Predicting The Next 5 NXT Champions

4. Adam Cole

Johnny Gargano Nxt Champ
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With Johnny Gargano reigning over NXT after a long road to the top, everyone is gunning for him. With Tommaso Ciampa away on the main roster (preferably not on 205 Live though), it leaves room for a new star to come along and feud with Johnny. Who else but Adam Cole? After losing the NXT North American Championship, Cole steps up to the main event scene. With The Undisputed Era flanking him, it appears unlikely for Johnny Gargano to get past him with the NXT Championship still around his waist.

Cole earns his championship opportunity at TakeOver: Phoenix after winning a mini-tournament on NXT TV. From the start of the match right through to the finish, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, and Roderick Strong cause distractions and interfere behind the referee's back. As a result, Adam Cole is able to pin Johnny Gargano and becomes the NXT Champion.

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