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NXT Breakout Star of the Year
Damian Priest
Pat McAfee
Shotzi Blackheart
Cameron Grimes
Dexter Lumis
Timothy Thatcher
Raquel Gonzalez
Santos Escobar
Ilja Dragunov
For this NXT Year-End Award, It's a close call between Pat McAfee and Damian Priest. But "The Archer of Infamy" has a slight edge over the he Indianapolis Colts' former star punter. NXT needed a new breakout star at the beginning of the year, and Priest's cool babyface act was just what the doctor ordered.
Priest, an imposing figure on a roster full of stars, has excelled with his natural charisma. Plus, the combination of his promo work and his athleticism inside the ring has been a revelation. WWE rewarded him with a run with the NXT North American Championship. The towering superstar reinvigorated NXT's mid-card title, and he's bound to become a main event player in 2021.
Our Pick: Damian Priest
NXT Event of the Year
TakeOver: Blackpool 2
TakeOver: Portland
TakeOver: In Your House
Great American Bash
TakeOver: XXX
TakeOver: 31
Halloween Havoc
TakeOver: WarGames
Most NXT pay-per-views are exponentially better than their RAW and SmackDown counterparts. Every NXT TakeOver special in 2020 delivered an incredible show. But in a year filled with excellent events, NXT TakeOver: Portland outshined them all.
This show featured an unforgettable match between Adam Cole and Tommaso Ciampa. The whole card was stacked with star-studded matches. Finn Balor faced Johnny Gargano, and Rhea Ripley fought Bianca Belair. The live crowd added even more electricity to this show. The remarkable card, the phenomenal in-ring action, and the energetic crowd made this show 2020's most enjoyable offering.
Our Pick: NXT TakeOver: Portland
