6 Ups & 3 Downs From NXT TakeOver In Your House 2021

3. Restoring One Star & Cementing Another

Ember Moon Dakota Kai Raquel Gonzalez
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Raquel González is getting better and better every time she steps into NXT's ring, and her match with Ember Moon was a home run for both. WWE gave the bout enough time to develop, and the layout insinuated that Moon might've become Women's Champ had Dakota Kai not been at ringside.

That's fine.

González is the dominating sort, but heels should take the path of least resistance and cheat whenever they can get away with it. That's pro wrestling 101, after all. A special mention must go out to Ember too - she looked lost a few years ago on the "main roster", but has revived her fortunes on the third brand.

It's sweet to see her having fun again. Moon was a credible challenger, and no NXT fan should turn their noses up at the thought of a rematch sometime soon. Shotzi Blackheart is probably next on the González hit list though. That also works.

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