Tonight is NXT’s next premium live event: Great American Bash. There are three matches involving the women’s roster – one of which is on the pre show.
The matches are as follows –
Meta-Four vs. Nathan Frazer, Dragon Lee, Valentina Feroz, and Yulisa Leon – Preshow
Blair Davenport vs. Roxanne Perez – Weapons Wild
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Thea Hail – NXT Women’s Title Submission Match
Below you will find the predictions from the Diva Dirt staff:
Meta-Four vs. Nathan Frazier, Dragon Lee, Valentina Feroz, and Yulisa Leon – Preshow
COLBY: I won’t say I’m super invested in this storyline, but I can say that I’m pumped for these four women to get able to perform on a bigger stage. They’ve all showed potential to be key players in the future, especially in the tag division, so hopefully they’re able show us even more here. Meta Four has been working on redemption as of late, so I’m going with them.
WINNERS: Meta Four
NICK: I was pleasently surprise they added this match and glad for both the women of Meta Four and for Feroz and Leon to get this opportunity. With that being said I am sure that they want to continue to push Meta Four as a big contender but I think they will only win where it truly counts. This will eventually lead to Noam vs. Nathan to determine who the true Heritage Cup owner is. So with Noam likely winning that, I doubt they will win this bout.
WINNERS: Valentina Feroz, Yulisa Leon, Nathan Frazer, and Dragon Lee
GARY: I’m glad to see women such as these four getting an opportunity on a PLE, yes it’s the preshow but it’s still great to see them getting booked. Of course, the main story here is surrounding Noam Dar and the Heritage Cup so I don’t think the women will directly pick up the win but I’m going with Meta-Four picking up the victory here.
WINNERS: Meta-Four
Blair Davenport vs. Roxanne Perez – Weapons Wild
COLBY: With the NXT tag titles a thing of the past, it’s nice to see a non-title feud filling the spot on this card. Davenport adds depth to the heel side of the division while Roxanne is in the midst of her character arc. I don’t necessarily feel like the gimmick is warranted as much here as it was for Roxanne vs. Cora, but I can’t complain too much. Roxanne is bound to have a great showing in her home state and will likely win as she works her way back up to the title.
WINNER: Roxanne Perez
NICK: I am actually really liking this feud. The convenient store attack was fun and over the weekend they had a run in again. I love when they take the fight outside the show. This feud will likely go to a rubber match so with Blair winning the first bout it makes sense for Roxanne to win here.
WINNER: Roxanne Perez
GARY: This one is hard to call for me as I think the storyline could end nicely with a Perez victory but I also want Davenport to win here as I feel she needs to keep this aura she had as the attacker that was running through the division backstage. I’m going with Davenport for the win.
WINNER: Blair Davenport
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Thea Hail – NXT Women’s Title Submission Match
COLBY: By all accounts, this is the first time the NXT Women’s Championship will be contested in a Submission match. I don’t think many of us saw Thea Hail emerging as a contender this early in Tiffany’s reign, but I will say they’ve done well with the story thus far of Thea mastering the Kimura Lock. At the same time, Stratton hasn’t shown us what her submission game looks like, which poses a major threat to her reign. A huge upset would be interesting for the 19-year-old challenger, but Stratton is still finding her footing as champ. I’m confident we’re getting Stratton vs. Perez later this year.
WINNER: Tiffany Stratton
NICK: I will give this one to Tiffany because it is way too soon for her to drop the belt. Although Thea becoming the youngest champion would be fantastic and her on screen presence is amazing. There is just way more to tell with Tiffany as champion right now and possible future matches.
WINNER: Tiffany Stratton
GARY: Regardless of outcome, I hope these two have a stellar match and Tiffany gets some respect back as her first title defence didn’t go great. I am worried, with Chase U being ringside, that shenanigans will ensue with Gulak and Dempsey coming down to get revenge but I hope not. In an ideal world, I’d love to see Stratton get the win and have her and Hail have a moment of mutual respect and we slowly turn Stratton face. I feel like NXT has loads of great heels ready for title shots while the baby faces are either busy with other stories or aren’t quite built up enough yet. Tiffany for the win but Hail goes out strong!
WINNER: Tiffany Stratton
Check back in with Diva Dirt tonight to talk about this show live.
