NXT Results, Video Highlights, and Analysis - January 2nd, 2019

Adam Cole's North American Championship win was one of the highlights of the year
Adam Cole's North American Championship win was one of the highlights of the year

Johnny Gargano vs Aleister Black

Johnny Gargano was absolved of his sins at NXT TakeOver: WarGames II
Johnny Gargano was absolved of his sins at NXT TakeOver: WarGames II

Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano started off at a 10. There was no feeling out process, these two men were here to hurt each other at NXT TakeOver: WarGames II. Gargano's arrogance and pride led him to try to rid NXT of Black, believing that he himself was the chosen one.

Black took every shot Gargano threw at him and kept on coming. Nothing was going to stop the Dutch Destroyer from exacting his revenge, and the former NXT Champion delivered in an NXT classic this night.

However, Gargano got his win back with the help of Tommaso Ciampa two weeks later. The NXT Champion aided Gargano in putting Black away, even performing their old DIY finisher on Black. After the match, Gargano avoided any questions in regards to Ciampa.


Male Competitor of the Year

  • Adam Cole
  • Pete Dunne
  • Andrade "Cien" Almas
  • Ricochet
  • Velveteen Dream
  • Johnny Gargano
  • Aleister Black
  • Tommaso Ciampa

Female Competitor of the Year

  • Ember Moon
  • Kairi Sane
  • Bianca Belair
  • Shayna Baszler

Main Event: Kassius Ohno vs Matt Riddle

Ohno avoided a quick strike from Riddle, and the King of Bros escaped a spinning big boot, driving Ohno into the corner with an array of strikes. An exploder suplex sent Ohno across the ring, and Riddle continued to beat down on Ohno, who could barely get off the ground.

A right hand from Ohno finally shook Riddle, and a release suplex took the air out of NXT's latest acquisition. Ohno set up Riddle in the corner, and a big boot from the Knockout Artist almost left him unconscious.

A snapmare followed up by a rolling senton nearly gave Ohno the victory, but Riddle kicked out. Ohno continued to manhandle Riddle, bringing him to the ropes, but Riddle managed to escape and drove Ohno to the mat head first with a German suplex.

Riddle kicked Ohno repeatedly in the chest, but Ohno caught him, then delivered a knee and the cyclone boot to Riddle's jaw. Riddle kicked out.

Ohno taunted Riddle, which only seemed to anger the former Evolve Champion. Riddle lit up Ohno with multiple palm strikes and a vicious kick to the head.

Ohno endured everything, and put Riddle back onto the mat followed by two running senton splashes. Riddle avoided the third one and locked in the Bromission.

Results: Matt Riddle defeated Kassius Ohno via submission.

The King of Bros continued his streak in NXT as Kassius Ohno sat in the corner in disbelief. Depressed, he rolled outside and sat on the ramp. Riddle walked over to Ohno and extended his fist in hopes of a fist bump. Ohno initially turned his back, but then went back inside the ring to congratulate Riddle.

A "BroNo" chant started as Ohno and Riddle went for a fist bump, only for Ohno to send Riddle crashing into the turnbuckle.

Ohno beat Riddle down around ringside, ending it with a rolling elbow, then fist bumping with the unconscious Riddle to end the show.

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