The show was originally titled NXT TakeOver: Boston.
The colors of Bronson Reed's attire is model after Bam Bam Bigelow's purple, black, yellow and red attire from the 1990s.
This event was originally scheduled to take place at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts however the event was moved to Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida due to the 2019-20 COVID-19 pandemic.
First NXT Takeover event since 2017 to not have Mauro Ranallo on commentary.
Velveteen Dream came out dressed as Scott "Big Papa Pump" Steiner, complete with "chainmail" headdress.