Ciampa Goes To Insane Heights In Hunt Of Gold Вђ“ Nxt Takeover: Portland [ BEST • 2026 ]

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 fought through three consecutive superkicks and a Last Shot from Cole, kicking out to the astonishment of the crowd. At , Tommaso Ciampa’s nearly year-long odyssey to

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. As the match reached its climax, Ciampa appeared

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

: 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