Up next is the NXT Championship match between Hideo Itami and “The Glorious” Bobby Roode. Itami makes his way out first.
The NXT Champion makes his grand entrance next.
Your #1Contender for the #NXTChampionship has ARRIVED and looks more than ready for an all-out WAR! #NXTTakeOver @HideoItami pic.twitter.com/clndkoERGd
— WWE (@WWE) May 21, 2017
Feast your eyes on the most #GLORIOUS champion in #WWENXT history… #NXTChampion @REALBobbyRoode! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/QZqTA5uTjT
— WWE (@WWE) May 21, 2017
The match starts and Roode shows his power to Hideo. Roode then does his Glorious taunt, but Hideo cuts him off by picking him up for the GTS but Roode manages to escape.
Ready… set… GO TO SLEEP?! @HideoItami wastes NO time getting down to business! @REALBobbyRoode #NXTChampionship #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/NiBwFGLuKI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 21, 2017
Despite a size disadvantage, the strength of @HideoItami is undeniable in tonight's #NXTChampionship match! @REALBobbyRoode #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/Vdy0ah7xNI
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 21, 2017
A #glorious way to anger #NXTChampion @REALBobbyRoode… #NXTChampionship #NXTTakeOver @HideoItami pic.twitter.com/khLEcknYi8
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 21, 2017
Roode is mocking Hideo and shouting at him at get up and this leads to Itami hitting a big slap to Roode and “The Glorious One” was shook!
.@HideoItami goes AIRBORNE in an effort to flatten the champ! @REALBobbyRoode #NXTChampionship #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/9YCZfJ6C6g
— WWE (@WWE) May 21, 2017
#NXTChampion @REALBobbyRoode has gained control and looks to slow down @HideoItami! #NXTChampionship #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/gC1iTPJvsR
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 21, 2017
Proximity to the ropes helps @REALBobbyRoode narrowly escape @HideoItami's #GTS! #NXTChampionship #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/M1uNAOAXnG
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 21, 2017
The arm of @REALBobbyRoode is locked in, but it's not enough to make the #NXTChampion submit! @HideoItami #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/1ZHQhvg6dz
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 21, 2017
