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NXT continues to remain the most exciting brand of WWE programming. This week's show was based around the main event, but what a main event it was. The landscape of NXT has changed forever, following this historic night. We have a brand new NXT Champion.
But that wasn't all that happened on this exciting evening of action. I have jotted down five points that I thought we should make a note of. I will list them for your reading pleasure, in this article.
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Do let me know what you thought of the episode and about my views about the episode. Are you excited about how things are shaping up for the TakeOver in Brooklyn on SummerSlam weekend this year?
All I can say is that I certainly am!
#5 An interesting contract signing segment
The contract signing between Kairi Sane and Shayna Baszler was a lot less dramatic than AJ Styles' segment on SmackDown Live. However, away from the big stage and the crowd, Shayna Baszler was able to make a few rather salient points. The primary point was how this wasn't a Mae Young Classic finals rematch, because since then, Baszler has risen to the top!
Kairi Sane kept repeating the same phrase over and over again. She got into Baszler's mind and kept reminding her that she had beaten her once, thereby stating that she could possibly do it again when the opportunity arose. One thing is for certain...when TakeOver: Brooklyn IV comes around, the action will be hard to contain and easy to relish!
Shortly after this segment, Candice LeRae confronted Shayna Baszler for saying mean things about her behind her back. Just like her husband, she seems to be the wild card in this title feud.
#4 Nowhere to run
Adam Cole took on Sean Maluta from the Cruiserweight Classic at the top of the show. It was a by the numbers match and Maluta never really had a chance to defeat the North American Champion. Adam Cole comprehensively won the match with the Last Shot. But then Ricochet would come out and stake his claim for the NXT North American Championship.
Cole would refuse to offer Ricochet a title shot for the North American Championship and try to make a hasty exit to the back. He would be joined by his friends from the Undisputed ERA, stepping out to bolster the ranks. But then, Ricochet would find friends of his own, in the War Raiders, stepping out to seemingly challenge for the NXT Tag Team Titles.
As The Undisputed ERA tried to make their escape from the crowd, Moustache Mountain would show up and try to take out the heels. Looks like The Undisputed ERA has nowhere to run and will be forced to defend their titles when TakeOver comes around.
#3 A rather easy win
Tenilla Price did not stand a chance at all, this week. The Lady of NXT, Lacey Evans destroyed her with a Women's Right. And before she picked up the win, the tied Price's hair to the ring ropes. After she won, she unleashed a handkerchief and wiped away her sweat.
There's not much to write about except the fact that Lacey Evans is slowly moving up the ranks, towards the gold.
#2 Brand new NXT Champion
Tommaso Ciampa and Aleister Black had a fantastic match. I daresay this match was better than most matches Black has had at recent TakeOver events. From grappling to striking to mind games, both men enthralled me during a match that went very long.
Ciampa peeled away the mat at one point and the ref took a bump to the floor. Black hit the Black Mass, but the referee had been knocked out. In a way, this protected the champion, even in defeat.
When Ciampa managed to win the championship, the reaction was one of utter dismay. At a time when we know wrestling is scripted, it is amazing how Ciampa can make us suspend our disbelief for good.
#1 Johnny Gargano's interference
Johnny Gargano interfered during the main event, and (perhaps) accidentally knocked Aleister Black out, costing him the big win. Are we possibly heading for a clash between Black and Gargano next? Could there be a three way match at TakeOver? Is there yet another chapter in the Gargano vs. Ciampa tale?
One question can be answered with certainty. Johnny Gargano did not turn heel yet. While it may have seemed like that, he sent this Tweet out:
He is still the babyface we all love. And he will take down the dragon known as Tommaso Ciampa.
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