania week. The first-ever two-night NXT event will host several big championship matches from the brand.
One of the biggest matches scheduled for TakeOver: Stand & Deliver is a non-title match between Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly. Cole ended years of friendship in the blink of an eye by attacking O’Reilly at NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day.
The two men have continued to get in each other’s faces both inside and outside the Capitol Wrestling Center, and they will finally get a chance to meet in the NXT ring. General Manager William Regal does not want to be held responsible for the consequences of the match, and has booked an unsanctioned match between the two superstars for TakeOver.
Anything can go in an unsanctioned match, and the only way one superstar can pick up the victory is by either pinning the other or making them tap out.
Let’s take a look at five interesting ways the match between the former Undisputed ERA members could come to an end.
#5 Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly fight to a no-contest at WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
Kyle O’Reilly isn’t fully medically cleared to compete at WWE NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. However, he is ready to put everything on the line to teach Adam Cole a lesson. Cole’s actions ended one of the greatest factions in all of WWE.
William Regal has booked an unsanctioned match between the two men because he wants them to be responsible for their own actions at TakeOver. This suggests that the match will likely be long, brutal and spill all over the arena for maximum impact.
Keeping that in mind, WWE could book the two men to compete for over half an hour and throw everything they have at each other to make it a memorable match. The fight could get so brutal that both men are unable to compete any longer after some big spots.
This will allow NXT to protect both men in this match while giving fans one of the hardest-hitting matches at TakeOver. The final result could see the referee call-off the match after both men prove unable to carry on.
The result will help make this rivalry even more intense while protecting both men during their first contest. Fans can then watch NXT book a few more big matches between the two with even bigger stipulations before one is finally forced to leave NXT.
#4 Bobby Fish returns to help Kyle O’Reilly win WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
The Undisputed ERA consisted of four extremely talented individuals on WWE NXT. Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly got together to form one of the greatest factions in the history of sports entertainment.
Strong was present when Cole betrayed KOR on NXT. The Messiah of the Backbreaker remained a major part of the storyline for a few weeks before Cole and KOR got the match they were looking for.
On the other hand, Fish has been away due to an injury and hasn’t been seen by the NXT Universe much over the past few months. A return is on the cards for the extremely talented superstar, and he could come back at TakeOver: Stand & Deliver during this contest.
Fish could appear during the battle when both Cole and O’Reilly are desperately looking for a way to put each other away. Cole could then beg Fish to join him and finish off KOR, before being taken down by him.
Fish and KOR have been NXT Tag Team Champions together and share a special bond. It would be perfect if he returns to help his friend overcome the man who put an end to The Undisputed ERA.
#3 Adam Cole manages to prove himself right at WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
Adam Cole has been trying to prove a point to the WWE NXT Universe. Cole believes that he’s the best in all of WWE, and no Undisputed ERA member can match his abilities. His jealousy is what drove him to end the faction after Kyle O’Reilly started getting major opportunities ahead of him.
KOR is looking to exact revenge on his former friend and has nothing else to prove to the NXT Universe. On the other hand, Cole has a lot to prove to the NXT Universe as he wants to show everyone that he is indeed the better superstar and always deserved the chances he got.
At TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, fans will watch the two men hit their finishers on each other several times. However, Cole could get the final big spot, where he hits a devastating Last Shot to finally put O’Reilly away to win the match.
The victory could allow Cole to once again get in the hunt for the NXT Championship, while KOR can move onto other rivalries. Cole has been the bigger name in NXT, the creative team could look to keep things that way post-TakeOver.
#2 Roderick Strong takes both men out at WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
Kyle O’Reilly has been hurt by Adam Cole’s actions on WWE NXT, ending their friendship and The Undisputed ERA. O’Reilly hasn’t been the only one affected by Cole’s actions, as Roderick Strong also seems to have lost his way on NXT.
Over the past several weeks, Strong has looked completely out of sorts and is struggling to get a grip on reality. During a match with Cameron Grimes, Strong was easily distracted by members of the audience who were wearing Undisputed ERA merchandise. Grimes used a UE armband to distract Strong and pick up the victory.
The disbanding of the Undisputed ERA has taken a toll on Strong. The superstar could play a major role at TakeOver: Stand & Deliver during the match between Cole and O’Reilly.
In the final moments of the match, Cole could hit the Last Shot and come close to victory before Strong arrives to ruin the match. Strong could use some weapons to bring the Unsanctioned Match to an end without any conclusive result.
The angle will allow Cole and O’Reilly to have an intense match without ruining the finish. Strong could then become part of the rivalry and the three men could have a Triple Threat Match at a later date.
#1 Kyle O’Reilly exacts revenge on Adam Cole at WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
No one wants to get their hands on Adam Cole more than Kyle O’Reilly in WWE NXT. The two superstars go back a long time, and NXT did well to showcase their friendship and rivalry through their Prime Target video.
O’Reilly has lived in Cole’s shadow for the most part in NXT. However, he had a breakout moment in the second half of 2020 and has been outstanding as a singles performer ever since. This momentum will help KOR during his match against the former NXT Champion.
Cole tried to end O’Reilly’s career by delivering a brainbuster to him on the steel steps. This motivated KOR to do something similar to Cole before WWE officials stopped him.
However, there will be no one to stop O’Reilly from doing what he wants at TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. O’Reilly could add a great touch to the match and end it by delivering a brainbuster to Cole on the steel steps before picking up the victory.
The finish will be great for fans who have followed Cole and O’Reilly’s journey for years along with their current rivalry. O’Reilly’s victory could allow him to continue climbing the ladder in NXT while The Panama City Playboy could move to the main roster following the loss.
