NXT TakeOver: R Evolution
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Promotion WWE | | ||
Brand(s) | NXT | ||
Date | December 11, 2014 | ||
City | Winter Park, Florida | ||
Venue | Full Sail University | ||
Attendance | 400+ | ||
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NXT TakeOver: R Evolution was the third
The show marked the WWE in-ring debut of
Production
Background
TakeOver was a series of professional wrestling shows that began in May 2014, as WWE's then-developmental league NXT held their second WWE Network-exclusive event, billed as TakeOver.[1] In subsequent months, the "TakeOver" moniker became the brand used by WWE for all of their NXT live specials. R Evolution was scheduled as the third NXT TakeOver event and took place on December 11, 2014, at NXT's home arena, Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.[2]
Storylines
The card included matches that resulted from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portrayed
On November 27, 2013,
In early May 2014,
In the summer of 2014,
At TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way,
On August 12, 2014, WWE announced that Kevin Steen had signed with them and was due to report to their developmental system NXT on August 25.[29] He was given the new ring name Kevin Owens, and NXT began airing promotional videos from November 20 to hype his upcoming debut;[18] Owens detailed that he had wrestled for 14 years before making it to WWE, having faced (and formed a friendship with) several current WWE or NXT wrestlers on the independent circuit years ago, but WWE signed them first. Now that he was here, Owens declared that he would fight anyone and everyone, because fighting was the best way he could provide for his family.[30][31][32] Soon after, it was announced that Kevin Owens would make his in-ring debut at the next TakeOver event.[18]
Event
The commentators were Rich Brennan,
Preliminary matches
In the first match, Kevin Owens faced CJ Parker. Owens executed a pop-up powerbomb on Parker to win the match.[2]
Next, The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto and Sin Cara) defended the NXT Tag Team Championship against The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch). Kalisto executed a "Salida Del Sol" on Gotch to retain the titles.[2]
After that,
In the fourth match, The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) faced Finn Bálor and Hideo Itami. In the end, Bálor performed a "Coup De Grâce" on Viktor whilst Itami performed a diving double foot stomp on Konnor. Balor pinned Viktor to win the match.[2]
In the penultimate match, Charlotte defended the NXT Women's Championship against Sasha Banks. Charlotte executed "Natural Selection" off the top rope on Banks to retain the title.[2]
Main event
In the main event, Adrian Neville defended the NXT Championship against Sami Zayn. During the match, Zayn performed a
After the match, the NXT roster appeared to congratulate Zayn. Neville hugged Zayn and raised his hand in a show of respect. After the NXT roster left, Zayn celebrated with his close frenemy Kevin Owens. Suddenly, Owens pushed Zayn down onto the entrance ramp and performed a powerbomb on Zayn onto the ring apron. NXT General Manager William Regal checked on Zayn as the event ended.[2]
Reception
NXT TakeOver: R Evolution received critical acclaim. Larry Csonka of
Results
No. | Results | Stipulations | Times Title vs. Career match for the NXT Championship[35] .Had Zayn lost, he would have voluntarily left NXT 23:18 | | |
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