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

The contest was defined by both competitors' willingness to sacrifice their bodies for the NXT Championship.

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. The contest was defined by both competitors' willingness

: 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 : 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. : After a referee bump left the match

: In a stunning turn of events, Gargano snatched the championship from Ciampa's hands and struck him in the head with it .

: 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

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.