Big Bad Blog Video Theater-Io Shirai vs Candice LeRae

Here's the match video of Io Shirai vs Candice LeRae from last night's NXT Takeover show in Toronto. This was our first real opportunity to see Io as a heel. She has all new everything including a black mask. She still does the same things she always does. The main difference is her look and her mannerisms. Candice attacks Io before the bell. The end result is Io suplexes Candice onto the announce table and returns to the ring expecting a count out. This sets the tone for the rest of the match. Though Candice gets her share of offense, Io is the focus of the match. There may have been one mistake as both ladies executed flawlessly. Candice is looking for revenge and Io is dismissive of her. Of course the big finish comes when Candice kicks out of Io's moonsault. Io's reaction to this is hilarious. She hooks a Koji clutch and puts Candice to sleep. Along with Asuka vs Becky Lynch at the Royal Rumble, this is the best WWE women's match so far this year. As you may have heard, Shayna Baszler beat Mia Yim to retain the NXT Women's Championship. In his post show Facebook chat, HHH teased that Io and her new personality may get another title shot. That build should be very interesting if they do it. Enjoy the video!