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.
Blair Davenport beats Isla Dawn, Amale and Eliza Alexander in a four-way elimination match to decide a #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship. When Isla Dawn is pinned, all of the other competitors pin her at almost the same time.
Saxon Huxley beats Kenny Williams. During the match, Andre Chase, Bodhi Hayward and Thea Hail show up to support Huxley, and when they catch Kenny Williams when Huxley knocks him off the apron, they drop him - figuratively and literally - when the referee tells him to. After the match, Saxon Huxley celebrates with Chase, Hayward and Hail.
We see a video package for Tyler Bate vs. Trent Seven for the vacant NXT UK Championship, which also covers the history of both men.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala are in the ring with a table carrying the vacant NXT UK Championship before the next match.
Tyler Bate beats Trent Seven to become the NXT UK Champion for a second time.
With this, NXT UK comes to a close. See you in 2023 for NXT Europe!
Joe Coffey beats Mark Andrews to advance in the NXT UK Championship Tournament. (The match is noted on commentary to be a rematch of the first ever match on NXT UK.)
In backstage footage from earlier today, Joe Coffey says he is feeling manic in his first match back and that he will be the last man standing in the NXT UK Championship Tournament.
Amale beats Nina Samuels.
In UK Performance Center footage from earlier this week, Oliver Carter is interrupted by Trent Seven, who makes a big deal out of Oliver Carter's bum knee and tells him to give him the bye straight to the finals, but Oliver Carter reminds him that he and Ashton Carter made him and Tyler Bate ex-champions. Trent Seven says this was a pivotal moment in his career and that everyone gets to see "the real Trent Seven," and that "the real Trent Seven" is going to break his leg.
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says that he impressed and inspired by how everyone in the NXT UK Championship Tournament is willing to give everything they have for the title, and that he is curious to know who will take his place as champion. He tells whoever wins the title to sleep well and fight hard, for he will throw his entire existance in front of them in a way that it has never been seen before.
Andre Chase and Bodhi Hayward beat Eddie Dennis and Saxon Huxley after Huxley walks out on Eddie Dennis when both of them argue. After the match, Saxon Huxley confronts Eddie Dennis and hits him with achoke bomb before celebrating with Bodhi Hayward and shaking hands with Andre Chase.
We see a video package for Noam Dar vs. Mark Coffey for the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship next week.
Next week: Trent Seven vs. Oliver Carter in the semi-finals of the NXT UK Championship Tournament! Joe Coffey vs. Kenny Williams or Tyler Bate in the semi-finals of the NXT UK Championship Tournament!
Tyler Bate beats Kenny Williams to advance in the NXT UK Championship Tournament and face Joe Coffey in the semi-finals. (This is not surprising, considering that it was spoiled during Heatwave that Tyler Bate won the tournament.)
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen retain the NXT UK Tag Team Championships against Mark Andrews and Wild Boar.
In backstage footage from last week, Tyler Bate tells Trent Seven that he broke his heart and that he loved him like a brother, then tells him that he cannot run forever and that he is coming for him.
We see a press conference between Meiko Satomura and Sarray from last week. Sarry states that Satomura is recognized in Japan and around the world, but she will not stay down forever. She says that next week, she will be NXT UK Women's Champion. Sarry also proclaims that she is the sunrise while Satomura is the sunset. Satomura says that everyone tries to beat her, but no one can, and that while Sarray has the ability to challenge her, she will remain the strongest until someone beats her. Sarray vs. Meiko Satomura for the NXT UK Women's Championship is next week.
Blair Davenport beats Amale.
We hear from Oliver Carter, who sets a table for Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) and sends a message to them saying he will run through them and that Rohan Raja is next. Die Familie is furious.
On this week's East End Bookie, Sha Samuels just wants some peace and quiet. Unfortunately for him, he has no money left and he ends up giving the clothes on his back to whoever asks for money.
Chase University (Andre Chase, Bodhi Hayward, Thea Hail) debut next week!
Next week: Rohan Raja vs. Oliver Carter!
Ilja Dragunov retains the NXT UK Championship against Wolfgang despite injuring his lower back earlier in the match and further injuring it throughout. Both men shake hands after the match.
Oliver Carter beats Teoman after stopping Charlie Dempsey from interfering. After the match, Dempsey attacks Carter, and Teoman joins in. Dempsey and Rohan Raja then pick Carter up so Teoman can plant him head-first into the mat.
In footage from the UK Performance Center from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell is attacked by Trent Seven, who is quickly kicked out.
In footage from the UK Performance Center from earlier this week, Fallon Henley is met by Isla Dawn, who completely creeps her out.
In backstage footage from last week, Josh Morrell is met by "Bomber" Dave Mastiff, who congratulates him on beating Primate to get his first win in NXT UK. He says that Morrell may be riding the crest of a wave, but he will have to crash and burn at some point, as he has a match against him next week. He then says it is nothing personal, but Morrell says he will give him everything he has in the ring next week.
In footage from earlier this week, Wolfgang is playing football when he mentions that Ilja Dragunov respects him, then tells Dragunov to be careful what he wishes for, because it takes a certain kind of mindset to take the NXT UK Championship from. He says somebody has to take the title from him, then says "Why not Wolfy?"
Blair Davenport guests on commentary for the next match.
Amale beats Stevie Turner.
Backstage, Sha Samuels finds out from a referee that he is barred from ringside in tonight's NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship match.
In backstage post-show footage from last week, Sarray tells Meiko Satomura speak to each other in Japanese. Sarray thanks Satormura, then tells her that next time, she will be the one facing her in the ring. After Satomura and Surray leave, Nina Samuels asks Emilia McKenzie what that was about, and Emilia says "Nothing to do with you," before walking away.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Mark Andrews says he and Wild Boar got up close and personal with Josh Brooks and Brooks Jensen, who he says is a great team. He then says it is time Brooks and Jensen bring the NXT UK tag titles back home and that they will be the first team waiting for them. Wild Boar also looks forward to the match, then says "Let's bring those titles home."
We hear from Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who announces that Wolfgang vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT UK Championship is official and will take place in two weeks.
Next week: Isla Dawn vs. Fallon Henley! Trent Seven vs. Sam Gradwell!
Mark Coffey beats Noam Dar two falls to one (2-1) to become the NXT UK Heritage Cup Champion! Mark Coffey scores the first fall early in Round 2 after Noam Dar taps out to the Gator Lock. Noam Dar scores the second fall early in Round 4 after Coffey taps to the Champagne Super Knee Bar, then continues to hold on for several seconds afterwards after the bell rings. Mark Coffey scores the third and deciding fall with less than fifteen seconds left in Round 6 with the sliding forearm to become the NXT UK Heritage Cup Champion. After the match, Sha Samuels shows up and laments Noam Dar costing him a lot of money, then the locker room shows up and celebrates with Wolfgang, then chase Sha Samuels to the back demanding their money. Joe Coffey then shows up for the first time in weeks and celebrates with Mark to end the show.
Mark Andrews beats Kenny Williams. During the match, Tiger Turan shows up on the ring apron and distracts Williams, and this allows Mark Andrews to win with an inside cradle. After the match, Kenny Williams is livid.
We see the events leading up to Trent Seven telling Tyler Bate that he is done with Moustache Mountain last week. Next week, Trent Seven will address the fans.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Mark Coffey says he has not heard from Joe Coffey. Suddenly, he receives a phone call, and tells the person on the other end - presumably Joe Coffey - to call him or the family if he needs anything and to take as long as he needs.
Symbiosis (Primate and Tyson T-Bone) beats Oli Blake and Tate Mayfairs. After the match, Eddie Dennis celebrates with Symbiosis only for Symbiosis to suddenly turn on him and attack him.
Backstage, Ilja Dragonuv says he is here to see Meiko Satomura defend the NXT UK Women's Championship against Ivy Nile, as he admires Miro and her will to prove her strength against the best in the world like he did and will continue to do, as they are fighting to represent NXT UK and prove it is the strongest brand in the world.
We see the aftermath of Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter's NXT UK Tag Team Championship victory.
Eliza Alexander beats Amale after Amale knocks Xia Brookside off the ring apron.
Wolfgang teaches Damon Kemp "the Scottish way of training," which is actually Wolfgang drinking Damon Kemp under the table at a pub.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Lash Legend says that any time she wins is a big win as nobody can step to her. Suddenly, Myla Grace shows up and says the only time Lash Legends is above someone is when she is standing next to somebody and that she does not measure up to her. Lash Legend says she hears all bark and no bite and walks off.
Next week: Noam Dar and Sha Samuels vs. Wolfgang and Damon Kemp!
Meiko Satomura retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Ivy Nile.
Xia Brookside and Eliza Alexander beat Amale and Angel Hayze after Xia attacks Amale in order to distract the referee.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Emelia McKenzie is met by Ivy Nile, who bows to Meiko Satomura and asks for a NXT UK Women's Championship match. Satomura accepts her challenge, and Ivy Nile bows again before thanking her.
It's time for East End Bookie. Sha Samuels says he is upset about Damon Kemp being against his odds for him and embarrassing him in front of Lash Legend, then says he is the odds-on favorite to end him.
Die Familie (Teoman and Rohan Raja) beat "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Jack Starz to advance to the Triple Threat Match for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships following the distraction from Charlie Dempsey, who beats Jack Starz' leather jacket on the ring apron.
Backstage, Lash Legend says she has no problem with Emilia McKenzie before calling her the one who carries Meiko Satomura's bags as Emilia shows up. Emilia punches Lash Legend, and referees quickly rush in to break up the brawl.
Backstage during the break, Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) is confronted by Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala for how they won their match and bans Teoman and Rohan Raja from Charlie Dempsey's match next week. Teoman tells Rohan Raja that "The Eye always has a plan."
Kenny Williams beats Josh Morrell. During the match, a man in a luchador mask is seen watching the match, and Kenny Williams keeps noticing him. Near the end, there are two men in luchador masks. After the match, there is a third masked man, and that masked man is Tiger Turan.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, Von Wagner finds out he will face Sam Gradwell in two week's time. Von Wagner says the NXT UK is not as big or strong as him and that Gradwell is living in his world. Gradwell shows up and tells Gradwell that nobody asked how big he is and says he is not scared of him, and Von Wagner shoves him. Gradwell strikes back, and both men have to kept apart.
Next week: Charlie Dempsey vs. A-Kid in a Heritage Cup Rules Match! Lash Legend vs. Emilia McKenzie!
In backstage footage from earlier today, Trent Seven says that he and Tyler Bate are the best team in NXT UK, but Tyler Bate reminds him that they do not need to be pinned to lose the NXT UK Tag Team Championships. Trent says Tyler has a wise head on top of big, broad shoulders and that they should reassess and rethink their strategy.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Mark Andrews says that he is watching tonight's main event and that Eddie Dennis is going to get what is coming to him. Suddenly, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala and Kenny Williams show up from behind, with Kenny Williams holding wanted posters for the masked men that he keeps seeing. Mark Andrews confronts Kenny Williams, saying that he also deserves what is coming to him and tells him he has more than one enemy around here.
Wild Boar beats Eddie Dennis in a Dog Collar Match with a crossface with the dog collar chain desite interference from Primate and Tyson T-Bone.
Xia Brookside beats Amale. During the match, a woman with blonde hair attacks Amale from behind the barricade and runs off, allowing Xia Brookside to get the win with Broken Wings. After the match, the mystery woman accompanies Xia Brookside to the back.
We hear from Isla Dawn as she places a small candelabra near the NXT UK Women's Championship. She says she has been listening and that the bond between Meiko Satomura and the title is quite unbreakable, but she has a plan. She says Meiko has something she wants and needs, and if Meiko wants to see the title again, she will do as she asks. She then blows the candles out.
We hear from NXT UK Superstars regarding the NXT UK Championship match between Roderick Strong and Ilja Dragunov, which takes place next week.
Trent Seven beats Ashton Smith after grabbing the tights on a stack-up pin.
In backstage footage from earlier today, A-Kid says he feels great ahead of his match against Teoman and excited for what may be next for him. He says that he is back at NXT UK and that the brand is always special to him, and that he cannot let Teoman get away with what he did to him, Saxon Huxley and Charlie Dempsey. He says he is ready to step up to Teoman.
We hear from Wild Boar, who says that Eddie Dennis is not as smart as he thinks he is if he thinks he cannot handle anything he throws at him. He says he will cut the strings of his puppets one by one, and that Eddie Dennis will always be seeing him.
WrestleMania 38 is two days away!
In backstage footage from during the break, Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter is met by Tyler Bate and Trent Seven. Trent Seven says that a win is a win and that he was getting the job done, then Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala shows up as they argue and tells both teams they will have a discussion over what will be done next week. After Scala asks Smith and Carter to leave, Trent tells Tyler - who says he saw what happened - that he cannot lose the NXT UK Tag Team Championships and that the win is a win.
Tate Mayfairs beats Kenny Williams by count-out in his NXT UK debut. During the match, Kenny Williams pulls Tate Mayfairs out of the pinfall attempt and tosses him out of the ring. Mayfairs partially hides underneath the ring, and when Kenny tries to pulls him back out, he finds he cannot drag him out easily. Kenny looks underneath the ring only to find Sam Gradwell, who throws Tate Mayfairs back into the ring and keeps Kenny out, allowing Tate Mayfairs to win by count-out just before Gradwell chases Kenny to the back.
Backstage, Wolfgang says that Mark Coffey is ready and that the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship is coming home with Gallus tonight. Suddenly, Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) shows up, and Teoman mocks Wolfgang for talking about heritage. Charlie Dempsey asks why Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) is always chosen to represent British heritage, but Wolfgang says he is ready for a fight and he does not need a reason. Dempsey says "So do I," then Die Familie leaves.
Andy Shepherd moderates a face-to-face meeting between Roderick Strong and Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov says that Roderick Strong's work speaks for itself and that he can push things to the next level like he can. Roderick Strong says he sees a lot of himself in Dragunov and finds it inspiring, and that Dragunov pushing himself to a level he has never experienced before for growth is very important to him. He says there is no bigger test than Dragunov and taking the NXT UK Championship, who he says is at the top of his list. Dragunov says Strong does not know about the path that he has taken to get here and prove what "Unbeseigbar" is really all about, as a tsar takes care of the people that support him. Strong says Dragunov is living in the glory of the moment of being champion, but he has not felt the disappointment of losing something as big as the title, and that nothing hurts him more than saying he was a champion, and that Dragunov will feel that after their match and that will be his true challenge. Dragunob says that is his prediction, not reality, and that he will be the one standing up above Strong when the match is over.
Noam Dar beats Mark Coffey two falls to one (2-1) to retain the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship. Noam Dar scores the first fall with an inside cradle with 1:51 (one minute, fifty-one seconds) left in Round 2. Mark Coffey scores the second fall with 1:27 (one minute, twenty-seven seconds) let in Round 3 with an enzuigiri after taking out Sha Samuels for getting involved earlier in the match. At the end of round 4, Sha Samuels and Joe Coffey almost come to blows when Noam Dar refuses to let go of Champagne Super Kneebar and stomps at the back of Mark Coffey's head. Noam Dar scores the third and deciding fall with 1:14 (one minute, fourteen seconds) left in Round 5 after Sha Samuels gets involved and Joe Coffey chases him around the ring, allowing Noam Dar to hit the Nova Roller and retain.
We see a video package of Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter's road to their NXT UK Tag Team Championship match tonight.
Backstage, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala meets with Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) and the team of Noam Dar and Sha Samuels. Noam Dar and Sha Samuels want Gallus suspended for taking over their show, but they find out that Joe Coffey has a shot at the NXT UK Heritage Cup in two weeks' time. This is much to the displeasure of Noam and Sha, who note that Joe Coffey has never had a Heritage Cup match. Both sides almost come to blows, but Sid Scala says that if they want to settle it, then Mark Coffey and Sha Samuels can settle it in the ring.
Backstage, "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Jack Starz are interrupted by Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) during their interview. At Mastiff's behest, Jack Starz enters their dressing room and cuts holes in their shirts. When Pretty Deadly find out, they confront Starz only to be spooked by Mastiff.
Rohan Raja beats Danny Jones. After the match, Rohan Raja stomps and kicks at Danny Jones, then Charlie Dempsey joins in. ALl the while, Teoman berates Jones.
We hear from Symbiosis (Primate and Tyson T-Bone). Primate says this was not how things were supposed to be and that they would start winning, but Eddie Dennis shows up behind them and tells them that for an arrow to be shot, it must first be pulled backwards. He says that their losses are merely an indicator that they are about to launch into the hearts of their enemies, and tells them to keep calm and focused.
We see a trucker nearly run over a gorilla only for the gorilla to merely escapes a brutal fate after the trucker looks to where the gorilla is supposed to be only to find scraps of fur.
Backstage, Sha Samuels is met by Mark Coffey. Sha Samuels tells Mark Coffey that he has to stay foamed up and that he can sometimes fly solo.
Backstage, A-Kid confronts Charlie Dempsey, saying he thought he was better than that. Dempsey says "Maybe." A-Kid leaves.
Meiko Satomura heads to the ring. We see a video package of her reign as NXT UK Women's Championship, then Satomura is presented with flowers. Satomura thanks the fans, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Isla Dawn appears and admits being quite distressed about not being handed an invite, then wants to be part of the celebration before thanking her for giving everyone something to strive for, a sense of purpose and something to desire. Isla Dawn then says she needs her final trophy, which Satomura possesses. Satomura says Isla Dawn is a strong competitor, and if she wants a championship match, all she has to do is ask. Isla says Satomura is mistaken, as she takes things instead of asks. She then kicks satomura in the face before walking off with Satomura's flowers.
Backstage, Sam Gradwell says that the loss of his mohawk gets to him and that all he sees is Kenny Williams, and says that while he can get over it, Kenny will not get over what he does to him.
We hear from Ilya Dragunov, who says he has heard what Nathan Frazer said last week and that he accepts his challenge. He says that Frazer stepped up and asked courageously for his chance, but needs to remember that he had to take a long, hard journey to become ready to become NXT UK Champion. Dragunov says he knows how good Frazer is and how good he can get it, but he is not ready and it will be the first step on his journey.
Next week: Nathan Frazer vs. Ilya Dragunov for the NXT UK Championship! Sha Samuels vs. Mark Coffey with Gallus and Noam Dar banned from ringside! Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) vs. Jack Starz and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff!
Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) retain the NXT UK Tag Team Championships against Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter after Ashton Smith puts his foot on the bottom rope only for Trent Seven to push it off the rope from the outside.
In footage from earlier today, A-Kid gives up on making Saxon Huxley more refined as he gets him to more politely enunciate the words "The rain in Spain stays mostly on the plain." When A-Kid leaves, Saxon Huxley gets it absolutely right, but when A-Kid comes back and asks him what he just said, Huxley goes back to being his more familiar, wild, rambunctious self.
Backstage, Noam Dar and Sha Samuels head to their locker room. When they get in, somebody sneaks in, steals the NXT UK Heritage Cup and barricades the door.
We see a video package of last week's main event between Blair Davenport and Meiko Satomura in a Japanese Street Fight for the NXT UK Women's Championship.
In footage from last week, Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter are met by Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven). Smith and Carter say they will be the next NXT UK Tag Team Champions, but Moustache Mountain proclaim that they will retain. Their match will happen in two weeks.
It's time for SPRNVA Sessions. Tonight's guest is Jordan Devlin, but Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are hosting the show, and the NXT UK Heritage Cup is next to them, implying that one of the members of Gallus stole it and trapped Noam Dar and Sha Samuels in their locker room. The name of the show is changed to Gallus Boys On Talk, and Jordan Devlin says he is not in the mood for one of Gallus' wind-ups, but Mark Coffey gives Devlin his word that he will conduct their interview like a true professional before Wolfgang puts on a pair of Devlin's Ray-Ban sunglasses. He then asks Devlin what is next for him before cutting him off to prematurely end the segment, then Noam Dar and Sha Samuels show up wanting to know what has happened to their set. Sha Samuels gives Mark Coffey one chance to clean up the set and jog off before he slaps Gallus around, then Joe Coffey takes a Gallus selfie around the NXT UK Heritage Cup. Noam Dar tells Joe Coffey to take a picture and print it out while he can, because that is the closest he will get to a title while he is here. After Devlin leaves, Noam Dar tries to take the Heritage Cup, but Joe Coffey also grabs it and tells him to keep a tight grasp of the cup and enjoy his reign while it lasts.
In footage from earlier today, "Bomber" Dave Mastiff meets with Jack Starz. Starz says they could have last week, and says he wants them to be a team before saying he wants to be like Mastiff and wants his respect. Mastiff says he has to earn the respect - and the jacket - and Starz says he is willing to do that.
We hear from Kenny Williams, who talks about kids being afraid of thunderstorms and running and hiding before they stop and realize that they were afraid of noise. He says a thunderstorm rolls into town, makes a commotion and runs out of steam, which makes the nickname of Sam Gradwell so fun for him. He says Gradwell walks around NXT UK dying for attention, making a commotion and being unable to "last a crack" when he gets that attention. He says anyone can weather a storm, especially someone as resilient, ruthless and vile as him.
WrestleMania 38 is 51 days away.
A-Kid beats Saxon Huxley. Huxley shakes A-Kid's hand before he leaves.
Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) clown around backstage, and Wolfgang and the Coffeys go in different directions. Wolfgang then gets attacked from behind with a chair by Jordan Devlin, who then takes the Ray-Bans off of Wolfgang's face.
In backstage footage from during the break, A-Kid says that the work he has done with Saxon Huxley has paid off, then Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) pass by. Dempsey stops to nod at A-Kid, and A-Kid nods back.
Next week: Jordan Devlin vs. Wolfgang! Kenny Williams vs. Sam Gradwell!
Nathan Frazer beats Teoman after Charlie Dempsey's interference attempt and Rohan Raja distracting the referee both fail.
Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) beats Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) with an STF from Dempsey to Wolfgang after Teoman hits Wolfgang with a chop block.
We hear from Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter, who say that Jack Starz and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff are no joke, but there is no room for carrying apprentices. Meanwhile, Mastiff tells Starz not to underestimate Ashton and Carter, saying that two years as a tag team is a drop in the bucket compared to his twenty years in the business and that he taught Ashton Smith everything he knows. Ashton says he knows more than what Mastiff taught him and that he knows how much Mastiff and Starz, want it, but they want it more. Starz tells Ashton and Carter to bring everything they have got, because they are going to need it.
Jinny beats Amale after putting her feet on the ropes for leverage at the last second.
We see a video package for Blair Davenport vs. Meiko Satomura in a Japanese Street Fight next week.
We hear from Nathan Frazer, but he is soon interrupted by Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey). Teoman says he does not need advice from a loser, but Frazer tells Dempsey that it is blatantly obvious that Teoman is only keeping him around to ensure he does not look like a loser himself. Teoman tells Frazer to leave - which he does - then Die Familie has some champagne.
Ilja Dragunov retains the NXT UK Championship in an Empty Arena Match.
"Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Jack Starz beat Die Familie (Teoman and Rohan Raja) after Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up to stop Charlie Dempsey from interfering, which distracts Teoman. After the match, Gallus and Die Familie brawl and several referees and members of security try to break it up.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Jordan Devlin and Ilja Dragunov, with their match for the NXT UK Championship coming in two weeks.
Jinny guests on commentary for the next match.
Amale beats Stevie Turner.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) meet with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala concerning Sam Gradwell. Sid Scala makes a tag team match between Pretty Deadly and the team of Gradwell and a partner of his choice.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to A-Kid vs. Noam Dar for the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship, which takes place next week.
In backstage footage from during the break, Amale is sarcastically congratulated by Jinny, who says that Amale is a weak, fragile little girl. Amale shoves her and yells at her, and referees and officials have to pull them apart.
Walter beats Nathan Frazer in what is advertised as Walter's last match in NXT UK.
Mark Coffey beats Rohan Raja. After the match, Teoman and Rohan attack Mark Coffey and Wolfgang from behind, and officials have to run into the ring to stop the one-sided beating.
We hear from Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who says that the team of Ashton Carter and Oliver Smith, the team of Dave Mastiff and Jack Starz, and Symbiosis (Primate and T-Bone) clearly have had issues with each other in recent weeks. He says that he has spoken with General Manager Johnny Saint, and that these three teams will be a Triple Threat Match to determine a new #1 contender for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, Charlie Dempsey says his match with Danny Jones is going to be great due to their styles mixing well. Suddenly, Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) interrupt the interview as they look for Teoman, and ask Dempsey if they have seen him. Dempsey is disappointed that this is the second time his interview has been interrupted.
Amale beats Myla Grace. During the match, Blair Davenport watches from the stage.
Backstage, Aleah James says she has been in NXT UK for a whole year and that she is glad that she won last week. Suddenly, Nina Samuels takes over on the interview for "The Nina Samuels Show," and Aleah James walks away when Nina says it takes a star of a certain caliber to be on her show and does not know if Aleah James can measure up.
In footage from earlier today, "Flash" Morgan Webster tries to slap Rampage Brown, but Rampage Brown pins him to the wall and tells him that if he wanted a match, all he had to do was ask. Rampage leaves the room, then Webster says "Got him."
Charlie Dempsey beats Danny Jones by submission.
Next week: Jinny vs. Meiko Satomura for the NXT UK Women's Championship!
We see Isla Dawn look at the trinkets that she has collected from other wrestlers, and says that one more charm is needed to complete her ascension.
Next week: NXT UK has a special start time of 4 PM Eastern/8 PM GMT. (This is due to the UK turning back the clock for Daylight Savings Time on October 31st at 2 AM; the United States will do the same one week later on November 7th at 2 AM.)
Noam Dar beats Tyler Bate two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship. Noam Dar scores the first fall with 2:02 (two minutes, two seconds) left in the third round after hitting the Nova Roller. Tyler Bate secores the second fall with 58 seconds left in Round 4 with the Tyler Driver '97. Noam Dar scores the third and last fall with fifteen (15) seconds left in Round 6 after Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) distract Trent Seven with a towel and cause him to inadvertently throw it into the ring. The referee only sees the towel and ends the match, giving the second fall, the win and the Heritage Cup to Noam Dar.
Blair Davenport vs. Nina Samuels ends with Davenport attack Samuels before the bell rings. When referees try to stop the attack, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala shows up, but he gets laid out by Davenport.
We hear from Jinny, who says that no bird soars too high if they soar with their own wings, unless they clip them. She says that to beat the best, you must be able to handle the worst, and that is what she did. She admits Aoife Valkyrie won, but proclaims that she is still standing and that everyone has witnessed Aoife's fall at her hands.
We hear from Symbiosis (Eddie Dennis, Primate, T-Bone). T-Bone mentions the six-man tag match against Saxon Huxley and two partners of his choice for next week that Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, and Primate says that Saxon Huxley is not the most popular person in the locker room. Eddie Dennis says Saxon Huxley may have beaten him, but a broken clock is right twice a way and Symbiosis is better than the sum of its parts.
Jack Starz and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff beat Dan Moloney and Andy Wild.
We see a TikTok video of Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howely) posing and dancing in front of some fountains when Joe Coffey and Mark Coffey show up, say the NXT UK tag team titles look better on them and push Lewis Howley into the water.
Next week: Relive Ilja Dragunov vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship at NXT TakeOver 36 with special added insight!
Emilia McKenzie beats Amale with a schoolkid pin.
In backstage footage from moments ago, Sid Scala has a neck brace on as he is checked on by a trainer.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter meet Saxon Huxley to be his tag team partner. Huxley keeps saying "You can count on Saxon," then keeps saying "Always forward" as he leaves the locker room. Oliver Carter is excited to do this, but Ashton Smith is hesitant.
We hear from Sam Gradwell, who says nobody embodies honor, prestige and heritage like he does, and says Wolfgang knows nothing about that. Wolfgang says that after the mark Gradwell left on him, he has wanted a rematch. Gradwell says Wolfgang has no honor or technical ability after breaking his ribs, and Wolfgang says Gradwell is either brave or stupid to face him again. Gradwell says Wolfgang is just "a big, bad yoghurt" and that he will bat him around for six rounds if he has to. Wolfgang says that Gradwell will see a constant state of reckless abandon in his eyes and that he will break everything in his body before he is through with him. Their first round match-up in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament is next week.
Teoman beats Nathan Frazer two falls to one (2-1) to advance to the semi-finals of the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament. Teoman scores the first fall with 1:57 (one minute, fifty-seven seconds) left in Round 2 after giving Frazer a beating outside of the ring that also involves the ring steps. Frazer scores the second fall with 1:12 (one minute, twelve seconds) in Round 4 with a powerslam into an inside cradle. Teoman scores the third and deciding fall with twelve seconds left in Round 5 following the distraction from Rohan Raja.
We hear from Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who announces that in two weeks' time, Joe Coffey and Rampage Brown will settle their score to decide who is toughest, and the only way to end their match is by knockout or submission.
Backstage, Dani Luna and Mark Andrews admit that "Flash" Morgan Webster put on one hell of a show against Wolfgang earlier when Isla Dawn shows up from behind. Dani Luna is weirded out by Isla Dawn's weird behavior.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, Trent Seven says it has been a long time coming against Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley), saying they cannot call themselves champions until they beat them, and Tyler Bate says that he is on his way to becoming a Triple Crown and Grand Slam champion in NXT UK while Seven will get his first NXT UK title.
In footage from earlier this week, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala meets with Jinny and Joseph Conners. In two weeks' time, Jinny will get her rematch against Aoife Valkyrie, and it will be in a no-disqualification match. Jinny says she looks forward to destroying Aoife Valkyrie, but Joseph Conners finds out he will be locked inside a cage during the match. Jinny goes from calling Scala "a smart, smart boy" to "a stupid, stupid boy," and Joseph Conners tells Sid Scala this does not change the outcome.
Amale beats Nina Samuels.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Ilja Dragunov and Walter leading up to their NXT UK Championship Match at NXT TakeOver 36.
We hear from Symbiosis (Eddie Dennis, Primate, T-Bone) in backstage footage from two weeks ago. Eddie Dennis is soon confronted by a crazed Saxton Huxley, who keeps uttering "Better luck next time."
We hear from Meiko Satomura, who says that next week, Stevie Turner will challenge her for the NXT UK Women's Championship. She says she has asked the women's division to step up, and she says Stevie has delivered. She says that Stevie is talented, but has a lot to learn about respect, which she plans to teach Stevie a very important lesson next week.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, we hear from Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley). Lewis Howley says that they are in the WWE warehouse and surrounded by history, and Sam Stoker says they will be cement themselves as the best tag team in WWE history and make room for their own history in the warehouse. Howley says that Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) may be considered the best tag team in the division, but after next week, they will be the best tag team they have beaten.
Noam Dar beats Mark Andrews two falls to one (2-1) to advance in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship #1 Contender's Tournament. During Round 3, Teoman and Rohan Raja show up to watch the match from the ramp, but are gone by the beginning of Round 4. Noam Dar scores the first fall with seventeen seconds left in Round 3 with a knee bar to Mark Andrews' left leg, which Mark Andrews injured in the beginning of the round. Mark Andrews scores the second fall of the match with an O'Connor Roll with 1:22 left in Round 4. Noam Dar scores the third and final fall with 22 seconds left in Round 5 after mouthing off at Dani Luna and hitting Andrews with a back kick followed by the Nova Roller when Andrews tries to take advantage.
In memory of "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, 1949 - 2021.
We hear from Triple H. He announces that on October 29, 2020, NXT UK brought a match that is so intense that defined a brand and re-defined brutality that people still talk about it. That match is Ilja Dragunov vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship, and next week, the long-awaited rematch takes place. Triple H says that Walter has dominated the brand for over 800 days while defending the title both in the US and the UK, and that Dragunov is an enigma and one of the most dedicated and intense invidiuals to ever enter the squared circle, and that next week, the world will be watching.
Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala moderates a press conference between Walter and Ilja Dragunov, and demands there be no physicality tonight. Alex McCarthy from talkSport asks Walter if he believes his championship reign is under threat, to which Walter replies no, as the difference between him and Dragunov is that he is here for the greater good as well as the tradition and history of professional wrestling, and says that while Ilja is a great athlete, he does not have the mental ability to step up to his level and that he will have to prove this when he wrestles him again. Ace from BBC 1Xtra asks Dragunov what he has learned from last year's defeat, and Dragunov admits it has been a dark time since then, and that failures like this last in one's mind and that he had lost control since then, but he has since found himself again and he had to learn to compete at a top level again. Alistair McGeorge from Metro.co.uk asks Walter Dragunov what to expect from next week's rematch, and Dragunov says to expect brutality and that people will forget what the world "violence" means, and that the outcome will be difference. As Dragunov says that Walter is arrogant and has a god complex, Walter interrupts him and says he redefines the sport when he wrestles, and that Dragunov was happy enough to be a part of that. He then says he is tired of seeing Dragunov being sad about himself and says that he is a fraud and "all show," as Dragunov realized that while he is fantastic, he is not man enough and on his level, and that all his displays of intensity and motivation are there to get attention. Walter then demands a saddened Dragunov look at him as he speaks in German. Dragunov says he thought it was enough to be champion last time, and while he has respect for Walter because Walter makes him a better wrestler when he steps in the ring with him, the respect is now gone for what Walter did to him afterwards and all that is left is hate for the person that he nearly made him into when he broke him, saying it was not necessary. He says that next week, he will break Walter in the ring and either walk out NXT UK Champion or not walk out at all. Sid Scala steps away as both men have an intense staredown.
We hear from Subculture ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna). Andrews says he is having deja vu, and Webster says that it is because two years ago, they won the NXT UK Tag Team Championships. Dani Luna says that next week, history will repeat itself against Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley), and Dani Luna says Andrews and Webster will be two-time NXT UK Tag Team Champions.
Teoman and Rohan Raja beat Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter with a crosfface from Teoman to Carter.
In footage from earlier this week, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is being interviewed when A-Kid walks out of the trainer's room with a walker and a leg cast. He says that he is sick and tired of Jordan Devlin, and that he needs a rematch with Devlin in a 30-minute Iron Man Match as soon as he is medically cleared. Scala says he will get right on it.
We hear from Aoife Valkyrie, who says she has watched and learned everything she could about Jinny, and says that Jinny will never understand that the best have short memories when it comes to failure and that she is here to be the best. She says she is here to climb while Jinny is not prepared to take off her high heels, as she only picks a fight if she knows the odds are in your favor. She then says that Jinny has declared war on the wrong person.
We hear from Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley). Sam Stoker says that Subculture ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna) are social outcasts and weirdos that cost them a match last week. Howley says it was his mistake taking Andrews lightly, and says that Andrews made a mistake getting his friends involved. He says that Pretty Deadly run the tag team division, while Stoker says that Subculter are tag team champions of the past.
Meiko Satomura retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Amale.
It is announced that there was an altercation between Walter and Ilja Dragunov backstage following their press conference, and that Walter has suffered a severe injury in his left hand. WWE has declared Walter medically unfit for competition, and due to these circumstances, Ilja Dragunov vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship will not take place next week as scheduled. There will be more information available next week.
Next week: Jinny and Joseph Conners on SPRNVA Sessions!
Tyler Bate retains the NXT UK Heritage Cup against Mark Coffey two falls to one (2-1). Tyler Bate scores the first fall with 1:25 left in Round 2 following a sit-down pinfall attempt with a counter hurricanrana. Mark Coffey scores the second fall with 1:18 left in Round 3 after hitting Tyler Bate out of the air with an enzuigiri. Tyler Btae scores the third and deciding fall with 2:03 left in Round 5 via a Tyler Driver '97 to retain the Heritage Cup. Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) and Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) shake hands after the match.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, Ashton Smith is met by Teoman, who congratulates Ashton Smith on becoming a dad before asking where Oliver Carter is. Ashton Smith is not sure what to make of this.
We hear from Aoife Valkyrie, who says she had it in her head what success looks like, then says failure is a part of success and that if you learn from defeat, you have not really lost. She says he must work harder now, and that a person can be as great as they want to be if they keep looking forward.
In footage from during the break, Rampage Brown runs into Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). Joe Coffey says he and Brown have unfinished business, but he will give him time to heal up and he will find him when he is ready.
Amale beats Xia Brookside.
Backstage, Sha Samuels is met by Nathan Frazier, who confronts Samuels for sticking his nose in his business. Samuels says he does not want to fight him, stating that Nathan is not intimidating and could not handle it, and tells him to "find a grown-up" if he wants to fight him. Nathan grabs his newspaper from him and challenges him for next week.
We see a video package where Meiko Satomura says she will not Kay Lee Ray for the attack on her from last week.
It's time for SPRNVA Sessions. Tonight's guest is Ilya Dragunov. Noam Dar cues the "SPRNVA Spa" to help him combat his issues, and tells him that the Buddha has taught that holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to suffer, then asks where the rage started. Dragunov feels he lost something against Walter and that he did not start to feel this pain until then, but says that he is not that person anymore and that everything he does has consequences. Noam Dar then hands Ilya a dog doll claled "Lenny the Therapy Dog," whom Ilja can pet when he is about to have a fit of anger. Ilya Dragunov says that Noam Dar is doing this to be funny at his expense, then says his position is violence and tells him that if he is here to trigger him, he can still hurt him very, very badly. Noam Dar says Dragunov is living in denial and that he is "a scared little boy" who is not only scared of Walter, but scared of him. Dragonuv leaves, then returns and takes "Lenny the Therapy Dog" with him.
In footage from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell meets with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, wanting a match against Trent Seven. Scala says he will speek with General Manager Johnny Saint.
Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala announces that Noam Dar will take on Ilja Dragunov and that Joe Coffey will take on Rampage Brown, and that both matches will take place in two weeks.
Tyler Bate beats A-Kid with a single sit-down pinfall attempt in 2:02 in the sixth and final round to win the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship!
In footage from earlier today, "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews hand Wild Boar's mask to assistant Sid Scala, telling him they are fed up and that they have just evened the odds. Sid Scala then finds out that Wild Boar has been laid out. Eddie Dennis will be taking Wild Boar's place in tonight's Street Fight against Webster and Andrews.
Meiko Satomura beats Isla Dawn in her NXT UK debut. Kay Lee Ray is seen watching from a distance during the match.
In footage from earlier this week, Rampage Brown is met by Joe Coffey. Both men are addressed on a monitor by General Manager Johnny Saint, who makes their match against each other official for next week.
We see a vignette for Dani Luna, who talks about her powerlifting background and says that she will not stop until she reaches the top.
We see a vignette of Aoife Valkyrie, who says that despite everything, including her success, life has become a struggle. She says that to become part of the birds, you must become part of the silence, and she says the time has come to fly. She then asks what will happen if she falls.
Backstage during the break, Meiko Satomura tells Kay Lee Ray that she is ready for her.
It's time for SPRNVA Sessions. Tonight's guest is Sha Samuels. Sha Samuels says he is where needs to be, and takes offense to being named "Ed Harvey" rather than his real name after a long, hard journey. As Noam Dar tells Sha Samuels that he can anything taken care of for him - while stopping him from telling a story - Assistant Sid Scala shows up and tells Noam he cannot make matches. As he has to stop Sha from yelling at Sid, he says that Sha Samuel exemplifies British wrestling heritage. Noam Dar proposes a match between Sha Samuels and A-Kid for the NXT Heritage Cup. Sid Scala says he will take it into consideration. Sha tries to tell another Noam Dar story, but Noam Dar has to stop it to end the show.
In footage from earlier this week, Nina Samuels tells Xia Brookside that she accepts her rematch in two weeks, on the condition that if Brookside loses, she has to be her personal servant for one whole month, and says all will be right with the world when she carries Nina's bags.
We see a vignette for Trent Seven, who talks about how his strength is getting better during his workout routine as he continues to focus on Jordan Devlin and the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. Seven says he is doing this for his well-being, and says that he needs to push himself to the next level.
Piper Niven beats Amale. During the match, Joseph Conners shows up, briefly distracting Piper.
In a video package, Assistant Sid Scala announces that the NXT UK Tag Team Championship match between Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) and Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) will take place in two weeks.
Next week: Ben Carter in action! Sha Samuels vs. A-Kid for the NXT UK Heritage Cup! Joe Coffey vs. Rampage Brown!
Before the next match, Primate and Eddie Dennis attack "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews backstage, starting their Street Fight early.
"Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews beat Eddie Dennis and Primate in a Street Fight.
Eddie Dennis beats Oliver Carter in his first match since returning from injury. After the match, Eddie Dennis laughs about the attack on "Flash" Morgan Webster, then asks how stood to gain the most with Webster on the shelf after saying everyone knows who did it. He then invites Webster and Mark Andrews to the ring next week for a special mediation hosted by Dennis himself.
We see a vignette for Joe Coffey, who is returning soon.
Next week: A special start time of 4 PM Eastern/8 PM GMT! Jordan Devlin returns to action!
Nina Samuels beats Amale.
In footage from the commercial break, Nina Samuels says that NXT UK needs more of her, and considers her win tonight the relaunch of "The Nina Samuels Show." She then tells Piper Niven "I'll be watching."
Trent Seven beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams two falls to one (2-1) to advance in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament. Trent Seven gets the first fall with a Seven Star Lariat with seconds left in Round 3. Kenny Williams gets the second fall less than a minute into Round 4 after rolling Seven up for a pinfall attempt. Seven gets the third fall after he reverses a hurricanrana from the top rope by Kenny Williams and stacks Williams up for the win.
Assistant Sid Scala moderates the contract signing for Ilya Dragunov vs. Walter for the NXT United Kingdom Championship next week. Dragunov arrives first, followed by Walter. Walter signs the contract, and declines to make any comment at the present time. Dragunov signs the contract, then says "Unbesiegbar" at Walter only for Walter to attack him. As Sid Scala scrambles to get all the paperwork, Walter nearly powerbombs Dragunov through the table, but Dragunov sends Walter out of the ring. He goes up top only to get chopped in mid-air and powerbombed onto the ring apron. Walter smacks Dragunov with some thunderous chops not only to his chest, but to his back, and referees have to step in before things get worse. This fails to stop Dragunov from plowing Walter through a barricade. Dragunov then throws the United Kingdom Championship at Walter to end the show.
Xia Brookside and Dani Luna beat Amale and Nina Samuels after Samuels leaves Amale high and dry for tagging herself in earlier in the match.
Backstage, Ilya Dragunov meets with Assistant Sid Scala, and tells him that he wants to fight the entire world and wants Walter next week. When asked who his tag team partner is, Dragunov picks Pete Dunne, who is standing nearby. Dunne says "Alright."
In footage from earlier tonight, Piper Niven says there will be more than a few people waiting to shut Kay Lee Ray's mouth for her.
Saxon Huxley beats Jack Starz.
We see a video package for Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang), who talk about how they met each other in the independents and how they work well as a team in NXT UK, and state that the tag team titles will stay Gallus.
In footage from earlier tonight, Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) says that Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) should be shaking in their boots following their most recent victory, and refuse to go into detail about what Eddie Dennis told them.
Backstage, Xia Brookside says that Kay Lee Ray has upset a lot of people around here, and Dani Luna says that Kay Lee Ray is about to find out how many enemies she really has.
A-Kid beats "Flash" Morgan Webster two falls to one (2-1) to advance in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament. Webster scores the first fall with a sit-down pin with a minute left in Round 2. A-Kid scores the second fall with 2:11 (2 minutes, 11 seconds) left in Round 4 following a flurry of offense. A-Kid scores the second fall with seconds left in Round 5 by submission. Both men shake hands after the match.
We see a video package for Ilja Dragunov vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship, which will happen in three weeks.
Next week: "Bomber" Dave Mastiff vs. Joseph Conners in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament! Imperium (Walter and Alexander Wolfe) vs. Ilja Dragunov and Pete Dunne!
Kay Lee Ray shows up. She says that she did what everyone else did not think she would do and retained against Piper Niven, but she is not surprised by this, and says her reign grows longer despite all the adversity she has had to go through, and nobody can stop that. After she states that anybody who has a problem with that knows where to find her, a few of the Superstars of the Women's division show up. Nina Samuels and Amale argue at ringside, and Piper Niven shoves past them only for Samuels and Amale to attack her. This starts a brawl which ends with everyone else going after Kay Lee Ray, and when Kay Lee Ray retreats, everyone else starts brawling with each other. Kay Lee Ray runs away with the NXT UK Women's Championship, but is soon confronted and attacked by Jinny. Aoife Valkyrie ends up alone in the ring, and she takes out everyone else with a dive to the outside form the top rope. Kay Lee Ray walks away while everyone else is down to end the show.
