# NoSo Takeover #20: NXT TakeOver New Orleans 2018 Review | Gargano vs. Ciampa Begins, Ladder Match Classic, Black Wins Gold

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Podcast: [The North-South Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-north-south-connection-470511)
Published: 2026-07-09T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

NoSo Takeover returns as JT, Aaron and Jenny break down one of the most acclaimed events in NXT history: NXT TakeOver: New Orleans 2018. With WrestleMania weekend as the backdrop, NXT delivered an unforgettable card packed with emotional storytelling, breakout performances, and championship drama. The hosts dive deep into the unsanctioned grudge match between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, the emotional culmination of one of wrestling's greatest rivalries. From the intensity of the action to the storytelling and crowd investment, the crew examines why this match became an instant classic. They also discuss the thrilling six-man ladder match to crown the inaugural NXT North American Champion, featuring Adam Cole, Ricochet, EC3, Velveteen Dream, Lars Sullivan, and Killian Dain, and why the bout remains one of the most celebrated ladder matches in WWE history. Plus, the show covers: • Aleister Black vs. Andrade "Cien" Almas for the NXT Championship• The crowning of the first-ever NXT North American Champion• Shayna Baszler vs. Ember Moon for the NXT Women's Championship• The Undisputed Era vs. Authors of Pain & Roderick Strong for the NXT Tag Team Titles• The impact of TakeOver New Orleans on the future of NXT and WWE JT, Aaron and Jenny analyze the match quality, storytelling, crowd reactions, and historical significance of a show many fans consider one of the greatest TakeOvers ever produced. Is TakeOver New Orleans the greatest NXT event of all time? Tune in and find out. NoSo Takeover, NXT TakeOver New Orleans 2018, Johnny Gargano vs Tommaso Ciampa, Gargano Ciampa rivalry, NXT TakeOver review, NXT New Orleans review, Aleister Black vs Andrade Almas, Adam Cole ladder match, NXT North American Championship, Ricochet NXT debut era, Velveteen Dream ladder match, E…

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