10 WWE Matches Guaranteed To Put A Smile On Your Face
1. Johnny Gargano Vs Tommaso Ciampa (NXT Takeover: New Orleans)
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa may be the defining WWE feud of recent years, and while the recent “final” clash in an empty warehouse was met with mixed reviews, the two have most certainly put on some astonishing matches on NXT.
You can debate your favourite, but if you’re after pure, full throttle entertainment, it’s hard to look past their unsanctioned match from NXT Takeover: New Orleans. The angle revolves around the longstanding history of the two men, who know everything about each other and work together beautifully.
The crowd is ear splittingly hot, berating Ciampa from the moment he emerges (without theme music, all the better to bask in the heat). The match lasts nearly 40 minutes but never lags, with the WWE universe in great voice throughout.
It’s the perfect result of a patiently developed story told with passion and believability. Gargano of course goes over (in brutal fashion), but both participants put on an incredible show here which is more than appreciated by the audience in the venue. It’s a genuine thrill ride, a match that would entertain anyone, wrestling fan or otherwise.