Sasha Banks vs. Bayley (NXT Diva’s Title Match)
A potential candidate for match of the night will be the Divas title clash between Champion and bae Sasha Banks and perennial underdog Bayley. Since coming to NXT, Bayley has become a crowd favorite that has slowly evolved into the lovable loser who continues to come up just a bit short. It’s endeared her to the NXT Universe and many are expecting her to finally break through Saturday night.
Sasha Banks has become loved by the NXT Universe for a totally different reason, and that has everything to do with the Boss’s attitude. Let’s be honest here, of all of the recent call-ups to the main roster to be a part of the Divas revolution, Banks has the total package. She’s got the attitude, the in-ring acumen, and that it-factor that leads her to do things like this in the middle of a match.
For her part, Bayley has done a great job in recent weeks of proving she is ready to take the Divas title. After challenging and then beating Charlotte, Bayley picked up a win over Becky Lynch in a #1 Contender’s match to earn her shot at the Boss.
So what happens Saturday night? Similar to Owens, Banks has been pulling double duty and seems a lock to drop her title to the lovable underdog. However again, be wary of the foregone conclusion. I expect a swerve here that allows Banks to keep her title.
Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs. Tyler Breeze
What do you do when you have a star not quite ready for the main roster, not quite the right fit for the current title picture, and too damn good to be left off our special? Put him up against an international legend and give the fans a match they never thought they would see. That’s exactly what NXT has done by matching up NXT veteran Tyler Breeze, with international star Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger.
After Breeze spent weeks bugging GM William Regal to give him a high-profile match at the Brooklyn special, Regal obliged by unveiling Liger as Prince Pretty’s opponent. Liger has been a legend in the wrestling world since the early 90’s, and despite his age there is a ton of anticipation for this match. For his part, Breeze has taken the challenge head-on, promising to ruin Liger’s debut and push himself back up the NXT ladder.