NXT Title 3rd fall prediction - Triple threat with Ciampa

[kdawg]

I'm calling my shot here. Why so much secrecy for the big reveal with the (inevitable) third fall in the Cole/Gargano title match? This definitely could be a stretch for Ciampa to be cleared so quickly to return. But I can envision Regal coming out to make the announcement after Cole/Gargano split and go 1-1, that "This third and final fall will be.....A TRIPLE THREAT MATCH". Ciampa's music hits and the roof is blown off the building.

Thoughts?

[Wieners=$$$]

As much as I appreciate a fresh idea, I don't see the 3rd fall being that particular pay-off, like you said, due to Ciampa's injury.

Great idea, although, it really tips the scale in the 3rd man's favor.

[4real]

Anyone else watch Cultaholic’s predictions for this show? They said the same thing.

It’s a decent idea but I think it only works if Ciampa wins 2 falls. So it might go to 4.

[Oh Cry Me a Screwball]

I'm expecting Ciampa to confront the winner after the match to remind them of their place as interim champion in his mind, but this makes no sense for Regal to sign off on. I can't envision him in a scenario where he screws with either participant in the match, much less both of them.

[Sicho100]

Just today Meltzer mentioned that Ciampa's surgery has a year-plus recovery time. It's been five months. And it's a neck injury, so there is no way they'd say, "F*** it, we'll throw you out there anyway!"

Bryan Alvarez speculated (NOT reported, speculated) that the third fall may be a Loser Leaves NXT stip, which would make sense to me.

[kdawg]

And just to add to the speculation, just a few days ago on Aug. 06, Ciampa posted on twitter a pic where is seems to be at an airport in Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham is home to renowned orthopedic surgeon to many famous athletes, Dr James Andrews. Maybe he went there to pass his physical and get cleared for an in-ring return??....

[ayumidah]

I've seen this before. I'm not entirely sold that he's ready to be a full time competitor yet-- I'd love for it to be so, but it's only been five months and the initial claims were he'd be out at least a year. I know he's a tough dude and returned early from injuries in the past, but I'd rather he take his time than risk his return by getting back into the mix of things early. I'm wondering if he's gonna pull an Austin Aries and do commentary for awhile until he's really ready.

[Dean-o]

Aug 10, 2019 1:58:38 GMT -5 Sicho100 said:

Bryan Alvarez speculated (NOT reported, speculated) that the third fall may be a Loser Leaves NXT stip, which would make sense to me.

Exactly what I think it will be.

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I'm figuring Ciampa will attack the winner.

[brettappedout (BLM)]

Aug 10, 2019 2:21:55 GMT -5 Lizuka #BLM said:

I'm figuring Ciampa will attack the winner.

That.

Or Cole retains and UE come out to celebrate with all the titles.

Then heart beat heart beat NO ONE WILL SURVIVE! Ciampa comes out on the ramp and does the smile and wave!

[kdawg]

Aug 10, 2019 10:10:15 GMT -5 brettappedout (BLM) said:

Aug 10, 2019 2:21:55 GMT -5 Lizuka #BLM said:

I'm figuring Ciampa will attack the winner.

That.

Or Cole retains and UE come out to celebrate with all the titles.

Then heart beat heart beat NO ONE WILL SURVIVE! Ciampa comes out on the ramp and does the smile and wave!

If he isn't cleared yet, it would have to be something like this. I highly doubt if he was not cleared, they would allow an angle where he attacks someone at the end of the show. If (a huge if) he is cleared, he would wrestle. If not cleared, no attack post-match angle, maybe just an appearance and a wave or smile like "I'm coming for you" type thing.