
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III
2017

Representation Score
Fair
2016
TV-PGRuntime
180 minutes
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NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II is a sporting spectacle focused on athletic vignettes rather than a scripted narrative. While it highlights female athletes, it lacks the depth to address broader social themes. The event features a multicultural roster, but these identities are often tied to athletic roles rather than complex character development. Ultimately, the production prioritizes commercial entertainment and traditional heroism, lacking intentional narrative architecture for LGBTQ+ or disability inclusion.
Category Breakdown
The event does not include characters with non-binary gender identities or critiques of heterosexual norms. It follows traditional presentation styles common to professional wrestling, with no obvious queer subtext.
Female athletes are shown who play a significant role in driving the story and technical skill. High-stakes matches place women at the center of the athletic narrative, challenging traditional hierarchies.
The roster includes a diverse range of performers from various cultural backgrounds. However, these identities are often tied to athletic roles rather than complex character development or social commentary.
The production emphasizes commercial spectacle and traditional concepts of heroism. It does not explore moral relativism or institutional critique.
The focus is on able-bodied athletic performance. There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities portrayed with ability to act.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II was a 2016 professional wrestling livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 11th NXT TakeOver event and the second annual TakeOver: Brooklyn. It took place on August 20, 2016, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York and aired exclusively on the WWE Network. The event was held as part of that year's SummerSlam weekend, and was the second of four consecutive TakeOver: Brooklyn events to take place at the arena.

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