WWE NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4

NXT Takes Over Brooklyn: Unforgettable Night at the Barclays Center

In front of a raucous crowd of 14,676 at the Barclays Center in New York City, World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) developmental brand, NXT, put on an unforgettable show that will be remembered for a long time. The stacked card featured five matches, including two title bouts and a Last Man Standing contest between Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano.

Tag Team Action Kicks Things Off

The night began with a thrilling tag team match between The Undisputed ERA (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) and Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate) for the WWE NXT Tag Team Titles. In an intense contest, O'Reilly and Strong's technical grappling skills ultimately proved too much for their opponents, as they retained the titles with a well-executed High-Low combo. The match time was 18:07.

Dreams Do Come True

The Velveteen Dream, known for his unpredictable and flamboyant style, earned a hard-fought victory over EC3 in a singles match that showcased both men's athleticism. The Velveteen Dream's creativity and quickness allowed him to outmaneuver EC3, securing the win in 15:05.

Ricochet Soars to New Heights

In another highly anticipated matchup, Ricochet took on Adam Cole for the WWE NXT North American Title. This match saw both competitors push each other to new heights, with Ricochet ultimately emerging victorious via a thrilling combination of moves that left the crowd on its feet. The contest clocked in at 15:21.

Women's Action Heats Up

Kairi Sane and Shayna Baszler put on an incredible display of women's wrestling, battling for the WWE NXT Women's Title. Sane's lightning-quick strikes and Baszler's brutal power struggles made for a compelling match that ended with Sane emerging victorious in 13:40.

Ciampa and Gargano Engage in Epic Battle

The main event saw Tommaso Ciampa face off against Johnny Gargano in a Last Man Standing contest for the WWE NXT Title. This bout was an instant classic, featuring both men refusing to yield as they battled through the arena, using every trick in the book to gain the upper hand. In the end, Ciampa's cunning and determination paid off, as he emerged victorious after a brutal tombstone piledriver sent Gargano crashing through the announcer's table. The match time was an impressive 33:41.

A Night to Remember

NXT took over Brooklyn in a big way on August 18th, delivering a card that will be remembered for its exciting matches, thrilling moments, and outstanding performances from all participants involved. With this show, NXT has solidified its position as one of the premier developmental brands in professional wrestling.

Zoha's Rating: (4.5/5)

Card Details

Date: 18 Aug 2018
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Barclays Center
Attendance: 14676
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 18 Aug 2018

Matches

The Undisputed ERA (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong)(C) defeat Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate) in a WWE NXT Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 18:07
The Velveteen Dream defeat EC3 in a Singles Match
Match Time: 15:05
Ricochet(C) defeat Adam Cole in a WWE NXT North American Title Match
Match Time: 15:21
Kairi Sane(C) defeat Shayna Baszler in a WWE NXT Women's Title Match
Match Time: 13:40
Tommaso Ciampa(C) defeat Johnny Gargano in a WWE NXT Title Last Man Standing Match
Match Time: 33:41