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WWE NXT TakeOver: WarGames 2019 is scheduled for November 23, 2019 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.

Follow this page for spoilers and information on the event's card, lineup of matches and news regarding the pay-per-view as well as my predictions for the 2019 NXT TakeOver: WarGames III PPV event.

Check the NXT TakeOver: War Games 2019 results coverage page when the time comes to find out who wins and my thoughts on the show.



Men's WarGames Match: The Undisputed ERA vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Dominik Dijakovic, Keith Lee and TBA

I've had to change this thing a bunch of times. Now, we're left with a blank name on Team Ciampa that is supposed to be an "epic" surprise.

I think it'll be John Morrison. I highly doubt it will be CM Punk, even though that will be the biggest thing they could really do. Velveteen Dream is injured, any normal roster member isn't worth keeping a surprise for and I can't think of anyone who could jump ship to NXT from Raw or SmackDown that would make sense other than Cesaro or EC3, which I don't think would be "epic" enough.

That surprise member really makes me think Team Ciampa has to win. Plus, if that happens, Ciampa will be in a good position to challenge Adam Cole for the NXT Championship at the next TakeOver.

PREDICTION: Team Ciampa wins.


Women's WarGames Match: Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Tegan Nox and Mia Yim vs. Shayna Baszler, Bianca Belair, Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray

So Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir are also on the heel side, but not in this match. Likewise, Dakota Kai is still helping out the babyface side. Maybe Toni Storm helps them out, too, and those four get involved to make this somewhat of a 6-on-6 match, instead?

I'm leaning toward Baszler's crew winning so that she looks strong heading into Survivor Series, but I could also see an argument for why Ripley's team wins so Ripley can get a title shot down the line.

PREDICTION: Team Baszler wins.


Finn Balor vs. Matt Riddle

It definitely seems like their plan was to put Balor with Johnny Gargano, but once they found out that he's too injured, they changed Riddle out of the WarGames match. I'm disappointed in that. I don't think this will end up being the right move, entirely, and it throws everything off.

I do think this match has potential to be good, but I don't have the most faith in the world that it will steal the show or anything.

PREDICTION: Finn Balor wins.


Triple Threat No. 1 Contender's Match: Killian Dain vs. Pete Dunne vs. Damian Priest

In typical WWE fashion, I had this up on this page, then WWE moved it to NXT, then they moved it back to TakeOver. Annoying.

Pete Dunne has to win this, as the winner gets a title shot at Survivor Series. It would be too weird for Dain or Priest to face Adam Cole.

PREDICTION: Pete Dunne wins.

Kickoff Match: Isaiah "Swerve" Scott vs. Angel Garza

Wow, they actually added a match to the pre-show. Interesting. It's especially interesting that this isn't for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship with Lio Rush involved. But is this a No. 1 contender's match, so to speak, or just a random singles match?

PREDICTION: Isaiah "Swerve" Scott wins.