Top 5 NXT TakeOver Matches of 2019 

Io Shirai hits her signature moonsault at TakeOver: Toronto
Io Shirai hits her signature moonsault at TakeOver: Toronto

#4 2/3 Falls Match for the NXT Championship: Adam Cole vs. Johnny Gargano at NXT TakeOver: Toronto

Undisputed Era at TakeOver: Toronto
Undisputed Era at TakeOver: Toronto

I attended the show live and this was awesome to watch. Adam Cole came out to a huge babyface reaction. Johnny Gargano got a big mixed reaction. They worked at a crazy pace as highlights included Gargano hitting a Thunderstruck DDT but Cole kicked out. Cole hit a pair of Superkicks and an Ushigorishi but couldn't but Gargano away. Cole grabbed a chair but was stopped by the referee. The crowd booed as Gargano used the chair which led to Cole winning the first fall. This was great as Gargano sat on the chair and shrugged off the boos.

The second fall was a Street Fight as they took the fight into the crowd. The fans went crazy when Gargano blocked a Fairytale Ending as he sent Cole crashing through the announcers' table. Gargano long-darted Cole into a chair, then applied the Gargano Escape and won the second fall.

This was amazing to watch as the third fall was a Weapons Cage Match. The cage began to lower as the fans chanted "Thank You Regal." There were all kinds use of weapons as the fans popped huge when Gargano grabbed the sledgehammer which was saved for last. Cole hit a Super Panama Sunrise off the ladder which looked crazy. Gargano used pliers as he cut off a piece of bared wire. Cole and Gargano battled over the bared wire on top of the cage as the fans chanted "Please don't die." The finish was just insane as everyone stood up and watched both Cole and Gargano plummet off the cage, crashing through a table. Cole managed to place his hand over Gargano and retained his NXT Title.

After the match, Undisputed Era came out and helped Cole to the back. The fans chanted "Thank you Johnny" as Candice LeRae came out. William Regal came out and raised Gargano's hand. Inside the building, this had the feeling that it looked like Gargano's swan song from NXT. I rewatched the match on the WWE Network and it was just as good live. An awesome match.

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Edited by Amar Anand
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