Andy Will Be Angry If…: NXT Takeover 2 Edition

Charlotte vs Bayley

NXT Women’s Title

These two ladies have a tough act to follow, after the epic bout between Charlotte and Natalya at the last Takeover event.  I can’t wait to watch them try and top it.
I’m somewhat torn here.  I’m a big fan of both Charlotte and Bayley, but I’m not quite sure what I want to see happen.  Thinking long-term, I’m still having trouble deciding the “best case scenario.”
Part of me wants Bayley to win, and not just so we can geek out with her as she celebrates the victory.  Charlotte losing the title would free her up for a move to the main roster, an affiliation with her father, and a run to the WWE Divas title.  It would certainly feel a lot fresher than the Bellas in title matches, or the never-ending feud between AJ and Paige.
But at the same time, there may be more fun in the chase for Bayley, so that when she FINALLY wins, it’s HUGE.  And for Charlotte…even as Ric’s daughter, I’m afraid she may get lost in the shuffle.  Emma is awesome, while not over, and wrestling exclusively on the C-shows.  Alicia Fox got over with her crazy schtick…then vanished. Naomi and Cameron sure have done a lot since they split up.  Summer Rae seemed like a breakout star… until she feuded with Layla over Fandango.
My point?  There are a lot of can’t-miss Divas prospects…missing.  It may be better for Charlotte to remain the big fish in the small pond, until the bigger pond thins out a bit.
I’ll be angry if: This match gets cut short.
I’ll keep my cool if: These girls are allowed to go out there and have a great 20-minute match, continuing the trend of amazing women’s wrestling in NXT.
What I’m expecting: A good match, that goes about 15 minutes, featuring a lot of Charlotte offense and Bayley selling.  Bayley comes close, but Charlotte retains.

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