Over the course of 2020, we witnessed a number of marvelous matches, monumental moments, and spectacular shows that will not soon be forgotten. Much like any other year in recent wrestling history, 2020 in WWE was filled with plenty of ups and downs and completely changed the game in more ways than one. As we reminisce on the year that was, we'll take a look back at 2019's greatest matches, moments, Superstars and more.
Match of the Year: Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole: NXT Championship Match - TakeOver: New York, April 5
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For the fifth consecutive year, a match from NXT has won my "Match of the Year" award, and unsurprisingly, it's Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole from TakeOver: New York. I don't think it's a stretch to say that their series of matches will go down as one of the greatest of all time, but that original encounter (which was 2-out-of-3 Falls) was the best of the bunch. The NXT Championship was vacant going in and no one knew for sure who was going to win. Their chemistry was simply off the charts and there was never a dull moment. Gargano scoring that final fall for the win was truly a sight to behold.
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Superstar of the Year: Adam Cole
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Although Adam Cole lost that aforementioned match with Johnny Gargano over WrestleMania weekend, he won the rematch at TakeOver: XXV in an equally exceptional encounter to become the new NXT Champion and he's had a stellar year ever since. Honestly, he's been more impressive with the run he's had these past six months than anyone else on the main roster (including Becky Lynch). From remarkable matches against Matt Riddle and Finn Balor to a successful title defense at Survivor Series to beating Daniel Bryan in the main event of SmackDown, Cole is on another level right now.
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Show of the Year: NXT TakeOver: New York, April 5
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I hate to sound repetitive by continuing to bring up NXT TakeOver: New York, but there is no doubt in my mind that it was the "Show of the Year" for WWE. Not only was it the strongest TakeOver top to bottom this year, it was the greatest installment yet. It was practically a perfect show with all five minutes delivering. The women's Fatal 4-Way was fun, Matt Riddle vs. Velveteen Dream was terrific, the tag team title opener was outstanding, WALTER made history by ending Pete Dunne's historic championship reign, and the main event was the best of the year. In short, it was an event for the ages.
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Other Notable Highlights and Low Points
This Year's Highlights
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This Year's Low Points
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