WWE NXT Takeover LIVE Coverage & Discussion - 28th Jan, 2017

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WWE NXT Takeover LIVE Coberage & Discussion - 28th Jan, 2017
Location: Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas
Announcers: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, and Percy Watson

Pre-Show:

We begin the coverage with the Pre Show and your host is Charly Caruso and she is joined by Nigel McGuinness and Corey Graves.

Corey Graves mentions that he will no longer be doing commentary for NXT because of all of his other responsibilities. Corey says Tom Phillips will be joined by Nigel McGuinness starting a week from Wednesday.

Nigel says it is sad that Corey is leaving, but Nigel says he is excited to be doing commentary. He says he has to keep Percy Watson off the ledge.

We see Shinsuke Nakamura arriving at the building earlier today.

Charly mentions Takeover in Toronto and how Nakamura won the title since the last Takeover.

Corey says Bobby Roode can change the landscape of NXT. Nakamura is aware of what Roode can do.

Nigel says the match comes down to to the Kinshasa. If Nakamura can hit it, he retains.

Kayla Braxton is in the arena and she is proud to be here on her first Takeover special.

We take a look at the Tag Title Match featuring #DIY defending against The Authors of Pain.

We have a video package.

Charly asks which team has the upper hand. Nigel says it is the Authors of Pain. He does not think there is a Champion's advantage in this match. With Paul Ellering guiding them, he could be the difference. Corey agrees and says the Authors of Pain are unstoppable but Gargano and Ciampa need a flawless game plan.

Charly asks about how to avoid distractions. Corey says #DIY might have an advantage because they are used to being on the bigger stage. However, The Authors of Pain have Paul Ellering. Nigel says #DIY need to stick and move to deal with the Authors of Pain.

Corey picks the Authors of Pain but Nigel feels #DIY will retain.


It is time for the first 2016 NXT Award:

The Breakout Star of the Year.

The nominees are No Way Jose, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, Ember Moon, Andrade Almas, and Sanity.

The winner is Peyton Royce and Billie Kay.


Corey says you cannot argue with that.

Billie and Peyton show up at the table and they are excited.

Corey and Charly mention their match later tonight.

Peyton says they are super confident. The odds are even but there will be a 100% chance that someone from Australia will walk out as the NXT Women's Champion. Nigel points out that only one can be the champion. Billie says it will be both of them.


The next award is the Match of the Year.

The winner is from Takeover Toronto: #DIY vs The Revival.


We go to Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder in the back. Dash says there was another team in the match so where is their plaque and interview? Scott says there was another half to that match. The Revival are the best team on the planet. They are excited they won match of the year, but they did not like the result. 2016 was the Year of the Revival.


Corey mentions that the Revival won Tag Team of the Year.


Scott says he could say it was a shock, but there is no other team besides the Revival.

Nigel mentions that they are not the champions so what will they do to get the titles back.

Scott introduces himself to Nigel and he says he will be focused on the tag title match. They have a vested interest in that match. After that match, they are begging for a chance at the winners.

Bobby Roode is asked about his mindset for his match against Shinsuke Nakamura. Bobby says this is what a real champion should look like. He has the looks, the ability, and the skill. He is a bonafide superstar and a main attraction. The only thing missing is the NXT title around his waist. Nakamura will not hand it to him. Nakamura said he would kick his head off and Roode says he would love to see him try. When all is said and done, Bobby Roode will walk out of San Antonio as the new champion and it will be . . . you know.

Kayla Braxton is in the crowd.

It is time to look at the Women's Title Match with a video package.

Ember Moon joins the panel to discuss the match. She says she is eager to see who wins the match. Ember is asked about how Asuka has to change her strategy in this match. She says Asuka needs to do a Seek and Destroy plan. She says Billie and Peyton are a cohesive unit while Nikki Cross is crazy.

Corey asks Ember what Asuka has to do to deal with Billie and Peyton. She says Asuka needs to knock one out and then tap the other out.

Nigel says it was a mistake for Asuka to ask for all three. Ember says Asuka will take advantage of the situation and get her hands dirty.

Corey asks if Ember is saying that Asuka is the only one who matters. Ember says that she thinks Billie and Peyton are a tough unit and Nikki is crazy.

Corey asks if Ember could face one of them, who would it be. Ember says she wants Asuka to win because she wants to be the one who takes down the undefeated one. Ember says she thinks it is different who she thinks will win. She says all four can win because they have the motivation to win.

Nigel asks what does Ember have that makes her the next Women's Champion. Ember says you need to follow her to see what happens.

Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano are told that their match in Toronto won Match of the Year. Johnny and Tommaso say that it means a lot to have won because the fans voted for them. He says the fans will help them to take care of the Authors of Pain. Tommaso says you do not underestimate the champs.


The next award is for Female Competitor of the Year

Nominees are Bayley, Asuka, and Nia Jax.

The winner is Asuka.


Billie Kay and Peyton Royce come out and take the award. Billie says they will take this award now and the title later tonight.


The next award is Male Competitor of the Year

Nominees are Finn Balor, Samoa Joe, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Bobby Roode.

The winner is Shinsuke Nakamura.


We are reminded that This Tuesday in Texas took place in this same arena.


Kayla Braxton is in the crowd. She introduces the Perfomer of the Year award and the winner is Shinsuke Nakamura.

Nigel accepts the award on Shinsuke's behalf.


We move on to the NXT Championship Match and we have a video package.

Charly asks about the message of the ticket. Nigel says Bobby was trying to get in his head, but that might not work for Nakamura. Nigel says Bobby needs to win early because the longer the match goes, the easier it will be to hit Kinshasa because Roode's defenses will be down. Corey says if Bobby wins tonight, he makes NXT glorious.

Charly asks who has the upper hand and Nigel says it is Nakamura because he has more big match experience. Corey says Bobby has also done a lot in the ring before NXT. Corey says Bobby wants people to know that he is as good as he says he is. Nigel says Bobby has something to prove. He says Bobby has impressed him.

Charly asks if this rivalry goes past tonight. Corey says people are not looking past the main event and neither are Bobby and Shinsuke.

Charly asks for predictions. Corey says this is too close to call, but he says he has a feeling that Bobby Roode wins. Nigel says he would love to see Bobby Roode win, but Nakamura is too quick for Roode.

They talk about the other two matches on the show.



NXT Takeover - San Antonio:


Eric Young (with Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe) vs Tye Dillinger

Young tosses the jacket to Dillinger and Tye picks it up and tosses it at Young and Tye with punches. Young with an Irish whip and Dillinger with a clothesline out of the corner and Young goes to the floor. Young gets back into the ring and Young backs Tye into the corner but he misses a punch. Dillinger with a chop and punch. Young sends Dillinger to the floor and Wolfe and Dain try to attack Dillinger but Tye gets back into the ring and Dillinger with a double leg take down. Dillinger with punches and then he Irish whips Young over the top rope to the floor.

Dillinger goes to the floor and he sends Young back into the ring while the referee keeps Dain and Wolfe away. Tye with punches but Young rakes the eyes and Tye goes to the floor. Dain with a cross body to Dillinger while the referee was dealing with Young. Young sends Dillinger back into the ring and Young hits the elbow drop to the back of the neck. Young tries to keep Dillinger back into the ring and Tye rolls to the floor. Young sends Tye back into the ring. Young mocks Tye while he connects with forearms. Young wtih an elevated Dragon Sleeper on the turnbuckles and the referee warns Young.

Young gets a near fall. Young with a punch in the corner. Young gets a near fall. Young sends Tye into the turnbuckles and then Eric goes for the Elevated Dragon Sleeper but Dillnger with a punch to escape followed by a chop. Dillinger goes for a superplex but Young blocks it. Young with a head butt and then he goes up top and is met with a drop kick from Tye. They exchange chops and punches. Young sends Tye to the mat with a punch to the jaw. Tye grabs Young by the beard and Tye with a head butt and flying clothesline and running forearm. Tye with a back body drop.

Tye with a running chop and Irish whip but Young with a Flair Flip and he goes to the turnbuckles but Dillinger with a belly-to-belly superplex for a near fall. Tye kicks Yuong in the corner. Tye pulls down the knee pad and Wolfe gets on the apron and Tye with a Tye Breaker to Wolfe. Dillinger with a super kick to Dain. Young with a Northern Lariat and then he goes for a wheelbarrow suplex but Dillinger with a rollup for a near fall.

Dillinger hits the Tye Breaker but Wolfe puts Young's foot on the rope. Young is pulled to the floor by Dain and Wolfe. Dillinger with a slingshot pescado onto Dain and Wolfe. Dillinger goes up and hits cross body but Young rolls through. Dillinger with a baseball slide to Dain and Young hits the wheelbarrow neck breaker for the three count.

Winner: Eric Young


Backstage:
We see Shinsuke Nakamura warming up in the back.

They show Samoa Joe sitting in the crowd.


Andrade Almas vs Roderick Strong

They lock up and both men go for the advantage on the mat. Strong with a waist lock but Almas gets to the ropes. Strong sends Almas to the ropes and it is TRANQUILO time. The referee tells Strong to stay back. They lock up and Strong with a wrist lock. Almas with a knee to the midsection. Almas with an Irish whip and Strong floats over. Strong with a leg lariat and he gets a near fall. Strong wtih a chop and a back breaker. Almas goes to the apron and drops Strong on the middle rope. Almas with kicks and a chop. Strong chops back. Almas trips Strong into the corner and then Almas with a running slap to the face.

Almas is sent to the apron and he applies a triangle on the arm and then Almas kicks the arm. Almas wraps the arm in the ropes to add more damage. Almas with an Irish whip. Strong catches Almas in the corner but he cannot hit the back breaker. Almas with a snap mare and kick. Almas with a Fujiwara arm bar. Almas with a hammer lock and slam as he continues to work on the arm. Almas goes for the double jump moonsault but Strong moves and Roderick with an Olympic Slam. Strong with chops and a forearm followed by an elbow. Strong with a series of knees followed by a Gourdbuster and another knee. Strong goes for a belly-to-back suplex but Almas lands on his feet.

Strong with a drop kick. Strong runs into a boot. Strong pulls Almas off the turnbuckles and hits a back breaker and gets a near fall. Strong with a half nelson but Almas counters and Almas with a German suplex and a near fall. Almas with a waist lock but Strong with elbows. Almas with a rollup into a one arm power bomb and he gets a near fall. Almas slaps Strong and Strong chops Almas. Almas chops back. Almas with forearms and Strong wtih forearms of his own. Almas with a kick and then he sets for the running knee strike but Strong gets up and hits a jumping knee to the head.

Both men are down. Strong is the first to his feet and he connects with a forearm. They go back and forth. Strong with a boot to the head but Almas fights it off. Strong goes for a back breaker but Almas with a knee. Almas with an arm submission but Strong gets his feet on the ropes. Almas with elbows to the head. Almas goes up and Strong stops him and crotches Almas. Strong climbs the turnbuckles but Almas fights back. Strong goes for a back breaker onto the top turnbuckle and he hits it but Strong can only get a two count.

Almas goes for the Downward Spiral but Strong backs Almas into the turnbuckles. Almas hip tosses Strong into the turnbuckles. Almas misses the running knee strike in the corner but he does not miss with a clothesline. Almas with a running double knee strike. Strong escapes the Downward Spiral and hits a knee and then a belly-to-back gourdbuster and the Sick Kick for the three count.

Winner: Roderick Strong


Backstage:
They show Bobby Roode getting ready in the back.

They show Michael "P.S." Hayes of the Fabulous Freebirds in the crowd.


NXT Tag Tag Team Championship
#DIY (c) vs Authors of Pain (with Paul Ellering)

Ciampa and Rezar start things off and he goes after Gargano when Ciampa moves. Rezar with an Irish whip but Ciampa with an elbow. Ciampa with an arm bar but Rezar with a forearm. Rezar sets for a power bomb but Ciampa holds on to the leg. Rezar with a forearm to the back. Ciampa tags in Gargano and Rezar with a knee to stop the slingshot spear. Rezar sets for a power bomb but Gargano with punches to escape. Akam tags in and all four men are in the ring. Akam and Rezar with the advantage but Gargano and Ciampa send Akam and Rezar to the floor. Gargano with suicide dives onto both men. Ciampa with a running knee off the apron to Akam.

Gargano goes for a slingshot DDT but Rezar blocks it. Gargano with an elbow to Rezar and a super kick to Akam. Rezar knocks Gargano off the apron and into the guardrails. Akam tags in and he picks up Gargano and carries him up the steps and slams Gargano into the ring. Akam with a punch and then he chokes Gargano while Ellering yells out instructions. Rezar tags in and he kicks Gargano and chokes him.

Akam tags in and he gets Gargano on his shoulders for a back breaker. Gargano escapes and he avoids a splash in the corner by Akam. Gargano with an enzuigiri. Rezar tags in and Rezar with a boot as Akam hits a side slam. They go to the floor and Gargano moves and Akam runs into the ring steps and then he misses a clothesline and hits the ring post. Gargano goes back into the ring and Akam misses an elbow. Ciampa tags in and he hits a clothesline from the turnbuckles. Ciampa with more clotheslines but Akam stays on his feet. Ciampa with a knee and a back elbow to Rezar. Ciampa with clotheslines to both men and then Ciampa with a German suplex to Akam and then to Rezar.

Ciampa with a running knee to Akam's head. Ciampa with chops. Akam wants more and Ciampa with a boot to the head. Ciampa with another boot but Akam wants more. Ciampa with chops to the head. Akam with a clothesline and he gets a near fall. Rezar tags in and they go for a double team move but Rezar is sent to the floor. Ciampa with a knee and then Gargano tags in and they hit a double spear but Gargano can only get a near fall. Akam pushes Gargano away but Johnny with punches.

Ciampa tags in and they go for the knee and enzuigiri combination. Rezar tags in and they hit a power bomb and neck breaker combination for a near fall. Akam tags in and they go for the Last Chapter but Gargano with a super kick. Ciampa with a rollup for a near fall. Ciampa with an arm bar submission to Akam while Gargano has the GargaNo Escape ono Rezar. Rezar gets to his feet and he slams Gargano onto Ciampa to break up the hold.

Gargano and Ciampa with punches but Akam and Rezar fight back. Gargano and Ciampa with lots of forearms and then Gargano with a super kick and Ciampa with a knee. Akam and Rezar block the running knee and super kick combination. Akam and Rezar with the Super Collider. Rezar tags in and they hit the Last Chapter for the three count.

Winners and new NXT Tag Team Champions: The Authors of Pain


In-Ring:
Seth Rollins is in the ring and he calls out Triple H. Seth says this is not a game. He says Hunter took his life from him and he tells him that he is not leaving until Hunter comes out.

Hunter makes his way to the stage and Seth has taken off his sweatshirt and shirt.

Hunter signals for security and they come out and Hunter goes to the back.

Rollins knocks them off the apron and then connects with forearms and kicks.

Seth leaves the ring and he heads up the ramp but security stops him.


NXT Women's Championship
Asuka (c) vs Billie Kay vs Peyton Royce vs Nikki Cross

Billie and Peyton stand in the center of the ring but they realize it is probably smarter to get out of the ring. Nikki looks disappoitned at their decision but then her and Asuka avoid offense from the other. Billie and Peyton attack from behind. Nikki is put in the tree of woe. Asuka with a hip attack to Peyton and then hits a bulldog and clothesline on Royce and Kay. Asuka sees Nikki on the apron and she returns to the ring. Nikki screams at Asuka and then they grab each other's hair. Kay and Royce attack Asuka and Cross. Asuka goes for an O'Connor Roll on Kay but Royce goes behind Asuka and then Asuka with a double German suplex.

Asuka and Nikki with punches to each other. Nikki with a head butt and Thesz Press. Nikki slams Asuka's head into the mat. Asuka with a waist lock and German suplex for a near fall. Asuka with a hip attack to Royce and Kay to knock them off the apron. Nikki with a neck breaker. Nikki gets a near fall. Asuka misses a kick on the apron and Nikki with a leg sweep to send her onto the apron. Nikki with a hanging swinging neck breaker from the apron on the floor. Nikki sees Peyton and Billie and she goes up top and hits a cross body onto Royce and Kay.

Billie and Peyton attack Cross and they send Nikki into the guardrails a few times. Nikki holds her arm as Billie and Peyton continue the attack. Meanwhile, Asuka is still down on the floor. Billie and Peyton take Nikki over by the announce table and then Nikki decides to go onto the stage where the announce table is. Nikki gets on top of the announce table but Billie trips her. Billie with a kick to Nikki and Peyton climbs onto the stage. They put Nikki on the announce table and they set for a double suplex through a table next to the announce table.

Billie and Peyton go to the ring to take care of Asuka who is still down on the floor. Asuka is rolled into the ring and Billie holds Asuka up for a running knee to the head from Peyton but Asuka kicks out. Peyton and Billie discuss what to do next. Peyton tells Billie to get set for the knee to the head but Asuka kicks Billie. Peyton with a kick and Widow's Peak but Asuka kicks out with a bridge. Peyton pie faces Asuka but Asuka with a round kick and then she hits a spinning back heel kick to Billie. Asuka with a round kick to Peyton for the three count.

Winner: Asuka


We see WWE United Kingdom Champion Tyler Bate in the crowd.


NXT Championship
Shinsuke Nakamura (c) vs Bobby Roode

They try to jockey for the perfect position to lock up. Nakamura with a kick to the leg. Nakamura with another kick to the leg. Roode wtih a waist lock but Nakamura with a wrist lock and arm bar. Roode rolls through and applies a head lock. Nakamura with a head scissors and Roode escapes and he applies a side head lock. Roode with a front face lock. Nakamura with a break and he puts his head against Roode and then he taunts Roode. Roode shows Nakamura the right way to go GLORIOUS but Nakamura does not care. Roode goes into the ropes and he wants Nakamura to back up.

Roode goes into the ropes again as they try to lock up. Nakamura shows some frustration. They lock up and Nakamura with a waist lock and Roode backs Nakamura into the ropes and Roode with a back elbow to the head. Roode with a wrist lock and he takes Nakamura to the mat. Nakamura with a reversal and side head lock take down but Roode immediately puts Nakamura in a head scissors. Nakamura escapes and he misses a stomp and round kick. Roode goes GLORIOUS but Nakamura with a kick and then he hits a leaping knee drop.

Roode blocks the rapid kicks in the corner but Nakamura kicks Roode and Roode goes to the floor. Nakamura follows and he connects with a knee to the midsection. Nakamura with a forearm. Nakamura sends Roode back into the ring. Nakamura with knees in the corner. Nakamura with an Irish whip but Roode sends Nakamura to the turnbuckles. Roode knocks Nakamura off the turnbuckles and Nakamura hits the apron and steps on the way to the floor.

Roode sends Nakamura into the ring steps. Roode sends Nakamura into the other set of ring steps. Roode gets a near fall and then he punches Nakamura. Roode sends Nakamura into the turnbuckles and then he punches Nakamura and chops him. Roode with an Irish whip and clothesline into the corner. Roode goes to the turnbuckles and hits a double sledge to the back and he gets a near fall. Roode with a knee to the back and he works on the neck. Roode with kicks and then he hits a leaping knee drop. Roode with a leaping knee drop to the back of the head and he gets a near fall.

Roode kicks Nakamura in the corner. Roode mocks Nakamura with the rapid kicks in the corner. Roode tries to pick up Nakamura from the apron but Nakamura with a kick followed by a running knee and a knee drop from the apron. They return to the ring. Nakamura with a series of strikes and kicks. Nakamura with an enzuigiri. Nakamura with knees to the chest and then he does the rapid kicks. Roode is put on the turnbuckles but Roode moves when Nakamura goes for the running knee. Roode drops Nakamura on the top rope. Roode goes to the turnbuckles but misses a double sledge. Nakamura goes for the reverse Exploder but Roode blocks it. Roode with a forearm but Nakamura with a knee and then he puts Roode on the turnbuckles and hits the running knee followed by the reverse exploder.

Nakamura waits for Roode to get up and Nakamura is unable to do Kinshasa. Roode plays possum and Nakamura misses a boot and Roode with a rollup for a near fall. Roode with a lungblower and he gets a near fall. Nakamura with a knee but Roode with a spinebuster for a near fall. Roode puts Nakamura on the turnbuckles and chops him. Roode goes for a superplex but Nakamura blocks it. Nakamura sends Roode face first onto the mat. Nakamura with a jumping thrust kick off the turnbuckles and Nakamura sets for Kinshasa but Roode gets his feet up and Roode uses the rope for leverage and the referee sees it so he stops his count.

Roode punches and chops Nakamura. Nakamura leans against the midsection and he smiles at Roode. Nakamura wants more. Nakamura with knees and kicks. Nakamura with knees to the back and then he stomps on Roode's head in the ropes. Nakamura floats over into the cross arm breaker but Roode is able to keep Nakamura from locking the hold in. Nakamura with a triangle while Nakamura tries to keep his shoulders from going to the mat. Roode picks up Nakamura but Nakamura with a sunset flip into a sliding knee to the head and Nakamura gets a near fall.

Nakamura goes to the turnbuckles and Roode rolls to the apron. Nakamura goes to the other side of the turnbuckles and he hits a knee that knocks both men off the apron and Nakamura holds his knee. Nakamura sends Roode into the ring but Nakamura favors his left leg. Nakamura with Kinshasa but he hit it with the bad knee so he cannot capitalize.

The medical staff checks on Nakamura and Roode recovers. Nakamura is taken from the ring to have his knee checked on. The referee explains what is going on. Nakamura wants to continue and he tells the official for the match what he wants to do. Roode with the Glorious DDT but Nakamura kicks out. Roode with a single leg crab and he punches the injured knee.

Matt Bloom comes to the ring to check on things. Nakamura with kicks and he applies the triangle but he cannot hold it for long. Roode kicks Nakamura in the knee and hits a Glorious DDT for the three count.

Winner and new NXT champion: Bobby Roode

After the match:
While Roode celebrates in the ring, Nakamura is checked out on the apron.

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Matches Announced for NXT Takeover: San Antonio:

NXT World Title Match: Shinsuke Nakamura vs Bobby Roode

NXT Women's Title Match: Asuka vs Billie Kay vs Peyton Royce vs Nikki Cross

NXT Tag Title Match: #DIY vs Authors of Pain (with Paul Ellering)

Roderick Strong vs Andrade Almas

[LionDen]

Good first match between Young and Dillinger.

[LionDen]

Good Tag Team Championship match. The new champions The Authors of Pain will be hard to overcome.

[LionDen]

lol Rollins calling out Triple H and Trips bringing out security. At least they are finally ,leading up their proposed match at Mania 33.

[LionDen]

Good women's match for the championship.

[LionDen]

Got to love Roodes entrances lol

[LionDen]

Nakamura's entrance is long.

[LionDen]

Got to say, this NXT World title match is kinda boring so far.

[LionDen]

A good NXT championship match, with Nakamura losing, hopefully he will be pushed up to RAW or Smackdown.

A good lead into the Rumble tomorrow.