Ranking Every NXT TakeOver From Worst To Best
13. Brooklyn II
A case of style over substance won out for approximately half of NXT's Brooklyn sequel in 2016, but the matches that anchored the top of the pile were stark reminders of the magnificent wrestling promotion Triple H had gradually created away from his father-in-law's withering gaze.
Ember Moon and Bobby Roode both looked fantastic in (relative) squashes of Billie Kay and Andrade 'Cien' Almas respectively, whilst Austin Aries sh*thouse win over No Way Jose triggered an electric return from a Hideo Itami that masked the realities of what would be another injury-ravaged stint.
Shinsuke Nakamura's NXT Championship victory Samoa Joe completed his rapit journey from debutant to deity on the show, but his efforts were overwhelmed by the blissfully brilliant women's and tag divisions. The Revival's tag title retention over #DIY and Asuka's pulsating win against Bayley were yet more entries into NXT's elite file - matches too good to be denied as the brand underwent a transitional phase started that summer.
The Golden Era was coming to an end, but platinum days were still ahead.