Before we get to WrestleMania 35, the NXT brand gets their chance to steal the weekend. Yes, we have reached Takeover New York, which features every match having a title on the line. It’s a big night for the NXT superstars, so let’s get to the action.
NXT Tag Team Championship: War Raiders (Hanson & Rowe) vs. Aleister Black & Ricochet
Both teams have the agility and they also have plenty of respect for each other. Tons of stiff shots and reveals. War Raiders have the match won before Black with a stomp off the top rope to break the pin. Everybody hits moves to the outside and the crowd is going nuts. We almost had new champions before Rowe breaks the pin. Ricochet’s 630 misses and War Raiders get the victory with fall out.
WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR!
The #WarRaiders have ARRIVED to #NXTTakeOver: New York! @WarbeardHanson @RAYMONDxROWE pic.twitter.com/HTFlwJwSP4
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2019
All that STRENGTH, though!!! @KingRicochet #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/KCJAheU1jV
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2019
You expect to see this from @KingRicochet… not TO him!!@WarBeardHanson never ceases to amaze. #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/9wVTGb7VAK
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 5, 2019
MAMMA MIA!!! @RAYMONDxROWE @WarbeardHanson @KingRicochet & @WWEAleister are putting LIFE and LIMB on the line all in the name of the #WWENXT #TagTeamTitles! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/dPzSVDjJLJ
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2019
After you’ve hit the main roster, these #NXTTakeOver events are a walk in the park pic.twitter.com/WqyTWdxe90
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) April 5, 2019
That HEIGHT! #NXTTakeOver @KingRicochet pic.twitter.com/77wa1mZ7RG
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 5, 2019
Winners: War Raiders (Hanson & Rowe) to remain NXT Tag Team Champions
#ThankYouAleister. #ThankYouRicochet.#WeAreNXT.
@WWEAleister @KingRicochet #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/wf3TkECLvR— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 5, 2019
Both teams show respect as that’s probably the end of Aleister Black and Ricochet in NXT. Black and Ricochet are left in the ring as the crowd chants “NXT” and “you deserve it.” They bow and Ricochet is crying.
Did you enjoy the #NXTTagTeamChampionship match? #NXTTakeOver
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) April 5, 2019
NXT North American Championship: Velveteen Dream vs. Matt Riddle
Crowd seems split, with Velveteen Dream having the slight advantage. Dream’s antics don’t seem to work on Riddle, who is using submissions. Riddle is in control before Dream starts hulking up. Dream goes for the rainmaker and gets caught in another submission. Riddle goes for another submission and Dream is able to turn it into a three count.
My country tis of D ? R ? E ? A ? M @VelveteenWWE #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/CLtWv6SYaG
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2019
Ohhhhh, you’ve really done it now @VelveteenWWE! @SuperKingBros #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/Z329Cz08bI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 5, 2019
Not so fast, @SuperKingofBros, @VelveteenWWE is HULKING UP… BRO(ther)! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/Tp0jSGnl2P
— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2019
Winner: Velveteen Dream to remain NXT North American Champion
#AndStill #NXTNorthAmericanChampion #NXTakeOver pic.twitter.com/sLZ1tQ8xSF
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) April 6, 2019
Riddle is shocked after suffering his first NXT loss. Post-match, Dream accepts Riddles’ bro fist-bump.
Did you enjoy the #NXTNorthAmericanChampionship match? #NXTTakeOver
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) April 6, 2019
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