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The WWE NXT TakeOver: New York pay-per-view is scheduled for April 5, 2019 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Follow along here for spoilers and information on the event's card, lineup of matches and news regarding the pay-per-view.

The following are my predictions for the 2019 WWE NXT TakeOver: New York PPV. Check back for NXT TakeOver: New York results and review coverage here when the time comes..

WWE NXT TakeOver: New York 2019 Spoilers and Predictions

NXT Championship 2-out-of-3 Falls Match: Adam Cole vs. Johnny Gargano

Originally, this was supposed to be Tommaso Ciampa defending against Johnny Gargano, but Ciampa went down with an injury. As a replacement, Adam Cole defeated Aleister Black, Ricochet, Matt Riddle and Velveteen Dream to earn his way into this match. Obviously, I would have rather had the original so we could see a true ending to that Ciampa/Gargano feud, but I'm sure Cole/Gargano will make for a very good alternative.

PREDICTION: Johnny Gargano wins the championship.


United Kingdom Championship Match: Pete Dunne (c) vs. WALTER

We knew this was going down at some point, and it either had to be on NXT UK television, another NXT UK TakeOver event, or here. Obviously, it's here, or I wouldn't be listing it. I think by now, Dunne has already cemented his legacy far past the point of worrying of him dropping the belt, particularly to someone much bigger than he is. It's time for a new champion.

PREDICTION: WALTER wins.


NXT Women's Championship Fatal 4-Way Match: Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Io Shirai vs. Bianca Belair vs. Kairi Sane

Curious why they added Kairi Sane in, instead of having this be just Belair and Shirai. I guess Sane is the one that will take the loss?

PREDICTION: Shayna Baszler retains the title, unless they plan on bringing her up post-Mania, but I don't think they will.


NXT North American Championship Match: Velveteen Dream (c) vs. Matt Riddle

Originally, I guess this was supposed to include Adam Cole, but since Ciampa's injury happened, they must have figured they'd save that for something else down the line. Maybe that means Riddle is going to win the belt and feud with Cole afterward? Maybe this was just a means to get Cole on the card and The Undisputed ERA are coming up to the main roster during the Superstar Shake-up and there are no plans for Cole to be involved in the North American title scene, leaving Dream or Riddle with any other possible contenders? Very tough to call. For now, I'll play it safe with my prediction and go with the guy who has been more protected.

PREDICTION: Matt Riddle wins the title.


NXT Tag Team Championship Match: War Raiders (c) vs. Aleister Black and Ricochet

Black and Ricochet seem poised to stay on the main roster. They can't win these titles. I feel like this is more of a means to get them on the card rather than anything else. This match should be great and they should shake hands after a hard-fought battle.

PREDICTION: War Raiders retain the titles.