Live NXT December 30th 2020 Discussion Thread: Johnny Gargano looks to end his championship curse against Leon Ruff

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Johnny Gargano looks to end his championship curse against Leon Ruff
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All was good once again in the Gargano household after Johnny Gargano recaptured the NXT North American Title at NXT TakeOver: WarGames.

But will the good times keep rolling for Johnny Wrestling when he puts the title on the line this Wednesday night against Leon Ruff, or will he once again fall victim to his own championship curse?

The last time Gargano defended the championship, Ruff scored one of the biggest upsets in WWE history. But thanks to help from Austin Theory, Gargano is now a three-time NXT North American Champion after besting Ruff and Damian Priest in a Triple Threat Match.

However, Gargano has still never defended a title successfully, failing to do so in his previous two reigns with the title, as well as with the NXT Championship.

With The Way on his side, will he finally find a way to beat fate? Or will Ruff be golden once again?


Roderick Strong to go one on one with Pete Dunne

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The Undisputed ERA may have won in WarGames against Pete Dunne, Pat McAfee and company, but the bad blood is far from gone.

The UE’s Roderick Strong will square off with Dunne this Wednesday night on NXT.

Strong and The Undisputed ERA prevailed at NXT TakeOver: WarGames after an unforgettable encounter, and Kyle O’Reilly later bested Dunne in a singles bout to earn an NXT Title opportunity.

Strong voiced choice words for Dunne backstage last week, and The BruiserWeight must have heard them. With Strong ringside later for Cole’s match against Velveteen Dream, Dunne ambushed him from behind in fierce fashion.

Who will come out on top when Strong and Dunne clash in one-on-one action?​
 

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If Leon wins again just bc of this fucking curse :mj4
 
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Candice gonna win the Womens title in a multi-woman match then lose it on the first defense to continue the curse.
 

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Dunne vs. Strong sounds hawrd.
 

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Johnny boring losing again , I'd laugh at him again, can't freakin stand him, Candice too. Pete v Roddy I'll fucks with that match.
 

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Johnny boring losing again , I'd laugh at him again, can't freakin stand him, Candice too. Pete v Roddy I'll fucks with that match.

Jonny has been anything but boring this heel run sir


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Jonny has been anything but boring this heel run sir


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I can't stand him, just doesn't work, we all got our own taste sir.
 

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Strong vs Dunne sounds tasty to me and oh my God if Johnny's Way doesn't get him the win he'll go nuts like Flair in WCW when they sent him to the Nuthouse.
 

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“The Colossal” Bronson Reed battles Isaiah “Swerve” Scott to kick off the night
One week after “The Colossal” Bronson Reed made a dynamic return to NXT, the massive Superstar is set to go one-on-one with Isaiah “Swerve” Scott at the start of tonight’s show at 8/7 C on USA Network.

Despite his formidable size and force-of-nature offense, Reed will have his massive hands full with the high-flying Scott, who picked up an impressive win this past Wednesday night against Jake Atlas. Can that confidence carry Scott to victory against the big man?

Breezango clash with The Grizzled Young Veterans
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Can the flashy-but-fierce Tyler Breeze & Fandango conquer the tough-as-nails team of James Drake & Zack Gibson tonight?

Mercedes Martinez returns to action
Mercedes Martinez captured the attention of the NXT Universe this past Wednesday night when she returned to the black-and-gold brand and immediately targeted NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai, ruthlessly and repeatedly pummeling the titleholder.

Clearly, Martinez has her sights set on the NXT Women’s Title and will look to make a statement when she returns to action tonight in the Capitol Wrestling Center.

A special look at the history between Rhea Ripley and Raquel González
Rhea Ripley and Raquel González aim to settle the score when they battle it out at NXT New Year’s Evil next Wednesday, but tonight we’ll dig deep into the chaos that has made this rivalry one of the most personal in recent NXT history. And if their mutual animosity as of late is any indication, the best (and most brutal) is yet to come.

NXT Year-End Award Winners to be revealed
You voted, we counted. On top of all the incredible action on tap tonight in the Capitol Wrestling Center, nine NXT Year-End Awards will be handed out tonight. Who will be going home with top honors this year?​
 

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Swerve v Bronson to start out. Interesting cuz neither should really lose right now.


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