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NXT TakeOver: Chicago to take place on the eve of WWE Backlash
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The Superstars of NXT are ready to bring their thrilling brand of action to Chicago’s Allstate Arena with NXT TakeOver: Chicago on Saturday, May 20.

The WWE Network live special — the first TakeOver to take place in the Windy City — happens on the eve of the SmackDown LIVE-exclusive pay-per-view, WWE Backlash 2017, also at the Allstate Arena.

WWE COO Triple H made the announcement on Twitter:

The home to some of the WWE Universe’s most vocal and passionate members, Chicago is the perfect setting for NXT’s high-octane competition. What classic matches and hard-hitting brawls are destined to go down inside the yellow ropes of NXT this May?

Find out for yourself by securing your tickets for NXT TakeOver: Chicago today at www.NXTtickets.com.