{"id":3883,"date":"2018-08-18T15:00:52","date_gmt":"2018-08-18T21:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?p=3883"},"modified":"2018-08-18T19:54:58","modified_gmt":"2018-08-19T01:54:58","slug":"nxt-takeover-brooklyn-4-recap-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/nxt-takeover-brooklyn-4-recap-review\/","title":{"rendered":"NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4 &#8211; Recap &#038; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n#NXTTakeOver<\/p>\n<p><strong>Original Air Date: August 18, 2018<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Event Date: August 18, 2018<\/strong> (aired live)<\/p>\n<p><strong>City: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=brooklyn-new-york-ny\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Brooklyn<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=new-york-ny\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">New York<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=new-york\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">NY<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=barclays-center\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Barclays Center<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Attendance: 14,676<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Nigel McGuinness, Percy Watson<\/strong><br \/>\nSpanish Commentary (ringside): Carlos Cabrera, Marcelo Rodriguez<br \/>\n<strong>Ring Announcer: Kayla Braxton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme Song: &#8220;Blood\/\/Water&#8221; by grandson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nOne moment can forever change the course of history. Tonight, NXT will make history.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 1<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>NXT Tag Team Title Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kyle O&#8217;Reilly &amp; Roderick Strong<\/strong> (NXT Tag Champs) <strong>vs Moustache Mountain<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Drake Wuertz)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f346c87f876','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f346c87f876\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f346c87f876\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Kyle O&#8217;Reilly pins Trent Seven after Total Elimination<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 18:06<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat match! These four always put everything into their matches, and this was no exception. The action was fast and crazy, and everyone was playing to their strengths in great ways. It built up to a moment that mirrored the match where Moustache Mountain lost the tag titles, with Bate in trouble and Seven considering throwing in the towel. I liked the continuity between the matches. It gave this match a feeling of closure (even though I wouldn&#8217;t complain if it kept going).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nAfter the match, the War Raiders attack Strong and O&#8217;Reilly.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Backstage<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nJohnny Gargano paces in the locker room.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nChronicling the feud between Velveteen Dream and EC3.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 2<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Velveteen Dream vs EC3<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Eddie Orengo)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f346c87f947','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f346c87f947\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f346c87f947\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Velveteen Dream wins via pinfall after a Dream Velley Driver and Purple Rainmaker on the apron<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 15:05<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nVery good match. Dream seemed to have trouble overcoming EC3&#8217;s strength at first, but he eventually started to figure it out. A twisting DDT on the floor and some other wise decisions from Dream helped him put on a great showing. I think Dream really needed this match. People love him, but he&#8217;s been losing some high profile matches over the last few months. I was happy with this one.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nMatt Riddle is in the crowd!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nHow Adam Cole and Ricochet crossed paths.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 3<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>North American Title Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ricochet vs Adam Cole<\/strong> (NA Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Darryl Sharma)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f346c87f992','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f346c87f992\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f346c87f992\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Ricochet wins via pinfall after a 630 senton and becomes the new North American Champ<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 15:23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nReally great match! Cole and Ricochet spent a while feeling each other out, and when they started letting loose, things got great. Cole was deadly accurate with his strikes, and he wrestled a very smart match. Ricochet increasingly employed aerial moves to a more and more spectacular result. The last few minutes of this were great. I was kind of sad to see either man lose, but I was also very happy to see either man win.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nKevin Owens and Mark Henry are in the crowd.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nThe history between Kairi Sane and Shayna Baszler.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 4<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>NXT Women&#8217;s Title Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kairi Sane vs Shayna Baszler<\/strong> (NXT Women&#8217;s Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Jessika Carr)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f346c87f9d2','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f346c87f9d2\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f346c87f9d2\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Kairi Sane wins via pinfall with a counter to the Kirifuda Clutch<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 13:38<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat match! Baszler started by shutting down Kairi in nearly everything she did. Eventually Sane started to mount a comeback, but it didn&#8217;t seem like it was going anywhere at first. The momentum was started to shift towards Sane, but it didn&#8217;t feel like it was enough. Then Sane started hitting some big moves, yet it still felt like Baszler was too far ahead. The last couple of minutes were great, and I loved the finish.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nJohnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa hate each other, and now they&#8217;re fighting for the NXT Title.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 5<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Last Man Standing NXT Title Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Johnny Gargano vs Tommaso Ciampa<\/strong> (NXT Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Eddie Orengo)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f346c87f9fe','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f346c87f9fe\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f346c87f9fe\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Tommaso Ciampa wins when Johnny Gargano fails to meet the ten count<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 33:39<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat match. It started violent, and it never really let up. I think the most fun I had during this match was an extended striking sequence towards the middle portion of the match. As time passed, the drama became more of a focal point. I think the finish to this might piss some people off, but I was okay with it. I almost didn&#8217;t want to see Johnny win the way he was setting things up. Johnny&#8217;s lost his way, and he needs to change his path before he can succeed. I think it&#8217;s a great story.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Show Impressions<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nGreat show, top to bottom.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match of the Night<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAs usual with Takeovers, this is tough. Gargano and Ciampa had the most drama, Sane and Baszler gave me the biggest smile, Cole and Ricochet was the most spectacular, Dream and EC3 felt the most right for the winner, and the tag title match was the most energetic. How do you decide? I don&#8217;t think I will this time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NXT Takeover once again provides a great show with five great matches!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3884,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[255,297,1756,622],"tags":[648,1768,1766,779,1146,539,942,549,644,2084,1929,775,1759,1149,514,719,782,819,2085,278,2083,737,2082,1474,1767,638,567,1953,851,687,558,1130,715,801,1727,645,1429,683,2081,747,1135,1136,1761,1357,1927,7],"class_list":["post-3883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nxt","category-show-results","category-takeover","category-wwe","tag-adam-cole","tag-barclays-center","tag-brooklyn-new-york-ny","tag-carlos-cabrera","tag-darryl-sharma","tag-drake-wuertz","tag-ec3","tag-eddie-orengo","tag-hanson","tag-jessamyn-duke","tag-jessika-carr","tag-johnny-gargano","tag-kairi-sane","tag-kayla-braxton","tag-kevin-owens","tag-kyle-oreilly","tag-last-man-standing-match","tag-marcelo-rodriguez","tag-marina-shafir","tag-mark-henry","tag-matt-riddle","tag-mauro-ranallo","tag-moustache-mountain","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-ny","tag-nigel-mcguinness","tag-nxt","tag-nxt-north-american-title-match","tag-nxt-tag-team-title-match","tag-nxt-title-match","tag-nxt-womens-title-match","tag-percy-watson","tag-ricochet","tag-roderick-strong","tag-ronda-rousey","tag-rowe","tag-shayna-baszler","tag-takeover","tag-takeover-brooklyn-4","tag-tommaso-ciampa","tag-trent-seven","tag-tyler-bate","tag-undisputed-era","tag-velveteen-dream","tag-war-raiders","tag-wwe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3883"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3883\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3885,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3883\/revisions\/3885"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}