Tonight, the stakes will once again be raised as Adam Cole and Apollo Crews do battle in our main event, with the winner challenging for the NXT Championship at Takeover: Brooklyn. Plus, Roderick Strong and Noam Dar go one on one and British Strong Styles face a mystery team.
Universe Mode
NXT
August 2nd, 2017
Location: Full Sail University
Championship Match Announced
Before the show got started, we had our first match for Brooklyn booked in. After going back and forth in recent weeks, Natalya, Ember Moon and Nikki Cross will battle in out in a triple threat match for the NXT Women's Championship.
Roderick Strong vs Noam Dar
During an interview for WWE.com earlier in the week, Strong called out Cruiserweight Champion Neville for a match in Brooklyn. Although there had been no response, he seemed motivated to prove himself against a former Cruiserweight Champion in Noam Dar. These two grapplers went right at it, putting on a very exciting match. In the end, it was the Messiah of the Backbreaker who stood tall after delivering an End of Heartache.
He wouldn't have long to celebrate, as he was jumped by Neville. It appears the challenge has been accepted, and the King of the Cruiserweights drew first blood with a Red Arrow.
Winner: Roderick Strong
British Strong Style vs ???- #1 Contender's Match for the NXT Tag Team Championships
Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne would not have to wait long to find out their opponents, as it was Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish, collectively known as reDRagon, who would make their debut. O'Reilly and Fish are regarded as one of the best tag teams in the world today, but you wouldn't know it from their performance. This was a dominant, decisive win for Bate and Dunne, as they ran right through their latest competition to become the number one contenders. If I was the Authors of Pain, I would start to seriously worry, but these two men seem to be unstoppable.
Winners: British Strong Style
A Change
Before the main event could begin, there was an official statement from William Regal. He had not sanctioned this match nor its number one contender stipulation. Instead, it was now a triple threat match, with the winner receiving a NXT Championship Match. The third entrant into this match..........Aleister Black!
Adam Cole vs Apollo Crews vs Aleister Black- #1 Contender's Match for the NXT Championship
The new third man in this match would make an immediate impact, as Aleister Black would lay out both Adam Cole and Apollo Crews. He showed off all of his impressive arsenal, connecting with big strikes and even using weapons to get the upper hand. Only by teaming up could Cole and Crews hope to stay alive. Team up they did, but it was only short term, as both men quickly turned on each other. The constant need to take out the other would be their downfall, as they both ate a Black Mass, and it was Cole would take the fall. In one night, Aleister Black has become the number one contender, and Hideo Itami must surely be scrambling.
Winner: Aleister Black
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Universe Mode
NXT
August 2nd, 2017
Location: Full Sail University
Championship Match Announced
Before the show got started, we had our first match for Brooklyn booked in. After going back and forth in recent weeks, Natalya, Ember Moon and Nikki Cross will battle in out in a triple threat match for the NXT Women's Championship.
Roderick Strong vs Noam Dar
During an interview for WWE.com earlier in the week, Strong called out Cruiserweight Champion Neville for a match in Brooklyn. Although there had been no response, he seemed motivated to prove himself against a former Cruiserweight Champion in Noam Dar. These two grapplers went right at it, putting on a very exciting match. In the end, it was the Messiah of the Backbreaker who stood tall after delivering an End of Heartache.
He wouldn't have long to celebrate, as he was jumped by Neville. It appears the challenge has been accepted, and the King of the Cruiserweights drew first blood with a Red Arrow.
Winner: Roderick Strong
British Strong Style vs ???- #1 Contender's Match for the NXT Tag Team Championships
Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne would not have to wait long to find out their opponents, as it was Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish, collectively known as reDRagon, who would make their debut. O'Reilly and Fish are regarded as one of the best tag teams in the world today, but you wouldn't know it from their performance. This was a dominant, decisive win for Bate and Dunne, as they ran right through their latest competition to become the number one contenders. If I was the Authors of Pain, I would start to seriously worry, but these two men seem to be unstoppable.
Winners: British Strong Style
A Change
Before the main event could begin, there was an official statement from William Regal. He had not sanctioned this match nor its number one contender stipulation. Instead, it was now a triple threat match, with the winner receiving a NXT Championship Match. The third entrant into this match..........Aleister Black!
Adam Cole vs Apollo Crews vs Aleister Black- #1 Contender's Match for the NXT Championship
The new third man in this match would make an immediate impact, as Aleister Black would lay out both Adam Cole and Apollo Crews. He showed off all of his impressive arsenal, connecting with big strikes and even using weapons to get the upper hand. Only by teaming up could Cole and Crews hope to stay alive. Team up they did, but it was only short term, as both men quickly turned on each other. The constant need to take out the other would be their downfall, as they both ate a Black Mass, and it was Cole would take the fall. In one night, Aleister Black has become the number one contender, and Hideo Itami must surely be scrambling.
Winner: Aleister Black
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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