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WWE NXT TakeOver: Chicago II
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ZOHASH REPORT
Rosemont Ruckus: A Thrilling Night of NXT Action at the Allstate Arena
Chicago, Illinois - June 16th, 2018 was a night to remember as World Wrestling Entertainment brought their flagship brand, NXT, to the sold-out Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Before a packed crowd of 11,000 fans, the black-and-gold faithful were treated to a thrilling evening of high-stakes action, featuring some of the best professional wrestlers on the planet.
Match #1: The Undisputed ERA (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) vs. Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan
The curtain-raiser saw The Undisputed ERA put their WWE NXT Tag Team Titles on the line against newcomers Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan. The challengers gave it their all, but ultimately fell short as Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong proved too strong. The match clocked in at 16 minutes flat, with the champions' technical prowess proving decisive.
Match #2: Ricochet vs. The Velveteen Dream
The second bout saw Ricochet take on the enigmatic Velveteen Dream in a thrilling singles match. The Dream's unorthodox style tested Ricochet's mettle, but the high-flying sensation emerged victorious after 22 minutes and 10 seconds of action.
Match #3: Shayna Baszler vs. Nikki Cross
Shayna Baszler, the reigning WWE NXT Women's Champion, put her title on the line against Nikki Cross in a battle of strength and wills. In a match that clocked in at just under 9 minutes and 25 seconds, Baszler's power proved too much for Cross, retaining her championship reign.
Match #4: Aleister Black vs. Lars Sullivan
The WWE NXT Championship was on the line as Aleister Black faced off against Lars Sullivan in what promised to be a clash of the titans. In a hard-hitting affair that lasted 14 minutes and 7 seconds, Black's cunning and technical prowess ultimately proved too much for the monstrous Sullivan.
Main Event: Tommaso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano - Chicago Street Fight
And then there was the main event. The long-awaited grudge match between Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano lived up to the hype, with these two bitter foes engaging in a brutal, no-holds-barred Chicago Street Fight that will be remembered for years to come. Clocking in at 35 minutes and 29 seconds, this war was fought at an intense pace from bell to bell, with Ciampa ultimately emerging victorious.
In conclusion, tonight's show was a resounding success, featuring some of the best professional wrestling on offer today. If you were lucky enough to be in attendance or watched on television, you'll agree that NXT has truly established itself as the premier developmental brand in the world of sports entertainment. Until next time, it's been a wild ride!
Card Details
- Date: 16 Jun 2018
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Allstate Arena
- Attendance: 11000
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 16 Jun 2018
Matches
The Undisputed ERA (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong)
(C)
defeat Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan in a WWE NXT Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 16:00Ricochet defeat The Velveteen Dream in a Singles Match
Match Time: 22:10Shayna Baszler
(C)
defeat Nikki Cross in a WWE NXT Women's Title Match
Match Time: 09:25Aleister Black
(C)
defeat Lars Sullivan in a WWE NXT Title Match
Match Time: 14:07Tommaso Ciampa defeat Johnny Gargano in a Chicago Street Fight
Match Time: 35:29