FXT Week 11 Recap: Takeover Brooklyn

[Ranallo]

We are sold out in Boston, Massachusetts for FXT Takeover Brooklyn!

And what a show we have for you tonight.

[Graves]

This is definitely a stacked card with some of the best Fantasy Managers that the WCC has to offer.

It is a tight playoff race and every match matters.

[Ranallo]

But perhaps none more exciting than our main event!

Shinsuke Nickamura defending his Championship against the surprising Jenni Zayn.

Does Jenni have one more surprise in her?

Or will the King of Animal Style clinch a playoff spot?

Singles Match

JJ Styles vs. The Hiz

The Hiz stalks JJ Styles and drops with the Skull Crushing Finale!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall: The Hiz

[Graves]

The Hiz shocks the Phenomenal One!

What a disappointing season for JJ Styles.

This loss mathematically eliminates him from playoff contention.

JJ Styles has now missed FantasyMania for 3 straight seasons.

Maybe he doesn't know shit about football after all.

Backstage Interview

[Renee Young]

Sidney, if I may have a word?

Tonight you face former Shield member, Vic Ambrose in one on one competition.

And at 3-7, it doesn't appear that FantasyMania is likely.

So with that in mind, would you consider laying down for Vic Ambrose and letting him get a free win?

Ambrose is also fighting for a playoff spot, and a win tonight could do wonders for his playoff chances.

[Sidney Reigns]

Lay down?

Renee, at the end of the day, I am a competitor.

I am going to fight until the very end.

I will give everything I've got.

As far as FantasyMania is concerned, I get it.

Even if I win the rest of my games this season, it's not likely that I make it to the big dance.

But that doesn't mean I give up.

That just means I work harder and come back stronger next season.

Which is why.. I've enlisted the help of my cousin to prepare me for next year.

And he will be here this week on Preview.

It's the return of...

THE BAUGH!

*Crowd Cheers*

[Renee Young]

Well, your match is up next.

Good luck to you, Reigns.

Singles Match

Vic Ambrose vs. Sidney Reigns

Vic Ambrose with the Dirty Deeds on Sidney Reigns!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall: Vic Ambrose

The victory puts Comeback Kid in 4th place.

But he has not secured a playoff spot just yet.

He will need another good week or two before he can punch his ticket to FantasyMania.

Sidney Reigns is eliminated from FantasyMania with the loss.

After an amazing regular season last year, Sidney Reigns failed to bring back that success this season.

It appears that he is not THE guy.

Singles Match

Sandy Orton vs. Dolph Riggler

Sandy Orton chokes out Dolph Riggler and Riggler is unable to respond to the 3 count, in this clash of former League Champions.

Winner via Submission: Sandy Orton

Dolph Riggler drops to 5-6, but is still in the hunt in 8th place.
If he can string together a couple of wins, Dolph Riggler may still make it to FantasyMania.

FXT Intercontinental Championship Match

Kenn Balor vs. Kevin Waiting

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall and STILL FXT Intercontinental Champion: Kevin Waiting

After a strong start to the season, Kenn Balor has now dropped 4 straight.

Balor still remains in the Top 5, but will need to win another match if he wants to make it back to FantasyMania.

Kevin Waiting jumps to 3rd place and has a strong shot at making it to the year end tournament.

Singles Match

Minh Wyatt vs. Tai Rollins



Minh Wyatt stares down Tai Rollins.

Sandy Orton from out of no where!

Tai Rollins is being ambushed!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall: Minh Wyatt

Sandy Orton has helped Minh Wyatt secure a playoff spot!

It appears that last season's Champion has indeed joined the Wyatt Family.

This makes the Eater of Worlds that much more dangerous with the Viper on his side.

FXT Universal Championship Match

Jenni Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nickamura (C)

[Crowd]

HOLY SHIT!

HOLY SHIT!

HOLY SHIT!

THIS IS AWESOME!

THIS IS AWESOME!

THIS IS AWESOME!

[Graves]

Nothing has even happened yet, what's so awesome about this?

These fans are a bunch of idiots, if you ask me.

[Ranallo]

No one was asking you, Corey.

A back and forth battle between the Champion and the challenger!

Jenni Zayn desperately trying to hold onto a playoff spot.

Nickamura trying to keep his win streak alive.

A huge counter by Nickamura!

Will that be enough to keep Jenni Zayn down?

1-2... KICKOUT by Zayn!

Wait a minute!

Jenni Zayn with the reverse!

Inactive Thunder Bomb by Zayn!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall and NEW FXT Universal Champion: Jenni Zayn

[Ranallo]

OH MY GOD!

SHE'S DONE IT!

Jenni Zayn has made history!

Jenni Zayn has captured the FXT Universal Championship!

[Graves]

An Inactive World Champion?!

This can't be happening...

The referee waves off the call.

[Referee]

The previous pinfall is under review.

[Referee]

After further review...

It was determined that Shinsuke Nickamura had a shoulder up.

*Crowd Cheers*

[Referee]

Therefore by rule, a stat correction has been made.

And the decision has been REVERSED!

This match will continue.

*Crowd Cheers*

BOMAYE BY NICKAMURA!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall and STILL FXT Universal Champion: Shinsuke Nickamura

[Ranallo]

Wait a sudden turn of events!

A last minute correct by Yahoo Sports gives Shinsuke Nickamura a 88.14 - 88.04 victory over Jenni Zayn!

The closest margin of victory in the history of the WCC!

[Graves]

What a hell of a match!

Both Superstars are exhausted and left everything on the table.

Say what you want about Jenni Zayn..

But you have to respect the effort put forth by Zayn.

Nearly defeating the King of Animal style.

[Ranallo]

These two definitely put on an amazing match and both deserve to walk out of tonight with their head held high.

A sign of respect from the Champion to the challenger.

[Ranallo]

Wait a second!

That's JJ Styles!

[Ranallo]

Let's not forget, JJ Styles is Mr. Money in the Bank!

This may be his only opportunity to go to FantasyMania!

[Graves]

Nickamura is in no condition to have another match!

This is highway robbery.

JJ Styles is going to ruin a 5 star match!

But wait a minute!

It's JOHN SEANA!

John Seana stands in JJ Style's way.

[Seana]
Not on my watch.
You're not cashing in tonight.
Not like this.

John Seana may have just prevented Nickamura from losing the FXT Universal Championship.

Nickamura escapes with the Championship.