Send News Tip. You can see more of his writing on this website, on PWPonderings covering Progress Wrestling, and you can hear him on the Smark Sports … After Adam Cole was ejected from ringside, the challengers attempted their finisher, but Strong pulled Burch to the floor and O'Reilly trapped Lorcan in a guillotine. Frustrated that he could not keep Gargano down, Ciampa deconstructed the ring, exposing the boards. כמו כן, האירוע שודר בערוץ של ה-WWE Network. The enigmatic NXT champion Aleister Black was faced with the unenviable task of retaining his title Saturday night by defeating the unstoppable monster of a man, Lars Sullivan. Kick Off Show. It's almost time for WWE Money in the Bank 2018, but before then we've got the small matter of NXT TakeOver: Chicago II.. When it comes to NXT Takeover(s), the up and coming talent ALWAYS bring it. #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/YAnLYjCMMm, Again.#NXTTakeOver #ChicagoStreetFight pic.twitter.com/9avpMdjg3M, The ultimate disrespect. The Chicago crowd could not possibly have cared less about Lorcan and Burch as they made their way to the ring for the opening contest, nor did it care much about them midway through the bout. Welcome to our TJRWrestling live coverage of NXT Takeover Chicago. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Twitter account and you're all set. WWE NXT Tag Team Title Match The Undisputed ERA ( Kyle O'Reilly & Roderick Strong ) (w/ Adam Cole ) (c) defeat Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan (16:00) :::: Matchguide Rating: 8.36 based on 192 votes. The champion unloaded with a series of sickening knees that Cross simply shook off and answered with forearms of her own. O'Reilly applied his cross armbreaker and appeared to have the successful title defense in hand, but Burch made it to the ropes. The 2018 edition of NXT Takeover Chicago took place on June 16th. The storyline featured each competitor attempting to one-up the other and left an impact on the viewing audience. Cross clearly affected the champion to start the match, using mind games to catch Baszler off guard. #NXTTakeOver@LarsSWWE @WWEAleister pic.twitter.com/MVcisqgY3O, . Management and Black heavily spotlighted the big, making it very clear the fans would respect him at a championship level. The greatest threat to Shayna Baszler's NXT Women's Championship presented itself Saturday night, as the unpredictable Nikki Cross sought to dethrone The Queen of Spades. A diving headbutt netted him a two-count. Ciampa looked to follow up but ran his knee into the steel steps and was forced to loosen up his knee brace. Suit Williams: He’s watching the go-home episode of NXT while writing this, but doesn’t think any of his picks will be changed from it. The Undisputed Era drew an enormous pop to kick off the show, Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly defending the NXT Tag Team Championships against Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. Chicago was the setting for a shocking betrayal by Tommaso Ciampa on tag team partner Johnny Gargano. He continued his assault, hoisting Ricochet up and suplexing him from the ring apron to the arena floor. Ricochet scaled the ropes, but Dream crotched him. He proved he could face seemingly insurmountable odds and overcome them through sheer toughness and guts. Everything Black attempted, Sullivan cut off. Share on twitter Share on facebook. A twisting neckbreaker followed, and Baszler was simply lucky to be close enough to the ropes that she could drape her foot over it to save her title. There will be some who question Dream's losing record in these high-profile bouts, but he is so damn good that it is impossible not to be absolutely convinced that the enigmatic and eccentric heel will one day hoist gold in NXT. Find out with this recap of the latest WWE Network presentation, NXT TakeOver: Chicago II. Match ratings listed above are from Dave Meltzer's highly respected Wrestling Observer Newsletter. A lot can happen in a year. June 16, 2018 at 12:00 AM. His high-flying abilities make him a huge marketable member of any WWE roster and a star management will lean on heavily when his run with the developmental brand is over. Gargano uncorked a crossbody block onto Ciampa that left both men reeling, and chants of Johnny Wrestling filled the arena. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? The action spilled outside the ring. A single powerslam from Sullivan on the ring apron cut off a series of big boots by the champion. Follow along here for spoilers and information on the event's card, lineup of matches and news regarding the pay-per-view. Jack is here to perform his IMPACT Slammiversary 2018 and NXT TakeOver: Chicago punishment. In the year since that assault left DIY shattered, the rivalry between the two has taken on a more intense, more personal edge that led to a five-star classic in New Orleans as part of WrestleMania 34 weekend. Somewhat disappointing just because of the lofty standards of the first two matches, this did a fine enough job of propelling the story forward. The show was headlined by the match between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa. The card included matches that have results from scripted storylines and have results predetermined by WWE. Black, though, unloaded with a series of strikes and a double-knee from the ring apron onto Sullivan, who was on the floor. #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/9FCiru9xQk, Tandem offense at its finest. @WWEAleister retaliates against a flying @LarsSWWE......but at what cost?! A very close near-fall popped the crowd. June 17, 2018 | Posted by TJ Hawke. As Gargano returned to the squared circle, an alert Ciampa grabbed him, dropped him with a DDT on the exposed boards in the ring and scored the victory. NXT TakeOver: Chicago June 16, 2018 Allstate Arena Rosemont, Illinois. Written by Rob Crowther IV. The double-tough challengers, though, delivered the performances of their careers almost out of spite for the lack of reaction they received, and the result was a phenomenal tag team match to kick off the broadcast. @JohnnyGargano isn't holding ANYTHING back in this #ChicagoStreetFight! A series of creative and inventive reversals gave way to the champions scoring the victory off a leg whip/clothesline combo. Unfortunately, the intense hatred he felt for Ciampa proved his downfall, his emotions clouding his judgment. Chicago – There’s a place and a time for wrestlers in the WWE to bring their “A” game and one of those places is the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL which is right outside of Chicago.On the eve of Money in the Bank, the NXT superstars showcase their brand of wrestling to the Chicago crowd in a pretty balanced and well thought of match card, for NXT Takeover: Chicago II. Gargano obliterated the company officials, handcuffed Ciampa's hands behind his back and unloaded with several kicks to the head. He received a thunderous ovation as he entered the arena, as did his opponent, Ricochet. Who is going in the 2021 WWE Hall of Fame? @VelveteenWWE #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/KW0vsjkaWC, High flying is the #OneAndOnly way @KingRicochet knows how to live! For more information, profiles and results on FCW/NXT, please check out www.fcwprowrestling.com. The Chicago crowd was red-hot for The Undisputed Era, perhaps suggesting that trio should be an even bigger part of the NXT brand than it already is. He followed up, using the edge of a crutch to ram Gargano in the neck. Ricochet, on the other hand, is a star. Their battle, one of two main events, kicked off with an intensity unmatched since the opener. Sullivan popped Black up into the air and caught him coming down with a powerslam. This content is imported from Twitter. WWE NXT TakeOver: Chicago – June 16th, 2018. by Curtis Dillon on June 16, 2018 June 16, 2018 at 4:56 pm. NXT TakeOver is a series of professional wrestling shows that began on May 29, 2014, as the WWE developmental league NXT held their second WWE Networkexclusive live broadcast billed as NXT TakeOver. Dream delivered a rolling Death Valley Bomb from the middle rope for a strong near-fall. Baszler halted Cross' momentum, slamming her onto the steel ring ramp. Although, I expected a little “Maur”(o) from the commentary team, the superstars delivered. The Superstars exchanged strikes, including a big superkick from Dream and a nasty clothesline from Ricochet. We also saw the NXT Championship defended by Aleister Black and more. Black tried one too many high-risk maneuvers, though, and Sullivan caught him soaring through the air and dropped him face-first on the ring apron. The hard-hitting, furious offense of Lorcan was at the forefront down the proverbial home stretch as the babyfaces rolled. #NXTTakeOver@VelveteenWWE @KingRicochet pic.twitter.com/064zlRz1Fe, . Dream tried a Purple Rainmaker across the ring but missed, allowing Ricochet to deliver the 630 splash for the win. Medics and officials put Ciampa on a gurney and placed a neck brace on him while Gargano watched from above. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch vs. A hot tag to Lorcan sparked a babyface comeback and had the champions reeling. Strong and Lorcan started off the […] Ricochet delivered an elbow reminiscent of Dream's finisher and tried for a shooting star press, but Dream got the knees up. @_StarDESTROYER @strongstylebrit #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/csu7OnInmE, . WWE NXT TakeOver: Chicago 2018 Reaction and Post-Show Recap Review. Standing on a piece of rigging, Ciampa ripped Gargano's wedding ring off and spit on it. 6 Comments. He is the surest thing on the NXT roster despite his size. As Gargano launched himself over the top rope, he was met in the face with a trash can lid by his former friend. That the writing team was able to devise such a brilliant conclusion, which saw him use Gargano's emotions against him, is a credit to a creative team that has hit every note to perfection throughout this program. This felt like the first chapter in a story rather than the conclusion of a brief program. NXT TakeOver: Chicago II Preview & Predictions Welcome to another round of NXT Predictions, here at Enuffa.com, where we predict the special events of the one part of WWE that still works consistently! Chicago, Illinois June 16, 2018. Ratings are from his Wrestling Observer Newsletter (subscribe here ). You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Not quite as good as the opener, but this was a spectacular singles bout, with strong performances by both men involved. Lorcan and Burch were made credible challengers and legitimate NXT tag team stars in this match, which featured superb in-ring work from the consistently excellent O'Reilly and Strong. He continued his onslaught until an ill-advised high-risk maneuver sparked a babyface comeback from the champion. NXT Takeover: Chicago aired live on June 16th from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. In style. Gargano unloaded on Ciampa's back with his leather belt as chants of "you deserve it" poured from the stands. Dream worked over a prone Ricochet, who had his throat caught up on the top rope, and proceeded to mimic some of his opponent's offense in an attempt to prove he can do whatever his opponent can, just better. The challenger's renewed focus on the injured left knee of Black allowed him to regain control of the bout. Lorcan took a scary bump to the arena floor while Burch sparred with O'Reilly and Strong in the center of the ring. By. The longest-running storyline in all of WWE, and the best, culminated Saturday night in a Chicago street fight that threatened the well-being of both Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa. NXT TakeOver Chicago 2018 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, WWE WrestleMania 37: Matches and predictions, Complete WWE and NXT pay-per-view schedule, AEW’s Chris Jericho appearing on WWE Network show, AEW's Britt Baker on being a dentist and wrestling, 36 stunning images from 36 years of WrestleMania. #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/k3NC0o6ZqR, "I am a WRESTLING GOD!" What did you think of NXT TakeOver: Chicago? It’s the third NXT Takeover event of the year following the Philadelphia Takeover show (I gave that event a 9 out of 10) one night before the Royal Rumble in January and the excellent New Orleans Takeover (I gave that event a rare 10 out of 10) one night before WrestleMania in April. The action broke down, the champions delivering a huge Doomsday Device-like double-team maneuver that saw Lorcan launch himself off the top rope with a wicked European Uppercut. NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4: Results and video highlights, NXT TakeOver: New Orleans – results and highlights, WWE Elimination Chamber 2018: Full results & highlights, WWE Survivor Series 2018: Results and video highlights, WWE Fastlane 2018: Full results and highlights, WWE Hell in a Cell 2018: Results and highlights. Adam Cole was ringside for the match. Sullivan worked a side headlock, utilizing his size and strength advantage to keep the champion grounded. Storylines were produced on the NXT television program. Black countered a Freak Accident, while the challenger countered a Black Mass kick. Hawke’s nXt TakeOver: Chicago 2018 Review. They teased a double count-out, but both made it back into the squared circle before the ref counted 10. The superstars of NXT returns to the Windy City, to once again, to fight each other for the right to be call the best. @VelveteenWWE #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/72dl36RjBY, EXCLUSIVE: @VelveteenWWE isn't happy about the outcome at #NXTTakeOver... pic.twitter.com/UqYErqTiCV, EXCLUSIVE: @KingRicochet declares that the spotlight no longer belongs to @VelveteenWWE... #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/vs4PbYaMmh, . Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa (Chicago Street Fight) - WWE NXT TakeOver: Chicago II, June 17, 2018 Check out the full show match results and video highlights below on a big night at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. The champion fought his way back into the match and delivered two Black Mass kicks to secure the win and successful title defense despite an extraordinary performance from Sullivan. Nov 28, 2018 - Event: WWE NXT TakeOver Chicago II 2018 Release.Date : 17.06.2018 Air.Date: 16.06.2018 Genre : Wrestling | Sport | Entertainment Language: English Quality: 480p WEBRip Size: 622mb Movie Plot: WWE NXT TakeOver Chicago II 2018 was held on 16th June 2018. When using information on this site, please include a link to this page or the homepage (www.profightdb.com) - thanks! He attempted a superplex, but Gargano countered out and delivered a superkick to the knee that left Ciampa prone. Back in the ring, Ciampa unloaded a trio of German suplexes that left Gargano favoring his neck. Ciampa, beaten and battered, had his arm raised in victory while medics checked on Gargano. Every #NXTTakeOver is an opportunity to make a mark...to change the course of @WWENXT...#NXTTakeOver: Chicago is LIVE tonight ONLY on @WWENetwork. It moved to the stands, where Gargano unleashed a stop sign on the back of his opponent. #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/r7i1gWwmGB. Posted by Anthony Mango Thursday, June 14, 2018 The WWE NXT TakeOver: Chicago pay-per-view is scheduled for June 16, 2018 at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Fueled by hatred and a desire to win, Ciampa pulled a pair of handcuffs from under the ring. Here are 5 takeaways from the show: Undisputed Era Retained Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong defended their NXT Tag Team Championships against Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch. @CandiceLeRae catches up with @JohnnyGargano before his #ChicagoStreetFight to give some encouraging words! The following are the matches currently scheduled for the show at the moment, although the card is always subject to change: Burch found himself on the receiving end of a concentrated effort by the champions to beat him down. He tapped, but there was no bell. NXT TakeOver: Chicago II Results – 6/16/18 (Gargano vs. Ciampa, NXT Championship Match) NXT TakeOver Chicago II Results June 16, 2018 Chicago, Illinois (AllState Arena) Lorcan and Burch did their best to win over the crowd, even clearing the heel champions out of the ring early, but the fans remained firmly in the corner of Strong and O'Reilly. App Details. . At times the matches even outshine those of the main roster PPVs. These NXT special events have a habit of outdoing the main roster events that follow them, or at the very least setting down a hell of a marker to beat. Five matches were contested at the event. @ProjectCiampa #NXTTakeOver #ChicagoStreetFight pic.twitter.com/CLlOFH6ZrR, @ProjectCiampa #NXTTakeOver #ChicagoStreetFight pic.twitter.com/UpK7JGGZgJ, . Baszler tried for the clutch, but Cross delivered a side suplex that left the champion reeling. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. On the heels of a thrilling TakeOver: Chicago II, the NXT Tag Team and Women’s divisions saw two huge battles play out inside Chicago’s Allstate Arena. NXT TakeOver: Chicago June 16, 2018 Allstate Arena Rosemont, Illinois. The match lacked the type of intensity you would expect from these two and the finish, which protected Cross while still making Baszler look like a total badass. Ciampa sent Gargano into a trash can and applied his opponent's own Garga-No Escape on him. 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