#5.) vs Cesaro – NXT ArRival
This match was the best way to usher in the NXT Takeover Era into the WWE Network. Zayn and Cesaro had faced off before, most notably in a 2-out-of-3 falls match. Though Sami Zayn did have one win over Cesaro, he was still determined to prove himself against the man who had just pinned the WWE World Heavyweight Champion at the time – Randy Orton.
The two would have a stellar 22-minute classic at the first NXT special, with Zayn being pushed to his limit. Cesaro did end up picking up the victory, and after the match endorsed Zayn, who looked incredible even in defeat.
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