10 Best NXT TakeOver Matches Of 2017
7. The Undisputed Era Vs Sanity Vs The Authors Of Pain & Roderick Strong (WarGames)
A bloody, barbaric and brutal battle, 2017's unexpected WarGames retread satisfied much of the nostalgia fans had for the WCW double cage showdown. The match deserves far more praise for bravely bringing the stipulation into the 21st century with some aesthetically pleasing and creatively malleable new twists.
The lack of wide shots focussing on the structure itself suggested that somebody high up within WWE still doesn't think an awful lot of the two-ring set-up, and may also explain why the roof was extricated beforehand. It was a good decision too - Adam Cole's desperate crawl away from the battle midway through the contest and a latter multi-man high spot from the corner of the cage justified omitting the oppressive ceiling.
Cole, as all great professional wrestlers should, did the most by doing the little, too. Whilst Killian Dain made himself a star by launching his almighty frame around the structure and eating the key that would have released the nine men from the locked cage, the former Ring Of Honor Champion did so by avoiding conflict wherever possible. His 'Undisputed Era' triumvirate won this battle, but with a few echoes of 'The Game' watching backstage, Cole won the war.