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

#12 Seth Rollins etches his name in history

Seth Rollins

Current WWE Superstar Seth Rollins was the first-ever NXT Champion. He defeated Jinder Mahal in the finals of a tournament on July 26, 2012, to bag the gold.

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#11 Triumph on international grounds

NXT UK

NXT's title belts have been defended and won in four different countries so far: the USA, Japan, Canada, and England.

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#10 Charlotte Flair reigns supreme at a historical event

Charlotte Flair

The first TakeOver event streamed on the WWE Network emanated from the Full Sail University in May 2014. Charlotte Flair defeated Natalya to win the vacant NXT Women's title on this night.

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#9 No boundaries whatsoever

NXT TakeOver: London

The past 29 TakeOver events have been held in a wide variety of locations. Some of the most notable ones include Brooklyn, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Toronto, London, and Orlando.

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#8 The Royal Rumble winner targets an NXT Champion

Ripley vs Flair

Earlier this year, Charlotte Flair won the Women's Royal Rumble. She didn't target the RAW or SmackDown Women's Champions on the Road to WrestleMania and decided to compete for Rhea Ripley's NXT Women's title after weeks' worth of trash-talking between the two.

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#7 Triple H speaks about the future of NXT

Triple H

In a recent interview, The Game opened up on the future of NXT. Here's what he said:

We have a lot of stars. There are a lot of hungry young athletes, and the pipeline to bring in more as they continue to train and get better is very exciting. The future is very bright in that regard.

With the likes of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and William Regal at the helm, NXT is destined to flourish further in the coming years.