I'm still at a loss for words. I can't tell if it is because it is so soon after and I'm naturally over-hyping it, but I genuinely think this is the best Takeover they have done from top to bottom. Not only is it the best one, but it is one of the best wrestling shows I've watched (keep in mind I only keep up with WWE so there's that) in the last 10 years.
- Baszler and Moon wasn't a technical classic. Instead it was a stiff, physical match-up that aligned with the skills of both. The finishing sequence I felt was phenomenal too. It put Baszler over as a bad-ass but you also thought Moon had a chance of escaping. I'd like to see a 3rd, final match between the two. Side note: Baszler is probably one of my favorite wrestlers in either NXT or the main roster right now. She's got good character work and a nasty in-ring style.
- The tag team match was probably my least favorite match on the show, which is saying something because it was still very good. I'm a huge fan of AOP and I expect them to have a lot of success on the main roster - great look and they work well as a team. Strong turning on Dunne shocked the hell out of me and yet, it was a brilliant decision. Strong is too damn talented to be floating and Undisputed ERA needed a 3rd member with Bobby out. Also, Kyle O'Reily is a star in the making. There is something about him that clicks with me and he's super talented.
- The ladder match was just... I love Adam Cole.
- Almas/Black was tremendous. Almas has won me over so much over the last year and while I'm not the biggest Black fan, he's talented and the fans love him. Can't complain about the decision to put the title on him.
- Gargano/Ciampa took my heart and pulled it for 30+ minutes. What a brawl with plenty of good call-backs to their rivalry and tag team. The heat Ciampa was getting was bonkers.
I'm stoked for the next year of NXT. The roster is loaded and there are so many directions they can take.