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NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV was as good as the other three NXT TakeOver: Brooklyns, which is to say incredible. Richochet and Adam Cole tore the house down and Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa tore each other apart yet again!
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However, we'll have to wait to see the full momentum of the after effects of TakeOver Brooklyn because, as is usually the case with NXT, their post-TakeOver episode is usually a highlight show for TakeOver as well as a small breather for fans.
That being said, this week's NXT was certainly not without its notable moments. In fact there was a huge debut in the women's division and an incredible UK Championship match. Did Pete Dunne hang on to the title? You'll find out!
#1. Deonna Purrazzo vs Bianca Belair - Purrazzo makes her NXT debut
Deonna Purrazzo is one of indie wrestling's brightest female talents and she certainly showed why in her debut match for NXT against one of their own brightest, Bianca Belair. However it proved to be a bitter-sweet debut for Purrazzo as she found herself on the receiving end of a loss courtesy of the 'Est of NXT'.
The women exchanged a cagey opening sequence of holds and locks until Purrazzo nearly surprised Belair with the Fujiwara Arm Bar. Belair then retaliated with a Gut Buster for a near fall.
Purrazzo almost picked up the win towards the end of the match with a cartwheel and Drop Kick, into a Take Down and Fujiwara attempt, but Belair managed to break the hold and hit her finisher for the win.
Result: Bianca Belair Def. Deonna Purrazzo
Who attacked Aleister Black?
NXT's camp-as-hell but brilliant Who-Dunnit? storyline revolving around the mystery of who attacked Aleister Black in the car park took center stage next on the show and we also started seeing video highlights from TakeOver IV
We saw highlights of EC3 vs Velveteen Dream and then we got to see both of them in backstage interviews, first up it's Velveteen Dream. The enigmatic Superstar put his crown on Cathy and then told her to get on the WWE Network at 8PM before leaving. Classic Dream stuff.
Next up we had EC3's backstage interview. He said that Dream was the better man but that he still has that 'Top one percent' winning mindset. He then offers his thoughts on what he saw in the parking lot, and who he thinks attacked Aleister Black
An Unlikely Alliance Forms Against The Undisputed ERA
We get more video highlights of the NXT Tag-Team and NXT North American title matches at TakeOver: Brooklyn.
Ricochet is then shown backstage and is approached by Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly who look like they're about to start something. That is, however, until Pete Dunne arrives and The Undisputed ERA make themselves scarce. Ricochet thanked Dunne, put Dunne told Ricochet that he has a title belt that he wants.
This later led to the announcement that Ricochet and Pete Dunne will team up to take on The Undisputed ERA on next week's episode of NXT, which will undoubtedly be a show-stopper! Make sure you don't miss it.
A Witness for Aleister Black's Assault?
NXT then plays some enhanced footage of the night that Aleister Black was attacked and we discover something extremely interesting. There might be a witness as Nikki Cross is shown on the roof watching the whole thing.
What did Nikki Cross have to say about this startling revelation you ask? Well, she took to Twitter to comment on whether or not she saw anything.
Looks like the mystery continues....
We see Zack Gibson getting ready backstage for his title match against Pete Dunne. Then NXT plays a feature on Liverpool's Number One where Gibson relayed that he is going to prove that he's the best.
We then get more video package highlights from TakeOver: Brooklyn with the NXT Women's Title match leading to a promo from former champion Shayna Baszler saying that Kairi Sane didn't win the title, Shayna Baszler lost it and apparently there is a difference.
Finally, they recap the TakeOver main event showing the brutal battle between Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa.
#2 Pete Dunne vs Zack Gibson - NXT UK Championship Match
Anyone who calls themselves a fan of NXT will know what Pete Dunne can do in the ring having seen some of the matches he's been capable of. Hopefully now, following this great match, more people will be familiar with Zack Gibson and just how good he is too!
This match was every bit as brutal and technical as you'd expect from two of UK wrestling's finest brawlers and submission specialists. Dunne got most of his classic repertoire in, snapping Gibson's fingers and Gibson showed just how great a heel he is with moments like this.
The match had some other great spots like a double drop-kick leaving both men down in the ring and Pete Dunne having to use his mouth on the ropes to break up Gibson's Shankly Gates submission move. The finish came when Gibson grabbed Dunne's mouth guard and attempted to throw it into the crowd, a distraction that allowed Dunne to hit the Bitter End for the win.
Result: Pete Dunne Def. Zack Gibson to retain the NXT UK Title
That's it for this weeks NXT. We'll be back next week but until then you can leave your thoughts on this week's episode in the comments section below!
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