NXT
TakeOver: New York
Sunday.April.Week
1.2019
Brooklyn,
NY
NXT
CHAMPIONS
NXT
CHAMPION: Tommaso
Ciampa (1x)(3D)(Since Jul.W3.18)
NXT
TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The
Undisputed ERA (Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)(2x)(5D)(Since
Jul.W1.18)
NXT
WOMEN'S CHAMPION: Shayna
Baszler (3x)(2D)(Since Nov.W2.18)
NXT
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: Adam
Cole (3x)(0D)(Since Feb.W3.19.Wed)
WWE
UNITED KINGDOM CHAMPION:
Pete Dunne (3x)(0D)(Since Jan.W2.19.Sun)
WWE
WOMEN'S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS:
Natalya & Beth Phoenix (1x)(0D)(Since Mar.W3.19.Sat)
NXT
POWER RANKINGS
1.
Kyle
O'Reilly (NXT Tag Team Champion)
2.
Bobby
Fish (NXT Tag Team Champion)
3.
Tommaso
Ciampa (NXT Champion)
4.
Johnny
Gargano
5.
Ricochet (WWE RAW Tag Team Champion)
MATCH #1
Normal
Match
Roderick
Strong vs Velveteen Dream
WINNER:
Velveteen Dream
Method:
Pinfall
Finish:
Purple Rainmaker
MATCH #2
NXT
TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Tag
Team Match
The
Undisputed ERA (Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)(c) vs Street Profits
(Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)
WINNERS
and NEW NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins &
Montez Ford)!
Method:
Pinfall from Dawkins on Fish
Finish:
Snap Suplex Pin
MATCH #3
NXT
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Normal
Match
Adam
Cole (c) vs Matt Riddle
WINNER
and STILL NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION: Adam Cole
Method:
Pinfall
Finish:
The Last Shot
MATCH #4
WWE
UNITED KINGDOM CHAMPIONSHIP
Normal
Match
Pete
Dunne (c) vs Trent Seven
WINNER
and STILL WWE UNITED KINGDOM CHAMPION: Pete Dunne
Method:
Pinfall
Finish:
Bitter End
MATCH #5
NXT
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Fatal
4-Way Match
Shayna
Baszler (c) vs Kairi Sane vs Io Shirai vs Bianca Belair
WINNER
and STILL NXT WOMEN'S CHAMPION: Shayna Baszler
Method:
Pinfall on Kairi
Finish:
Float-Over Gutwrench Suplex Combo
MAIN EVENT
NXT
CHAMPIONSHIP
Two
Out of Three Falls Triple Threat Match
Tommaso
Ciampa (c) vs Ricochet vs Johnny Gargano
1st
FALL WINNER: Ricochet
Method:
Pinfall on Ciampa
Finish:
630 Splash
2nd
FALL WINNER: Johnny Gargano
Method:
Submission on Ciampa
Finish:
Gargano Escape
3rd
FALL WINNER: Tommaso Ciampa
Method:
Pinfall on Ciampa
Finish:
Fairy Tale Ending
4th
FALL WINNER and NEW NXT CHAMPION: Ricochet
Method:
Pinfall on Gargano
Finish:
Recoil
NEWS
Ricochet
has won the NXT Championship!
Tommaso
Ciampa has suffered a minor injury during his match. Although still
cleared to compete, the threat of further injury should be a concern
on this Superstar's mind.
Angelo
Dawkins & Montez Ford have won the NXT Tag Team Championship!
(The following is ChatGPT-generated slop)
NXT
TakeOver: New York 2019 – Review and Analysis
Date: Sunday, April Week 1, 2019
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Match 1: Roderick Strong vs. Velveteen Dream
A strong opener to get the crowd hot. Velveteen Dream continues to
showcase why he’s one of NXT’s most intriguing young talents. The
Purple Rainmaker finisher sealed the deal cleanly, reaffirming
Dream’s rising star status and setting him up for a bigger push.
Roderick Strong, a steady hand, helped elevate the match with his
crisp work but this was Dream’s night.
Result: Velveteen Dream wins via Purple Rainmaker
pinfall.
Match 2: NXT Tag Team Championship
The Undisputed ERA (c) vs. Street Profits
The big surprise and the emotional highlight of the night. The
Street Profits pulling off the upset over the heavily dominant
Undisputed ERA is huge for the tag division and feels like a very
fresh change of pace. Angelo Dawkins’ snap suplex pin on Bobby Fish
was a decisive but clean finish, signaling that this is the beginning
of a new era for NXT tag teams.
The Street Profits’ high energy and charisma continues to win
over fans, and taking the gold here mark their arrival
as top-tier champions.
Result: Street Profits win the NXT Tag Team
Championships.
Match 3: NXT North American Championship
Adam Cole (c) vs. Matt Riddle
A solid, competitive match with Cole retaining via The Last Shot. Cole was relentless in his unloading of heavy hitting move after heavy hitting move, seemingly looking threatened by Riddle's rising stock. This match served its purpose to maintain Cole’s
dominant reign while keeping Riddle credible as a challenger. The
finish was clean and keeps the door open for future rematches.
Result: Adam Cole retains via pinfall.
Match 4: WWE United Kingdom Championship
Pete Dunne (c) vs. Trent Seven
A classic UK-style bout as expected, with Dunne’s Bitter End finishing the contest. Dunne remains the dominant force in
the UK division, showing no signs of slowing down after his third
title reign begins.
Seven’s effort was valiant, but this result was predictable and
booked to keep the title stable for now.
Result: Pete Dunne retains via Bitter End
pinfall.
Match 5: NXT Women’s Championship Fatal 4-Way
Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Kairi Sane vs. Io Shirai vs. Bianca
Belair
One of the stronger women’s fatal 4-ways in recent memory with
four diverse styles clashing. Baszler’s float-over gutwrench suplex
combo on Kairi to finish felt very “Baszler” — a methodical and
punishing ending. While she remains dominant, the match also
highlighted the potential for a future multi-woman program involving
Sane, Shirai, and Belair. Kairi, as the fallen finalist, looks poised
for a continued chase.
Result: Shayna Baszler retains.
Main Event: NXT Championship Two Out of Three
Falls Triple Threat
Tommaso Ciampa (c) vs. Ricochet vs. Johnny Gargano
This match had all the ingredients of a classic TakeOver main
event with the added drama of the injury concern on Ciampa. The
storytelling here was masterful:
Ricochet’s stunning 630 splash to claim the first fall
showcased his incredible athleticism and high-flying offense.
Johnny Gargano getting the submission over Ciampa with the
Gargano Escape in the second fall added emotional depth and built
heat for their storied rivalry.
Ciampa’s fairy tale ending fall win was a surprise, but it
came with a caveat — his injury was a legitimate threat, adding
tension.
The final decisive moment saw Ricochet reclaim the title with
his signature Recoil finisher on Gargano, culminating in a
high-drama, four-fall match.
Ricochet’s victory marks a major milestone for him and breathes
new life into the NXT title scene. Ciampa’s injury status is a
looming concern that could shape the coming weeks. The pacing and
finish sequence elevated this match into memorable territory.
Result: Ricochet wins the NXT Championship.
Overall Show Thoughts
This NXT TakeOver delivered a great mix of storytelling,
athleticism, and surprise moments. The show was paced well with a
smart balance of singles matches, multi-person bouts, and high-stakes
title matches. The crowning moment was Ricochet’s triumphant NXT
Championship win, signaling a fresh start at the top.
The Street Profits taking the tag titles was a feel-good,
crowd-pleasing moment that will keep the division interesting. Shayna
Baszler remains an iron-willed champion in the women’s division,
though the seeds for future challengers are clearly planted.
Ciampa’s injury adds a realistic danger factor to his reign and
creates an intriguing question mark for the future.
Overall, the show earns strong marks for delivering drama and
solid wrestling quality on the strength of its stars and the
unpredictable nature of the title changes.
Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5 stars)
Best
Match: NXT Championship 2/3 Falls Triple Threat
Most
Surprising Result: Street Profits capturing the NXT Tag Team
Titles
Potential Angle to Watch: Ciampa’s
injury storyline and Ricochet’s title reign trajectory
NXT TakeOver: New York 2019 – If it were Simon Miller giving out Ups and Downs
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Date:
April Week 1, 2019
UP: Ricochet’s NXT Title Win
Let’s just start with the big one — Ricochet walking out with
the NXT Championship. What a moment! After a grueling
two-out-of-three falls triple threat with Ciampa and Gargano, the
high-flyer finally gets the gold he’s deserved for so long. It’s
the kind of feel-good moment that gives the whole show a buzz.
Ricochet’s athleticism combined with that clutch finish on Gargano
is exactly the kind of booking that makes you sit up and take notice.
That match was an absolute highlight, and Ricochet winning feels like
the start of something huge for NXT.
UP: Street Profits’ Tag Title Victory
Angelo and Montez winning the tag team titles is a breath of fresh
air for the division. The Undisputed ERA had been dominating for a
while, and this shake-up injects some much-needed excitement. Their
energy and charisma are infectious, and seeing them lift those belts
gives the tag scene a new spark. The finish was clean, and the Street
Profits look poised to take the division to new heights.
DOWN: Fatal 4-Way Women’s Match Could’ve Used
More
Four women, all with tremendous potential, but the Fatal 4-Way for
Shayna Baszler’s NXT Women’s Championship felt a bit
underwhelming. It didn’t quite reach the heights you’d expect on
a TakeOver card. The finish was fine — Baszler’s signature
gutwrench suplex combo — but the match itself lacked the chemistry
or storytelling punch to elevate it to the next level. Hopefully, the
follow-up shows build on this better.
UP: Velveteen Dream’s Opening Match Win
Velveteen Dream continues to be one of the most captivating
characters on NXT, and his victory over Roderick Strong to open the
show set the tone nicely. The match wasn’t overly complicated but
played to Dream’s strengths — charisma, showmanship, and a
well-timed Purple Rainmaker finisher. It’s clear he’s being
groomed for bigger things, and he’s delivering.
DOWN: Ciampa’s Injury Concerns
We’ve seen Tommaso Ciampa go through wars before, and it’s
hard not to worry seeing him take an injury mid-main event. While it
added a layer of realism and tension, it’s also a big risk given
how integral he is to the brand.
UP: Solid Midcard Title Matches
Adam Cole vs. Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne vs. Trent Seven both
delivered solid bouts that reinforced the importance of their
respective titles. Cole’s Last Shot finish was clean, while Dunne’s
Bitter End submission carried that unmistakable UK grit. These
matches didn’t steal the show but worked perfectly to keep the
belts relevant and the challengers credible.
Final Thoughts:
Overall, NXT TakeOver: New York 2019 was a strong show that
featured a landmark title change and some solid undercard action. It
wasn’t perfect — the main event dragged a bit, and the women’s
fatal 4-way could have been better — but the highs outweighed the
lows. Ricochet’s win and the Street Profits’ tag title victory
give us exciting new storylines to follow, and Velveteen Dream’s
ongoing ascent is something to watch.
If you like a mixture of great moments and some minor stumbles,
this was a solid NXT TakeOver to kick off April.
Final Score: 7.5/10
