NXT has been an unstoppable since 2012 and there has been some absolutely amazing moments, it would take forever to list all the amazing moments, so here’s just a few:
1) The Fall of DIY
Tomaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano were an amazing tag team. They fought valiantly in NXT, and won the NXT Tag Titles from The Revival they were on a high and then Ciampa toppled it down. They lost the Championships to Authors of Pain at Takeover: San Antonio and they failed in further attempts to win the titles back. At NXT Takeover: Chicago, after the second failed attempt, Ciampa decided to attack Gargano as the show was finishing. Ciampa performed two running knee smashes on Gargano, he then executed an Air Raid Crash through two tables near the announce table. Medical personnel checked on Gargano as the event ended. This was the end of DIY.
2) The Passing of The Torch
Asuka had relinquished the NXT Women’s Championship due to injury, and there was a Fatal Four-way at NXT Takeover: War Games. Ember Moon pinned Nikki Cross to win the Championship, after the win, Asuka came out and handed Ember the Championship. They then hugged like old friends, despite their feud and Ember’s agony to grab the title off of Asuka, the moment was touching.
3) The Beauty of War Games
It was the first War Games since 2000 and it was set to be amazing. The teams were SAnitY, Undisputed Era and Authors of Pain with Roderick Strong and some truly amazing moments were created. Killian Dain performed a Coast-to-Coast on Kyle O’Reilly, Alexander Wolfe literally threw himself into the match and Adam Cole attacked Eric Young with a kendo stick, then performed a Shining Wizard on him into a steel chair for the win.
4) When A Demon Came To London
The match was set at NXT Takeover: London between Finn Bálor and Samoa Joe. It was the first Takeover in London and Finn debuted the Demon as Jack The Ripper complete with fake screams and a top hat. It was atmospheric and a brilliant moment.
5) Shinsuke Nakamura vs Sami Zayn
It was Shinsuke Nakamura’s début match in NXT at Takeover: Dallas. It was set to be something amazing, Nakamura was already a huge name from Japan and Zayn could help create something spectacular. Nakamura’s entrance was captivating and the match was truly brilliant and Nakamura won after hitting a Kinshasa.
6) Enemies first – friends later
Sami Zayn won the NXT Championship off of Adrian Neville. It was an amazing moment, the NXT roster came out to congratulate him and Neville raised his hand. Kevin Owens celebrated with Zayn after the roster left, he then pushed him onto the entrance ramp and Powerbombed him onto the ring apron. Steen and Generico were once again at war.
7) Remembering Dusty
The late great Dusty Rhodes had sadly passed away, and WWE wanted to remember his legacy. The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic was created, and a beautiful statue of Dusty was unveiled. Samoa Joe and Finn Bálor won the first tournament, however Joe turned on Bálor after winning.
8) Adam Cole Makes An Impact
Drew McIntyre had just won the NXT Championship from Bobby Roode when Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish came out. They were a distraction for a debuting Adam Cole who ran in from the crowd to attack McIntyre. Cole hit a Superkick on him and then held the NXT Championship over his fallen body. Adam Cole had made an impact.
9) Bayley Gets Some Well Earned Respect
Bayley was going to be taking on Sasha Banks in a 30 minute Iron Man Match to defend the NXT Women’s Championship. After so long of being told she wasn’t good enough, Bayley defeated Sasha in a match that won Match of the Year from Pro Wrestling Illustrated solidifying her respect.
10) A Clash of Dynasties
There was a tournament to crown the new NXT Women’s Champion and the final was Charlotte vs Natalya. Flair was going up against Hart. Charlotte defeated Natalya with a Natural Selection, it would be the first match in the new Flair/Hart saga.
11) Did You Miss Me Johnny?
Andrade Cien Almas was defending the NXT Championship against Johnny Gargano. He’d retained and as Gargano left with his wife Candice LeRae, Ciampa attacked Gargano with his crutch from behind. He’d returned from injury and was ready to continue the feud.
12) Asuka vs Nikki Cross Last Man Standing
Cross and Asuka tore into each other in an attempt to keep the other down for the 10 count to win the NXT Women’s Championship. From Powerslams to Suplexs they were determined to win. Asuka used a Facelock and Suplexed Cross of of a ladder to commentary table below. Asuka popped up at 9 but Nikki failed to get to her feet by 10. Asuka had retained.
13) 2 Out of 3 Falls At Toronto
The Revival were going against DIY at NXT Takeover: Toronto in a 2 Out of 3 Falls for the NXT Tag Team Championship. The match was brilliantly fought as both teams got Falls. DIY won after Gargano held Dash in a Gargano Escape and Ciampa held Dawson in an armbar causing The Revival to tap simultaneously.
14) Rollins calls out Hunter
Seth Rollins appeared at NXT Takeover: San Antonio to call out Triple H after Triple H cost Rollins a spot in the 2017 Royal Rumble. Furious, Rollins turned up at the one place he knew Hunter would be – at Takeover. He shouted in the ring until Triple H came out, then security came out and Rollins attacked them all.
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