Recently wrote an article about the possibility of an NXT Takeover special in my home country of Canada (Read Here). It was received very well so I figured I would turn this into a series where I list International specials I think could be huge!
This edition we will be focusing on Ireland and how great it would be if they hosted an NXT Takeover.. To begin, the current NXT Champion and arguably the largest name in NXT right now is Irish professional wrestler Finn Balor. Finn Balor is a big star in Ireland and a title match in his home country would sell out no doubt! It really wouldn't matter who he was facing as I think his name alone would sell out the show.
I think another thing that would be intriguing would be the inclusion of Becky Lynch for this show. I know that NXT generally likes to focus their shows on their current talent (which is great) but I think adding her into the mix would be a fun element. Becky is a well known name from her time in NXT and being Irish I think there is no doubt that she would love to perform! Just imagine the pop that her and Finn Balor would get from the crowd! Maybe include her in a match for the Women's Championship against Bayley? I think these two would absolutely steal the show as we know they are both fantastic. Or if the WWE wants to focus on current NXT stars, give her a dark match for the Live crowd to enjoy!
I am not really familiar with Irish wrestling arenas but it looks like the biggest place would be the 3Arena with a 14,500 capacity. Considering NXT Takeover Brooklyn did over 15,000 and NXT Takeover London did over 10, 000, I think this is right on pace with their preferential venue size.
With big names like Finn Balor currently in NXT and former NXT standout Becky Lynch, I think the WWE would be silly not to consider Ireland as a future NXT Takeover location. We also have Sheamus so this could also work for a potential Live special on the WWE Network.
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