Official Chairshot Picks: NXT Takeover Chicago

So after getting four PPV events in five weeks when we had NXT Takeover:NOLA, WrestleMania, Greatest Royal Rumble and Backlash…we were finally able to breath. Now it also doesn’t help that the main roster shows were disappointing to the majority of vocal fans, so the space was much needed.

Now since we’ve grown as a site, that means we have to grow with our predictions game. So let’s see what the post Backlash rankings look like:

So our midway point prediction leader:

NXT Tag Team Championship: Undisputed Era (c) vs Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch

Two guys who went from relative obscurity, and Lorcan even being referred to as NXT’s resident jobber for a while, have finally found their stride. Their tag team is rough and kind of a throwback team in a similar vein to The Revival. But do they really have a chance against the porn music Indy Darlings?

Greg: Undisputed Era
Andrew: Undisputed Era
Denise: Undisputed Era
Josh: Undisputed Era
Eric: Undisputed Era
Mathew: Undisputed Era
Rob: Undisputed Era
Rey Cash: Undisputed Era
Deeze: Undisputed Era
Mitchell: Undisputed Era
Rick: Undisputed Era
Francesca: Undisputed Era
Patrick: Undisputed Era
Issa: Undisputed Era
Weigell: Undisputed Era
Sarah: Undisputed Era
Scott: Undisputed Era
Platt: Undisputed Era
Lawson: Undisputed Era
DPP: Undisputed Era
Cook: Undisputed Era
PC: Undisputed Era
Big Dave: Undisputed Era
Jimi: Undisputed Era

Official Chairshot Pick: Undisputed Era (Unanimous)

Ricochet vs Velveteen Dream

So now we see the match that has stolen a little attention away from the big grudge match. Ricochet’s high flying majesty, and Dream’s ability to make himself seem like the best thing in NXT regardless of the situation. Most opinions are split, but this could really be the show stealer.

Greg: Velveteen Dream
Andrew: Ricochet
Denise: Ricochet
Josh: Ricochet
Eric: Ricochet
Mathew: Ricochet
Rob: Ricochet
Rey Cash: Ricochet
Deeze: Ricochet
Mitchell: Ricochet
Rick: Ricochet
Francesca: Ricochet
Patrick: Velveteen Dream
Issa: Velveteen Dream
Weigell: Ricochet
Sarah: Velveteen Dream
Scott: Ricochet
Platt: Ricochet
Lawson: Ricochet
DPP: Velveteen Dream
Cook: Ricochet
PC: Velveteen Dream
Big Dave: Ricochet
Jimi: Ricochet

Official Chairshot Pick: Ricochet 18 – 6

NXT Women’s Championship: Shayna Baszler (c) vs Nikki Cross

Just when Shayna thought she dealt with most of the top contenders, a wild Nikki Cross appears! Dakota Kai put up a decent fight, but I don’t think anyone was sold on her carrying a main program, but Nikki is a different topic. Many were upset that she wasn’t brought up with Sanity to SmackDown, but positioning her solidly at the top of NXT’s division, could be a nice trade off.

Greg: Shayna Baszler
Andrew: Nikki Cross
Denise: Shayna Baszler
Josh: Shayna Baszler
Eric: Shayna Baszler
Mathew: Shayna Baszler
Rob: Shayna Baszler
Rey Cash: Shayna Baszler
Deeze: Shayna Baszler
Mitchell: Shayna Baszler
Rick: Shayna Baszler
Francesca: Shayna Baszler
Patrick: Shayna Baszler
Issa: Shayna Baszler
Weigell: Shayna Baszler
Sarah: Shayna Baszler
Scott: Shayna Baszler
Platt: Shayna Baszler
Lawson: Nikki Cross
DPP: Shayna Baszler
Cook: Shayna Baszler
PC: Shayna Baszler
Big Dave: Shayna Baszler
Jimi: Nikki Cross

Official Chairshot Pick: Shayna Baszler 21-3

Street Fight: Johnny Gargano vs Tommaso Ciampa

A story that it probably as well known as Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada. The DIY friendship turned into a blood feud. Will Ciampa finally put Gargano behind him, or will he keep living in Gargano’s beloved shadow? Also will our Publisher Greg DeMarco fish his wish, and get a Candice LaRae heel turn?

Greg: Tommaso Ciampa
Andrew: Tommaso Ciampa
Denise: Tommaso Ciampa
Josh: Tommaso Ciampa
Eric: Tommaso Ciampa
Mathew: Tommaso Ciampa
Rob: Tommaso Ciampa
Rey Cash: Tommaso Ciampa
Deeze: Tommaso Ciampa
Mitchell: Tommaso Ciampa
Rick: Tommaso Ciampa
Francesca: Tommaso Ciampa
Patrick: Tommaso Ciampa
Issa: Tommaso Ciampa
Weigell: Johnny Gargano
Sarah: Tommaso Ciampa
Scott: Tommaso Ciampa
Platt: Tommaso Ciampa
Lawson: Tommaso Ciampa
DPP: Tommaso Ciampa
Cook: Tommaso Ciampa
PC: Johnny Gargano
Big Dave: Tommaso Ciampa
Jimi: Tommaso Ciampa

Official Chairshot Pick: Tommaso Ciampa 22-2

NXT Championship: Aleister Black (c) vs Lars Sullivan

So…this is interesting. Aleister has some allure and mystery around him, and Lars is a wrecking machine. So after the little bit of success Lars had since returning, he just goes after Black, and even catches the Black Mass. Monster vs Champion, can Aleister survive?

Greg: Lars Sullivan
Andrew: Aleister Black
Denise: Aleister Black
Josh: Aleister Black
Eric: Aleister Black
Mathew: Aleister Black
Rob: Aleister Black
Rey Cash: Aleister Black
Deeze: Aleister Black
Mitchell: Aleister Black
Rick: Aleister Black
Francesca: Aleister Black
Patrick: Aleister Black
Issa: Aleister Black
Weigell: Aleister Black
Sarah: Aleister Black
Scott: Aleister Black
Platt: Aleister Black
Lawson: Aleister Black
DPP: Aleister Black
Cook: Aleister Black
PC: Aleister Black
Big Dave: Aleister Black
Jimi: Aleister Black

Official Chairshot Pick: Aleister Black 23-1