WWE NXT North American Champion Ricochet will no longer stay at the top of the tier of the men’s division in NXT.
He lost his NXT North American Title to Johnny Gargano in a suburb contest that took place at the first special of the yellow brand, NXT TakeOver: Phoenix event, on Saturday night at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on WWE’s streaming service.
? WARNING ?
This is really, really painful to watch.#NXTTakeOver @JohnnyGargano pic.twitter.com/DtuRzk9yhI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 27, 2019
? FREAKY FRIDAY ?#NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/VXBJ9P5sdG
— WWE UK (@WWEUK) January 27, 2019
NOT THE EXPOSED FLOOR, @JohnnyGargano!!!!!#NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/YvixuWL0v6
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 27, 2019
If this won't put @KingRicochet away then WHAT WILL?!?!@JohnnyGargano #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/eSjLSVktb1
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 27, 2019
Ricochet, who was only the second champion in the history of the title, continues to shine through as one star that continues to impress fans each and every time that he gets into the ring. He’s someone to keep an eye on as he develops in the developmental system for the company.
They put on one heck of a match that delivered and will be fun to see where it goes from here. We should get an idea of just that once WWE holds the next set of TV tapings, which goes down on Wednesday, January 30th in Winter Park, Florida at Full Sail University. Whether Ricochet gets a rematch before WrestleMania 35 weekend remains to be seen.
What are your thoughts on Gargano winning the title? Was this the right call by WWE officials? Sound off in the comment section.
