"Rival" was the theme of the latest NXT TakeOver special, and given everything that unfolded in the night's main event for the brand's heavyweight title, it was more than fitting.
Good friends turned bitter enemies Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens waged war in what was a one-sided match for the most part as Owens relentlessly brutalized Zayn for the first three-quarters. Then, Zayn battled back, but a high-risk maneuver saw the champion smash his own head on the steel entrance ramp, leaving him with concussion-like symptoms.
Owens exploited the injury, leaving the referees with no alternative but to stop the match and announce the former Ring of Honor star the new champion.
Earlier in the night, Finn Balor defeated Adrian Neville in a Match of the Year candidate to become No. 1 Contender.
Elsewhere on the card, Sasha Banks captured the NXT Women's Championship, Buddy Murphy and Wesley Blake retained the tag titles and Hideo Itami defeated Tyler Breeze.
What hit, and what missed?
Which matches graded the highest, and which disappointed?
Find out now, with an in-depth look at NXT's latest two-hour live event.
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