The build to TakeOver 31 wrapped up on last night’s go-home episode of NXT.
Shawn Michaels made an appearance as the host of a face-to-face segment with NXT Champion Finn Balor and Kyle O’Reilly. Ahead of their title match on Sunday, a Prime Target special feature also built up O’Reilly.
The main event of last night’s show previewed two of the other title matches for TakeOver. Candice LeRae & Johnny Gargano defeated NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai & NXT North American Champion Damian Priest in a mixed tag match. With the help of a low blow from LeRae, Gargano pinned Priest after hitting One Final Beat. LeRae laid out Shirai with a backstabber after the match. The Garganos then posed with Shirai and Priest’s titles to close the show.
In a video that aired on last night’s episode, Kushida vowed to show everyone the real him when he faces Velveteen Dream at TakeOver. Kushida also defeated Tony Nese last night. Dream appeared on the video screen after the match and said the spotlight will be too bright for Kushida on Sunday.
Plus, WWE hyped up the Cruiserweight Championship match for TakeOver with Santos Escobar and Isaiah “Swerve” Scott taking part in a side-by-side interview.
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WWE NXT video highlights —
Shotzi Blackheart vs. Dakota Kai
Santos Escobar and Isaiah “Swerve” Scott interview
Another mysterious video hypes a returning wrestler for TakeOver
Prime Target: Who is Kyle O’Reilly?
The Cameron Grimes Invitational Stepping Stones to the Moon Match
Austin Theory thinks Kyle O’Reilly should be trying to catch up to him
It’s time for Kushida to show everyone the real him
Kushida vs. Tony Nese, Velveteen Dream responds to Kushida
Cameron Grimes searches for William Regal, Dexter Lumis returns
Adam Cole vs. Austin Theory
Kayden Carter vs. Xia Li
Shawn Michaels hosts Finn Balor-Kyle O’Reilly face-to-face
Io Shirai & Damian Priest vs. Candice LeRae & Johnny Gargano
NXT fallout: The Garganos are ready to become the golden power couple