NXT TakeOver In Your House: 10 Things That Must Happen

9. Finn Bálor Smashes Damian Priest

NXT TakeOver In Your House
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There's an argument to be made for putting Bálor vs. Priest on second, but no; back-to-back fillers might be a bit too much and stop In Your House from being more accurately titled, 'Go To Bed'. It's up to WWE which match they choose to buffer between that opening women's tag and this one - they just need something.

Bálor's issues with Walter and Imperium have been put on ice, and it might be wise if NXT chiefs don't go the full way with this sort of/almost/kinda' babyface turn for Finn. He's better off as a heel right now, and should return to that immediately after dispatching of Priest here.

Being honest, this isn't the most interesting use of either man.

A short, TV-style win for Bálor is the way forward. Losing to someone of the Irishman's standing wouldn't kill Priest's chances on the brand for the rest of 2020, especially if he gets a few competitive spots in himself.

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