Ranking every match from NXT Takeover XXV Worst to Best 

The 25th instalment of NXT Takeover has come and gone, and while it wasn't the best Takeover event in history, it did again show us just how fantastic and how deep the WWE's developmental brand truly is. As always, WWE managed to make the Takeover event feel special, and the show managed to give us many special moments to remember, as well as set up some great potential bouts in Toronto.

None of the matches on this show will likely go down in NXT history, but plenty happened to make it a must-see show, especially considering we have a new NXT Champion, but how do all the matches stack up? So without further ado, sit back and read along as we look back on the Takeover that was, and rank each of the 5 matches on the show from worst to best.

#5 Shayna Baszler def. Io Shirai - NXT Women's Championship

Heading into this match, most fans assumed Io Shirai would be the one to dethrone Shayna Baszler, but despite her fantastic effort, The Queen of Spades managed to submit yet another victim of the NXT Women's division. Io showed off plenty of fighting spirit here, as well as the high-flying arsenal that gave her the name 'Genius of the Skies', but ultimately, it was yet another failed attempt to dethrone Baszler.

The post-match beatdown suggested that the issues between the two definitely aren't over, and with the vicious Kendo Stick and steel chair attack, it's likely that they run the rematch in Toronto over SummerSlam weekend. This wasn't bad by any stretch of the imagination, but given how great the other 4 matches were, it was hard to put it over them, and it's safe to say that the rematch (especially if given a stipulation) will be even better.

#4 The Velveteen Dream def. Tyler Breeze - NXT North American Championship

The Velveteen Dream continually steps up on the biggest stage NXT has to offer, and while bringing back Tyler Breeze may not have been the most exciting move, it gave us a fantastic and interesting story to sink our teeth into. The match was clunky at points, but the story was strong throughout, and as always, the overwhelming charisma of both men shone throughout, and it kept the crowd invested from start to finish.

We don't know what the future holds for Prince Pretty down in NXT, but this match proved that he can still go at a fantastic level, and if given the right story, he's main event material. The Dream continues to get better and better as time goes on, despite being just 23 years old, and this is another great match to add to his collection, but it never quite pushed into the level of his past few Takeover matches.

#3 Matt Riddle def. Roderick Strong

Matt Riddle has been a rising star ever since joining NXT, and it's only a matter of time until he's on top, and while this wasn't the biggest match on the show, it was every bit the physical war we expected it to be. From start to finish, Strong and the former UFC star Riddle tore shreds off each other, with unique and innovative ways to inflict pain on each other, and it was the perfect way to kick off yet another great Takeover show.

With another dominant Takeover win, this puts The Original Bro right into NXT Championship contention, especially after he defeated current Champion Adam Cole's stablemate in Strong. Ultimately, this match will be just another moment in the long story between the Bro and The Era, and while it won't go down in history, it was a great way to kick off the show.

#2 Street Profits def. The Undisputed Era, Lorcan & Burch and The Forgotten Sons - NXT Tag Team Championship Ladder Match

In the history of NXT, the Ladder match has been the best stipulation bout for the brand, and this was yet another classic instalment involving the 4 best teams the brand has to offer. From the very beginning, it was clear this one would be an absolute car-crash, and while everyone starred in the match, it was Montez Ford, Jaxon Ryker and Kyle O'Reilly that completely stole the show.

Kyle bumped around all match, taking part in some of the biggest spots, which featured brutality from start to finish. Ryker came in half way through the match and decimated all 6 opponents, and when he was taken out, the crowd absolutely erupted in applause. The bout continued and it boiled down to the Profits and Forgotten Sons, and to finish the match, it was the athleticism of Montez Ford that got the Street Profits their first ever NXT Tag Team titles in a classic.

#1 Adam Cole def. Johnny Gargano - NXT Championship

It was always going to be hard for Johnny Wrestling and Adam Cole to top their 5.5 star classic in New York, and while this one certainly wasn't as good as the first, it was still an incredible bout. It started off hot and ended the exact same way, and as you always see with NXT main events, there were plenty of false finishes and exciting moments before Cole finally reached the mountain top.

While most people expected The Panama City Playboy to come out on top here, the moment was still perfectly done, and while O'Reilly and Fish failed to win their own gold earlier in the night, they posed to end the night. The group still has plenty of legs left in NXT, as we hoped they don't get called up anytime soon, and if Cole does go on to have a great run at the top, this was a great way to start it off.