10 Hidden Gem WWE NXT TakeOver Matches That Deserve A Rewatch

As mentioned at the head of this list, NXT, particularly within its TakeOver lineage, has redefined what North American women’s wrestling can be capable of.

This match saw two vital pieces of the Four Horsewomen of NXT group come together, in an enthralling Championship affair. Sasha Banks, who as The Boss grew into one of wrestling’s best heels fought Becky Lynch, who used this contest to display glimpses of her value as a future industry-shaking commodity.

It was during this period where Becky enjoyed a greater spotlight and responded by showing real growth with her rebellious and defiant character, that would see her one day become the ‘The Man’. Their face-off at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable is a less fondly remembered encounter, largely due to preceding the iconic Banks vs. Bayley rivalry, but to ignore its excellence would be doing the bout a significant disservice.

The Banks vs Lynch feud had been simmering for a while in NXT, with Lynch acting as an ally to Banks, until breaking out on her own with a wild vengeance. Both women told a great story here, working over the other’s arm for large portions of the match, expertly selling the intensity and competitive fire within. The Full Sail atmosphere was typically booming and really picked up for the spitfire finish, which saw Banks masterfully submit Lynch with a brutal Banks Statement. Becky was visibly disappointed in the result, but we were mesmerized by her performance.