OK, first things first: key to my plans here would be setting up another NXT special for June. Even if it's "just" in Full Sail, I think the brand needs a good midpoint between this special and Summerslam weekend.
-Crews vs. Samson:
I know a lot of people really don't like Samson, but I don't think they should abandon the project yet. Hopefully we see more of what he can do against a more versatile opponent. This match should give him a chance to show us he's worth doing more with, while Crews shows us he's good enough to be NXT Champion by year's end. Crews wins.
-Asuka vs. Bayley:
I know a lot of people want to see Bayley called up to the main roster with the other Horsewomen. Good things come to those who wait. I don't think the women's division is quite ready for her to go yet; I think I'd rather her debut there around Summerslam or so in order to get the most from the current Horsewomen feuding. If we get a new Divas' Champ at WM32, they shouldn't rush her into a feud with Bayley. Her debut should be a big deal. Anyway, as for this match, Bayley wins a hard-fought contest. Asuka's disappointed in herself for the loss, and refuses a handshake after the match. The stage is set for Asuka to turn heel on the way to a rematch in June (after beating Nia in a contender's match). Bayley can feud with Dana in the meantime. If Dana's not ready to return yet, someone new can challenge the champion. They've got a few women working live events to choose from for that endeavor.
-A. Alpha vs. Revival:
It'd be crazy to stop Alpha's momentum here. They're on fire. I'd be tempted to do a big DQ here to set up a no-DQ match on NXT TV and blow off the feud in June, but I wouldn't complain about a title change.
-Aries vs. Corbin:
I like Corbin, but Aries needs to make a splash in his first (televized) NXT match. Corbin brings all he's got, but Aries is a former World Champion for a reason. He wins.
-Zayn vs. Nakamura:
This is pretty much Zayn's NXT swan song. I think they should use this opportunity to give Shinsuke a big first win. He and Aries are going to be part of "carrying" the show with Zayn leaving. Nakamura vs. Crews for the No. 1 Contendership at the June special.
-Balor vs. Joe:
Balor definitely needs to be done with his NXT commitments in time for WWE's July special in Japan. Rumor has it both men will be called up in a post-Mania brand spilt. I'd let Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows play Hall and Nash for a bit on the main roster, trying to get AJ Styles on their side while hinting at someone else joining them "when the time is right." I'd have Joe get the hard-fought win here, and Aries stops him from maiming Balor in the post-match. Balor gets a rematch on NXT TV, leading to Joe vs. Aries at the June Takeover special. Nakamura challenges the winner for the title in Japan.
As for main roster futures, how about get Balor vs. Styles in Japan and MITB, then Balor/Anderson/Gallows vs. Joe/Styles/(Cesaro or Zayn) at Summerslam?
More wrestling coming up.
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