NXT General Manager Triple H was ecstatic to announce NXT's next Takeover event, emanating live from Tokyo, Japan. The metropolitan heart of the Land of the Rising Sun will witness an incredible night of action, featuring some new high profile NXT signees from Japan.
NXT Takeover: Tokyo Card
The Ascension(c) vs War Raiders- NXT Tag Team Championship Match
The Modern Day Vikings known as Hanson and Rowe have made an immediate impact on NXT, going right after the tag team champions. This promises to be a major hoss battle to open the show, but which team will reign supreme?
Apollo Crews vs Velveteen Dream
After EC3 cheated to beat Velveteen Dream, Triple H announced the Dream would get another chance, this time against the former NXT Champion Apollo Crews. Dream got into Crews' head, costing his friend Akira Tozawa a shot at the Cruiserweight Championship, leading to a confrontation between both men where Dream would score a cheap shot and then scamper to the back.
Cedric Alexander(c) vs KUSHIDA- Cruiserweight Championship Match
It was new signing KUSHIDA who unintentionally benefited from the actions of the Velveteen Dream, becoming the number one contender over Tozawa. The Time Splitter is very familiar with competing in front of the Tokyo crowd, and will attempt to end Cedric Alexander's reign before it even truly begins.
Toni Storm(c) vs Io Shirai- NXT Women's Championship Match
The Genius of the Sky, Io Shirai has awed the NXT faithful over the past few months, using her incredible skillset to work her way up the ladder. Now she gets her chance against the seemingly unstoppable Toni Storm, who has beaten just about everyone in the division.
EC3(c) vs Hideo Itami- NXT Championship Match
Former NXT Champion Hideo Itami recently revealed that his career is winding down. His hard hitting, no limits style has taken it's toll, with many specialists recommending Itami hang up the boots. But Hideo is not ready to leave just yet, wanting one last shot at glory, challenging EC3 to a championship match. The champion initially declined, but accepted when Hideo gambled it all, offering to retire should he lose. After 18 years, multiple championships and a whole list of stellar matches, it all comes down to this. Championship vs Career, as everything Hideo Itami has accomplished in his distinguished career comes down to one more match.
The Ascension(c) vs War Raiders- NXT Tag Team Championship Match
The Modern Day Vikings known as Hanson and Rowe have made an immediate impact on NXT, going right after the tag team champions. This promises to be a major hoss battle to open the show, but which team will reign supreme?
Apollo Crews vs Velveteen Dream
After EC3 cheated to beat Velveteen Dream, Triple H announced the Dream would get another chance, this time against the former NXT Champion Apollo Crews. Dream got into Crews' head, costing his friend Akira Tozawa a shot at the Cruiserweight Championship, leading to a confrontation between both men where Dream would score a cheap shot and then scamper to the back.
Cedric Alexander(c) vs KUSHIDA- Cruiserweight Championship Match
It was new signing KUSHIDA who unintentionally benefited from the actions of the Velveteen Dream, becoming the number one contender over Tozawa. The Time Splitter is very familiar with competing in front of the Tokyo crowd, and will attempt to end Cedric Alexander's reign before it even truly begins.
Toni Storm(c) vs Io Shirai- NXT Women's Championship Match
The Genius of the Sky, Io Shirai has awed the NXT faithful over the past few months, using her incredible skillset to work her way up the ladder. Now she gets her chance against the seemingly unstoppable Toni Storm, who has beaten just about everyone in the division.
EC3(c) vs Hideo Itami- NXT Championship Match
Former NXT Champion Hideo Itami recently revealed that his career is winding down. His hard hitting, no limits style has taken it's toll, with many specialists recommending Itami hang up the boots. But Hideo is not ready to leave just yet, wanting one last shot at glory, challenging EC3 to a championship match. The champion initially declined, but accepted when Hideo gambled it all, offering to retire should he lose. After 18 years, multiple championships and a whole list of stellar matches, it all comes down to this. Championship vs Career, as everything Hideo Itami has accomplished in his distinguished career comes down to one more match.
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