NXT TakeOver: Phoenix Report Card

This was another great edition of NXT Takeover.
This was another great edition of NXT Takeover.

#2 Kassius Ohno vs Matt Riddle

This was Matt Riddle's fifth televised match as a part of NXT.
This was Matt Riddle's fifth televised match as a part of NXT.

Result: Matt Riddle defeated Kassius Ohno via submission with the Bro-mission.

Grade: A-

Analysis: Out of the three matches that these superstars have had with each other, this was the best one. This match had a great story as Kassius Ohno was determined to prove that he is more than just NXT's gatekeeper while Matt Riddle was desperate to get revenge on Ohno after that dastardly attack.

Ohno hit moves that we normally don't see from him including a Diving Moonsault. It was also unique that he went after the feet of Riddle because the King of Bros wears no protection on his feet. Matt Riddle's aggression also shined throughout the match as he showed that he is more than just a fun-loving face.

Now that Riddle has ended his feud with Kassius Ohno, he can move on to another superstar like Bobby Fish. Meanwhile, Kassius Ohno can put over Keith Lee before hopefully finally moving on to the main roster.

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