Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
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Kay Lee Ray beats Dani Luna. After the match, Kay Lee Ray continues to attack Dani Luna in the corner, but as she goes for another Gory Bomb, Piper Niven runs into the ring, and Kay Lee Ray retreats.
In exclusive footage from last week, we hear from Finn Balor, who tells Walter that he works Wednesday as he is given odd looks by the NXT UK roster as well s General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala. Finn Balor has a brief staredown with Tyler Bate before leaving. We then see footage of Tyler Bate meeting with Scala and Saint, saying he would like to knock Finn Balor down a peg for walking around like he owns the place. Scala tells Bate that he will hopefully get that chance down the line, then he and Saint tell Bate that he will be competing for a chance at the NXT UK Championship in a twenty-man battle royal in two weeks' time. Tyler Bate is happy about the news.
We see footage of Nina Samuels looking at Aoife Valkyrie's newest promo, who says that all the buzz is now on Aoife instead of her. Samuels says that she does not care for Aoife stealing her spotlight, and next week, she will show her who the real leading lady of NXT UK is.
Ridge Holland beats Joseph Conners despite Conners' constant targeting of Holland's left quadriceps.
It is revealed that Mark Andrews has been attacked backstage. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up as "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and "Flash" Morgan Webster check on him, and say they have nothing to do with this as they say they are still "up for a scrap."
We see a vignette for Ilja Dragunov.
Kassius Ohno beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams with the Kassius Klutch after knocking Williams out.
Backstage, A-Kid says he has learned a lot and beaten some great wrestlers in NXT UK. All of a sudden, Noam Dar shows up and invades A-Kid's interview. A-Kid speaks in Spanish to Noam Dar, but Noam Dar responds in French. A frustrated A-Kid challenges Noam Dar to a match next week. Noam Dar says he only plays the big games, but he will kick him into space with his golden left foot.
Next week: "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Jordan Devlin for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship!
"Flash" Morgan Webster and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff's replacement partner is revealed to be Trent Seven.
Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) beat "Flash" Morgan Webster, "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Trent Seven.
Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat The Hunt (Wild Boar and The Primate).
Backstage during Worlds Collide, Toni Storm says Kay Lee Ray is still in her head, and it has to end.
Eddie Dennis shows up. Dennis boasts about what he did to Trent Seven at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, and as he does so, Seven shows up and tells Dennis he is boring, a liar and a cheat after winning with the help of an exposed turnbuckle while removing a turnbuckle himself. He proposes they go again, and this time, all the turnbuckle pads will be removed and all four corners will be completely exposed as part of a Street Fight. Dennis tries to take a swing at Seven, but Seven ducks it and sends him out of the ring.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, A-Kid meets with Tyler Bate. Bate proposes they have a match next week, and A-Kid loves the idea.
Aoife (pronounced EE-fuh) Valkyrie debuts in two weeks.
Isla Dawn beats Nina Samuels.
Backstage during Worlds Collide, Ilja Dragonuv says he is looking for big battlegrounds and he got one from Finn Balor. Despite losing, he did not miss against Finn Balor. He then says he must refocus, as Joe Coffey is waiting and he will not miss again.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, who says there are here in NXT UK to beat 'em up and throw 'em up. After beating The Hunt tonight, they are looking for tag team gold and they are up for a fight.
Ridge Holland beats Tyson T-Bone.
Next week: Tyler Bate vs. A-Kid! Trent Seven vs. Eddie Dennis in a Steel Corners Street Fight!
Imperium (Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel and Alexander Wolfe) beat Mark Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster and "The Bomber" Dave Mastiff following a run-in from Walter, despite Mastiff punching Walter in the face after Walter tries to run in and attack him for mocking him.
Keith Lee shows up to start tonight's show. After stating that he stands as #1 contender to the North American Championship, he admits that The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) has had a great 2019 and still hold all the championships right now. He says that The Undisputed Era has reached their limit while he is limitless, and next week, he will prove that by defeating Roderick Strong for the North American Championship. Suddenly, The Undisputed Era shows up. Adam Cole states that Keith Lee will go down like everyone else has, then The Undisputed Era gangs up on Lee only to be briefly overpowered by Keith Lee. After a chair shot from Strong, they go back on the attack. They then put Keith Lee's ankle through the chair so that Roderick Strong can stomp on it from the top rope, then Tommaso Ciampa shows up and makes the save for Keith Lee.
Finn Balor vs. Johnny Gargano is confirmed for NXT TakeOver: Portland.
Pete Dunne and Matt Riddle beat Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
In footage from after NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) are furious about The Undisputed Era's (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) attack on them.
Cathy Kelley reports that medical personnel are currently evaluating Keith Lee and that an update will be available later this evening.
Tommaso Ciampa shows up. Ciampa says it is clear that The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) have a hit list, then says he does, too. He says that Adam Cole is on his hit list, and that when he took "Goldy," he took his life. He says that he wants and needs his life back and that he is taking it back. The Undisputed Era show up and eventually overpower Ciampa. Suddenly, Johnny Gargano runs into the ring and fends The Undisputed Era off, with Ciampa briefly teaming up with Gargano again in the process.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beat KUSHIDA and Alex Shelley to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Grizzled Young Veterans reject the post-match handshake from KUSHIDA and Shelley, with Gibson saying they did not travel the world to do that and that they are the present and future of tag team wrestling.
In footage from earlier today, Robert Stone says that the NXT women's division is the best it's ever been and that Chelsea Green is better than the best.
We see a video package for Lio Rush, Tyler Breeze and Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, who are in a match to decide who will compete for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship at Worlds Collide that is coming up next.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says that Ilya Dragunov believes he belongs in the same ring as him, and if Dragunov wants to step up to him, he will put him down.
Angel Garza guests on commentary for the next match.
Isaiah "Swerve" Scott beats Tyler Breeze and Lio Rush in a three-way match to face Angel Garza for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship at Worlds Collide.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Rhea Ripley, who says that she will go through the winner of tonight's battle royal just like she will go through Toni Storm at Worlds Collide.
Cathy Kelley interviews Johnny Gargano when Tommaso Ciampa shows up and thanks Gargano for the save. The two of them then agree to face Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) as a team at Worlds Collide for old time's sake. The Undisputed Era then angrily approach Gargano and Ciampa, then Keith Lee shows up and overpowers them - and security - before telling Roderick Strong that the prophecy ends with him.
Next week: the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic!
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) is official for Worlds Collide.
Bianca Belair wins a #1 contender's battle royal - which sees the return of Tegan Nox (who is eliminated by Dakota Kai despite Kai not even being a part of the match), Kacy Catanzaro and Mercedes Martinez - to face Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women's Championship at NXT TakeOver: Portland.
Becky Lynch shows up to start tonight's show. Becky looks back at when she was training at the age of 15, then looks to the present where she is in the toughest and most dangerous point in her career. She then makes it clear that she is ready for any challenge, simply saying "Bring them on." She says that anyone who thinks she will stop fighting has never seen her career, and says she will never stop making her opponents better as her only fear in life is not being the greatest. Becky then says it is time to become "Becky Two Belts" again and beat The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) for the Women's tag team titles in Manchester, England.
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Becky Lynch and Charlotte. (Before the match, it is announced that Natalya could not make the show due to family obligations, and that Becky Lynch will replace her in the match.) During the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up from out of the crowd, and when she gets on the apron, this distracts Becky, which allows Asuka to retain the titles with a schoolkid pin from behind. After the match, Bayley attacks Becky from behind as Baszler leaves through the crowd.
Backstage, Randy Orton and Ricochet are having an argument while The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) is arguing with Humberto Carrillo. Styles says there is no way they will have a 3-on-2 match, and tells Ricochet to get lost and find a partner. Suddenly, Orton steps up. Orton says Ricochet and Humberto won't have to look for, as it will be the three of them against The O.C. tonight.
Drew McIntyre beats Sin Cara.
We hear from Erick Rowan, who is talking through a screen-door like cage. It is not known who - or what - exactly Rowan is talking to.
The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) vs. R-Truth for the WWE 24/7 Championship ends in a no-contest. During the match, R-Truth chases The Singh Brothers around the ring before chasing them to the back, and The Singh Brothers hide in the women's locker room - with women obviously inside - before escaping into what appears to be a dark closet. When they turn the lights on, they find out that Erick Rowan is in the room - which is actually a room - with them. Rowan attacks both men and hits them with a couch, then R-Truth shows up, says "Y'all need privacy," then turns the lights back off, leaves the room and leaves The Singh Brothers to their fate.
Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins talks about the events of last week and Triple H telling him that his future might be in his past, then says that if Triple H was trying to light a fire under him, it worked. He says NXT may be where it started, but Raw is his show. He states that while NXT started the fight, "his gang" on Raw will finish it at Survivor Series, which is still a few weeks away. Seth then shifts his focus to tonight, saying he is the best wrestler on the planet today and that he didn't get there by taking days off. He issues an open challenge and states that he wants to face the United Kingdom's best. Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up to answer the challenge, and Walter tells Rollins that if he wants the best, they are here. Walter introduces himself and Imperium, and states that the mat is sacred to them. After Walter tells Seth Rollins that not even he is safe, Rollins appreciates Walter's challenge and boasting and says that the United Kingdom Championship says he might be right. Rollins then calls Walter to the ring for the match.
Seth Rollins beats Walter by disqualification after the rest of Imperium (Fabian Aichner, Macrel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) attack Rollins. After the match, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) run in, but the numbers game catches up. Suddenly, Kevin Owens suddenly runs in and evens the odds. Rollins, Owens and Street Profits soon toss Imperium out of the ring.
Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe).
Andrade beats Cedric Alexander after he distracts the referee so that Zelina Vega can grab Cedric by the ankle, allowing Andrade to beat a distracted Cedric with the Hammerlock DDT.
We hear from Aleister Black, who says that he has spoken about sins, insanity and being condemned. He says he has also spoken in riddles, but now he speaks in prophecies. He says he knows who "you" are and what "you" have done, and demands that someone knock on his door and pick a fight with him.
WWE honors Veterans Day.
Lana shows up. She says she is out here to confess her sins, and says that Bobby Lashley did not want her to come out and talk about them. She admits she has flaws, but telling the truth is not one of them and she would be hated for what she is than what loved for what she is not. Lana admits that she cheated on Rusev, even though Rusev cheated on her first, then mentions she had sex with Bobby Lashley for the first time seven weeks ago. She admits that the sex was beautiful, then mentions what happened to her last week when she fell on the ground when Ricochet sent Lashley into her. She says she went to the doctor and found out she is fine...and nine weeks pregnant. Even though she had sex with Lashley seven weeks ago, she then concludes that Rusev was the one to impregnate her, then gets angry at Rusev for putting a baby in her. Rusev then shows up. Rusev says he is trying to make sense of everything. Lana accuses Rusev of calling her a liar and a manipulator, and when Rusev tells her to stop yelling, Lana slaps him. Lashley then shows up. Lana goes for Rusev's eyes before Lashley attacks Rusev. Lana then tells Lashley on stage - and in front of the camera - that she cannot believe Rusev believed she was pregnant, revealing that the pregnancy was a lie.
Erick Rowan shows up with a cage on the way to the ring to the next match. Rowan places the cage - covered in a burlap-like rag - on the announce table.
Erick Rowan beats Soner Dursun, then walks away with the cage.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster.
Backstage, Ricochet speaks with Randy Orton, telling him that he knows that Orton will RKO him the first chance he gets, but Orton tells him that the last thing Ricochet needs to do to himself is let him get in his head.
Randy Orton, Ricochet and Humberto Garcia beat The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) after Orton teases hitting an RKO on Ricochet only to hit Styles with it instead. After the match, Orton teases doing it again, but Ricochet catches him. Orton tells him to remember that he does what he wants to who he wants when he wants.
Backstage, Alicia Taylor interviews Xia Brookside, who in unfazed by Kay Lee Ray, as she has been working hard and is ready to prove what she is made of.
Coming soon: Ridge Holland!
We hear from Piper Niven, who talks about how she fell in love with professional wrestling when she was at home sick, her training, her NXT UK debut, and how she wants to be a role model for kids.
Isla Dawn beats Killer Kelly (who is in the ring for the first time since June).
We see a video package for next week's match between Tyler Bate and Kassius Ohno, who says he is showing how good pure European wrestling while everyone else is "doing what is cool." He then says that there is nobody else he wants to step into the ring with more than Tyler Bate, as Tyler Bate is respected by everybody and he plans to extinguish British Strong Style for good, something even Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) cannot do.
Next week: Xia Brookside vs. Kay Lee Ray! "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Ligero!
Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) ends in a no-contest. During the match, Gallus (Mark Andrews and Wolfgang) show up to get a closer look at the match, and later, Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) show up. Gallus and Imperium storm the ring and attack both teams, then confront each other. Alexander Wolfe shows up to stand with Imperium, then Joe Coffey shows up out of the crowd to stand with Gallus. Walter then shows up to stand with Imperium, then Ilya Dragunov shows up and seems to stand with Imperium only to change his mind and side with Gallus instead. Both sides then brawl to end the show.
Ilya Dragunov beats Saxon Huxley. During the match, Alexander Wolfe shows up and watches from the stage. After the match, Dragunov notices Wolfe congratulate him after the match, and when he goes to confront him, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel show up. They look at Wolfe, who nods, then walk around him to the ring. Wolfe then asks Dragunov to come with him to the back.
Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate).
In footage from last week, Piper Niven asks Rhea Ripley to team up with her against Jinny and Jazzy Gabert. Rhea says he doesn't like her, but she realy doesn't like them, and is willing to team with her next week if she can make the match happen.
Xia Brookside beats Nina Samuels after countering a schoolkid pin and sitting on top of Nina for the upset win.
A-Kid is coming soon to NXT UK.
Jordan Devlin shows up. Devlin says he has heard that people think he is too arrogant, and says that he's not arrogant, as he knows, not thinks, that he is the best wrestler in the world. He tells everyone to look at everyone else in the locker room for proof of this, then "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and Devlin mouths off at him. Mastiff grabs the microphone, then Devlin punches him in the face and goes for Devlin Inside. He can't get Mastiff up, and Mastiff beats him up for his effort before telling him that he "loves a little bit of flutter" and that he will "take that bet."
Next week: Trent Seven vs. Noam Dar! "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Ligero!
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat "Flash' Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews to become the NXT UK Tag Team Champions!
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Bathel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up to start tonight's show. Barthel states that their arrival in NXT UK was necessary, as their champions - just like their country - are a sign of weakness, and while they may not comprehend how they do things, the people will respect their rules, teaching and ways of life. Wolfe says they are here to protect the honor of the mat and the sport, and if the people are not willing and decide to reject them, they will experience pain and suffering and they will fall. Walter states that at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, Imperium disposed of Tyler Bate and British Strong Style, and that there is no one left to step up to "this group of supreme athletes." He tells the fans to accept them as their future, as he is United Kingdom Champion. He then declares this time to be "the era of Imperium", then Danny Jone and Harry Green shows up for the next match.
Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat Danny Jones and Harry Green. After the match, Walter and Alexander Wolfe attack Danny Jones, with Wolfe holding Jones up so that Walter can hit Jones with a powerful clothesline.
In footage from earlier this week, Assistant Sid Scala says that Kassius Ohno may have won an underhanded victory, but he is still Assistant, and he and General Manager Johnny Saint have decided there will be a rematch. Next week, Kassius Ohno's claims of being "the best British wrestler" will be put to the test in a British Rounds Match, and this time, he will be ready.
It is announced that Noam Dar will hold a press conference to make a major announcement tonight.
Jordan Devlin beats Ashton Smith.
Backstage, Radzi states that Toni Storm has not been seen all day, then Nina Samuels shows up, ready for an interview. She says that the fans are still abuzz about NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, but that it is in the past and she is the future of the NXT UK women's division.
It is announced that next week's British Round Match between Sid Scala and Kassius Ohno will have six-three minute rounds and 30-second breaks between rounds, and that victory will be decided either by being the first to have two pinfalls, two submissions or one knockout, or by having more points than the opponent at the end of the match.
Tegan Nox beats Shax with a running knee in her first match since suffering a knee injury in the 2018 Mae Young Classic. After the match, Kay Lee Ray brags about beating Toni Storm to become NXT UK Women's Champion, then says she noticed that everyone wanted to talk about Tegan Nox instead of her. She says that Tegan Nox and everyone has seen what she was capable of against Toni Storm, and threatens to destroy her if she gets in her way. Tegan tells Kay Lee Ray that if they want fight, they can do it anytime, anywhere.
Noam Dar holds a press conference where he says it is time to become mature and see the bigger picture, then announces that he is simply the best and the star player of the WWE Universe. He then admits he made this press conference to state he is awesome, then kicks a reporter out for not keeping the press conference about himself. Trent Seven is nearby, and his phone call to Drake Maverick back to 205 Live - where he tells Maverick to take Noam Dar back - ends up wrecking the press conference.
It is announced that "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Joe Coffey are still feeling the effects of their Last Man Standing Match at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, and that both men are wished a speedy recovery.
Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster retain the NXT UK Tag Team Championships against Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake).
Kassius Ohno beats Ligero after attempting to remove Ligero's mask to give himself time to hit a discus elbow to the back of Ligero's head.
In footage from earlier today, Jordan Devlin admits he is not happy that his match with Walter is a non-title match, and that he does not care about the UK title rematch between Walter and Pete Dunne. He plans to hurt Walter and prove himself in the process.
We see a vignette for The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose), who will be in action next week.
In footage from WrestleMania Axxess, Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner are not happy with fans making a mockery of wrestling and not taking the road to becoming a wrestling legend seriously, saying that the mat is sacred.
Toni Storm shows up. She says she is proud to represent NXT UK at WrestleMania Axxess, and says that her championship match with Jinny was very close. She also exclaims that NXT UK is home to some of the most talented women in the world, and after listing a few names, declares that she will be champion for a long time. As Toni leaves, Kay Lee Ray shows up for the next match and is seen mouthing the words "You forgot about me."
Kay Lee Ray beats Xia Li.
In footage from WrestleMania Axxess, Piper Niven admits that Rhea Ripley is talented, but says she is a bully. She wants to see how Rhea Ripley likes it now that there is someone else to push her around on the scene.
Backstage, an angry Zack Gibson and James Gibson state that Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan do not deserve a title shot against them, and says that they can change their clothes in the corridor.
Next week: Walter vs. Jordan Devlin!
Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) beat "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews. Both teams shake hands after the match.
Tyler Bate beats The Brian Kendrick. Before the match, a photograph of Tyler Bate with The Brian Kendrick at an independent show from 2013 is displayed on-screen.
"Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews beat Ariya Daivari and Mike Kanellis.
Ligero beats Albert Hardie Jr. and Gran Metalik in a triple threat match. (Albert Hardie Jr. is perhaps best known as ACH in Ring of Honor and the independent circuit, and the match is his first televised one in WWE.)
Jordan Devlin beats Akira Tozawa after getting his knees up to block the top rope senton.
Assistant Sid Scala and General Manager Johnny Saint announce the debut of Kay Lee Ray and the main event of Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) vs. Walter and Pete Dunne in an interview.
Wolfgang beats "Flash" Morgan Webster. After the match, the referee stops Wolfgang from attacking Webster further.
We see a vignette for Kassius Ohno, who says that the one person coming into NXT UK in 2019 is an American, that the current crop of British wrestlers are "phonies" for being introduced to wrestling by American stars and that he looks forward to teaching the NXT UK roster the British style.
"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan beat Tyson T-Bone and Saxon Huxley.
In footage from earlier today, Jinny says she is sick and tired of hearing Toni Storm's name, as the NXT UK Women's Championship is all she cares about and she is the only person who deserves the spotlight.
In footage from earlier today, Eddie Dennis says he will return next week "from exile" to take on Ligero. While he respects Ligero, he is in the wrong place at the wrong time, as he plans to take the roster down one by one and Ligero is just the first victim.
Noam Dar shows up. Noam says it so good to be back in NXT UK, and this time, he is here to stay. While he has been traveling the world with 205 Live and showing his talents, he has kept an eye on NXT UK, which he says has been doing pretty good. He says it will do even better when NXT UK heads to Glasglow, Scotland, and says he has been here since the start and watching from afar as everyone jockeyed for position to fill his big golden boots. He admits they have been doing an okay job, but NXT UK needs him, and he is now officially part of the brand - not some 205 Live special guest appearance - and NXT UK is not ready for him. Mark Andrews shows up in response to Noam Dar's remarks, and Dar tries to get a cheap shot in. Andrews ducks and forced Noam Dar to retreat.
We hear from Xia Brookside. While Brookside is a revered name in British wrestling, it has been a blessing and a curse. She overcame bullies and stood up for herself, and says Rhea Ripley is the biggest bully in NXT UK. She says that Rhea has been a bully to her since day one, but she is not the same Xia Brookside, and next week, Rhea will learn that the hard way.
"Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose are in action next week.
Kay Lee Ray beats Candy Floss in her NXT UK debut.
We hear from Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven), who says the first round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is done with. However, they still look forward to their rematch with Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake). While Zack Gibson is not medically cleared, Tyler Bate wants a match with James Drake in NXT UK as Moustache Mountain takes care of business.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala announce that Tyler Bate vs. James Drake is official for next week. Afterwards, they head out to watch this week's main event.
Pete Dunne and Walter beat Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) after Gallus' use of the WWE United Kingdom Championship as a weapon fails. After the match, Pete Dunne tries to pick up the WWE United Kingdom Championship, but Walter steps on it before personally handing it to Dunne.
Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) beats Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster.
We see a vignette for Nina Samuels.
We hear from Jordan Devlin on the shores of Bray County, Ireland. He warns "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks that he is not finished with him yet.
We get a closer look at Kay Lee Ray.
Trent Seven beats Shane Thorne.
We hear from "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, who says that he should sit down with General Manager Johnny Saint about returning to NXT UK now that it has gotten popular.
We hear from Joseph Connor at the UK Performance Center. He says that he and Ligero have a long history, and that Ligero caught him on an off day. However, his off days are behind him, and he is focused on showing Ligero that he will always be better than him.
The Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. Gibson says he and Drake have traveled across the land proving what they have already known, and now they are NXT UK Tag Team Champions, which proves what they have already known: that they are the best team anywhere in the world. However, being the best and the champions has a couple of drawbacks, as he would much rather be sat on his couch with a packet of biscuits and a cup of tea enjoying life, but he is flown halfway around the world to educate a room of ignorant Yanks why British wrestling is best. He says that General Manager Johnny Saint insisted they make the trip so they can have the very best competition, but he feels they are the best competition so those who claim they are the best will fly to them, as they have set a new standard. He asks for the tag teams of NXT and 205 Live to be lined up, and says that Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch should be challenging them, as they are the champion and soon to be the best in all of WWE. Suddenly, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch show up. Burch tells Gibson to shut up, as nobody wants to hear what he has to say, and says he is proud to be British but really proud to represent NXT UK, which Gibson claims has no competition. He says there is nothing prouder than calling Oney Lorcan his partner, and while they have been told to wait until next week. He then asks why they should wait at all before charging the ring, forcing Drake and Gibson to retreat.
Next week: Tyler Bate vs. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher!
Next week: Walter vs. Kassius Ohno! Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships!
Toni Storm retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Rhea Ripley.
We hear from "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who says that Jordan Devlin attacked him not once, but twice at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool. He says that it will be the two of them next week, and that Jordan Devlin will feel the Buzzsaw.
Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel beat Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster.
"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan beat Jamie Ahmed and Dan Moloney, earning their first win as a team.
Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up. Joe Coffey says nobody likes Gallus, but Gallus does not care. As the crowd chants "No one likes you," Joe announces that next week, it is finally going to be Gallus vs. British Strong Style (Tyler Bate, Trent Seven, Pete Dunne). Joe Coffey says that he is focused on Pete Dunne and that he and British Strong Style will get what is coming to them, and that Dunne will be lucky to even make it to NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, for this is Gallus' kingdom and the UK title is his.
In footage from earlier today, General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala host a press conference for Toni Storm vs. Rhea Ripley for the NXT UK Women's Championship at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool. Storm said she never thought she would win the Mae Young Classic, but this match is on another level, and while Ripley has come and gone from the UK, she has stayed here and she plans on staying in the UK to defend the title properly. Rhea Ripley, when asked what she will do to keep the NXT UK Women's Championship, refuses to reveal her strategy and says that she beat Toni Storm first. When asked what has changed between the last match and now, Toni Storm says that when bag things happen, people change and become better. She has beaten some of the best women in the world, but Rhea Ripley constantly reminds Toni that she did not beat her. Rhea Ripley, when asked about her detractors, says she is "110% herself" and the face of the NXT UK's Women's Division, and that she proved that by beating Toni Storm. Johnny Saint has to stand between both women before a stand-off becomes physical.
We hear from Ligero, who says that he and Joseph Conners have been up and down the road with each other for over ten years despite Conners' dismissal of him. He says that Conners knows how hard he has worked to get here, and if he wants to dismiss him that easily, then he dares Conners to back up his words by facing him in the ring next week.
Isla Dawn beats Xia Brookside after sitting down during a Victory Roll by Xia Brookside.
In footage from during the break, Isla Dawn is suddenly attacked from behind backstage by Jinny, who is about to show Isla Dawn the difference between a witch and a queen when a referee shows up.
Jordan Devlin beats Damien Weir. After the match, Devlin is about to get on the microphone when "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks shows up and chases Devlin out of the ring. Travis Banks tells Devlin that if he wants to challenge him, then they don't have to wait; they can do it right now. Devlin decides to do this on his own time and walks to the back.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven), who says that there is no team in the tournament they are avoiding as they are the most experienced team on the roster. Whoever they face on Saturday will get a run for their money. They say that Blackpool, England is where it all began, and that it will end with Moustache Mountain as NXT UK Tag Team Champions.
Zack Gibson and James Drake beat "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews to continue to the finals of the NXT UK Tag Team Championship Tournament after Gibson hits Andrews with Helter Skelter on the ramp.
We see a vignette for Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang).
Zack Gibson and James Drake beat "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews with Shankly Gates to Mark Andrews following interference by Fabian Aichner, who shoves Webster into the steel steps. After the match, Aichner attacks Mark Andrews. Webster makes the save, then he and Andrews force Aichner to retreat.
Nina Samuels beats Killer Kelly after pulling on one of Killer Kelly's pigtails.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Fabian Aichner, who says that if Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster think they can mess with him, they have another thing coming. He plans to find a tag team partner, too, as he is also gunning for tag team gold, saying that Webster and Andrews have another thing coming if they think they will be NXT UK Tag Team Champions.
Joe Coffey beats "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks after Banks' right shoulder gives out.
The NXT UK Tag Team Championships are revealed in this week's cold open.
"Flash" Morgan Webster beats Fabian Aichner. During the match, Mark Andrews shows up at ringside to give Webster his support, and later in the match, Andrews stops Aichner from booting Webster's head into the steel steps, allowing Webster to recover and get a surprise jackknife pin for the win.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Amir Jordan, who says that he and "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams are on the same page as they have a change to get revenge on James Drake and Zack Gibson as well as get in the running for the NXT UK tag team titles. As Amir and Radzi are about to start dancing, Williams shows up and says there is a time for dancing and a time to get serious, and right now, they need to get serious and get lucky. He then tells Radzi he should be ashamed of himself for dancing and takes Amir's scarf.
Backstage, Wolfgang and Mark Coffey tell Joe Coffey he's got it covered tonight, and Joe tells them he will decimate "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks. Meanwhile, Mark and Wolfgang will be focused on the NXT UK tag team titles.
Isla Dawn beats Killer Kelly. After the match, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Isla Dawn, who says that her desires are truly set on the NXT UK Women's Championship. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley shows up. Isla tells Rhea she may be so confident now, then dares her to get in the ring with her and put the title on the line, as she vows that Ripley will walk out empty-handed. Rhea raises the NXT UK Women's Championship into the air.
We see footage from earlier today where "Bomber" Dave Mastiff talks about his aspirations for championship gold when Eddie Dennis shows up and makes it known Mastiff isn't the only "undefeated monster" in NXT UK. Mastiff tells him they will settle this in the ring, and when he finishes smashing through him, there will be one undefeated streak left in NXT UK.
James Drake and Zack Gibson beat Amir Jordan and "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams.
Backstage, Tyler Bate tells Trent Seven when he takes down Joe Coffey, they will go for the NXT UK tag team titles.
Next week: "Bomber" Dave Mastiff vs. Eddie Dennis!
Joe Coffey beats Trent Seven. During the match, Tyler Bate stops the rest of Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) from ganging up on Trent Seven and ringside, and all three men brawl their way to the back.
In memory of Thomas Billingon, aka The Dynamite Kid, 1958-2018. (Sadly, today was the Dynamite Kid's 60th birthday.)
Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey and Wolfgang show up to start tonight's show. Joe Coffey says people think he, Mark Coffey and Wolfgang are ruthless, devious and underhanded, and says that they are absolutely right. He says that NXT UK belongs to them, because it is their kingdom. As the fans chant that this is not their kingdom, Joe Coffey says they are "Gallus" and that "British Strong Style" does not register because he could taste the fear last week. He goes on to state that there are no more "big strong boys" anymore, and that they run NXT UK. "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks then show up, and Joe welcomes him back from being put on the shelf before saying there is three of them and one of Banks. Joe then proposes a one-on-one match between him and Banks. Banks runs in and goes after him, but the numbers game quickly takes over until Moustache Mountain runs in to even the odds. Gallus is forced to retreat.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Fabian Aichner, who says NXT UK has some of the best talent on the planet and that he is here to make his mark. Tonight, he looks forward to facing Mark Andrews.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Jordan Devlin. Devlin says he has done what nobody else has done: scare Pete Dunne. He says another championship opportunity is in his future. Devlin tells Radzi to compare the NXT UK to a deck of cards, as he is the ace and "Flash" Morgan Webster is the joker. He plans to throw his helmet into the fifth row after he is done with him and look for another card in the deck. Devlin finishes by simply stating "Ace trumps all."
Fabian Aichner beats Mark Andrews in his NXT UK debut after viciously kneeing Andrews' head into the steel steps on the outside.
We see a vignette for Isla Dawn, who is coming up next in a match against Nina Samuels.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews General Manager Johnny Saint, who says there is so much going on in NXT UK that he has hired an assistant: Sid Scala. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley shows up and says everyone should be talking about how she has become the first-ever NXT UK Women's Champion before desiring suitable competition. Sid Scala says he and Johnny Saint are doing what they can, but Rhea Ripley says she does not think much of his hired help.
Isla Dawn beats Nina Samuels.
We hear from Toni Storm, who said that as soon as her back hit the guardrail in last week's NXT UK Women's Championship match against Rhea Ripley, she knew that this was all she had. She understands that Rhea Ripley is bigger and stronger than her, but she plans to be the best champion as her injuries have fired her up even more.
Eddie Dennis beats Tucker.
Next week: "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Wolfgang!
Rhea Ripley beats Dakota Kai to advance to the finals of the NXT UK Women's Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Sid Scala, who has just spoken to General Manager Johnny Saint. He will face Joe Coffey in two weeks when he is medically cleared to compete, and he will make the most of this opportunity.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Jordan Devlin, who makes it clear that he called out Pete Dunne for the United Kingdom Championship, and says previous title challengers were unwilling to do what it took to get the job done. When he wins the title, there will be some work to do and that NXT UK will be known as "NXT Ireland featuring the UK."
"Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews beat Joseph Conners and Saxon Huxley after Huxley refuses to take Conners into the match. Conners takes his frustration out on Huxley and attacks him after the match is over.
"Bomber" Dave Mastiff beats Tyson T-Bone.
Next week: Jordan Devlin vs. Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship!
Toni Storm beats Jinny to advance to the finals of the NXT UK Women's Championship Tournament. After the match, Toni Storm and Rhea Ripley stare down on the stage as General Manager Johnny Saint watches. Rhea shoves Storm, and Johnny Saint has to hold Storm back.
We see footage from earlier today of The Coffey Brothers (Joe and Mark Coffey) and Wolfgang to open the show.
We see a video package of Toni Storm's road through the 2018 Mae Young Classic.
Toni Storm beats Dakota Kai. Both women shake hands after the match, but as Dakota Kai heads to the back, she is suddenly attacked by Jinny, who tells Toni Storm that this is her NXT UK. Toni helps Dakota to the back.
Zack Gibson beats Amir Jordan with Helter Skelter followed by Shankly Gates. After the match, Zack Gibson says he will soon be recognized as NXT UK's and the world's number one, and that he stands here once again victorious. He brags about his recent victories, and says that every step he takes into the ring is another step towards becoming NXT UK Champion. He says that NXT UK is already the benchmark in British wrestling, and as the fans chant that he is a wanker, he says that people have flocked to NXT UK to be part of something special. However, he refuses to share the spotlight, and says NXT UK will be built around him. Gibson then says that he will be the man to elevate the brand, and as he names names, Trent Seven shows up and asks Gibson if he is completely delusional. The crowd chants "Yes!" as Trent says he has no idea what goes on in Gibson's shiny head. After a "shiny head" chant, Trent says he and fans got NXT UK kicked off in the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool while Gibson was watching on the WWE Network on his mother's laptop while in bed with a cup of tea. He also reminds Gibson that he couldn't get the job done against Pete Dunne and made everyone in the Royal Albert Hall take off their shoes, starting another "shoes off" chant. Trent then gets in the ring and tells Gibson he failed to mention him, then challenges him to a match right now. Gibson gets out of the ring and tells Trent he will face him on his own time.
We hear from Kenny Williams, who says NXT UK will find out why he is called "The Lucky Yin" and why he always stays lucky.
Jordan Devlin beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams.
Bext week: General Manager Johnny Saint makes a huge announcement concerning the future of NXT UK!
The Coffey Brothers (Joe and Mark Coffey) and Wolfgang beat Ashton Smith, Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster.
We see a video package of The Coffey Brothers (Joe and Mark Coffey).
Radzi Chinyanganya interviews "Flash" Morgan Webster outside of the arena. Webster plans to bring the style and innovation only he can bring, and the thorn in the side that is The Coffey Brothers (Joe and Mark Coffey) will end tonight.
"Flash" Morgan Webster beats Mark Coffey with a schoolkid pin after Joe Coffey tries to get physically involved. After the match, Mark and Joe Coffey attack Webster, but Mark Andrews and Travis Banks show up to confront them! When they and Webster get in the ring, Mark and Joe retreat.
We are re-introduced to Danny Burch and Sam Gradwell.
We see a vignette for Jinny.
Danny Burch beats Sam Gradwell. After the match, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Danny Burch in the ring. Burch says it is amazing to be back in the UK. He says he is a proud Englishman, and no matter what, the UK will always be his home. He says this means so much for him, as he has traveled the world for 15 years flying the British flag and giving his blood, sweat and tears so he can walk into any locker room and know he has earned its respect. He then says he is in the prime of his career and the best shape of his life, but it is not about respect anymore; instead, it is about getting someone's attention, and that someone is the WWE United Kingdom Champion, Pete Dunne. He says he was British Strong Style while Dunne was a baby, then says he is not a difficult man to find, as he will be in the locker room telling him to come have a go if he thinks he is hard enough.
We are re-introduced to Jordan Devlin.
Next week: "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Wolfgang!
Zack Gibson beats Noam Dar in a match that sees both men wearing down each other's body parts, with Noam Dar wearing down Gibson's knee and Gibson wearing down Noam Dar's arm and knee.
