NXT TakeOver: Toronto Review
5. The Authors Of Pain Def. TM-61 (Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Final)
Another great Dusty Rhodes Classic, one that produced three matches on the TakeOver: Toronto card, came to a close with a significant clash in styles.
TM-61 (Which I was surprised to learn isn't a Pokémon reference) showed both dare-devilish antics (Tope off of Paul Ellering's crane) and surprising power, and they truly showed their value to the future of the NXT tag division.
The Authors of Pain played their part quite well. While it can be argued if there is a place for giants in wrestling in today's indy-inspired style, you can't argue that as long as the Authors do the intimidating and Ellering does the promoting, they make a decent heel combo.
Both teams used their respective styles to their advantage, and told a fun, well worked, David v. Goliath story. Even though TM-61 negated Ellering's contribution of a chain from his crash cage, they couldn't overcome the power of the brutes.
This should propel Ellering's new warriors further down the road to championships
Rating: 7.0/10