Timothy Thatcher and Tommaso Ciampa faced off in a heated match at NXT TakeOver: WarGames. Ciampa has returned to NXT with a bitter edge while Thatcher has become a prominent player on the black-and-gold brand. Ciampa took control early on, and he grounded Thatcher.
It's not gonna be ???? easy for Timothy Thatcher to release his grasp. #NXTTakeOver @NXTCiampa pic.twitter.com/VmaZVjgcuG
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 7, 2020
The competitors traded stiff blows throughout the match. An uppercut rocked Ciampa, and Thatcher gained the upper hand. He dominated the match for a few minutes. Ciampa eventually rallied and slammed Thatcher.
This is what Timothy Thatcher calls "FUN!" ? #NXTTakeOver @NXTCiampa pic.twitter.com/p8WJczCCrb
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 7, 2020
Ciampa floored Thatcher with a flurry of offense, and he dropped Thatcher with a superplex. Still, Thatcher tried to choke Ciampa out, but the former NXT Champion sent them both crashing to the floor.
This match isn't so fun for Timothy Thatcher anymore… #NXTTakeOver @NXTCiampa pic.twitter.com/RGHoqCmXY0
— WWE (@WWE) December 7, 2020
Thatcher’s ear started bleeding profusely, but he persevered. He kept targeting Ciampa’s surgically-repaired neck.
Only Timothy Thatcher would be smiling in this state. #NXTTakeOver @NXTCiampa pic.twitter.com/CVxjf6tD4D
— WWE (@WWE) December 7, 2020
Still, Ciampa dropped Thatcher with a Widow’s Bell for the win.
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