WWE NXT
Great American Bash is on the horizon and NXT is in full build mode tonight from the Performance Center in Orlando. The Tony D'Angelo vs. Naraku NXT Title feud hits a pressure point with a face-to-face confrontation, while the rest of the card is doing real work establishing who's next in line across the brand. Raw is buzzing off King and Queen of the Ring momentum β NXT needs to hold its own tonight.
Face-To-Face Confrontation: Tony D'Angelo vs. Naraku
These two are headed to Great American Bash for the NXT Title and tonight's in-ring promo segment is where the match either gets real heat or falls flat β no in-between. The question is whether this stays verbal or somebody throws the first punch before the night's out.
WAW Pick: Naraku gets under Tony D's skin and D'Angelo snaps, giving Naraku exactly the moment he wanted heading into the Bash.
Tavion Heights vs. Jackson Drake β #1 Contendership for the NXT North American Championship
A genuine showcase opportunity for both guys and whoever wins gets a meaningful program locked in immediately. Watch how the crowd responds β this is NXT doing its developmental homework in public.
WAW Pick: Tavion Heights picks up the win and punches his ticket to a North American Title shot.
Nattie vs. Jaida Parker
Jaida's been one of NXT's most consistent performers and this is a chance to run through a veteran presence and look dominant doing it. Nattie's a useful measuring stick but nobody should be picking her here.
WAW Pick: Jaida Parker wins, probably with some attitude to spare.
With WWE reportedly dealing with significant visa issues affecting talent across the roster, don't be shocked if someone who was expected to appear tonight is suddenly pulled β and a surprise call-up or returning NXT original fills that slot to paper over the gap. The Performance Center crowd would pop for the right name, and creative has done this kind of pivot before on short notice.
