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

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

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. : Ciampa fought through three consecutive superkicks and

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 Despite surviving a barrage of interference and devastating

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. : Ciampa executed a precarious Avalanche Air Raid

: Ciampa executed a precarious Avalanche Air Raid Crash from the middle rope and another onto the ring apron to punish Cole.

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