10 Things NXT Got Right At TakeOver: Philadelphia
Was Philly the best TakeOver in the history of the event?
There aren’t many guarantees in professional wrestling, but the quality of NXT’s TakeOver series is fast becoming one. It has been an extremely long time since the yellow and black brand failed to deliver at a special event (if ever), and TakeOver: Philadelphia was another fantastic addition to the ever-growing canon.
From top to bottom, the show did not disappoint. NXT continued to show that predictability in wrestling is not as bad a thing as some believe, and that the journey is far more important than the destination. No titles changed hands and all five matches ended with clean finishes - this was pro wrestling at its simplest and best.
This article could almost be reduced to just one word. William Regal’s show ticked all of the necessary boxes in the Wells Fargo Center, setting up future stories, introducing new stars and booking fantastic wrestling matches. What did NXT get right in Philadelphia? Well, everything, but these things in particular.