Best WWE and NXT matches of each year of the decade - Part II

2016 - The Revival vs DIY - NXT Takeover: Toronto

The Revival vs DIY: NXT Takeover: Toronto

This is the first of three NXT matches to feature on this list and one that would arguably start a trend the brand has continued to this day.

Many critics of WWE will highlight how poorly the company handles their Tag Team Division. In NXT, it is the complete opposite with their tag matches often standing out as some of their best. This was particularly the case when the division was led by The Revival, who many will still classify as the top team to come out of Full Sail.

Throughout the summer of 2016, the NXT Tag Team Champions were regularly locking horns with the team of Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa: DIY. Having defeated the former indie pair at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II, The Revival would do everything in their power to stop DIY from facing them again. This even included Scott Dawson faking an injury to get out of a scheduled clash at the Dusty Rhodes Classic tournament.

The tension between the two teams boiled to the point that, in order to settle their feud, a Two-Out-Of-Three Falls match was scheduled for NXT Takeover: Toronto. To this day, this match still ranks high in the all-time great NXT matches. The chemistry both teams had was undeniable - something which really stood out during the third and final fall, as each team came close to securing victory on numerous occasions.

In the end, the closing moments stands out as a picture moment in NXT history. As Johnny Gargano locked Dash Wilder in the Gargano Escape, Scott Dawson's attempts to block the submission led to him ending up in a hold of his own from Tommaso Ciampa. In their desperation not to submit, The Revival teammates would hold onto each other in their attempt to stand firm.

Ultimately, it proved futile as both men would tap out, giving Johnny and Tommaso the big moment they'd always dreamed of. Who'd have thought then their friendship would soon turn sour?