NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III OFFICIAL thread - Roode defends NXT belt vs. undefeated McIntyre

[DAMN iNATOR]

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The Glorious One faces an undefeated challenger

Drew McIntyre looks to fulfill a prophecy against NXT Champion Bobby Roode, Ember Moon takes aim at Asuka’s historic NXT Women’s Title reign, and so much more at TakeOver: Brooklyn III, streaming tonight on WWE Network.

ALSO TONIGHT:

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NXT Women's Championship
Asuka v. Ember Moon

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NXT Tag Team Championship
Authors of Pain v. SAnitY

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Johnny Gargano v. Andrade "Cien" Almas (w/Zelina Vega)

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Aleister Black v. Hideo Itami

[Lock Jaw]

Haven't watched for weeks..... this seems like a subpar lineup as far as the title bouts go, except for the women's title...... I hope Asuka doesn't lose..... should go to the main roster undefeated......

[Lock Jaw]

Will miss watching this live......

[XL]

It's a pretty good card. Looking forward to watching this tomorrow.

[#1-norm-fan]

After a main event scene filled with Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe, Nakamura, etc for the past couple years, a main event with Drew McIntyre does nothing for me. Tag Title match should be a good old school brawl and Black vs Itami should be good. Other than that... meh. Also, Asuka better win.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Pissed I'm not there.

SUSAN!!!!!!!

[DaveWadding]

Should be good. Can't wait for Asuka to murder Ember Moon and Black and KENTA to kick the literal shit out of each other.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Ember Moon probably is going to win. There's an Eclipse coming in 2 days. If not then she debuts on Raw during the day of the actual Eclipse.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Three Ain't Enough.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Ember Moon probably is going to win. There's an Eclipse coming in 2 days. If not then she debuts on Raw during the day of the actual Eclipse.

Yeah, I think Moon takes home the gold. Asuka's had the belt for 505 days, what's left for her to do in NXT?

I'm thinking Asuka is involved tomorrow night (assuming she drops the title tonight) with the SDL Women's Championship, possibly costing Natalya the title and allowing an easy Carmella cash-in.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Also, at the end of that segment with Big E at the table, did they accidentally catch him saying "What the fuck, man!!" Sounded like it, but maybe I was just hearing things.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Wow they mentioned the UK Show match where he beat Tommy End.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yeah, I think Moon takes home the gold. Asuka's had the belt for 505 days, what's left for her to do in NXT?

I'm thinking Asuka is involved tomorrow night (assuming she drops the title tonight) with the SDL Women's Championship, possibly costing Natalya the title and allowing an easy Carmella cash-in.

What's left for her in NXT? How about not being ruidlned on the main roster.

[DAMN iNATOR]

What's left for her in NXT? How about not being ruidlned on the main roster.

I dunno, I think whichever show she ended up on would book her like a straight-up badass. I mean, her character is one that basically almost books itself.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Tell that to Tazz.

[#1-norm-fan]

I dunno, I think whichever show she ended up on would book her like a straight-up badass. I mean, her character is one that basically almost books itself.

You haven't seen Raw/Smackdown in years, have you?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Carmella teasing she cashing in tonight against Asuka. Hmmmm

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Hey Becky remember when Emma knocked you out and pinned you at Barclay accidentally?

[DAMN iNATOR]

You haven't seen Raw/Smackdown in years, have you?

LOL, nope, I only watch every week. Come on, man.

[#1-norm-fan]

Then the fact that WWE butchering Asuka's main roster run is going to surprise you is baffling. lol

[DAMN iNATOR]

Carmella teasing she cashing in tonight against Asuka. Hmmmm

A.) I don't believe the contract is transferable to RAW or NXT, B.) Even IF it was, why force her to go to NXT when she has proven she's main roster material?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Then the fact that WWE butchering Asuka's main roster run is going to surprised you is baffling. lol

Nah, it's baffling you have no faith in creative/the writers because REASONS.

[screech]

If it baffles you how someone can't have faith in WWE Creative, especially with NXT call-ups, you're not paying attention lol

[#1-norm-fan]

lol Holy fuck...

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

lol

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Jesus Christ.

[#1-norm-fan]

How could anyone not have faith in WWE creative?! What fools!

[DAMN iNATOR]

If it baffles you how someone can't have faith in WWE Creative, especially with NXT call-ups, you're not paying attention lol

Yeah, I'm just ignorant. :roll:

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Excellent use of music. Hate the WrestleMania intermission.

[Frank Drebin]

Nirvana sounds great!!

[slik]

Who is Gargano wrestling?

[Emperor Smeat]

Who is Gargano wrestling?

Almas

[slik]

Really wish they would fire Nigel McGuiness from play-by-play...very high-pitched/annoying voice

[slik]

ty smeaty bae!

[Evil Vito]

Johnny Wrestling :love:

[Frank Drebin]

Gargano has done a hell of a job to distinguish himself. I remember when he first showed up thinking he couldn't be more generic looking. Cool to see a guy get over by having sweet matches rather than just a cool entrance or gimmick.

[Frank Drebin]

Gargano and Almas should be a clinic. I dig heel Cien.

[screech]

Yeah, I'm just ignorant. :roll:

See? You understand.

[DAMN iNATOR]

See? You understand.

Not at all, according to you.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Gargano get his upper lip busted? Looked like maybe...

[slik]

this is a good match

AAA - I hope you have fun!

[DaveWadding]

Almas has basically inherited the Tyler Breeze/Ty Dillenger role and it's amazing.

[Emperor Smeat]

Almas has basically inherited the Tyler Breeze/Ty Dillenger role and it's amazing.

Pretty much. Him turning heel was probably a last ditch effort to salvage something useful from him in NXT. Sort of like with Itami now.

[Theo Dious]

First Takeover I've watched. Excellent opener so far.
Are the Takeover crowds always this autistic?

[screech]

Slingshot DDT from Gargano was awesome

[Theo Dious]

Also Mauro still sucks.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Also Mauro still RULES.

FIXED.

[DaveWadding]

Mauro is a classy motherfucker.

[DAMN iNATOR]

First Takeover I've watched. Excellent opener so far.
Are the Takeover crowds always this autistic?

They are definitely not afraid to get very loud and express themselves if that's what you're asking.

[Frank Drebin]

Wow. Awesome match.

[Emperor Smeat]

Gargano-Almas match was really good.

[slik]

The right man won.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

She threw a DIY shirt at him!

[slik]

First Takeover I've watched. Excellent opener so far.
Are the Takeover crowds always this autistic?


Takeover crowds are always super-passionate
Takeovers are always good, I can't think of a single bad one since I started watching them a few years ago.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Fun way to start.

[slik]

I don't follow NXT week to week, just tune into Takeover b/c it always delivers

[slik]

Really hoping Asuka doesn't lose to Ember Moon...but she prob will

[Evil Vito]

Fun opener

[#1-norm-fan]

Really hoping Asuka doesn't lose to Ember Moon...but she prob will

She really needs to go to the main roster with the streak in tact. Give her a fighting chance.

[Heisenberg]

Nikki Cross is going to pee on Paul, hardcore

[slik]

Rooting for Authors of Pain!

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: at another person joining the booth.

Don't see how the tag team match needs the special 4-man booth occasion.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Really hoping Asuka doesn't lose to Ember Moon...but she prob will

Same.

[Emperor Smeat]

I don't follow NXT week to week, just tune into Takeover b/c it always delivers

Pretty much only need to watch the 3-4 weeks prior to a Takeover to get all caught up or only focus on the actual stuff for Takeover.

[Evil Vito]

I feel like Killian Dain wrestling Warbeard Hanson would be some Inception-type shit.

[Frank Drebin]

Love Nicky ' s head at the bottom of the screen running back and forth like a loon.

[Dark One]

Why are the Authors of Pain dressed as if the Ninja Turtles became members of the Syrian army?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Nikki Cross is going to pee on Paul, hardcore

https://i.imgur.com/Djl6h.gif

[Frank Drebin]

AOP always look fucking terrifying in their ppv masks.

[Heisenberg]

Big ol slobber knocker matchup before us

[slik]

GI Joes of Pain

[Frank Drebin]

Why are the Authors of Pain dressed as if the Ninja Turtles became members of the Syrian army?

You act like you don't see weirder on the streets of Portland everyday.

[slik]

@Theodius

Is this your first time seeing a lot of these nxt wrestlers in general? Kind of excited 4 you tbh if yes

[slik]

Big ol slobber knocker matchup before us

Hell yeah

Big Damo always makes me think of STD b/c they have similar names!

[slik]

woah damn inator just repped me with an emoji...when did we gain the ability to do that?

[Frank Drebin]

Wonder if the new female ref gets a match on tonight's card.

[DaveWadding]

Big Damo and Slick Damo

[DaveWadding]

Wish I was drinking beers and watching Takeover with Frank Drebin.

[DAMN iNATOR]

woah damn inator just repped me with an emoji...when did we gain the ability to do that?

AFAIK, you could always use the vBulletin emoji codes in reps, the ones I use are just ones that are included along with my tablet's keyboard in its own section. No idea how long it's been supported, though.

[Evil Vito]

EY's gonna look a bit silly if they lose this match after subbing himself in for the big guy of the group

[DaveWadding]

NIKKI CROSS THE JIGGLY GENIUS

[GD]

Oh shit! Poor Nikki.

[DAMN iNATOR]

All 3 of them confirmed instantly dead. #SAD

[Frank Drebin]

How fun is this? So good.

[Evil Vito]

WOOOOOOOO

[Heisenberg]

Holy shit, good girl

[DaveWadding]

Damn, she just got sandwiched.

[GD]

Wow! Can't believe AOP lost.

[DaveWadding]

SANITY

[Emperor Smeat]

Not sure that was a smart idea for saving Nikki Cross. She pretty much got smooshed between two fat guys.

[Frank Drebin]

Damn. Didn't think anyone was gonna beat AOP for a while but I'm glad they had Sanity be the ones to do it.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wow new tag champs.

Match itself was good overall.

[Dark One]

A+ absurdity for the finish.

I love this show.

[GD]

Indian dude takes the bump again.

[GD]

Wasn't expecting this match to be so fun.

[GD]

Holy shit!

[Heisenberg]

ReDragon!!!!

[#1-norm-fan]

Love AOP.

[GD]

Business just picked up.

[DaveWadding]

REFUCKINDRAGON

[#1-norm-fan]

HEY! THAT ONE ROH TEAM I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF!

[#1-norm-fan]

ReDragon!!!!

YEAH THAT!

[Evil Vito]

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[#1-norm-fan]

lol Bobby Fish. Terrible name.

[slik]

Good match!

I want Authors of Pain on the main roster. They will light up the tag division on RAW or SD

[#1-norm-fan]

Should change Kyle O'Reilly's name to "Kyle Chips".

[Frank Drebin]

Lol that look by Neville.

[slik]

Naka-Neville-Listo

[GD]

Neville is fucking savage.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wonder who Neville is giving the death stare to in the crowd.

[Frank Drebin]

Should change Kyle O'Reilly's name to "Kyle Chips".

They'll cut one of his names and he'll just be "O'Reilly"

[GD]

Have high expectations from the Itami-Black bout.

[GD]

Bah Gawd!

[Frank Drebin]

How many guest commentators are there tonight? Love JR and all but what's his connection to this match?

[#1-norm-fan]

Good match!

I want Authors of Pain on the main roster. They will light up the tag division on RAW or SD

SD would make the most sense since Raw is already lopsided with heel teams. But I'd rather not see Breezango destroyed which is inevitably what will happen as soon as they go to SD.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: another 4-man booth for a match.

They should do this for the rest of the card just for the hilarity.

[DaveWadding]

Shit's about to go down.

[Frank Drebin]

That's an "I gotta job again...ugh" look by Itami.

[GD]

Hot damn! Live performance for Black.

[GD]

Can imagine Triple A marking out in the crowd.

[screech]

Love when rasslers get live music for entrances

[DAMN iNATOR]

Should change Kyle O'Reilly's name to "Kyle Chips".

That would make for NXT's most delicious tag team ever.

[Frank Drebin]

Love when rasslers get live music for entrances

The live Sasha Banks theme was pretty bad tho

[Evil Vito]

I've come around on Aleister Black so quickly. I had seen nothing of him on the indies, so my first exposure to him was his surprise match against Neville in the UK Tourney and I thought it was boring as hell. But man has he ever won me over in NXT.

[slik]

Jim Ross calling an Aleister Black match is a giant Yes all around

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

JR doesn't seem drunk as a skunk. So, that's good.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Can't believe they won't bring back J.R. to the main roster for commentary. Either, or hell, even BOTH shows would benefit immensely at the table from him. The man is the living, breathing embodiment of the pulse of the fans, and he brings so much sorely lacking passion and emotion that I really miss from today's announce teams.

[screech]

Heel Itami is awesome

[slik]

Aleister busted open af

[GD]

Wow! Itami sold that roundhouse kick like a boss.

[Evil Vito]

JR doing a great impression of his commentary in the old SmackDown vs. Raw games.

[GD]

That was a beautiful sequence. Itami is giving it his all.

[Emperor Smeat]

Good hard hitting match between Itami and Black.

[#1-norm-fan]

Roode vs Black has gotta be the main event of the next Takeover, right?

[Fignuts]

Roode vs Black has gotta be the main event of the next Takeover, right?

If Asuka wins tonight, and Kairi Sane wins the tournament, that would top Roode vs Black for me.

[Dark One]

LONG LIVE THE EMPRESS

[GD]

Feel like I am very confused about Ember Moon's gimmick. Maybe by design.

[GD]

Hope Asuka moves on to the main roster undefeated.

[Fignuts]

Feel like I am very confused about Ember Moon's gimmick. Maybe by design.

She never should have gotten on a mic. Her look and entrance has a total mystique about it, that is totally lost when she starts talking.

[Dark One]

Yeah... This video package is doing a really great job of reminding me why it doesn't feel like Wmber Moon is built to be the one to dethrone Asuka

[#1-norm-fan]

lol Not sure how I feel about Asuka on the mic...

[slik]

Let's go Asuka!

[GD]

lol Not sure how I feel about Asuka on the mic...

She has her unique charm.

[Dark One]

Feel like there's a big chance this crowd might shit on Ember winning if they went that route.

[Simple Fan]

Black vs Itami was a straight fight. Great match and Itami has found himself finally.

[GD]

Damn, Asuka is beautiful.

[slik]

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[DAMN iNATOR]

Damn, Asuka is beautiful.

Definitely agree.

[slik]

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[Emperor Smeat]

Feels like its a mistake not having this be the main event.

[GD]

Ouch! That bump looked bad.

[Dark One]

Oh god. They're going the Roman vs Taker route aren't they?

[Emperor Smeat]

Ouch at Ember's knee nailing Auska's head.

[KIRA]

Think Asuka won't be going down tonight

[#1-norm-fan]

She has her unique charm.

I got that generic cocky heel vibe. I don't like it. Prefer her as a silent assassin.

[KIRA]

Would've lost it if Ember hit one-winged angel

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Can't believe they won't bring back J.R. to the main roster for commentary. Either, or hell, even BOTH shows would benefit immensely at the table from him. The man is the living, breathing embodiment of the pulse of the fans, and he brings so much sorely lacking passion and emotion that I really miss from today's announce teams.

Maybe when he isn't drinking whiskeys all night.

[GD]

Oh shit! That kick out :eek:

[slik]

Woah, what a crazy match this is

[Emperor Smeat]

:eek: Asuka kicked out of the Eclipse.

[#1-norm-fan]

I have a bad feeling about this...

[Evil Vito]

That near-fall would've been better if Mauro didn't feel the need to go "OHHHHHH WE HAVE A NEW CHAMPION!!!"

Not once in the history of WWE has a match ended with the announcer freaking out like that during the pin.

[GD]

The near-falls are making me nervous.

[DAMN iNATOR]

COME ON, EMPERESS OF TOMORROW!!!

[slik]

Asuka retains! Yessss! Great match.

[GD]

That was fucking awesome!

[Dark One]

YEESSSSSSSSSSS

LONG LIVE THE ETERNAL EMPRESS

[#1-norm-fan]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Evil Vito]

Asuka taking out Braun, Joe, and Roman backstage before walking to the ring and going over Brock clean would be believable at this point.

[Emperor Smeat]

:y: Streak lives, Empress still reigns

Really amazing match. Best those two have had in NXT so far.

[slik]

Who on Earth can they build up next to face Asuka?

[Evil Vito]

The Mae Young Classic winner is gonna be the one to go over Asuka, surely.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[#1-norm-fan]

That reaction when Asuka got caught holding the tights was fucking perfect. It was like she knew that might have been her last chance and she realized she might be fucked.

[Dark One]

Asuka taking out Braun, Joe, and Roman backstage before walking to the ring and going over Brock clean would be believable at this point.

Easy way to make sure Summerslam is the best show of the year.

[KIRA]

How is Asuka a heel she just destroys people

[Emperor Smeat]

The Mae Young Classic winner is gonna be the one to go over Asuka, surely.

Either that or she pulls a Paige with the belt (the vacancy part not the other thing). Only two options really left now that Ember failed.

[Dark One]

Guys.

I know we still have the NXT Championship match left, but, I think I can go ahead and rate this show 57/10.

[Dark One]

Either that or she pulls a Paige with the belt (the vacancy part not the other thing). Only two options really left now that Ember failed.

I would be okay with the other thing too.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Ember debuts on Raw?

[KIRA]

That was a goddamn great match

[Theo Dious]

Best women's match I've ever seen.

[GD]

Joe be golfing.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Dunno how I feel about this title match ..just seems kinda MEH...

[GD]

Don't tease that theme, man.

[Dark One]

Going to lose my shit if Drew comes out to Broken Dreams for this.

[owenbrown]

Broken Dreams :D

[#1-norm-fan]

lol Really thought McIntyre was gonna come out to Piper's theme for a second there.

[KIRA]

This is gonna be fun

[DAMN iNATOR]

Going to lose my shit if Drew comes out to Broken Dreams for this.

Figured he probably wouldn't since he stopped using the old mini-tron from like 2012 after his first appearance in NXT.

[GD]

Drew looks like just woke up after a night of heavy drinking.

[Evil Vito]

Hey, what do ya know, in NXT, all the defending champions enter last no matter what.

Don't tell that to Vince who insists on faces always entering last.

[KIRA]

I already love Roodes Piano Hero entrance

[KIRA]

Nxt hasn't cut its fog budget any

[DAMN iNATOR]

LOL Why does the ramp need to look like a game of Tetris on method for Roode's entrance? :lol:

[Emperor Smeat]

Pretty Glorious entrance by the Glorious One. Not his most Glorious entrance ever but up there on the Glorious scale.

[#1-norm-fan]

After watching this show live from the front row, I wonder how Nakamura feels knowing he's gotta wrestle Jinder Mahal tomorrow.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Nxt hasn't cut its fog budget any

Not so sure they didn't use dry ice at times for the "fog effect" during some of 'Taker's entrances.

[DaveWadding]

Bobby Roo comes in on a Lazy


SUUUUUUSAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[DAMN iNATOR]

:eek: Crowd not feeling Drew?! Wow.

[#1-norm-fan]

Did the crowd just yell "One Fall!" after the announcer said it?

[GD]

Wow! McIntyre is so big compared to Roode.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wonder if Roode raids Ric Flair's closet for his entrance robes. The one he had tonight looked pretty cool.

[owenbrown]

McIntyre is from Scotland. Roode is from Canada. How long before there is a USA chant?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Did the crowd just yell "One Fall!" after the announcer said it?

Yes. It seems to be the new trendy thing with crowds during any WWE title match introduction, and I fucking DESPISE it, too. :nono::mad::rant::fu:

[DaveWadding]

Think it's hilarious that they're acting like McIntyre actually wrestled Strong 3 days ago and that match did not happen like 4-6 weeks ago.

[slik]

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[GD]

Pretty ladies in the front row.

[slik]

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

After watching this show live from the front row, I wonder how Nakamura feels knowing he's gotta wrestle Jinder Mahal tomorrow.

They usually only stay long enough to be videoed. He's probably long gone.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: at them doing feint spots in back-to-back matches.

[Dark One]

RIP Drew's hip

[KIRA]

holy shit

[Emperor Smeat]

Ouch at McIntyre's splash to the outside.

[Evil Vito]

Damn, didn't see that one coming.

[GD]

The main event delivered and exceeded my expectations.

[Emperor Smeat]

:eek: new NXT champ.

Main event was good.

[KIRA]

Oh damn he got it

[Dark One]

Surprise title change definitely elevates the main event beyond the slightly-north-of-average it was at before.

I'll give NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 3 (Or NXT Takeover: This is Why I Love Wrestling) a 58/10.

[Evil Vito]

ROH STABLE!!!

[KIRA]

Those dudes need to come back and play him to the back

[Dark One]

SHIT KEEPS HAPPENING.

UPGRADED TO 61/10!

[Emperor Smeat]

:y: ROH invasion

[KIRA]

ROH INVASION

[slik]

Is Adam Cole good? Someone give me the scoop.

[GD]

Whoa!

[Dark One]

I am fucking spent.

See you all tomorrow for what will probably be way less exciting, unless Joe or Braun wins the Universal Championship and Nakamura beating Mahal

[KIRA]

Ill see you lads for Summerslam

[#1-norm-fan]

Well, on the plus side McIntyre is hopefully just a transitional champion.

On the downside, Adam Cole is pretty boring, too.

[Simple Fan]

Adam Cole Bay Bay. Roode vs Drew was good. Really like the Cole reDdragon pairing. Great Takeover as usual.

[KIRA]

I am fucking spent.

See you all tomorrow for what will probably be way less exciting, unless Joe or Braun wins the Universal Championship and Nakamura beating Mahal

Mahal should be Champ forever

but you're right about the RAW ME

[Evil Vito]

Can they just cancel SummerSlam? As per usual NXT Takeover has made itself an impossible show to top.

[Emperor Smeat]

Well, on the plus side McIntyre is hopefully just a transitional champion.

On the downside, Adam Cole is pretty boring, too.

Considering Triple H has been trying to get Cole for the past several years, I'd be legit surprised if McIntyre holds onto the belt after the next Takeover or Cole isn't in the championship match.

[#1-norm-fan]

I feel like they've run through all the indy guys who have the presence to bring a "big fight feel" and NXT might be trending downward. Need to steal Omega ASAP.

[Tom Guycott]

I feel like Killian Dain wrestling Warbeard Hanson would be some Inception-type shit.

ONLY IF they tagged with Karl Anderson and Ray Rowe respectively. And both teams rock the War Machine attire.

Mortal Kombat Mirror Match.

[owenbrown]

Can they just cancel SummerSlam? As per usual NXT Takeover has made itself an impossible show to top.

4 hours of Southpaw Regional Wrestling

[Emperor Smeat]

I feel like they've run through all the indy guys who have the presence to bring a "big fight feel" and NXT might be trending downward. Need to steal Omega ASAP.

Was bound to happen sooner or later. Eventually they are going to have to start building up non-big name indie stars for the title scene similar to the tag and women's divisions.

[Fignuts]

I feel like they've run through all the indy guys who have the presence to bring a "big fight feel" and NXT might be trending downward. Need to steal Omega ASAP.

Jay Lethal

[GD]

Is Adam Cole good? Someone give me the scoop.

Yep.

[Tom Guycott]

Asuka taking out Braun, Joe, and Roman backstage before walking to the ring and going over Brock clean would be believable at this point.

Someone needs to make a version of that HHH unified champion pic, just with Asuka.

Or at least take the photo with Ultimo and paste her head and boobs on it.

[Tom Guycott]

Yes. It seems to be the new trendy thing with crowds during any WWE title match introduction, and I fucking DESPISE it, too. :nono::mad::rant::fu:

I don't harbor such hatred, but I do think it ruins the thing when it's overdone... and in this case "overdone" is outside of the bounds of Europe. Let them have their thing.

Even within the company. The whole "ten" thing is fine when confined to Tye Dillinger. When the crowd starts doing it for EVERY set of strikes in the corner, it migrates out of context and into the territory of the stupid. Like "What?" even to this day.

[Tom Guycott]

Nxt hasn't cut its fog budget any

:HTM voice: "HAHA... yeah... 's comin' outta yer check, ya fuckin' mark!"

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Did the crowd just yell "One Fall!" after the announcer said it?

Yes and it's the announcers fault for having a pause. Should always be the following contest scheduled for one fall is for the blah blah blah championship.

[Triple A]

Drew McIntyre is great.........

like 9823598253798523 better than Bobby Roode (good gimmick but mad boring in the ring)

McIntyre is great... sweet ass mic skills... great look... looks like a "main eventer"... very athletic and powerful... good matches, etc.

[Triple A]

Yes and it's the announcers fault for having a pause. Should always be the following contest scheduled for one fall is for the blah blah blah championship.

Why?

[Triple A]

Women's match was prob my fav match of the night

Ember Moon rules........ wanted her to win, but I guess it's probably better for Asuka to just go to the main roster undefeated

[Tom Guycott]

Why?

To prevent the "one fall" echo chant. Kinda tanks the opportunity if you steamroll through that part.

[Triple A]

Why does it matter if the crowd enjoys repeating "one fall" though

[Triple A]

every time the crowd would say "sweeeeeeet" after a two count, the guy next to me would loudly say "WOOP WOOP" for some reason... like 250 times maybe.......... fuck

[Triple A]

Are the Takeover crowds always this autistic?

ya