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Henry's Universe Mode #196: NXT Takeover: Brooklyn

In the waning days of August, as Henry's Universe Mode draws to a close, NXT has taken over once more. Tonight, in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the past, present and future will collide. Natalya, Nikki Cross and Ember Moon clash for the NXT Women's Championship. Roderick Strong looks to prove himself as he faces Neville, and two near unstoppable tag teams collide. Plus, after becoming the face of NXT in Chicago, can Hideo Itami survive perhaps his greatest challenge in the form of the dangerous Aleister Black?




Universe Mode
NXT Takeover: Brooklyn
August 19th, 2017
Location: Brooklyn, NY






Natalya(c) vs Nikki Cross vs Ember Moon- NXT Women's Championship Match

For the most part, this was Nikki Cross' match to lose. The female leader of Sanity took the fight to both of her opponents, keeping Natalya and Ember Moon on the defensive. It took everything that both women had to fight Cross off, and any alliance would be temporary. Ember struck first, connecting with the top rope stunner to the champion. This would cost her, as Nikki capitalized, hitting the Samoan Driver to bring gold to Sanity for the first time. 

Winner and the NEW NXT Women's Champion: Nikki Cross


Neville(c) vs Roderick Strong- Cruiserweight Championship Match

From the start of this match, Roderick Strong had a gameplan. He did as much work to the back of Neville as possible, knowing that his arsenal of backbreakers could do a lot of damage. Throughout the match, he constantly attacked the back, wearing the Cruiserweight Champion down. For his part, Neville took to the skies, taking every chance to try and put Roddy away. All seemed lost for the King of the Cruiserweights, as the Messiah of the Backbreaker looked for the End of Heartache. With one last gasp, Neville connected with a rolling forearm to the face of Strong. This kept him down long enough for the Red Arrow to connect, and that brought an end to this stellar contest.

Winner and still Cruiserweight Champion: Neville


Authors of Pain(c) vs British Strong Style- NXT Tag Team Championship Match

Thanks to William Regal's help, Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate came into this match with all the momentum in the world. However, early in this championship contest, Regal attempted to interfere on a pin, and was sent to the back. Things broke down from there, with the champions using their numbers advantage with Paul Ellering in their corner. The two monsters, Akam and Rezar, used the chaos to their favor, beating down Dunne and Bate and standing tall once again.

Winners and still NXT Tag Team Champions: Authors of Pain


Hideo Itami(c) vs Aleister Black- NXT Championship Match

Right away, Aleister Black went on the offensive. He showed no fear and no respect, attacking a very surprised Hideo Itami. Going in, we knew that Hideo would be in the fight of his life, and Black took things to another level. He connected early with the Black Mass, but knew just one big move wasn't going to keep the champion down. Itami's resolve would be pushed to the limit, and he just stayed in the match, working the leg of the challenger. This strategy would allow the opening for a GTS, and the biggest shot in the champion's arsenal was executed brilliantly. The arrogance of Hideo Itami would come into play, as he wanted to teach Aleister Black a lesson in respect. He went for a second GTS, but would pay dearly. Black hit him with every strike known to man, opening Hideo up. A nearly unconscious Itami threw the playbook out the window and just charged forward, running right into a second Black Mass. The cover was made and a new champion was crowned. 

Winner and the NEW NXT Champion: Aleister Black


I thank you for tuning in to NXT's final Takeover here in Henry's Universe Mode. Tomorrow, I will rejoin you for Summerslam, but until then, NXT fades to Black. 





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