NXT TakeOver 36 Results: Historic title reign ends; WWE Hall Of Famer plays big role in Championship match

Kyle O'Reilly vs. Adam Cole - 2 Out of 3 Falls match at NXT TakeOver 36 (contd...)

That's the move that @AdamColePro beat @PatMcAfeeShow with!PANAMA SUNRISE to @KORcombat!#NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/SpdbNhwtEz

— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2021

Cole wiped out Kyle and tried to flee the cage, but O'Reilly went after him at TakeOver 36. Cole took him down and hit the Panama Sunrise before getting a near fall.

Cole handcuffed Kyle to the ropes before beating him up with superkicks. Kyle caught the last superkick and got a Heel Hook, making Cole tap out!

Result: Kyle O'Reilly def. Adam Cole

2️⃣-1️⃣@KORcombat gets the submission victory against @AdamColePro while HANDCUFFED to the #SteelCage!#NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/g1VZOVGena

— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2021

Grade: B+

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Karrion Kross (c) vs. Samoa Joe - NXT Championship match at NXT TakeOver 36

#WWENXT Champion @WWEKarrionKross is on a path of destruction!@SamoaJoe#NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/q9jjVq4R0z

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 23, 2021

Joe took Kross to the corner for a beatdown before hitting an overhead kick and an elbow drop. Kross tried to make a comeback but was caught in the Coquina Clutch.

Kross tossed him off with a Doomsday Saito Suplex and sent him outside before sending him into the railings and barricades.

Kross was in control and hit another Doomsday Saito and got an Ankle Lock. Joe rolled through and sent Kross outside before the Samoan Submission Machine demolished him with a dive.