NXT TakeOver Stand and Deliver, like WrestleMania, is a two night event, it's a stacked match card, let's not waste any time and begin the predictions.
Stand & Deliver - Night 1 - Match Card
Pete Dunne vs. Kushida
The participants have only recently started a storyline of sorts with each other leading up to this event, just to get themselves on the card in all honesty, I could be wrong about that, but that's what it looks like, anyway, this will be a damn good match, Kushida will give it his all, but will eventually fall short against the Bruiserweight. Predicted Winner: Pete Dunne.
NXT UK Championship Match
Walter (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa
Timothy Thatcher has gotten interest recently from Imperium wanting him to join them, Ciampa has been the middle man in this situation, leading him to face longtime and current NXT UK Champion. Walter. I envisage a scenario where Thatcher makes an appearance, while the referee is down on the mat, attacks Ciampa, thus helping Walter win the match and officially aligning with the rest of Imperium. That make sense to you? cool. Predicted Winner: and still, NXT UK Champion. Walter.
Six-Man Gauntlet Eliminator match to determine the number 1 contender for the NXT North American Championship on Night 2.
Leon Ruff vs. Isiah "swerve" Scott vs. Bronson Reed vs. Cameron Grimes vs. Dexter Lumis vs. LA Knight
Time to determine the winner of the match by process of elimination. Leon Ruff has won and lost the North American Championship before so that rules him out on that logic, Scott is feuding with Ruff so that rules him out also. Cameron Grimes is a heel, would they do a heel vs. heel match? (Gargano is a heel in case you didn't know) LA Knight has only just started on the brand. Bronson is also a contender, however, Dexter is my pick to win due to a current story with "The Way" which is led by the current N.A Champion, so it makes sense. Predicted Winner: Dexter Lumis.
Triple Threat Match for the vacant NXT Tag Team Championships
MSK (Wes Lee & Nash Carter) vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) vs. Legado del Fantasma (Raul Mendoza & Joaquin Wilde)
In all honesty, I have not been following the tag team scene on NXT, however, I will say Drake & Gibson will soon be recognised as the new tag team champions. Predicted Winners: and NEW NXT Tag Team Champions. Grizzled Young Veterans.
NXT Women's Championship Match
Io Shirai (c) Raquel Gonzalez
In terms of match order, not sure what it will be, however, this is my main event for night one, expect Io and Raquel to tear the house down, in terms of who wins? it's a difficult one, the key player is Dakota Kai, she could either help Raquel win or be jealous of the challengers spotlight and turn against her. The decision has been made. Predicted Winner: and NEW NXT Women's Champion. Raquel Gonzalez.
Stand & Deliver - Night 2 - Match Card
NXT Women's Tag Team Championship Match
Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart (c) vs. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell
Ember & Shotzi have only recently won the tag team titles by defeating Dakota & Raquel, it seems too early for the belts to change hands, LeRae and Hartwell won't taste victory on this occasion.
Predicted Winner: and still, NXT Women's Champions. Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart.
Ladder Match for the Cruiserweight Championship
Jordan Devlin (c) vs. Santos Escobar (Interim Champion)
Jordan Devlin was in the U.K when the pandemic hit last year, therefore, he couldn't travel and defend his championship, Santos won the tournament to crown a new champion at the time, now that Devlin is back on NXT, he will be determined to prove he is the real champion. Will he pick up the win? I dont't think so. Predicted Winner: and Cruiserweight Champion. Santos Escobar.
NXT North American Championship Match
Johnny Gargano (c) vs. Dexter Lumis????
The North American Champion has been known as "Johnny TakeOver" he has had his issues with Dexter Lumis, expect plenty of shenanigans thanks to interference from Austin Theory, as well as plenty of near falls. When all is said and done, Lumis will somehow find "The Way" to win. Predicted Winner: and NEW NXT North American Champion. Dexter Lumis.
Unsanctioned Match
Kyle O'Reilly vs. Adam Cole
The Undisputed Era ending was certainly a shock to the system, it's great to see that breakup be elevated to a personal feud between O'Reilly and Cole, this will be a classic match that we will all talk about and watch back for many years to come. Roderick Strong will perhaps get involved towards the end of the match, resulting in O'Reilly winning. Predicted Winner: Kyle O'Reilly.
NXT Championship Match
Finn Balor (c) vs. Karrion Kross w/ Scarlett
These guys have overcome the obstacles, leaving the path clear for them to face each other in the possible main event on night two. Balor will get two near falls via the coupe de grace and the 1916, however it won't be enough as Kross hits the fatal Doomsday Saito. Predicted Winner: and NEW NXT Champion. Karrion Kross.
NXT TakeOver's have always been great to watch, will this edition Stand & Deliver? we will find out!