5 Top WWE Superstars and their greatest NXT TakeOver performances

#1 Andrade defeats Johnny Gargano to retain the NXT title (NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia)

Today, Andrade is one of the most popular acts on WWE RAW. He has won the United States title on one occasion and has a bright future ahead of him. Andrade was a top Superstar in NXT back in 2018. At NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia in 2018, Andrade squared off against Johnny Gargano with the former's NXT title on the line.

Both men beat the tar out of each other, and the match lasted just over 30 minutes. Johnny Gargano was doing everything in his power to best Andrade and win the title, but the latter didn't have plans to leave the building without the NXT title. In the end, Andrade connected an elevated Hammerlock DDT on Gargano, and it was enough for him to pick up the win. Gargano had nothing to be ashamed of, as he had given one of the greatest performances in the history of NXT. Andrade, on the other hand, had proven that he was a valuable asset for WWE and had all the ingredients of becoming a top star in the future.

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