5 Ups And 5 Downs From NXT TakeOver: WarGames

4. Knock-Knock, Ring-Ring

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This might seem ridiculously trivial, but throughout the night's contests there was a ceaseless knocking sound emanating from the metal ballast between the two rings rocking, and it was absolutely maddening. It was like a double-glazing salesmen who doesn't know when to quit, as you hide behind the sofa and pretend you're not home.

As far as 'downs' go, it's in a lesser category. But since much of the joy of wrestling relies on its presentation, a never-ending wobble-board which brings to mind the very worst of Rolf Harris can seriously detract from the atmosphere. Did the two rings need to be welded together? They're all big lads; no-one would have slipped between the crack.

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