The latest chapter in WarGames history has been written as the men’s version of the match is in the books. 

WWE held the match at the NXT TakeOver: WarGames III event in Chicago, Illinois at the Allstate Arena on the WWE Network. The fourth member of Ciampa was Kevin Owens. 

This contest saw Tommaso Ciampa, Donovan Dijak, Keith Lee and Owens beat The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly) in the headliner. 

NXT TakeOver: WarGames III Results & Live Coverage

They put on one heck of a match that delivered. For those who may not know, the gimmick match was originally used in the NWA and later held annually in WCW.

Last year’s event saw War Raiders, Ricochet & Pete Dunne beat The Undisputed Era (Kyle O’Reilly, Adam Cole, Bobby Fish & Roderick Strong) in a WarGames match.

WWE holds the fallout episode from this show of NXT on Wednesday in Winter Park, Florida at Full Sail University. 

It appears that Owens is in NXT for good but WWE has yet to confirm whether this was a one-night-only appearance or not. 

What are your thoughts on the outcome of this match? Did WWE make the right call? Sound off in the comment section.

At last night’s NXT TakeOver: WarGames event from the Staples Center, Los Angeles, the War Raiders, Ricochet and Pete Dunne defeated The Undisputed Era in a WarGames match.

After the match, fans expressed concern over the status of Undisputed Era member Bobby Fish, who reportedly had to be helped out by officials.

During the conference call after the event, Triple H provided an update on Bobby Fish’s health condition. He said in the conference call that Bobby Fish was just fine and nothing serious happened.

Fish had just returned to the squared circle after several months as he was out with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee in March. He underwent surgery for his knee and was out of action for six months. He returned to NXT in October and assisted his fellow Undisputed Era members in their match against The War Raiders.

NXT TakeOver: War Game 2018 Results

It appears that two matches have been revealed for WWE’s next NXT special, which will be titled NXT Takeover: WarGames. A video has surfaced online that was taken from a promo that aired on the big screen at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

In the video at the 0:30 mark, it shows WWE advertising NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa defending his title against Velveteen Dream as well as Johnny Gargano facing Aleister Black in a singles match. You can check it out here.

https://youtu.be/zVS-S5itqug?t=29

The last set of NXT TV tapings that the WWE held was back on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from Winter Park, FL at Full Sail University. WWE doesn’t have any other tapings scheduled before this next special.

Also set for the show is The Undisputed Era (Kyle O’Reilly, Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, and Roderick Strong) taking on War Raiders, Ricochet, and Pete Dunne) in a WarGames match. WWE booked this match at the latest TV tapings.

The NXT TakeOver: WarGames event takes place on Saturday, November 17, 2018. This show goes down in Los Angeles, California at the Staples Center and will air on the WWE Network. WWE will be announcing more matches for this show in the coming weeks.

NXT TakeOver: WarGames aired on the WWE Network on November 18th, 2017 from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. Here are 5 takeaways from NXT TakeOver: WarGames:

Lars Sullivan Is Unstoppable

Lars Sullivan and Kassius Ohno started off NXT TakeOver: WarGames. Sullivan drove Ohno into the corner. Kassius responded with a big right hand and a boot to the face but Sullivan didn’t fall down. Sullivan connected with a shoulder tackle that knocked Ohno to the canvas. The action spilled out of the ring and Sullivan leaped off the ring apron and hit a shoulder block onto Ohno.

Back in the ring, Ohno hit a big boot and followed it up with an Enziguri. Sullivan shrugged it off and leveled Ohno with a Clothesline. Ohno charged at Sullivan and Lars connected with a ridiculous pop-up Powerslam for a two count. Kassius connected with a flurry of shots but could not knock Sullivan down. Kassius hit the Cyclone Kick but Sullivan kicked out at two.

Ohno stomped on Sullivan’s face and then hit a Senton for a one count. Sullivan and Ohno traded punches in the middle of the ring. Ohno hit a discus elbow and went for another one but Sullivan countered it into the Freak Accident for the pinfall victory.

Another victory for @LarsSWWE begs the question: Can ANYONE stop him?! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/wTv1FHIY9I

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 19, 2017

This match was a quick and decisive victory for Lars Sullivan. Ohno was simply overpowered by Sullivan. Lars is a monster in NXT and he will continue to be one once he joins the main roster. Sullivan will continue to improve in NXT and I can’t help but look forward to a match between Sullivan and Braun Strowman in the future.

Aleister Black Finally Said Velveteen Dream’s Name

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Velveteen Dream came down to the ring sporting tights with Aleister Black’s face on one leg and his own face on the other. Black controlled the match early and launched Dream out of the ring. Black took a seat in the ring to mock Dream. Velveteen started swaying his hips and danced right in front of Black. Aleister wouldn’t look at Dream and Velveteen decided to sit directly in front of Dream. Aleister then slithered towards Dream and Velveteen had a shocked look on his face.

Dream went for a roll-up and then connected with Arm Drag. Dream responded with a Clothesline that knocked Black to the mat. Dream connected with a flurry of punches that knocked Black out of the ring. Back in the ring, Dream connected with a Superkick for a two count. Velveteen hit the Rude Awakening for a two count. Black connected with a knee and then slung Dream into the corner.

Dream hit a Death Valley Driver for a two count. Aleister connected with a big time knee strike for a two count. Black remained on the attack and charged at Dream but Velveteen connected with a beautiful modified DDT for a two count. Dream connected with a Superkick and Black bounced off the ropes and connected with a knee. Aleister then hit the Black Mass for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Aleister Black grabbed a microphone and sat next to Velveteen Dream. Black said “enjoy infamy, Velveteen Dream” and walked away.

These two are leaving it ALL in the ring! @VelveteenWWE @WWEAleister #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/eJhgddiLEf

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 19, 2017

https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/932061796315385856

Aleister Black and Velveteen Dream put on an excellent match tonight at NXT TakeOver: WarGames. The build to this match was very interesting and Black and Dream absolutely delivered. In the end, both Superstars won. Aleister Black remains undefeated and he finally acknowledged Dream, which is all Velveteen wanted in the first place.

Ember Moon Is The New NXT Women’s Champion

Nikki Cross, Kairi Sane, Peyton Royce and Ember Moon battled in a Fatal 4-Way for the vacant NXT Women’s Championship. Billie Kay offered some words of encouragement for Peyton Royce on the entrance ramp and then did not accompany her to the ring.

Ember Moon leaped onto Nikki Cross outside the ring and Peyton Royce avoided it. Kairi Sane then hit a flying forearm onto Peyton Royce. Ember Moon sprinted across the ring and connected with a Suicide Dive onto Royce and Sane. Nikki charged at Moon but Ember caught her and connected with a Powerbomb onto the floor outside the ring.

Sane connected with a Spear to Ember Moon back in the ring in the corner. Sane then went for another Spear onto Moon but Ember leaped over her and Sane Speared Royce instead. Ember went for a Superplex onto Sane but Peyton Royce leaped on the turnbuckle behind her. Royce hit a Belly to Back Suplex onto Moon as she connected with a Superplex on Sane at the same time. Cross then climbed to the top rope and hit a Crossbody onto all three Superstars.

Cross Clotheslined Royce out of the ring and then hit a Swinging Neckbreaker on Sane. Cross went for the cover on Sane but Ember Moon broke it up at two. Ember connected with a big boot that knocked Cross to the canvas. Nikki hit a Swinging Neckbreaker onto Moon and Ember rolled out of the ring. Royce then hit a Fisherman’s Suplex on Cross but Sane broke up the cover.

Sane slammed Royce on top of Cross and then climbed to the top rope. Sane connected with the Insane Elbow onto both Superstars but Ember Moon broke up the pinfall attempt on Nikki Cross. Ember Moon then hit the Eclipse onto Peyton Royce and Nikki Cross at the same time. Moon then covered Nikki Cross and won the NXT Women’s Championship. After the match, Asuka and NXT GM William Regal presented Ember Moon with the title in the ring.

The #WomensDivision has officially been ECLIPSED by your NEW #WWENXT #WomensChampion, @WWEEmberMoon! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/DsvaTYQFos

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 19, 2017

This watch was completely unpredictable leading up to NXT TakeOver: WarGames. Each Superstar in this match would have made sense to become the new NXT Women’s Champion. Ember Moon pushed Asuka to the limit at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III but came up just short. She is very deserving of a run with the NXT Women’s Championship.

Andrade “Cien” Almas Won The NXT Championship

Zelina Vega got in McIntyre’s face before the match and started shouting at him. The match then began with Almas trying to avoid McIntyre by leaning in between the ropes. Drew then Almas towards the ropes and Andrade caught himself in between the ropes and posed. McIntyre didn’t like that too much and booted Andrade in the face. Vega tried to hit the Hurricanrana on McIntyre out of the ring but Drew caught her. Almas then attempted a Suicide Dive but McIntyre was ready and elbowed Almas in the face.

McIntyre went charged at Almas in the corner but Andrade got out of the way and McIntyre slammed into the steel post. McIntyre lifted up Almas for a Suplex but ultimately decided to launch Almas across the ring. McIntyre followed it up with two Belly to Belly Suplexes. McIntyre then hit a Clothesline off the top rope. McIntyre hit the Celtic Cross for a two count.

Almas hit a Dropkick and followed it up with an Tornado DDT for a two count. Almas went for a Hurricanrana but McIntyre caught him and planted Almas with an inverted Alabama Slam. McIntyre made his way up to the top rope but Almas hit him with a Dropkick that knocked McIntyre out of the ring. Almas launched McIntyre into the ring post and then followed it up with a Moonsault off the top rope onto McIntyre outside the ring. Almas brought McIntyre back into the ring for a cover but McIntyre kicked out at two.

Andrade hit the Double Stomp onto McIntyre while Drew was hung up in the ropes and then followed it up with Double Knees for a two count. Almas missed with an Enziguri and McIntyre planted him with a Powerbomb for a two count. McIntyre followed it up with the Future Shock DDT for a two count. McIntyre lifted Almas up onto his shoulders and climbed up the turnbuckle. Almas escaped an connected with another Double Knees to the back of McIntyre’s head for a two count.

Almas became frustrated and clubbed McIntyre across the back of the head. Almas left the ring and celebrated with the NXT Championship outside the ring and the referee became distracted. Vega got into the ring and hit McIntyre with a Hurricanrana and McIntyre’s head bounced off the canvas. Almas then got back into the ring and hit the Hammerlock DDT for a two count. McIntyre then hit the Claymore and went for the cover but Vega placed Almas’ foot on the bottom rope.

McIntyre went for another Claymore and missed and crotched himself on the top rope. Almas then hit the Hammerlock DDT off the top rope for the pinfall victory. Andrade “Cien” Almas is the new NXT Champion.

HE'S DONE IT! The #NXTChampionship officially belongs to #ElIdolo, @AndradeCienWWE! #NXTTakeOver @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/SpEFJDBdNZ

— WWE (@WWE) November 19, 2017

I didn’t see this one coming at all. Almas and Vega have been one of the best parts of NXT recently, but I didn’t think WWE would take the NXT Championship off of McIntyre so quickly. This could mean that McIntyre is on his way to the main roster soon. Zelina Vega has completely revitalized Almas’ career and it is awesome to see a talent like Andrade be rewarded.

The Undisputed Era Survived WarGames

SAnitY, The Undisputed Era and The Authors of Pain & Roderick Strong competed in a WarGames match tonight. Eric Young, Adam Cole and Roderick Strong started off the match as the rest of the Superstars were locked inside shark cages on the top of the entrance ramp.

Strong and Young surrounded Cole in one of the rings. Strong knocked Cole to the mat and then got in a shoving match with Eric Young. Young knocked Cole to the mat and then Strong planted Young with a Backbreaker. All three Superstars battled while standing on the top rope. Cole was knocked down but he bounced off the ropes and both Young and Strong were crotched on the top rope.

Cole then stomped on both Young and Strong. Cole threw Strong into the other ring and focused on Eric Young. Cole planted Young with a Neckbreaker over his knee and then got into the other ring with Strong. Cole beatdown Strong in the corner and then shoved his boot in his face while taunting him.

Cole stood on the metal partition between the rings and punched Young in the face. Adam Cole connected with a Suplex on Strong and then shouted “I run this world”. Cole hit Strong with a Neckbreaker and then delivered another one to Eric Young. Strong got back to his feet and connected with a couple of chops to Cole. Strong followed it up with a Clothesline to Cole.

Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly of The Undisputed Era were the first team to be let out of the shark cage. Fish and O’Reilly beatdown both Young and Strong in the ring as Cole watched on in the corner for a minute. Cole, O’Reilly and Fish connected with three Splashes onto Eric Young while he was on the ring apron up against the steel cage surrounding the ring.

Akam and Rezar of the Authors of Pain were the next team released from their cage on the entrance ramp. The Authors of Pain cleaned house and launched Adam Cole into the second ring. The Authors of Pain then launched Strong onto everyone else in the second ring. Strong, Akam and Rezar spent the next couple of minutes beating the hell out of everyone as Dain and Wolfe watched on in their cages.

Wolfe and Dain from SAnitY were the final team released. Wolfe brought a club into the ring and attacked Akam and Rezar with it. Dain grabbed some chairs, trash cans, chains and kendo sticks into the ring. SAnitY started bashing everyone with chairs as the crowd chanted “we want tables!”. Killian Dain obliged and grabbed two tables from under the ring as the crowd chanted “yes!”.

O’Reilly tried to hit Wolfe with a chair but missed and the chair bounced off the top rope and he bashed himself in the face. Dain finally got into the ring and chained the cage door shut. Dain then swallowed the key to the cage and then went after Akam and Rezar. Dain climbed up to the top rope and connected with a Crossbody onto everyone.

Cole dared Dain to come after him and tried to hit him with a kendo stick but Dain blocked it. Dain lifted Cole in the air but Fish and O’Reilly attacked Dain from behind. Dain shrugged them off and continued to dominate the match. Dain and Rezar traded punches on the partition between the two rings. They then traded big boots in one of the rings. Dain connected with a Crossbody but Akam booted Dain in the face and then connected with a Powerslam.

O’Reilly and Fish connected with kicks to Dain that finally knocked him to the mat. Kyle O’Reilly then hit a big time forearm to Wolfe that knocked him to the canvas. O’Reilly tied up Wolfe with a chain and applied an Arm Breaker but Eric Young leaped off the top rope and broke up the hold with an Elbow Drop. Bobby Fish then hit a Moonsault off the top rope onto Eric Young.

Authors of Pain hit the Super Collider onto Fish and O’Reilly and bashed into Dain on the partition in between the rings. Eric Young hit Rezar with a Death Valley Driver onto Akam. Strong delivered a Backbreaker to Young, Cole and Wolfe. Strong then lifted up the gigantic Killian Dain and planted him with an Olympic Slam but Adam Cole broke up the pinfall.

Akam and Rezar planted Young, Fish, O’Reilly, Wolfe, Strong and Dain off the top rope and Adam Cole escaped. Cole then posed between the rings but was quickly surrounded by Akam and Rezar. Cole wound up being crotched on the top rope and the Authors of Pain set up two tables.

Cole escaped to the top of the cage as Wolfe hit a Germain Suplex to one of the members of the Authors of Pain. Cole continued to slither on top of the cage as Dain leveled O’Reilly with a massive Clothesline. Killian Dain then hit the coast-to-coast Dropkick onto O’Reilly and a trash can. Cole then stood up on top of the cage and Roderick Strong climbed up towards him.

Strong joined Cole on top of the cage and Superplexed Cole on top of everyone in the ring. Strong went for a cover on Adam Cole but Cole kicked out at two. Dain and Akam traded punches on the partition between the rings. Rezar came out of nowhere and leveled Dain with a Clothesline. O’Reilly and Fish took out Rezar in the ring. Wolfe and Young then took out O’Reilly. Young bashed Strong into the cage and then Cole hit Young with a kendo stick. Cole then hit Eric Young with a Shining Wizard into a chair for the pinfall victory.

Take a good look at the man who won #WarGames for #UndisputedERA: @AdamColePro, BAY BAY! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/STuxRWfnkA

— WWE (@WWE) November 19, 2017

This match was pure chaos. There was blood all over place and too many incredible spots to remember. The Superstar that was the most impressive in this match was Killian Dain. He dominated the majority of the match and showed off ridiculous athleticism for his size. In the end, it was Adam Cole who pulled out the victory for The Undisputed Era in a match that lived up to it’s expectations.

WWE’s first-ever NXT TakeOver: War Games took place on November 18th, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

– We see a nice “War Games” themed video package to kick off the broadcast before Mauro Ranallo, Percy Watson and Nigel McGuinness welcome us to the Toyota Center. The two rings are set up side-by-side, and Kassius Ohno comes out to kick things off.

#NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/qI5ZskSCSt

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) November 19, 2017

– Kassius Ohno vs. Lars Sullivan: They’ll be wrestling in the ring set up closest to the entrance stage. They brawl into the corner off the opening bell and trade stiff strikes. Lars gets the upper hands and throws Kassius outside for a beat-down at ringside. Back in the ring, Lars blocks a big boot, but Kassius connects with an enziguri. Lars comes back with a lariat to cut off Ohno. Ohno fires back with a big boot, but Lars answers with a pop-up powerslam for a two count. Lar goes up top for a splash and Kassius rolls out of the way. They trade elbows and Kassius hits a series of shots to the face and back of the head. Kassius hits the spinning big boot for a two count. Lars sits up and Kassius boots him back down. Lars sits back up and he gets another boot to the face. Lars fires up and tells him to bring it, so Kassius stomps a mud hole in him and then hits a senton drop for another two count. Kassus hits an elbow shot, but when he goes for a second one, Lars grabs him and hits the Freak Accident for the win.

Winner: Lars Sullivan

– Lars yells and tells Kassius “this is what you wanted” as he heads to the back.

– UK wrestlers Tyler Bate, Trent Seven, Mark Andrews and Wolfgang are seen sitting at ringside.

– The Undisputed Era is backstage in the locker room talking with NXT GM William Regal, but we don’t hear what they’re saying.

– The Velveteen Dream vs. Aleister Black: For this match, they’re wrestling in the ring farthest from the entrance ramp. The opening bell sounds and they lock up after a stare-down. They trade back-and-forth wrestling holds in the opening moments, with Black taking over. Black puts Dream in a submission hold then pins for a two count. Dream fires back with an elbow to the face and follows up with more strikes. Black throws Dream outside and runs at him, but he sees Dream move, so Black backflips off the ropes and sits down in the ring. Dream comes in and dances in front of Black then sits down with him. They get up and Dream takes over with strikes on black. Dream beats Black out to ringside then teases going for a suicide dive, but he decides against it. Back in the ring, Dream superkicks Black for a two count. Dream pummels on Black then hits a neckbreaker for another two count. Dream ties up Black in the ropes and the ref backs him off. Black kicks him away and hits a springboard moonsault for a two count. Black kicks Dream down again, but Dream fires back with an elbow. Black hits another kick and a knee, but Dream shuts him down with a Death Valley Driver for another two count. Dream takes Black up to the top rope for another Death Valley Driver, but Black escapes and kicks out Dream’s leg. Black looks to go for the finish, but Dream drops him with a spinning DDT. Dream goes up top for the Purple Rain Maker, but Black blocks it with a kick and Dream falls back into the ropes. Dream gets tied up in the ropes so Black boots him in the face, and the ref gets in Black’s face. Dream comes up behind the ref and kicks Black, then Black hits back with a kick of his own. Black hits another kick for the three count.

Winner: Aleister Black

Catch @WWEAleister if you can… #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/u5gxJNszUf

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 19, 2017

– After the match, Black sits down next to Dream and tells him to “enjoy infamy Velveteen Dream.”

– We see Regal walking in to Sanity’s locker room in the back.

– Asuka, Funaki and Finn Balor are shown sitting at ringside.

– NXT Women’s Title: Nikki Cross vs. Kairi Sane vs. Peyton Royce vs. Ember Moon: This one is for the vacant NXT Women’s Championship and is under Fatal 4 Way rules. The opening bell sounds and Nikki and Kairi go at it while Peyton and Ember go at it. Peyton starts dropping people with kicks, and the fights spills out to ringside. Sane hits a flying forearm from the apron onto Peyon on the floor, then Ember runs the ropes and hits a suicide dive on Sane and Peyton. Nikki and Ember start brawling on the floor and Ember powerbombs her down at ringside. Ember goes for a superkick on Sane back in the ring, but Sane blocks it and drops Ember. Sane goes for a spear on Peyton but Peyton evades it and locks in a submission on the ropes. Ember breaks up the hold and starts brawling with Peyton. Sane, Ember and Peyton now brawl into the corner and there ends up being a big pyramid slam off the turnbuckle. Cross comes back in the ring and hits a big crossbody on all three of her opponents as they get up. Cross gets fired up and starts cleaning house. Ember fires back with a big boot on Cross. Cross follows up with a forearm shots and a neckbreaker on Ember for a two count. Peyton comes in and hits a Fisherman’s suplex on Cross for two. Sane hits the Alabama Slam on Peyton on top of Cross. Sane goes up top and hits the elbow on Cross and Peyton. Ember breaks up the pin attempt and goes up top. Peyton nocks her down, then Peyton starts fighting with Cross. Ember comes off the top and hits the Eclipse on Peyton and Cross at the same time, then she covers Cross for the win.

Winner and New NXT Women’s Champion: Ember Moon

– After the match, Regal and Asuka present the Women’s Title to Ember.

– Regal is seen backstage speaking with Roderick Strong and the Authors of Pain.

– Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe are shown (separately) sitting at ringside.

Former #NXTChampion @SamoaJoe takes in the sights and sounds of #NXTTakeOver: #WarGames! pic.twitter.com/HIlRadF8p6

— WWE (@WWE) November 19, 2017

– NXT Title: Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Drew McIntyre Zelina Vega is at ringside in Almas’ corner. Almas pie-faces Drew away from him as the ref holds up the NXT Title. The ref keeps the apart then calls for the opening bell. After a series of back-and-forth strikes in the opening moments, Almas starts taking control and locks Drew in an armbar over the ropes. Drew starts coming back and hits some overhead suplexes on Almas. Drew kicks up to his feet and misses a shot on Almas, leading to Almas rocking him in the corner. Almas follows up with a tornado reverse DDT for a two count. Almas goes for a reverse hurricanrana on Drew, but the Champion reverses it into an Alabama slam for a two count. Drew climbs up top, but Almas runs up and dropkicks him down, and the Champion falls down to the floor. Almas jumps down onto Drew but Drew catches him in the powerbomb position. Almas reverses this into a hurricanrana into the ring post. Almas goes up top and follows up with a moonsault off the top rope onto Drew on the ringside floor. Back in the ring, Almas goes up top but Drew stops him with some right hands. Drew goes for the superplex, but Almas escapes. Almas crotches Drew on the top rope then hangs him in the tree of woe. Almas stomps Drew down then hits a running double knee strike. Almas pins for a two count. Almas goes for a kick but Drew ducks and answers with a sit-out powerbomb on the challenger for a two count. Almas hits a chop to the chest and McIntyre fires back with a headbutt. Drew hits the Future Shock for another two count. Drew takes Almas to the middle rope for a flying Celtic Cross, but Almas escapes and drops Drew in the corner. Almas charges and hits another double knee strike on Drew for a two count. The ref distracts Almas and Zelina runs in and hits a hurricanrana on Drew. Almas runs in and DDTs Drew for a two count. Drew fires back with a running big boot and pins, but Zelina helps Almas get his foot on the bottom rope to break the count. They get up and Drew goes for another big boot, but Almas ducks and Drew crotches himself on the top rope. Almas sits Drew on the top rope then hits draping DDT off of it and Drew lands flat on the top of his head. Almas pins to score the three count, and we have a new champion.

Winner and new NXT Champion: Andrade “Cien” Almas

– Andrade and Zelina celebrate with the NXT Title belt up the ramp and on the stage.

– Sirens go off in the arena and big double-wide cage lowers over the two rings. We see a video package highlighting what lead up to this War Games match.

– Dustin Rhodes and Arn Anderson and shown sitting at ringside.

– War Games: SAnitY vs. The Undisputed Era vs. The Authors of Pain & Roderick Strong: Eric Young, Adam Cole, and Roderick Strong will start this one off. Paul Ellering shouts at one of the refs before things start. The three men in the ring come face to face before starting the fight. Cole swings first but Strong drops him. Young goes to beat down Cole, but Strong pulls him away and drops him next. They face off again before Young decks Strong, then turns his attention to Cole. Strong recovers nad hits a backbreaker on Young, then he starts brawling with Cole. Strong blocks a dropkick then launches Cole in the cage wall. Cole latches on to the cage, but Young and Strong meet him on the top rope. Cole crotches them both on the top rope and they fall down to the mat. Cole takes control of the match now until Strong fires up and starts laying into both opponents with chops and running knee strikes. We see the countdown, and Fish and O’Reilly are released into the match next. They hit the ring and go right for Strong. They triple team Strong and Young and control the next moments of the match. The timer starts up again, and Akam and Rezar are released into the match now. They rush the structure and start beating down everyone except Strong. They start throwing Undisputed Era members onto the metal platform between the two rings, and delivering Fireman’s Carries onto other opponents’ bodies. The timer starts again, and now the rest of Sanity hits the ring. Wolfe climbs in and reveals that he brought a night stick with him, then he starts beating down the Authors with it. Dain starts throwing in weapons then he grabs a table from ringside. Sanity is now in control of the match as Young and Wolfe start laying everyone out with weapons. Dain finally feels there are enough weapons in the ring, and he gets and locks the door behind him. Dain appears to swallow the key to the door. Dain now starts beating everyone down while Young and Wolfe recover. Dain dropkicks Akem and falls onto Rezar with a senton drop. Dain climbs up top and hits a diving cross body onto the opponents down in the ring. Dain now turns his attention to Cole. Cole swings a kendo stick at Dain and Dain blocks it. Dain grabs Cole for a chokeslam but Fish makes the save. Fish tries a sunset flip on Dain but doesn’t have any luck. Cole charges at Dain for a cross body, but Dain catches him and piledrives him on top of Fish. Dain picks up Cole for a Fireman’s Carry, then Strong charges for a cross body and Dain catches him too. Dain then delivers a Samoan Drop-Fallaway slam combo. Dain starts trading strikes with Rezar now until Dain drops him with a cross body. Akam now runs in with a right hand and a powerslam on Dain for a two count. O’Reilly hits a tornado DDT on Akam, and Dain drops Cole. The Undisputed Era drops Dain and double teams him with kicks. O’Reilly chokes Wolfe with a chain then puts him in an arm bar, but Young breaks it up with a flying elbow drop. Fish then hits a moonsault on Young. The authors hit the Super Collider with Dain caught between them. Dain is now bleeding but it’s not clear where the cut is. Young decks Strong, then Death Valley Drivers Akam onto Razar. Strong hits the Lumbar Check on Cole, then starts laying out other opponents with kicks and knees. Strong hits a backbreaker on Wolfe next, then a knee to Dain. Strong hits the Olympic Slam on Dain but Cole breaks the pin. Young and Strong start fighting on the opposite ring corners, and the other competitors run up behind them and it leads to two tower of doom super-powerbombs, one in each ring. Adam Cole was the one not caught in the chaos, but the Authors are able to grab him and crotch him on the top rope. The Authors set up two tables now next to each other. The Authors look to set up Cole for a superplex, but Wolfe breaks it up. Cole climbs to the top of the cage to escape the Authors, while Wolfe German suplexes one of the authors off the top rope through both tables. Young hits a leaping neckbreaker on the other Author. Cole is still on the top of the catch for a breather. O’Reilly starts hitting people with a garbage can in the ring. He hits a series of strikes on Dain, but Dain decks him with a lariat. Dain sets a garbage can up in front of O’Reilly in one corner, and he climbs up the climbs up to the opposite corner. Dain hits the coast-to-coast Van Terminator on O’Reilly. Strong climbs to the top of the cage and grabs Cole. Strong superplexes Cole off the top of the cage into the ring onto a crowd of their opponents below. The Authors hit a clothesline/Russian leg sweep on Dain on the metal platform between the rings. Wolfe gets up and appears to be bleeding from the head. Wolfe and Young double team O’Reilly, then Strong sneaks up behind Wolfe and suplexes him. Strong and Cole trade strikes until Young grabs Strong and slams him into the cage. Cole drops Young with the kendo stick. Young starts getting up with a chair in his hands, and Cole hits a running knee that drives the chair into Young’s face. Cole pins for the three count.

Winners: The Undisputed Era

BEWARE The #BeastOfBelfast! @KillianDain #NXTTakeOver #WarGames pic.twitter.com/GKrTa5cwQ0

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 19, 2017

#SAnitY's @TheWWEWolfe sets the table for #WarGames! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/pBFhS7BBp2

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 19, 2017

– Bodies are scattered all over the rings and Wolfe is covered in blood as TakeOver goes off the air.

NXT TakeOver: WarGames will air on November 18th from Houston, Texas. The event will begin with a kickoff show at 7 p.m. ET and then the main card begins at 8 p.m.

Lars Sullivan Will Overpower Kassius Ohno

On the November 8th episode of NXT, Kassius Ohno approached NXT General Manager William Regal backstage. Ohno stated that he wanted to prove that he belonged in the NXT Title picture and asked if he could take on Lars Sullivan. Regal agreed to make the match and shook Ohno’s hand. On the November 15th episode of NXT, Lars Sullivan demolished Raul Mendoza. After the match, Sullivan went to beatdown Mendoza some more but Ohno rushed the ring. Lars Sullivan laughed in Ohno’s face and then exited the ring.

Even though Ohno is currently on a winning streak, Lars Sullivan is simply unstoppable. Ohno will put up a good fight, but in the end Sullivan will emerge victorious. Both Ohno and Sullivan are very athletic for their size and this should be a very entertaining match.

He may be laughing now, but will it be @LarsSWWE that gets the last laugh when he faces @KassiusOhno this Saturday in Houston? #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/5agxWaD0Jv

— WWE (@WWE) November 16, 2017

Velveteen Dream Will Not Escape The Black Mass

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Velveteen Dream has been determined to get Aleister Black’s attention for some time now. On the September 20th episode of NXT, Aleister Black spoke for the first time. Black discussed his 15 year journey in wrestling that brought him to NXT. Velveteen Dream interrupted Black and said that Black’s biggest problem was fear.

Aleister Black was scheduled to face Lio Rush on the October 4th episode of NXT. That match never took place because Dream attacked Rush from behind in an effort to get Aleister’s attention. Velveteen Dream then faced Lio Rush the following week and defeated Rush with the Purple Rainmaker Elbow Drop. After his victory, Dream mocked Black and sat cross-legged in the middle of the ring.

Things escalated when Dream appeared behind Black during his entrance on the October 25th episode of NXT. Dream attacked Black from behind and tied him up in the ropes. Dream shouted at Black to say his name and then slapped him across the face. Aleister broke free and went for the Black Mass but Dream escaped and retreated up the entrance ramp.

Black finally addressed Dream on the November 1st edition of NXT. Aleister said that he make sure nobody ever forgets Velveteen Dream’s name at NXT TakeOver: WarGames.

This has been an absolutely fascinating feud from the start. Velveteen Dream has tried his hardest to get inside Black’s head and we will see if his antics were successful this Saturday night. All it takes is one Black Mass on Saturday night and Aleister is walking out of WarGames with another victory.

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The New NXT Women’s Champion Will Be Iconic

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Asuka vacated the NXT Women’s Championship due to injury after defeating Ember Moon at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III. This Saturday night at NXT TakeOver: WarGames, Sane, Moon, Cross and Royce will compete to determine who will become the next NXT Women’s Champion. Kairi Sane was the first Superstar announced for this match after she won the inaugural Mae Young Classic tournament.

Peyton Royce and Ember Moon earned their spots in the match this Saturday by emerging victorious in Triple Threat matches. NXT GM William Regal announced that Nikki Cross will be added to a Battle Royal on the October 25th episode of NXT to determine the final participant in the Fatal 4-Way this Saturday night.

Cross had previously competed in one of the Triple Threat qualifying matches, but was screwed out of her opportunity when the Undisputed Era tricked Taynara Conti into costing Cross the match. Cross wound up winning the Battle Royal and claimed the final spot in the NXT Women’s Championship match at WarGames. On the November 15th episode of NXT, Ember Moon picked up a victory over Mercedes Martinez. After the match, Cross, Royce and Sane appeared while Ember Moon was still in the ring.

This match is a difficult one to predict, as you could make a case for any Superstar to win it. I don’t think Kairi Sane will get the title so quickly, but anything is possible. Ember Moon gave Asuka everything she could handle at TakeOver: Brooklyn III, so there is no doubt that she could walk out of Houston the new NXT Women’s Champion. Nikki Cross is insane and won’t back down from anyone. However, I think the x-factor in this match is Billie Kay. I think she will interfere in this match and ensure Peyton Royce picks up the victory. The Iconic Duo (Royce and Kay) will then brag about Royce’s victory over and over again on NXT.  This match is completely unpredictable and I have zero confidence in my prediction, which is exactly how it should be.

Drew McIntyre Will Overcome Andrade “Cien” Almas & Zelina Vega

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The key figure in this feud hasn’t been Drew McIntyre or Andrade “Cien” Almas. Zelina Vega has led Almas to the best run of his NXT career and he is now in prime position to become the new NXT Champion. Almas has been avoiding McIntyre for the past few weeks, but Vega has confronted McIntyre a couple of times.

Last week on NXT, McIntyre and Almas were scheduled to have a contract signing. Andrade attacked McIntyre from behind while Vega encouraged him. On the November 15th episode of NXT, Drew McIntyre came down to the ring and called out Almas. McIntyre challenged Almas to be a man and finally confront him. Vega and Almas made their way down the entrance ramp. Almas charged the ring and traded punches with McIntyre.

McIntyre got the upper-hand, but Zelina Vega once again got involved. Vega leaped off the top rope and McIntyre caught her. This allowed Almas to take advantage of the situation and he connected with a chop-block to McIntyre’s knee. Almas then planted McIntyre with the Hammerlock DDT as Vega held the NXT Championship and ensured that Almas will become the next NXT Champion.

Zelina Vega has completely revitalized Almas’ career in NXT. Vega has added so much to Andrade’s character and he is now a legitimate threat for the NXT Championship. Zelina’s impeccable work on the microphone and her ability to become physical in Almas’ matches have made the tandem must-see television. Vega’s Hurricanrana on Roderick Strong ensured a victory Almas recently and it was just awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGuvJ3LsfZA

Having said all of that, I don’t see Drew McIntyre dropping the title yet. I can’t wait for this match on Saturday night because I think Almas and Vega will try anything to get the victory. McIntyre will fight through it all and walk out of WarGames with his NXT Championship. If it were up to me, I’d have Almas and Vega on the main roster as soon as possible.

WarGames Will Be The Best Match Of The Weekend

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The WarGames match features two rings, side-by-side, surrounded by a gigantic steel cage. One member from each team will start off the match inside the cage, while remaining Superstars are locked inside of shark cages by the entrance ramp. After five minutes, two members from one team are released into the cage and that gives that team a clear advantage for a brief period of time. After three additional minutes pass, another team’s final two Superstars are released from their cages. Three minutes later the final team has their remaining two Superstars released from their shark cages and all nine Superstars will be inside the steel cage.

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly) arrived in NXT at TakeOver: Brooklyn III. Fish and O’Reilly attacked the SAnitY after they defeated The Authors of Pain to claim the NXT Tag Team Championships. Adam Cole arrived and Superkicked Drew Mcintyre to close the show. Eric Young, Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe spent the next few weeks trying to get revenge on The Undisputed Era.

Adam Cole tried to recruit Roderick Strong to join The Undisputed Era after Strong lost to his NXT Championship match against Drew McIntyre. Cole, Fish and O’Reilly once again approached Strong after his loss to Andrade “Cien” Almas.

On the November 1st episode of NXT, Roderick Strong came down to the ring after The Undisputed Era attacked SAnitY and The Authors of Pain during their NXT Tag Team Championship match. Strong put on an Undisputed Era arm band and made it seem like he was going to join the group. However, Strong attacked Cole, Fish and O’Reilly. A massive brawl broke out and NXT GM William Regal came down to the entrance ramp. Regal announced that the 9 Superstars will settle their differences in a WarGames match.

This match may wind up being the best match of the entire weekend. NXT TakeOver’s have routinely been excellent and I expect these three teams to try and tear the house down. I’m think that The Undisputed Era is going to escape WarGames with a victory. They said that this is their era in NXT, it is time to prove it Saturday night.

– Below is a new promo looking at the legacy of the WarGames match as we prepare for the return of the two-ring, three-team battle at WWE NXT “Takeover: WarGames” on Saturday, November 18th from the Toyota Center in Houston. The match will feature The Undisputed Era’s Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly vs. The Authors of Pain (Akam, Rezar) & Roderick Strong vs. SAnitY’s Killian Dain with NXT Tag Team Champions Eric Young & Alexander Wolfe. The video features comments from Goldust, WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.

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– Matches announced for next week’s NXT are Ember Moon vs. Mercedes Martinez plus tag team action with The Street Profits vs. Tino Sabbatelli & Riddick Moss. Next week’s “Takeover: WarGames” go-home episode will also feature Andrade “Cien” Almas doing an in-ring face-off with NXT Champion Drew McIntyre.

– As noted, Takeover will feature Kassius Ohno vs. Lars Sullivan in singles action. Lars tweeted the following after the match was announced by NXT General Manager William Regal:

Thank you Mr. Regal. I can assure you Kassius will be the victim of a public dissection at Takeover. This will generate interest for future Takeover's. Everyone comes out a winner with this decision. ? https://t.co/wxUvNX1mDM

— Old Millenial (@LarsSWWE) November 9, 2017

WWE announced the following rules for the upcoming WarGames match set taking place at NXT Takeover later this month. The match will feature two rings inside a massive steel cage.

– Each group selects one member to start the bout inside the cage, while the remaining team members are locked inside shark cages by the entranceway.

– After five minutes, the final two members from one team enter the match, giving that group a brief yet brutal advantage.

– Three minutes later, the second team’s members are released, followed by the final team’s competitors following another three-minute period.

– Once all nine Superstars are inside the ruthless steel structure, the first competitor to pick up a pinfall or submission earns the victory for his side.

The three teams participating in the match include:

• NXT Tag Team Champions SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe & Killian Dain)
• The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Bobby Fish)
• The Authors of Pain & Roderick Strong

– As we noted before, WWE announced the return of War Games for the upcoming NXT Takeover event during the Survivor Series weekend, though it appears it wasn’t what the company originally had in mind.

According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the original plans for the event were for SAnitY to defend the NXT Tag titles against Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish in a regular tag team match.

It’s not known what caused the plans to change but as reported previously now there will be a War Games match between Sanity, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly) and The Authors of Pain with Roderick Strong at the event

Additionally, Drew McIntyre was expected to defend his NXT Championship against Adam Cole at the upcoming NXT Show but he will now face Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas instead.

– While Kane had wrestled for WWE before using various gimmicks, he made his debut as the ‘Big Red Monster’ during the Badd Blood PPV on October 5th, 1997.

Yesterday marked 20 years of his debut and WWE remembered it by posting the following photo story from their official Instagram account in which they take a look at his career:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ3_Jf0ghcI/