NXT TakeOver Era
The inaugural NXT TakeOver event.
NXT TakeOver was a 2014 professional wrestling livestreaming event produced by WWE, held exclusively for wrestlers from the promotion's developmental territory, NXT. It was the inaugural NXT TakeOver and took place on May 29, 2014, at NXT's original home arena, Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. The event aired exclusively on the WWE Network.
Quick Facts
- Organization
- WWE (NXT Brand)
- First event
- NXT TakeOver
- Launch year
- 2014
- Primary venue type
- Live Arena Events
- Key innovation
- Premium Live Event Format for Developmental Brand
Lore & Background
The event comprised five matches from scripted storylines. The main event was Adrian Neville defending the NXT Championship against Tyson Kidd. In another prominent match, Charlotte defeated Natalya to win the vacant NXT Women's Championship. The commentators were Tom Phillips, William Regal, and Byron Saxton. The pre-show panel consisted of Christian, Paul Heyman, and Renee Young.
Reader's Guide
The event featured five matches on the main broadcast and one pre-show match. The first match saw Adam Rose defeat Camacho. The Ascension retained the NXT Tag Team Championship against Kalisto and El Local. Tyler Breeze became #1 contender to the NXT Championship by defeating Sami Zayn. Charlotte won the NXT Women's Championship. Adrian Neville retained the NXT Championship.
Did You Know?
- NXT TakeOver was the second livestreaming special for NXT, following NXT Arrival in February 2014.
- The TakeOver name was subsequently used as the brand name for NXT's live shows, held several times a year.
- Camacho's last WWE appearance was on SmackDown, not at NXT TakeOver 2014, and he did not return as Tonga Loa—Tonga Loa is a different wrestler.
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