24. Aleister Black vs. Velveteen Dream at NXT TakeOver: WarGames
In the weeks leading into this match Velveteen Dream vowed to get Aleister Black to say his name. At TakeOver: WarGames the two men arguably stole the show. It showcased two characters with contrasting styles and approaches to their in-ring game who came together to tell a story in and out of the ring, and it still resonates with fans.
Considering Black hadnāt lost a match yet, and Dream wasnāt as heavily featuredĀ as much as Black going into WarGames, it couldāve easily become a squash match with Black walking all over Dream. Instead, the two went toe-to-to, move-for-move and even mocked each otherās mannerisms.
The crowd was invested in the match and the story, firmly siding with Dream as chants of āSay his nameā broke out through the match. Small touches throughout the match, and the technical prowess involved in setting up exciting moves and spots, were what lit this match on fire.
In the end, after Black rightfully scored the win, he took the microphone and said: āEnjoy infamy, Velveteen Dream.ā It was a nice touch to end a well-told story and match. Dream had earned Blackās respect.