Singles match announced for WWE NXT TakeOver: Portland

WWE has announced a big match for the WWE NXT TakeOver: Portland event.

WWE has confirmed that Finn Balor vs. Johnny Gargano will finally take place in a singles match. During Wednesday’s NXT episode, Gargano cut an in-ring promo talking about their history. The two had words and the match for Portland was made.

NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley will receive her opponent at this show when WWE holds a Battle Royal next week on NXT. Ripley will then defend against the Battle Royal winner at Takeover.

The battle royal will see Bianca Belair, Candice LeRae, Xia Li, Dakota Kai, Vanessa Borne, Chelsea Green, Kayden Carter, Santana Garrett, Mia Yim, Shotzi Blackheart, and Io Shirai battle it out. 

WWE holds the NXT TakeOver: Portland event on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in Portland, Oregon at the Moda Center and will air on the WWE Network. Here is the updated card:

Finn Balor vs. Johnny Gargano

NXT Women’s Title Match: Battle Royal Winner vs. Rhea Ripley (c)

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