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As usual, here are our five questions about NXT tonight:
1) Is the Warrior of the Sun entering as the Genius of the Sky leaves?
Raquel González couldn’t even get through her first promo as NXT Women’s champion before the line formed for a title shot. We saw the debuting Franky Monet, Mercedes Martinez and Zoey Stark all tout their credentials. Those last two look headed to a feud themselves, while Le Wera Loca dogs González’s heels (see what I did there?).
One person who didn’t show up was former champ Io Shirai. Raquel shouted her out, which might be a sign the face turn Big Mami Cool flashed during her & Dakota Kai’s WWE Women’s Tag title match will stick this time. But combined with WWE promoting the “thank you” chant for Shirai after the Women’s title bout at
NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day preview - Valentine’s heat
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TakeOver: Vengeance Day special on WWE Network.
It’s the 33rd TakeOver and the brand has yet to put on a bad one. There’s little reason to think this will be the first, but there doesn’t seem to be a tremendous amount of buzz for Vengeance Day. Perhaps it’s because people don’t think the NXT or Women’s titles are likely to change hands. Or maybe it’s because 2/5 of the card features matches for future tag title shots.
Whatever the reason, or even if you’re already FREAKING PUMPED, I figured I’d offer a few things I’m excited for in each match. In addition to the usual Cliffs Notes version of the story behind all five bouts.