Johnny Gargano is sitting on top of the world. So far in 2019, the man once dubbed “Johnny Failure” has fulfilled his promise to focus on “wins and championships,” having defeated Ricochet for the NXT North American Title, and he’s proclaimed his independence from NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa.
Yet, if Velveteen Dream has his way, Gargano’s world will crumble apart next Wednesday when Dream challenges the newly coined “Johnny Champion” for the North American crown in Gargano’s first title defense.
Dream earned the right to vie for any NXT, NXT UK or 205 Live title of his choice by winning the first-ever WWE Worlds Collide Tournament earlier this month. When decision time came around on Feb. 6, he let Gargano know face-to-face that he’s coming for the North American Championship. In announcing his choice, Velveteen Dream also expressed skepticism about Gargano’s latest change of heart, wondering aloud whether it will be the valiant Johnny Champion or the opportunistic “Johnny Jacka**” who answers the call.
Given Gargano’s erratic behavior in recent months, Dream’s caution is well placed. Regardless of which Gargano rises to the challenge, it’s safe to say this title duel is not to be missed. Watch Velveteen Dream and Gargano tangle for the coveted NXT North American Title when NXT streams Wednesday at 8/7 C, exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network.
Article source: WWE.com