{"id":4265,"date":"2018-11-17T18:00:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-18T00:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?p=4265"},"modified":"2018-11-18T11:36:21","modified_gmt":"2018-11-18T17:36:21","slug":"nxt-takeover-wargames-ii-recap-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/nxt-takeover-wargames-ii-recap-review\/","title":{"rendered":"NXT Takeover: WarGames II &#8211; Recap &#038; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>NXT Takeover: WarGames II<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n#NXTTakeOver<\/p>\n<p><strong>Original Air Date: November 17, 2018<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Event Date: November 17, 2018<\/strong> (aired live)<\/p>\n<p><strong>City: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=los-angeles-ca\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Los Angeles<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=california\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">CA<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=staples-center\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Staples Center<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Attendance: 13,598<\/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;Voices&#8221; by Motionless in White<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nThe war has returned.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nUnannounced, Matt Riddle heads to the ring. After getting into a verbal battle with Kassius Ohno on the kickoff show, Riddle challenges Ohno to a fight tonight. Ohno heads to the ring. He says Riddle is too stupid to understand that he&#8217;s not ready for NXT, but if he wants to fight, then Ohno will oblige.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 1<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Matt Riddle vs Kassius Ohno<\/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_69f391ef15e63','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_69f391ef15e63\" 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_69f391ef15e63\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Matt Riddle wins via pinfall after a knee strike<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 0:07<\/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 \/>\nThis was fun. Hopefully they&#8217;ll have a nice rematch though.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 2<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Two out of Three Falls NXT Women&#8217;s Title Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kairi Sane vs Shayna Baszler<\/strong> (NXT Women&#8217;s Champ)<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_69f391ef15f62','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_69f391ef15f62\" 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_69f391ef15f62\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Shayna Baszler wins with 2 falls to 1 and retains the title<\/strong><br \/>\nFall 1: Baszler forces Sane to submit to the Kirifuda Clutch (2:00)<br \/>\nFall 2: Sane pins Baszler after the Insane Elbow (7:35)<br \/>\nFall 3: Baszler pins Sane with a crucifix pin as a counter to the Insane Elbow (10:54)<br \/>\n<strong>Time: 10:54<\/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. I wasn&#8217;t too surprised with how it turned out, and I think that affected how invested I got in the match, but this was yet another great fight in their series. I love how each match builds on the last and becomes something new and different. There were callbacks to their previous matches in this one, and I love how they were worked in seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p>It was no surprise that Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke would get involved, but Sane had some friends of her own late in the match. That led to an exciting final fall where it seemed like Baszler and Sane were as close as they&#8217;ve ever been in regards to either woman being able to win the match at any time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nX-Pac is in the crowd (with his dog).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Backstage<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nTommaso Ciampa stares at the NXT Title.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 3<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Johnny Gargano vs Aleister Black<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Tom Castor)<\/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_69f391ef15f9b','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_69f391ef15f9b\" 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_69f391ef15f9b\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Aleister Black wins via pinfall after two Black Mass kicks<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 18:10<\/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 was emotional and violent. The sequences and counters were great, the strikes were numerous and brutal, and the finish was sad yet satisfying. I couldn&#8217;t have asked for more. The best story in wrestling this year just had another great chapter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Backstage<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nThe Undisputed Era is engaged in a discussion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 4<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>NXT Title Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Velveteen Dream vs Tommaso Ciampa<\/strong> (NXT 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_69f391ef15fcc','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_69f391ef15fcc\" 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_69f391ef15fcc\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Tommaso Ciampa wins via pinfall after a draping DDT on the metal connector between the two rings and retains the title<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 22:25<\/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! Both men pushed each other and themselves beyond their limits. I thought the match was over like three or four times before it actually ended. This was a great fight where it felt like neither man would give in. It feels like it&#8217;s both of their times right now, and this match showed why. It&#8217;s just a shame that there had to be a loser.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nXavier Woods hosted a League of Legends battle between Team WWE and Team NXT yesterday in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Team NXT won. Handily.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nNita Strauss is in the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 5<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>WarGames Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Undisputed Era vs War Raiders &amp; Pete Dunne<\/strong> (UK Champ) <strong>&amp; Ricochet<\/strong> (NA Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Eddie Orengo; stage referees: Drake Wuertz, 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_69f391ef15ffc','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_69f391ef15ffc\" 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_69f391ef15ffc\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Pete Dunne and Ricochet pin Adam Cole after the Bitter End<\/strong> (Dunne) <strong>and a 450 splash<\/strong> (Ricochet)<br \/>\nEntry Order<br \/>\n1. Adam Cole<br \/>\n2. Ricochet<br \/>\n3. Kyle O&#8217;Reilly<br \/>\n4. Hanson<br \/>\n5. Roderick Strong<br \/>\n6. Rowe<br \/>\n7. Bobby Fish<br \/>\n8. Pete Dunne<br \/>\n<strong>Time: 47:28<\/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 \/>\nFantastic match. It kept going on and on, and it kept getting bigger and bigger. I think they pused hard to make this more exciting than last year. I&#8217;m not sure which match I prefer, but this one definitely left a huge impression. Everyone looked great, and hopefully everyone is okay after this brutal, breathtaking match.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Show Impressions<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAnother great Takeover. Every match was built to well and had a great payoff tonight.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match of the Night<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>WarGames<\/strong><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s difficult to pick the best match, but I think the spectacle of WarGames might have made the biggest impression on me.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Official Results:?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/shows\/wwenxt\/takeover-wargames-ii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/shows\/wwenxt\/takeover-wargames-ii<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NXT WarGames II continues the tradition of great Takeovers with a crazy WarGames match, a great NXT Title match between Dream and Ciampa, an emotional fight between Gargano and Black, and a tense battle for the Women&#8217;s Title between Baszler and Sane (plus a surprise or two).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[255,297,1756,622],"tags":[648,1162,718,1555,779,1660,1814,1146,539,549,644,1378,2084,775,1759,1150,1149,719,1554,819,2085,2083,737,638,1966,567,687,558,1130,1148,715,801,645,1429,1556,683,1757,2282,1133,747,818,1761,1357,1927,2283,7,1860],"class_list":["post-4265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nxt","category-show-results","category-takeover","category-wwe","tag-adam-cole","tag-aleister-black","tag-bobby-fish","tag-california","tag-carlos-cabrera","tag-da-brewer","tag-dakota-kai","tag-darryl-sharma","tag-drake-wuertz","tag-eddie-orengo","tag-hanson","tag-io-shirai","tag-jessamyn-duke","tag-johnny-gargano","tag-kairi-sane","tag-kassius-ohno","tag-kayla-braxton","tag-kyle-oreilly","tag-los-angeles-ca","tag-marcelo-rodriguez","tag-marina-shafir","tag-matt-riddle","tag-mauro-ranallo","tag-nigel-mcguinness","tag-nita-strauss","tag-nxt","tag-nxt-title-match","tag-nxt-womens-title-match","tag-percy-watson","tag-pete-dunne","tag-ricochet","tag-roderick-strong","tag-rowe","tag-shayna-baszler","tag-staples-center","tag-takeover","tag-takeover-wargames","tag-takeover-wargames-ii","tag-tom-castor","tag-tommaso-ciampa","tag-two-out-of-three-falls-match","tag-undisputed-era","tag-velveteen-dream","tag-war-raiders","tag-wargames-match","tag-wwe","tag-x-pac"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4265","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=4265"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4267,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4265\/revisions\/4267"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}