The WWE NXT TakeOver Philadelphia event was yet another critically acclaimed show from the WWE Network exclusive show. However, at the end of the day, the huge matches and high-quality performances did not result in a single title change, but instead set up the WWE for their big show in April, during WrestleMania weekend. With the NXT TakeOver Philadelphia show over with, and TV tapings started for next week’s show, here is a look at what the WWE seems to have planned for their WrestleMania weekend TakeOver event.
The WWE NXT Title
In what some are calling a five-star match, Andrade Cien Almas successfully defended his WWE NXT title against Johnny Gargano. While announcer Mauro Ranallo kept reminding the audience about the similarities between Gargano and another underdog, Daniel Bryan, the WWE chose to keep the title on Almas and do it with a three count in the center of the ring.
However, things look to be headed in two different directions for the two WWE NXT superstars after NXT TakeOver Philadelphia. Since this is the third time Almas has beaten Gargano, he won’t get another title shot anytime soon. Instead, after the match, Gargano’s former tag team partner Tomasso Ciampa came out and bashed Gargano with a crutch and ended the show with fans booing him out of the building.
On the other hand, Aleister Black had a huge night. He started off winning three awards — for Male NXT Competitor of the Year, NXT Breakout Star of the Year, and Match of the Year (with Velveteen Dream). Then, Black pinned Adam Cole in a…
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