6 HUGE NXT TakeOver: New Orleans Predictions You Need To Know

4. New Moon

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Ember Moon's shrewd victory over Shayna Baszler at January's TakeOver: Philadelphia was an inch-perfect introduction of the 'Queen Of Spades' to the mass Network audience, with her MMA-infused style domineering and dangerous until she managed to make but a single mistake with Moon there for the taking.

Baszler's brutality has recently extended to fellow Mae Young Classic finalist Kairi Sane as well as Performance Center trainer and former Straight Edge Society acolyte Serena Deeb. Baszler will ensure Moon's post-Asuka reign goes2sleep to facilitate 'The Shenom's jump to the main roster, learning from her prior mistakes to both dodge The Eclipse and finish the job on Moon's weakened arm.

The NXT Women's Championship is one of the most protected titles in the entire industry, and an extended stint over the shoulder of the former MMA star should restore the unbeatable aura held by the 'Empress Of Tomorrow' before her own promotion in 2017.

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