Adam Cole Previews His Title Match Against Tommaso Ciampa
Shortly before NXT TakeOver: Portland, NXT Champion Adam Cole sent a final message to his opponent, Tommaso Ciampa. “I don’t think people realize what’s at stake here,” said Cole. “Adam Cole versus Tommaso Ciampa is so much more than another TakeOver main event, than another Adam Cole title defense. No, this is about legacy. This is about the history, the importance of the NXT championship and what it means to its competitors. I’ve said countless times that Tommaso Ciampa is a man that never ‘truly lost’ the NXT Championship, he feels like the NXT Championship is his right, he deserves it. But the fact is Adam Cole is in the middle of the run of a lifetime, and me saying I’m the greatest NXT Champion there has ever been, tonight I prove it.”
Right as doors open @ModaCenter, @AdamColePro reflects on what got him to #NXTTakeOver Portland. pic.twitter.com/4cOU0GWXHV
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 16, 2020
Shawn Michaels Praises Pete Dunne
Ahead of NXT TakeOver: Portland, Shawn Michaels praised Pete Dunne during an open Q&A with Triple H on Twitter. A fan asked Triple H if Dunne could win the WWE Championship within three years. Michaels supported the fan, who called Dunne “the most talented wrestler.” “That forecast looks ‘sound,'” wrote Michaels.
I can take this one @TripleH.
This kid is good and is only getting better. That forecast looks “sound.” @PeteDunneYxB #NXTTakeOver #AskHHH https://t.co/IysbDBJCw7
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) February 16, 2020
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