10 Underrated WWE NXT TakeOver Matches You Need To See
8. Paige Vs. Emma (Arrival)
This was another instance where fans at the time recognized the brilliance of this bout, and it is brought up in wrestling conversation from time to time, but it is important to remember that it was this match that truly kicked off the women's revolution that exists in WWE today.
Before Charlotte, Sasha Banks, and Bayley rose to prominence, Paige and Emma were the cornerstones of NXT's well-rounded women's division. Prior to their clash at Arrival, the premier live special on the WWE Network, Paige and Emma had actually clashed in the finals of a tournament held in August 2013 to crown the inaugural NXT Women's champion, which was won by the Anti-Diva.
Thus, the stakes were even higher this time around for the anticipated rematch at Arrival, and once again, they contested an exciting matchup that proved they deserved to be taken just as seriously as the men. It also started the tradition of showcasing the women in the penultimate match on the TakeOver cards, almost always delivering.
Arrival is best known for featuring the first ever Ladder match in NXT history and the amazing Cesaro vs. Sami Zayn match, causing this women's outing to be overlooked.