WWE NXT TakeOver The End: 5 Near-Guarantees & 5 Possible Surprises
6. Near-Guarantee: Andrade 'Cien' Almas Will Become NXT's Latest Cult Sensation
Technically Andrade 'Cien' Almas has already debuted in NXT under the name Manny Andrade. In fact, this isn't even his first TakeOver, winning a dark match against Christopher Girard before the Dallas show. However, TakeOver: The End will mark his first appearance and match under the new moniker as he faces off against 'The Perfect 10' Tye Dillinger.
Even considering Dillinger's rising star in NXT, the man formerly known as La Sombra will continue his rocket trip to prominence by picking up a victory. Further than claiming a win, it will mark the beginning of a new chapter in his career, having cut his teeth in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre and becoming a well-known figure with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
NXT fans are notoriously welcoming to new talent, so much so that almost anyone gains credibility upon debut - anyone who isn't Elias Samson, that is. Almas will be no different.
That's not taking away from his true legitimacy, however. Almas is one of the most talented and relatively young luchadores in all of professional wrestling. Against an experienced, established, and athletic opponent in Dillinger, Almas will put on a terrific performance and wow the WWE Universe into investing in him. Just one Baseball Slide DDT or Springboard Imploding Plancha will have fans begging for more.