30 exciting NXT facts you need to know before TakeOver: XXX

#24 Finn Balor shines at NXT TakeOver: London

Finn Balor

NXT TakeOver: London (December 2015) made history by becoming the first-ever TakeOver that wasn't broadcast from the USA. The main event of the historic show saw Finn Balor successfully defending his NXT title against Samoa Joe.

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#23 Samoa Joe makes history

Samoa Joe

At TakeOver: Toronto, which took place on November 19, 2016, Samoa Joe became the first competitor to win the NXT title for the second time. He achieved the feat by defeating Shinsuke Nakamura in a hard-hitting 20-minute outing.

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#22 NXT's ever-growing relationship with Full Sail University

NXT at Full Sail University

Full Sail University has been NXT's home for a long time now. The partnership began way back in May 2012 and significant contributions have been made towards scholarship funds for students who are enrolled at the university.

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#21 NXT expands its horizons

TakeOver at the Barclays Center

Back in August 2015, NXT held the first TakeOver event outside Full Sail University. The event was named TakeOver: Brooklyn and emanated from the Barclays Center.

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#20 The arrival of the NXT Tag Team Championships

NXT Tag Team title belt

The NXT Tag Team titles were introduced in 2013. The British Ambition, consisting of Adrian Neville and Oliver Grey, became the inaugural Champions by defeating Erick Rowan and Luke Harper of The Wyatt Family.

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#19 Some interesting stats about the NXT Tag Team titles

Moustache Mountain

So far, we have had 21 Tag Team title reigns, with a total of 18 different Tag Teams holding the coveted belts. Moustache Mountain holds the record of the shortest reign, lasting a mere 22 days.