Big Title Change at WWE NXT “Takeover: San Antonio” Tonight (Video)
Bobby Roode defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to become the new WWE NXT Champion at tonight’s “Takeover: San Antonio” event.
This is Roode’s first run since debuting with NXT last year. Nakamura held the title since the NXT live event in Osaka, Japan on December 3rd.
Below are photos and video from tonight’s Takeover main event, which featured an injury angle with Nakamura:
Will the GLORIOUS @REALBobbyRoode be walking away from #NXTTakeOver as the new @WWENXT Champion?! pic.twitter.com/7tVIaarXnH
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
If anyone knows how to make an entrance, IT IS @ShinsukeN!!!! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/1ZQeXULJQQ
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
Now THIS could certainly wind up being a turning point in this match! #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship @REALBobbyRoode @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/dKhOIGltJX
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017
The #GLORIOUS @REALBobbyRoode is all about inflicting DAMAGE right about now… #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/JZbdEnNzfL
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 29, 2017
Yep, @REALBobbyRoode is feeling pretty GLORIOUS right about now on @WWENetwork… #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/Hr9kOc8762
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) January 29, 2017
Now @REALBobbyRoode is feeling them GOOD VIBRATIONS, courtesy of @ShinsukeN! #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/ybBeIhqJmK
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017
.@ShinsukeN shows @REALBobbyRoode why he is the #KingOfStrongStyle!!!!! #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/dKcGpx1aYk
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
ONE-TWO-NOOO! @REALBobbyRoode gets caught with his feet on the ropes during the pin so @ShinsukeN stays alive! #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/F63w8PUsJO
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 29, 2017
Right about now, @REALBobbyRoode is wondering just WHAT he has to do to put @ShinsukeN away! #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/jimrGV1m1x
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017
Caution. To. THE WIND! @ShinsukeN is willing to risk it all to hold onto the #NXTChampionship! #NXTTakeOver @REALBobbyRoode pic.twitter.com/mjx7aizn5b
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
Medical staff is checking on @ShinsukeN as @REALBobbyRoode regains consciousness… #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/iNrLUJvXG6
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
#WWENXT Champion @ShinsukeN is saying he wants to keep going…
But can he? #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/9DiGwdpaOQ— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017
ONE-TWO-NOOOOOOOOOO! @ShinsukeN just KICKED OUT of the #GloriousDDT! #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship @REALBobbyRoode pic.twitter.com/OS1N0wlJC9
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 29, 2017
The half crab is applied by @REALBobbyRoode to the injured knee of @ShinsukeN! #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/8qe5cMtOon
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017
Believe it or not, this IS the face of a CHAMPION! @REALBobbyRoode hits a second #GloriousDDT to capture the #NXTChampionship! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/AJJedUxsRs
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
The injury became too much for @ShinsukeN to withstand…
And NEWWWWW @WWENXT Champion @REALBobbyRoode! #NXTTakeOver #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/TVnQQEYKQ1— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 29, 2017
The GLORIOUS ERA has truly begun in @WWENXT as @REALBobbyRoode basks in, well, the GLORY of being #WWENXT Champion! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/jAS4VPiUfS
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
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.@REALBobbyRoode secures a GLORIOUS win against @ShinsukeN to become the NEW @WWENXT Champion! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/APpunigqbA
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
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