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One of the biggest matches scheduled for NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver will see Karrion Kross challenge Finn Balor for the WWE NXT Championship. Kross won the NXT title from Keith Lee last year, but an injury forced him to relinquish it soon after. Since his return, Kross has worked his way up again to challenge Balor for the championship gold.
The Prince, on the other hand, has done well to build his second NXT Championship reign. Balor won the vacant title after defeating Adam Cole and has defended it against some of the biggest names in the company.
Sparks will fly when Balor and Kross compete on the second night of TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. Kross will rely on his strength during the clash, while Balor will try to wear his opponent down before opting for some fast-paced maneuvers.
This match will likely steal the show at the upcoming pay-per-view. Let’s take a look at the five ways through which Finn Balor vs. Karrion Kross could end at TakeOver: Stand & Deliver.
#5 Scarlett helps Karrion Kross win back the title at WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
Not only has Scarlett escorted Karrion Kross into the ring for his bouts, but she has also helped to build the storylines surrounding his big matches.
A couple of weeks ago, Kross teamed up with Finn Balor to challenge the NXT Tag Team Champions. While Kross and Balor could have won the match, The Herald of Doomsday snapped when Balor sent Oney Lorcan into Scarlett and knocked her over.
At TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, Balor will have to be careful as Scarlett could help Kross to win the title. She might use some dirty tactics to allow her partner to take advantage during the match.
Scarlett could then help by distracting the referee at key moments or even interfere in the match to ensure that Kross does not lose against The Prince.
This major title match could go anywhere, and Scarlett's presence would be a significant influence on the outcome.
Kross’s first NXT Championship match against Keith Lee saw both men use their power to gain an advantage. However, Kross has a clear power advantage at Stand & Deliver, and Balor will look to play mind games with The Herald of Doomsday.
As a result, Scarlett has enough motivation to play mind games of her own, allowing Kross to win back the title he never lost.
#4 Pete Dunne interferes in the title match at WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
Karrion Kross isn’t the only WWE Superstar who has his eyes set on the NXT Championship. Before Kross decided to enter the NXT title picture, Pete Dunne was trying his best to take The Prince down.
At NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day, Dunne tried to defeat Balor for the NXT Championship. Although Dunne failed to win the title, he has remained a significant presence ever since.
On an episode of NXT a couple of weeks ago, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch continued to claim that The Bruiserweight deserved to win the NXT title.
Dunne currently does not have a match scheduled for Night Two of TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, and that could allow him to appear during Kross vs. Balor. The former NXT UK Superstar could interfere during the match to get back into the NXT Championship picture.
Dunne could end up causing a disqualification in the bout to build towards a future triple threat match for the NXT title.
On the other hand, he could also put Kross's chances of winning in jeopardy, only to suffer the latter's wrath. This would allow Balor to retain the title for longer.
#3 Finn Balor defeats Karrion Kross after a hard-fought battle at WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
Finn Balor was long known as one of the best WWE NXT Champions of all time. Balor’s first streak with the title was great, and he has attempted to make his current reign even more memorable.
Balor has already taken down Kyle O’Reilly, Pete Dunne, and Adam Cole to defend his NXT Championship. However, Karrion Kross has proven to be one of the most dominant competitors in WWE today.
Kross will test The Prince of NXT at TakeOver and give him a run for his money. Balor has had long and brutal championship matches in recent months, and fans can expect him to have another enduring match at TakeOver.
At TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, Kross must display his brutality and punish Balor until The Prince makes an incredible comeback. The NXT Champion has claimed that he’s found Kross’s weakness, and he could work on that during the match.
Balor must then deliver a couple of Coupe de Grâce maneuvers to Kross and pick up an incredible victory to make his title reign even more memorable.
The Herald of Doomsday seems like the biggest hurdle in Balor’s path in NXT, and defeating Kross will add some considerable prestige to his current title reign.
#2 WALTER interferes to cost Finn Balor the NXT Championship at WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
WALTER is set to defend his WWE NXT UK Championship against Tommaso Ciampa on Night One of TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. WALTER has been one of the most dominant NXT Superstars, and he will likely take down The Blackheart with a few lethal chops at the show.
Before the pandemic hit, Balor and WALTER were building towards an epic rivalry for the NXT UK Championship. Many fans were looking forward to this dream rivalry, and it’s great to see that WALTER is still holding the title one year later.
At TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, WWE could decide to rekindle the rivalry between Balor and WALTER. During the match between Balor and Karrion Kross, WALTER's arrival and subsequent interference could cost Balor the NXT Championship.
This will help Kross win back the NXT title without letting Balor lose his value on the Black and Gold brand.
Plus, it will give Balor all the more reason to go after WALTER and possibly take him down to win the NXT UK Championship at a later date.
#1 Karrion Kross rips apart Finn Balor at WWE NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver
Karrion Kross took some time to get back to the NXT Championship scene, and now that he’s reached the top level again, he will likely stay there for some time.
The Herald of Doomsday is still undefeated in singles competition, and he might carry on his streak for longer.
At NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, fans could watch Kross dominate Balor and brutalize him with ease. The Prince has helped put several NXT Superstars over in recent times, and he could do the same for the man who never lost the NXT Championship.
Balor could lay down for Kross at TakeOver and allow the latter to pick up a quick and easy victory to become a two-time NXT Champion. The Prince has already had a good reign as NXT Champion, and he could move back to RAW or SmackDown following WrestleMania.
After WrestleMania weekend is over, Finn Balor could chase after the WWE or Universal Championship on the main roster.
Who do you think will walk out as the NXT Champion between Finn Balor and Karrion Kross? Let us know your opinions in the comments section below.
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