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

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

: Ciampa executed a precarious Avalanche Air Raid Crash from the middle rope and another onto the ring apron to punish Cole. At , Tommaso Ciampa’s nearly year-long odyssey to

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. While Adam Cole walked away with the gold,

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

: 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

: Johnny Gargano appeared at ringside, initially seeming to support his former DIY partner as Ciampa reached for the title belt.