11) Velveteen Dream Has Some Major Potential
The second match of the night was between Velveteen Dream and Kassius Ohno. The one thing that was clear for me is that Velveteen Dream is a major star in the making.
He has the charisma, the in-ring ability, and the promo ability. Can’t wait to see how he develops. He is also only 22 years old for those wondering.
Velveteen Dream is the best character in WWE! Nobody comes close to his consistency with his character! Absolutely fantastic! #NXTTakeOverPhiladelphia #NXTTakeOver
— Wrestle Thoughts Podcast (@WTPodcastUK) January 28, 2018
My 74 year old Grandma is mesmerized by @VelveteenWWE and is currently laughing her butt off watching him come to the ring. #NXTTakeOver #GrandmaWatchesTakeover
— Chris Emswiler (@TheEmswiler) January 28, 2018
12) 2 Straight Botches During Dream vs Ohno
During the match between Kassius Ohno and Velveteen Dream, there were a couple of botches back to back. Unfortunately, this took a bit away from the match. Other than the botches, it was a fun match. Dream picked up the victory.
Here was one of the botches:
.@KassiusOhno ran right onto a Death valley Driver from @VelveteenWWE #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/NJVms6z7aP
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) January 28, 2018
13) Shayna Baszler Got The Goldberg (and UFC) Entrance
Shayna Baszler challenged Ember Moon for the NXT Women’s Championship. For her entrance, Shayna received the Goldberg treatment. What that means is that the camera followed her from the locker room to the ring. This is also done in the UFC.
Here is a video for those who missed it:
Here comes @QoSBaszler #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/ONYp9SG8Zo
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) January 28, 2018
14) Ember Moon Survived The Onslaught Of Shayna Baszler
Ember Moon took a beating throughout her match against Shayna Baszler. Baszler targeted the arm of Moon, putting her in multiple submission holds.
Moon was able to score the pinfall after a nice reversal. She is still your NXT Women’s Champion.
SHE DID IT!!!!!!!!!! @WWEEmberMoon RETAINS THE NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/FIkwBJ3HUs
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) January 28, 2018
15) The Ember-Shayna Feud Is Far From Finished
After the NXT Women’s Title match, Shayna Baszler wasn’ finished with Ember Moon. She proceeded to attack her on the entrance ramp, choking her out.
Looks like the feud between these two is far from finished.
LIVE NOW: @QoSBaszler REFUSES to let go of @WWEEmberMoon! #NXTTakeOver #WWEAustralia pic.twitter.com/8DIXcNXba1
— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) January 28, 2018
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