NXT TakeOver is a series of periodic specials produced Manufacturing by WWE featuring its NXT brand , which are streamed live on the WWE Network .

NXT TakeOver is a series of periodic specials produced Manufacturing by WWE featuring its NXT brand , which are streamed live on the WWE Network .

NXT TakeOver events are held Defending several times a year , and are considered the brand 's equivalent of main roster pay-per-view shows .

The first NXT live special was uniquely titled Name_conferral NXT Arrival in 2014 .

The first NXT live special was uniquely titled Name_conferral NXT Arrival in 2014 .

However , after the debut Process_start NXT TakeOver show Perception_active aired a few months later , the `` TakeOver '' name has been used Using for subsequent NXT live specials .

However , after the debut Process_start NXT TakeOver show Perception_active aired a few months later , the `` TakeOver '' name has been used Using for subsequent NXT live specials .

All NXT live specials were initially held Defending at Full Sail University , prior to the brand extending Change_event_time to arena shows Perception_active after premiering in 2015 .

The event was also notable for having the shortest WrestleMania match Competition ever , when The Rock beat Erick Rowan , in an impromptu match , the unannounced appearance of John Cena , and the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal , which included Cause_to_be_included the surprise participation of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and was won by NXT call-up Baron Corbin in his main roster debut Process_start .