NXT packed the Agora Theater in Cleveland, Ohio on March 3rd and they meant business. So did the fans. People in attendance were psyched to watch their hometown boy Johnny Gargano do his thing. Just in case people didn’t believe Gargano was from the same hometown as Miz and Dolph Ziggler, Johnny Wrestling sent out this awesome picture while taking a break at his original home.
I'm home. #NXTCleveland pic.twitter.com/wB6Uob8KS2
— Not Shawn Michaels (@JohnnyGargano) March 3, 2017
Up-and-coming NXT talent Kona Reeves found something very special before the show he decided to share with the world. This is by far one of the coolest things we’ve seen in quite some time.
Look what I found at the #Agora #NXTCleveland @itsBayleyWWE @SashaBanksWWE @CarmellaWWE @MsCharlotteWWE @ItsJoseann pic.twitter.com/2qcPbBkbfn
— NKP (@noahkekoa247) March 4, 2017
The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka was in the building where she defeated Liv Mogan. Although Liv lost her match, she certainly gained a few more fans in Cleveland.
https://twitter.com/KVR216/status/837853997834842114
Liv Morgan is a great wrestler who deserves a way better gimmick. #NXTCleveland
— Zach Shildwachter (@zachforzombies) March 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/msheathermagick/status/837883729251028992
Team DIY defeated Sanity in Cleveland, but before the match got started Gargano’s hometown crowd decided to show him some well-deserved appreciation.
#DIY #johnnywrestling #nxtcleveland pic.twitter.com/rcgpCJrvqI
— Bryan Vrcan (@thebiv76) March 4, 2017
Bobby Roode defeated Tye Dillinger in the main event of the evening. After the match, The Glorious One attempted to carry on his attack but Nakamura (who had previously defeated Andrade “Cien” Almas earlier in the night) ran down for the save.
#NXTCleveland ends with @ShinsukeN coming out to help Ty Dillinger after @REALBobbyRoode wins w/ a little help @NEOSportsInside pic.twitter.com/Esom3QT7mz
— Matt Loede (@MattLoede) March 4, 2017
Team DIY returned to the ring for a curtain call of sorts after Bobby Roode had been dispatched. Johnny Gargano was very over with the crowd, and he received a warm welcome home.
The show ends with DIY getting a huge curtain call ovation from @JohnnyGargano's hometown crowd. #nxtcleveland pic.twitter.com/ICKTCSLuQ2
— Scott Heisel (@scottheisel) March 4, 2017
Perfect…
I have so many pictures from #nxtcleveland but this might be my favorite. Thank you @WWENXT you were PERFECT pic.twitter.com/oVN8RcF2ST
— Heather (@msheathermagick) March 4, 2017
There were a few more awesome tweets from last nigh’s NXT Cleveland show, so we’ll include a few of them below to show you just how appreciated you are.
I ❤ U, Cleveland. Always. Thanks for making tonight special. #NXTCleveland
— Not Shawn Michaels (@JohnnyGargano) March 4, 2017
In case you didn't know @JohnnyGargano is the #KingofCleveland #nxtcleveland pic.twitter.com/Sfq2to3wRs
— Heather (@msheathermagick) March 4, 2017
Bonus Kinshasa @ShinsukeN #nxtcleveland pic.twitter.com/NyHZ1U2Y0q
— Mique Lewis (@MikeLewis216) March 4, 2017