7 Matches That Must Happen At NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia

5. Lars Sullivan Vs. Roderick Strong

Lars Sullivan Kassius Ohno
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What now for Lars Sullivan? The Freak is unique talent, but he is only going to be able to survive on being big and smashing people for so long. Even Braun Strowman started to have longer matches eventually. Lars Sullivan will have to transition from squashes to matches at some point.

Luckily for Lars, he is currently a member of the NXT roster. WWE’s developmental brand is stacked with elite talent, and there are a whole host of individuals who could stand opposite Sullivan and carry him to an engaging 10-minute match.

Johnny Gargano is one option, or you could even put Lars against a member of SAnitY, but Roderick Strong might be a better fit for the time being. Roderick is also in limbo at the moment, caught between turning heel or breaking through the glass ceiling of NXT. Strong is on the road to a major showdown with Adam Cole, and that match could well light up NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.

Strong will suffer a Freak Accident before getting his hands on the 'Panama City Playboy'.

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