{"id":70214,"date":"2018-11-21T12:55:21","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=70214"},"modified":"2018-11-21T12:58:53","modified_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:58:53","slug":"nxt-takeover-hits-misses-11-8-baszler-vs-kairi-sane-gargano-vs-black-velveteen-vs-ciampa-matt-riddle-vs-ohno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/11\/21\/nxt-takeover-hits-misses-11-8-baszler-vs-kairi-sane-gargano-vs-black-velveteen-vs-ciampa-matt-riddle-vs-ohno\/","title":{"rendered":"NXT TAKEOVER HITS &#038; MISSES 11\/8: Baszler vs Kairi Sane, Gargano vs. Black, Velveteen vs. Ciampa, Matt Riddle vs. Ohno"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1909313828\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3><b>HITS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane (NXT Women\u2019s Championship Match, 2 out of 3 Falls):<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This match did not exactly kick off the show, but it was the first substantial match and it did not disappoint.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It started out explosive as Sane went for the jugular from the ring of the bell to start the match.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This did not last long as the other Horsewomen, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir, interfered as they did before when Baszler regained the title at Evolution.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In the same fashion, Baszler took the first fall as Sane passed out from the K.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It could be seen the animosity between the two during this battle and the story of Sane having to beat the odds to stay competitive against Baszler\u2019s cohorts.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Sane managed a comeback as she defeated Baszler with an Insane Elbow.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The third fall saw all the chaos ensue as once again the Horsewomen became involved, but this time Sane got some help from Dakota Kai and this year\u2019s Mae Young Classic runner up, Io Shirai who executed a beautiful moonsault from the top rope to the outside of the ring to the Horsewomen.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Even though this all ensued, Baszler managed to pick up the win with an inside cradle when Sane went for another Insane Elbow.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Once again, great match between these two as their chemistry is excellent.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It was the right choice for Baszler to go over, especially with the Horsewomen being introduced, but kept Sane looking strong with all of the interference even though she was unable to prevail.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Hopefully this feud will be over, at least for a while, as they have had an extended program against each other dating back to last year\u2019s Mae Young Classic.<\/p>\n<p><b>Velveteen Dream vs. Tomasso Ciampa (NXT Championship Match):<\/b> Great match between these two, if only there had been more to build off of with their storyline.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It seemed rushed and minor as their conflict stems from the Dream indirectly accused Ciampa of attacking Aleister Black.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This match consisted of a lot of mind games as both competitors tried to get the upper hand mentally.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The action definitely picked up throughout the match with some great spots, like the Dream hitting Ciampa with the Death Valley Driver outside of the ring, then throwing him in the ring for the Purple Rainmaker for the two count.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The Dream proved that he is going to be a future star in the WWE with so much upside and with his age of 23 years, the sky is the limit.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It was a little confusing to see the Dream do his best \u201cHollywood\u201d Hogan impersonation, with all of the negative press brought on by his comments and at times it was a little too much, but it shows his range as a character which is unmatched by anyone currently on the roster.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>He still has a way to go with his ring work, but that will come in a matter of time with training and more exposure to high profile matches. Ciampa was awesome as well, proving there is not a better heel in all of sports entertainment currently.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This is shown when he had a brief encounter with Mauro Ranallo, yelling at him in the middle of the match which was not only a classic heel move but funny as well.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It was smart to have Ciampa to go over as he is too good as a champion and the Dream is not quite ready yet.<\/p>\n<p><b>Johnny Gargano vs. Aleister Black:<\/b> This was the debut of the \u201cheel\u201d Johnny Gargano as he was extensively booed as he came to the ring.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The match began with both men staring the other down only for Gargano to smack Aleister Black that set him off.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The match told the story of revenge as Black was on a mission to punish Gargano for his actions that left him on the sidelines for pretty much the whole summer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Gargano fought with a lot of edge at times mocking Black cunningly, daring him to put him out of his misery. Both of their fighting styles were on display, Gargano with his in ring abilities and Black\u2019s hard hitting strikes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The only slight negative is that it doesn\u2019t seem like Gargano is comfortable in this role.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Maybe its because its still in the beginning phase and he\u2019s still getting used to it, but at times it comes off forced.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Also, where does his character go from here as he was defeated cleanly.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Maybe a chase for the Ricochet\u2019s North American championship are in order as it would give him something to do worthwhile, so there\u2019s some upside.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Black can continue on his hunt for revenge and go after Ciampa\u2019s NXT championship as currently there are no viable faces that seem to be a formitable option. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Undisputed Era vs. The War Raiders &amp; Pete Dunne &amp; Ricochet (War Games Match):<\/b> This format never fails as this match lived up to expectations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>All competitors looked good as they put on a show with high spots and brutal combat. Even in defeat, the Undisputed Era proved that they currently own the War Games format matches, similar to the 4 Horsemen back in the day, as they were in their element.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This was highlighted when Bobby Fish brought in the UE steel chairs to use in the cage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The War Raiders were truly great as they showed aggressiveness as well as fantastic agility.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Honestly, I thought that Ricochet would have more flashy spots other than his fantastic flip\/dive from the top of the cage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The angle with Pete Dunne was great as well as he kept getting passed over from entering the match leaving one to speculate if he would turn on his team which added intrigue to the match.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The ending was brilliant as both Dunne and Ricochet picked up the win over Adam Cole.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>With Cole taking the pin from both men it did not weaken him while keeping the tag team angle still competitive and Fish strong for possible future use.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The War Raiders seem as though they could possibly get the titles soon as they are super over with the crowd and their wrestling style could pair up with any team.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Also, this would be a great conclusion to the competitive feud between Ricochet and Dunne as they were both the victors for their team.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>MISSES<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Matt Riddle vs. Kassius Ohno:<\/b> This match was not scheduled to be on the card and rightfully so.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>There is not much to say about this match as it lasted all but 15 seconds.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Its horrible that Kassius Ohno got squashed the way he did as he is a workhorse for the promotion.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Riddle could be built up better with more matches against enhancement talent that could lead and extend this storyline further.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This match was definitely not on the level of the other matches on the card and did not really serve any purpose.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Final Thoughts:<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>NXT never fails as this was another great Takeover.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is still unknown where this will fall in the echelon of Takeover events, but it definitely lived up to expectations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>There wasn\u2019t one match that truly stole the show as all of them kept the crowd and viewers satisfied.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This night left much up in the air as some storylines concluded and others will continue to thrive.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/11\/17\/nxt-takeover-report-11-17-ongoing-coverage-of-event-headlined-with-ciampa-vs-dream-baszler-vs-sane-live-from-los-angeles\/\">NXT TAKEOVER REPORT 11\/17: Ongoing coverage of event headlined with Ciampa vs. Dream, Baszler vs. Sane Live from Los Angeles<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-2592994512\"><div id=\"pwtor-3548374137\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>HITS Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane (NXT Women\u2019s Championship Match, 2 out of 3 Falls):\u00a0 This match did not exactly kick off the show, but it was the first substantial match and it did not <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/11\/21\/nxt-takeover-hits-misses-11-8-baszler-vs-kairi-sane-gargano-vs-black-velveteen-vs-ciampa-matt-riddle-vs-ohno\/\" title=\"NXT TAKEOVER HITS &#038; 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