Apologies for this post being late. There were some complications, but luckily it's up now. Another announcement: NXT will be holding it's next pay-per-view and first Takeover show, NXT Takeover: Unstoppable on August 24th, taking the place of that episode of NXT.
Universe Mode
NXT
August 3rd, 2016
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Heath Slater vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Shinsuke Nakamura made his return on the last episode of NXT, and opened the show facing Heath Slater. Slater did his best to keep pace, but the King of Strong Style was not to be denied. One Kinshasa later and the One Man Band hit the showers.
After the match, Nakamura went to leave the ring, when he was stopped by Hideo Itami. Itami said that for years, he'd wanted to face Nakamura to prove who the better man is between the two. He wasn't going to pass up this chance, and issued a challenge for Takeover: Unstoppable. Nakamura accepted as the NXT fans went wild for what should be an incredible match.
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura
Charlotte vs Bayley vs Asuka vs Becky Lynch- NXT Women's Title #1 Contender's Match
After Sasha Banks was unsuccessful in challenging Paige for the NXT Women's Title, GM William Regal booked this fatal four way match to determine the next challenger. Charlotte got the first near fall of the contest, rolling up Becky Lynch for a two count. All four women exchanged big moves and near falls, but everyone stayed in the contest. Becky went for an Exploder Suplex on Asuka, but Asuka countered into the Asuka Lock, which was broken up by Bayley. Bayley and Charlotte battled on the inside of the ring when Bayley connected with a Bayley to Belly, and with Asuka and Becky distracted, she picked up the three count and another match with Paige.
Winner: Bayley
Ricochet vs Enzo Amore
Ricochet has had a poor start to his run in NXT, and took his frustrations out on Enzo Amore by jumping his before their match could begin. Enzo stayed in it using his brawling, but Ricochet easily out paced him. A Northern Lights/Brainbuster combo followed by a 450 Splash earned Ricochet the victory he'd been looking for.
Winner: Ricochet
EC3(c) vs Diamond Dallas Page- NXT Television Title Match
Veteran DDP vowed to put the cocky champion in his place as he challenged for the NXT Television Title in this match. DDP got dominated in the early going, as EC3 picked him apart. The challenger refused to give up, hitting an impressive diving clothesline to the outside. Despite his best efforts, DDP just couldn't put the champion away, and when the One Percenter connected, it was lights out for DDP.
Winner and still NXT Television Champion: EC3
Sami Zayn and AJ Styles vs Finn Balor and Kenny Omega
Our main event saw NXT Champion Sami Zayn and his challenger, AJ Styles team up to face Finn Balor and Kenny Omega. Balor and Omega designed an effective strategy early on, isolating Sami and keeping him in their corner. Sami fought through the pain, tagging Styles in, and the Phenomenal One went on a rampage. Styles had Omega beat off a Styles Clash, but Balor saved the match for his team. Balor tagged in and hit Styles with a Coup de Grace, but it was Sami that made the save this time. Sami tagged in, and he and Balor went face to face, exchanging blows. It was Balor who got the better of it, poking Sami in the eye before connecting with another Coup de Grace for the victory, as he pinned the NXT Champion.
Winners: Finn Balor and Kenny Omega
The Balor Club is stronger than ever. How will Balor's win in the main event effect NXT as a whole? Tune in next week to find out.
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
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NXT
August 3rd, 2016
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Heath Slater vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Shinsuke Nakamura made his return on the last episode of NXT, and opened the show facing Heath Slater. Slater did his best to keep pace, but the King of Strong Style was not to be denied. One Kinshasa later and the One Man Band hit the showers.
After the match, Nakamura went to leave the ring, when he was stopped by Hideo Itami. Itami said that for years, he'd wanted to face Nakamura to prove who the better man is between the two. He wasn't going to pass up this chance, and issued a challenge for Takeover: Unstoppable. Nakamura accepted as the NXT fans went wild for what should be an incredible match.
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura
Charlotte vs Bayley vs Asuka vs Becky Lynch- NXT Women's Title #1 Contender's Match
After Sasha Banks was unsuccessful in challenging Paige for the NXT Women's Title, GM William Regal booked this fatal four way match to determine the next challenger. Charlotte got the first near fall of the contest, rolling up Becky Lynch for a two count. All four women exchanged big moves and near falls, but everyone stayed in the contest. Becky went for an Exploder Suplex on Asuka, but Asuka countered into the Asuka Lock, which was broken up by Bayley. Bayley and Charlotte battled on the inside of the ring when Bayley connected with a Bayley to Belly, and with Asuka and Becky distracted, she picked up the three count and another match with Paige.
Winner: Bayley
Ricochet vs Enzo Amore
Ricochet has had a poor start to his run in NXT, and took his frustrations out on Enzo Amore by jumping his before their match could begin. Enzo stayed in it using his brawling, but Ricochet easily out paced him. A Northern Lights/Brainbuster combo followed by a 450 Splash earned Ricochet the victory he'd been looking for.
Winner: Ricochet
EC3(c) vs Diamond Dallas Page- NXT Television Title Match
Veteran DDP vowed to put the cocky champion in his place as he challenged for the NXT Television Title in this match. DDP got dominated in the early going, as EC3 picked him apart. The challenger refused to give up, hitting an impressive diving clothesline to the outside. Despite his best efforts, DDP just couldn't put the champion away, and when the One Percenter connected, it was lights out for DDP.
Winner and still NXT Television Champion: EC3
Sami Zayn and AJ Styles vs Finn Balor and Kenny Omega
Our main event saw NXT Champion Sami Zayn and his challenger, AJ Styles team up to face Finn Balor and Kenny Omega. Balor and Omega designed an effective strategy early on, isolating Sami and keeping him in their corner. Sami fought through the pain, tagging Styles in, and the Phenomenal One went on a rampage. Styles had Omega beat off a Styles Clash, but Balor saved the match for his team. Balor tagged in and hit Styles with a Coup de Grace, but it was Sami that made the save this time. Sami tagged in, and he and Balor went face to face, exchanging blows. It was Balor who got the better of it, poking Sami in the eye before connecting with another Coup de Grace for the victory, as he pinned the NXT Champion.
Winners: Finn Balor and Kenny Omega
The Balor Club is stronger than ever. How will Balor's win in the main event effect NXT as a whole? Tune in next week to find out.
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
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