Ciampa Goes To Insane Heights In Hunt Of Gold Вђ“ Nxt Takeover: Portland ✦

: The assault allowed Adam Cole to crawl over and pin the unconscious challenger, retaining his title in one of the most controversial finishes in TakeOver history. Aftermath: A Rivalry Reignited

As the match reached its climax, Ciampa appeared to have the champion beat after hitting the , but with no referee to count the pinfall, the visual of his "coronation" was suspended in time. : The assault allowed Adam Cole to crawl

: Johnny Gargano appeared at ringside, initially seeming to support his former DIY partner as Ciampa reached for the title belt. : Ciampa fought through three consecutive superkicks and

: Ciampa fought through three consecutive superkicks and a Last Shot from Cole, kicking out to the astonishment of the crowd. Despite surviving a barrage of interference and devastating

: After a referee bump left the match "lawless," Ciampa fended off the entire Undisputed ERA (Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly, and Bobby Fish) to stay in the hunt. The Betrayal That Shook Portland

At , Tommaso Ciampa’s nearly year-long odyssey to reclaim "Goldie" reached a fever pitch in a main event that saw him go to extreme, often terrifying lengths against NXT Champion Adam Cole. Despite surviving a barrage of interference and devastating maneuvers, Ciampa’s hunt for the gold was ultimately thwarted by a shocking betrayal from his longtime rival, Johnny Gargano. A Match of Insane Stakes and Brutality

While Adam Cole walked away with the gold, the real headline was the explosive revival of the feud. By costing Ciampa the one thing he loved most—"Goldie"—Gargano ensured that their path would lead to a final, violent resolution, while Cole looked ahead to a record-breaking title reign.