While Adam Cole walked away with the gold, the real headline was the explosive revival of the feud. By costing Ciampa the one thing he loved most—"Goldie"—Gargano ensured that their path would lead to a final, violent resolution, while Cole looked ahead to a record-breaking title reign.
: Johnny Gargano appeared at ringside, initially seeming to support his former DIY partner as Ciampa reached for the title belt. While Adam Cole walked away with the gold,
The contest was defined by both competitors' willingness to sacrifice their bodies for the NXT Championship. The contest was defined by both competitors' willingness
: The assault allowed Adam Cole to crawl over and pin the unconscious challenger, retaining his title in one of the most controversial finishes in TakeOver history. Aftermath: A Rivalry Reignited : Ciampa executed a precarious Avalanche Air Raid
: In a stunning turn of events, Gargano snatched the championship from Ciampa's hands and struck him in the head with it .
: Ciampa executed a precarious Avalanche Air Raid Crash from the middle rope and another onto the ring apron to punish Cole.
At , Tommaso Ciampa’s nearly year-long odyssey to reclaim "Goldie" reached a fever pitch in a main event that saw him go to extreme, often terrifying lengths against NXT Champion Adam Cole. Despite surviving a barrage of interference and devastating maneuvers, Ciampa’s hunt for the gold was ultimately thwarted by a shocking betrayal from his longtime rival, Johnny Gargano. A Match of Insane Stakes and Brutality