NXT TakeOver: XXV vs. Double or Nothing - which show was better?

Atmosphere

Showtime.

Both shows had highly intense crowds. The fans were into it nearly from beginning to end. Double or Nothing had the more prestigious venue with the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, which helped it feel like the place to be compared to TakeOver. On the flip side, TakeOver was served by a shorter, more concise run time, where Double or Nothing felt like it went on an hour too long.

Nevertheless, for reasons we'll get into later, Double or Nothing kept fans engaged throughout the entire night. There was a novelty factor that TakeOver, despite its beloved status, just couldn't produce. TakeOver delivered in all the ways its known for, but Double or Nothing had the element of surprise.

Overall, it's really hard to call this one. The atmosphere of both shows was incredible. So I'm going to call it even. What do you think?

Box score:

TakeOver - 2

Double or Nothing - 1