Austin Theory Helps Johnny Gargano Win The WWE NXT North American Title (Photos, Videos)
Johnny Gargano is your new WWE NXT North American Champion.
Tonight's NXT "Takeover: WarGames 2020" event saw Gargano capture the title by winning a Triple Threat over Damian Priest and former champion Leon Ruff.
This is Gargano's third reign with the North American Title. Ruff won the title back during the November 11 NXT episode with the major upset win over Gargano.
The match featured interference from several masked men who were wearing the Scream masks that we've seen used in this storyline. Priest took out six masked men until one knocked him out with a steel pipe. It was later revealed that Austin Theory was under the mask. The post-show segment saw Gargano celebrate with Theory after the reveal.
Below are several shots from tonight's title change at the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida:
HERE WE GO. #NXTTakeOver @JohnnyGargano @ArcherOfInfamy @LEONRUFF_ pic.twitter.com/rEH1OfT9iM
? WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 7, 2020
THIS is what happens when you get in @ArcherOfInfamy's way. #NXTTakeOver @LEONRUFF_ pic.twitter.com/28r8r0aciQ
? WWE (@WWE) December 7, 2020
This #WWENXT North American Title Triple Threat Match is PANDEMONIUM!@ArcherofInfamy just sent @LEONRUFF_ through the barricade at #NXTTakeOver: #WarGames! ?????? pic.twitter.com/uWGkw5Pfbi
? WWE (@WWE) December 7, 2020
#WWENXT North American Champion @LEONRUFF_ is making the MOST of his FIRST #NXTTakeOver match! @JohnnyGargano @ArcherOfInfamy pic.twitter.com/h2kplp7zPz
? WWE (@WWE) December 7, 2020
Is @JohnnyGargano going to make @LEONRUFF_ tap right in front of @archerofinfamy?! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/C9vkWRw2hS
? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 7, 2020
WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING RIGHT NOW?! #NXTakeOver @ArcherOfInfamy
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? WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 7, 2020
Sooooo how many Ghostfaces does @JohnnyGargano have on retainer exactly?
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? WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 7, 2020
"Wait till next year..."@JohnnyGargano doesn't have to, because he just won his THIRD #NXTNATitle!!!! #AndNew #NXTTakeOver @Browns pic.twitter.com/H6rfST6e3s
? WWE (@WWE) December 7, 2020
"IT WAS ME, AUSTIN! IT WAS ME ALL ALONG... AUSTIN!" @austintheory1 is BACK! ?? #NXTTakeOver @JohnnyGargano pic.twitter.com/EgROumznXF
? WWE (@WWE) December 7, 2020