21) Candice LeRae Evened The Odds!
After Zelina Vega interfered a few times, Candice LeRae appeared from the crowd to take her out! This was her first appearance since signing with WWE last week.
Great to see Candice! For those who don’t know, she is married to Johnny Gargano in real life.
.@CandiceLeRae has seen ENOUGH of @Zelina_VegaWWE!!! #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/GS4wMbNC8i
— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2018
22) Andrade Almas Retained The NXT Title
The match was eventually won by Andrade Almas, who retained his NXT Title. I think that many fans were expecting Gargano to pick up the win, but Almas was able to retain his belt.
What a match and performance from both men!
And. Still.@AndradeCienWWE @Zelina_VegaWWE #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/HM6PgElwnj
— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2018
23) Tommaso Ciampa Returned To Attack Johnny Gargano
After the match, Tommaso Ciampa returned to attack Johnny Gargano. Fans might remember that Ciampa turned heel several months ago by attacking Gargano and splitting up DIY.
Looks like we have a major match for the next Takeover: Gargano vs Ciampa. Can’t wait.
LIVE NOW: @ProjectCiampa RETURNS to ASSAULT @JohnnyGargano! #NXTTakeOver #WWEAustralia pic.twitter.com/j7s4zE59NS
— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) January 28, 2018