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.
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.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beat The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate).
We see a vignette for Ridge Holland, who says that he wants to fight and that he is not to be trifled with. He is in action next week.
Kassius Ohno beats Jack Starz with the Kassius Klutch.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Isla Dawn, who says that the NXT UK Women's Divison is strong and an honor to be a part of. She says that Aoife Valkyrie is standing out to her right now, as something about Aoife impressed her. Isla Dawn will face Aoife Valkyrie next week.
We hear from "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who says that Alexander Wolfe got in his face and that he wants a match with Wolfe next week.
A-Kid beats The Brian Kendrick after slipping out of the Captain's Hook and hitting a springboard DDT.
Next week: Dave Mastiff vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship!
Kay Lee Ray retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Toni Storm in an I Quit Match after Piper Niven has to persuade Toni Storm to think about her career after Kay Lee Ray wraps a steel chair around Toni Storm's neck in an attempt to repeatedly stom pon the chair from the top rope and break Toni Storm's neck in the process.
In backstage footage from NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, referees have to keep Trent Seven from brawling with Eddie Dennis.
Next week: Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) break their silence! Ilja Dragunov in action!
In backstage footage from NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, Mark Coffey and Wolfgang look forward to holding all the gold in NXT UK as they celebrate their victory tonight and state that the tag titles will "stay Gallus" for a very long time.
In backstage footage from NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, Toni Storm feels robbed of everything she lives for, and now that her head space is even worse than before, she plans to rob Rhea Ripley of the NXT Women's Championship at Worlds Collide.
The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) vs. Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) is official for Worlds Collide.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala announce that Jordan Devlin will take on Ligero and that "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks will take on The Brian Kendrick next week in Fatal Four-Way qualifying matches for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship at Worlds Collide.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala announce two more matches for NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II. Eddie Dennis will face Trent Seven, while Tyler Bate will face Jordan Devlin.
Before the next match, Kona Reeves tells the fans to shut up, as they threw him off during his match with Trent Seven a few weeks ago, then says he was jet-lagged, had improper nutrition, did not have enough sleep and was generally not ready. He then tells everyone to sit down so he can focus on the "monstrosity" in the ring, then implies that Dave Mastiff does not deserve to be in the same ring as him before saying tonight is his lucky night. After Reeves states that he will be able to tell his "pathetic" family that he was defeated by him, the next match starts.
Dave Mastiff beats Kona Reeves.
Toni Storm shows up. Storm says that after she lost the NXT UK Women's Championship, she had to go away for a while because she did not know herself anymore, as Kay Lee Ray got into her head and sent her into a very dark place. Toni then states that she owes somebody an apologizes, and says that she would really like to talk to Piper Niven. Piper Niven shows up, and Toni apologizes for letting Kay Lee Ray drive a wedge between them after all Piper has done for her. She then asks Piper Niven to step aside from the NXT UK Women's Championship match at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, and tells her she will make her the first in line when she wins the title. Piper tells Toni she loves her and has sacrificed much to make it to where she is now, and says that she cannot walk away from this opportunity, stating that Toni has had her time and that she must have hers. Toni pulls her aside only to be headbutted by Piper. This starts a brawl between the two women that referees quickly break up, and Kay Lee Ray shows up and watches from the entrance ramp with glee.
Kassius Ohno beats Ligero with the Kassius Klutch. After the match, Kassius Ohno says he has figured out why his match with Tyler Bate had an unfavorable outcome, and says it will never happen again. He says he lost sight of why he came to NXT UK: to be the liven embodiment of British wrestling. He says it makes him sick to his stomach that nobody in the back knows nothing about British wrestling, then says he is a wrestling genius and that he can beat people with wrestling, not punches or boots, for he is the greatest wrestler alive.
In footage from earlier this week, A-Kid's promo is hijacked by Joseph Conners, who says he is UK TakeOver worthy. Conners tells A-Kid that he is currently on a roll in NXT UK and that he has has no problem ruining things for him.
In footage from during the break, Kassius Ohno says he is the best British wrestler alive when Dave Mastiff shows up from behind and tells him he knows where to find him when he wants to fight a real British wrestler.
Oliver Carter and Ashton Smith beat The Outliers (Riddick Moss and Dorian Mak) when Smith pins Moss with an inside cradle as The Outliers prematurely celebrate a victory.
We see a video package for Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) vs. Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) vs. "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II.
Ilya Dragunov beats Alexander Wolfe in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel show up and attack Dragunov, then Walter stands at the stage as Wolfe, Aichner and Barthel stand in the center of the stage. As Walter approaches the ring, he is attacked by Joe Coffey, who then runs to the back.
Killian Dain shows up and says that Damian Priest is too much of a coward to face, then issues an open challenge to anybody willing to face him. This challenge is answered by Pete Dunne.
Killian Dain beats Pete Dunne after Dain falls from the middle rope onto his back as Dunne has him in a sleeper hold.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Dakota Kai, who says Tegan Nox is not worth her time anymore and that Rhea Ripley is "dense," as she cannot get that she gave her what she originally wanted. She says that Ripley wants to be hero and savior, but she will take her out just like she did Mia Yim.
The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up. Cole says that The Undisputed Era had a November to remember when they took over Raw and SmackDown before embarrassing both brands at Survivor Series. While the month may be over, the year of prophecy has only just begun, for The Undisputed Era are the iron men of NXT. He then says NXT repaid them by injuring Bobby Fish's neck and throwing Cole into the crowd like a rag doll. Cole demands respect, for he is the NXT Champion. Cole then brings up Finn Balor kicking him in the face, and demands answers from Balor by refusing to leave the ring until they get them. Instead of Finn Balor, The Undisputed Era get Keith Lee, and O'Reilly calls Keith Lee a moment maker who has nothing to show for making memories before calling him "the belle of the ball" from what he has done as of late. Lee gives The Undisputed Era credit, for he is a moment maker, but they forgot to call him a game changer. Keith Lee says that while The Undisputed Era may have all the gold, Cole is now one of the most viral GIFs on the Internet today while he is victorious against The Undisputed Era at WarGames. Lee then eyes all of the championship belt that The Undisputed Era have, wondering which one to take first. Cole proposes they make a moment right now, when they beat Keith Lee down and end his career. Keith Lee strikes Adam Cole, then fights off O'Reilly and Strong while Cole retreats. As Cole yells at Keith Lee, he is suddenly attacked by Tommaso Ciampa, who tosses Cole back into the ring with Keith Lee. O'Reilly and Strong barely save Cole, and The Undisputed Era run away through the crowd.
We hear from Xia Li, who says that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler tried to bully her last week, and that tonight, she will show how her how she fights.
We hear from KUSHIDA, who states that he broke his wrist and was out for two months. He spent the two months with his wife and child, whom he has come to America for a better life for. He then says he is back, and it is announced that he returns tonight.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Xia Li with the Kirifuda Clutch.
In footage from earlier today, Kassius Ohno says he is "The Wrestling Genius" after having a career renaissance in NXT UK. He says that Worlds Collide is coming up, and says he is here to see if anyone is interested in facing him for a Worlds Collide preview.
The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake) beat Adrian Alanis and Leon Ruff. After the match, Jaxson Ryker choke slams Leon Ruff from the inside of the ring onto the ring apron.
Before the next match, Rhea Ripley admits that Dakota Kai's set-up against her team at WarGames was clever, then comes up with one of her own: Mia Yim showing up and getting in the ring and giving Dakota Kai a beatdown for costing her the ability to wrestle at WarGames. As Mia Yim and Dakota brawl their way to the back, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir arrive and gang up on Ripley. Baszler gets Ripley in the Kirifuda Clutch, and while Ripley is able to escape it, but the numbers game proves too much. Three referees have to get Baszler to break the hold. Afterwards, Baszler tells Ripley that she she talks big game while nothing is on the line and that doesn't know what she's asking for. She then says she wants a title match, too, and tells Ripley she has her title match.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tommaso Ciampa and Keith Lee. Ciampa and Lee announce their partner for tonight's six-man tag team match: Dominik Dijakovic.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says that he is playing chess while The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) while also stating that his future is his past.
We see a vignette for Isaiah "Swerve" Scott.
Matt Riddle beats Kassius Ohno.
Voting opens tonight following NXT for the NXT Year End Awards 2019 at WWE.com!
In two weeks: Rhea Ripley vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship!
KUSHIDA vs. Raul Mendoza ends before it can start when Cameron Grimes shows up and hits Mendoza with a double foot stomp. Grimes then replaces Mendoza in the next match.
KUSHIDA beats Cameron Grimes with an unconventional pin in his first match in two months.
Next week: Angel Garza vs. Lio Rush for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship! Mia Yim vs. Dakota Kai!
Keith Lee, Tommaso Ciampa and Dominik Dijakovic beat The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). During the match, Finn Balor shows up out of the crowd and the referee is laid out, but Keith Lee takes him down. After the match, General Manager William Regal announces that that in two weeks, Adam Cole will defend the NXT Championship, and that the challenger will be determined between Finn Balor, Keith Lee and Tommaso Ciampa in a Triple Threat Match.
We hear from Piper Niven, who talks about being a role model for kids with low self-confidence, her past accolades, and some people wrote her off from going to WWE for supposedly not having passion for wrestling.
"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks beats Ligero after Joseph Conners attacks Ligero on the outside behind the referee's back. After the match, Conners then attacks Banks. Conners then takes the microphone and says that this was supposed to be about him becoming the very first WWE United Kingdom Championship only for it to not happen. He also says he was supposed to be part of the very first NXT UK TakeOver, but that did not happen, either. He says he is worthy, and asks who is to say that he is not. Conners says he is sick of the questions, excuses and ignorance, and says that as far as he is concerned, if he has to continue suffering, then everyone else will suffer with him.
We see a vignette for Ridge Holland, who debuts next week.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, William Regal is visiting. Suddenly, Alexander Wolfe shows up and asks General Manager Johnny Saint for a match against Ilya Dragunov as soon as possible. Saint gives him the match. Assistant Sid Scala tells Wolfe that he has his match for next week.
Piper Niven and Rhea Ripley beat Jinny and Jazzy Gabert.
A-Kid beats Kassius Ohno by count-out in his NXT UK debut. After the match, a furious Kassius Ohno attacks A-Kid and puts him in the Kassius Klutch. Tyler Bate runs in and fights Ohno, and Ohno eventually and quickly retreats.
Backstage, Alicia Taylor interviews Killer Kelly, who says that she is cleared for action after four months. Suddenly, Isla Dawn walks by as she needs to pick a fight to have a match, and decides to follow Isla Dawn.
Joseph Conners beats "Big Wavy" Roy Johnson (who has not been seen since the first WWE United Kingdom Championship tournament).
Kay Lee Ray shows up. She says that fans' days are about to get better now that she is here, and that Toni Storm not being here only makes the day even better, as Toni has disappeared and she has what mattered to her most in her possession. She then says that Toni has no friends to reach out to for, and for that, nobody will be hearing from her anymore. She then addresses Xia Brookside, stating that she is smart and a realist who lives in the real world, and while Xia Brookside complained about her, she became NXT UK Women's Champion.
Next week: Up close with Piper Niven!
We hear from Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang0, who announce that they made not only a statement last week, but a big score, and warns Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) that this is their kingdom and that they live in it. They announce that Joe Coffey returns next week, and Joe states that they will make another big score when they win more gold.
Jordan Devlin beats "Bomber" Dave Mastiff after yanking Mastiff off the top rope to hit Devlin-Side.
Backstage, Alicia Taylor interviews Alexander Wolfe and Ilya Dragunov. Wolfe tells Dragunov to make up his mind, and make a choice that will either benefit his career or a choice that will be very, very bad.
"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks beats Tyson T-Bone with a small package.
Backstage, Radzi announces that there has been no sign of Toni Storm, then Wolfgang and Mark Coffey show up. Mark says that they were never beaten at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, then says that as far as they are concerned, they are still #1 contenders for the NXT UK tag team titles and they are going to take the titles for their kingdom.
Rhea Ripley quickly beats Debbie Kietel. After the match, she says it is about time that she takes the NXT UK Women's Championship back, as there is nobody who can break her mentally or compete with her physically. Suddenly, Jinny and Jazzy Gabert show up, and Jinny says that Ripley's fashion is "just so '90s" and that all her achievements are from the past where she belongs just like her clothes. Jinny says she is the future and that she will become the next NXT UK Women's Champion, but that is the future, and in the present, she has a bigger problem for Ripley to deal with: Jazzy Gabert. Jinny sics Jazzy on Ripley, but Ripley kicks her off the apron and dares her to get in the ring. Jinny holds Jazzy back, and the two of them retreat.
In footage from earlier today, Trent Seven is met by Noam Dar, who calls him a "dafty" through a megaphone. When he says that British strong style is dead, Seven tells him to grow up, but Noam Dar says "RIP BSS," causing Seven to confront him again. Two officials have to hold both men back.
Joseph Conners beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams.
We see a video package for Cesaro vs. Ilya Dragonuv from NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff.
We hear from Oliver Carter, who says that he is going for the win next week.
In footage from earlier today, Kay Lee Ray says that Tegan Nox has two broken knees and that she will take her on any time she wants. The match is made official for two weeks' time.
Next week: Trent Seven vs. Noam Dar!
Kassius Ohno bearly beats Sid Scala in a British Rounds Match with a single fall.
Backstage, Assistant Sid Scala announces that "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher is not medically cleared and that he is looking for a replacement. Kassius Ohno shows up and tells Scala he is heading to the ring and demands he find an opponent. After he leaves, General Manager Johnny Saint whispers into Scala's ear. Scala leaves, then Johnny Saint tells Radzi that Kassius Ohno will have an opponent tonight.
In footage from after NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) are angered by the lack of thanks they have received from the fans as they head to General Manager Johnny Saint's office. Gibson appeals to Johnny Saint as he asks for a 2-on-2 rematch for the NXT UK tag team titles. Johnny Saint says he will think about it. It is then announced that Grizzled Young Veterans have received their 2-on-2 tag team title rematch next week.
In footage from after their match at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) plot their next move in the trainers room while The Hunt (The Primate and Wild Boar) give a pep talk to "Bomber" Dave Mastiff for next time.
In footage from after the show, Trent Seven comforts Tyler Bate backstage.
Tegan Nox makes her NXT UK debut and her return from injury in the 2018 Mae Young Classic next week!
Before the next match, Assistant Sid Scala takes off his suit and tie, and reveals himself to be Kassius Ohno's opponent.
Kassius Ohno beats Sid Scala after working on the left knee throughout the match.
"Flash" Morgan Webster gets a surprise win on Mark Coffey with a small package.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Toni Storm. Storm says Kay Lee Ray says a lot of things, but she will be ready for her at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff.
We see footage from moments ago where Jordan Devlin is being interviewed when Piper Niven and Rhea Ripley start brawling. Referees and officials have to separate both women.
Noam Dar guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams. After the match, Banks has a stare down with Noam Dar as Noam patronizingly congratulates him.
Nina Samuels beats Isla Dawn.
In footage from earlier today, General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala announce that "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Joe Coffey will have a rematch at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, and that it will be a Last Man Standing Match.
We see footage from earlier this week of Walter training students at WXW Wrestling Academy in Essex, Germany. It soon becomes apparent that Walter is taking his anger with Tyler Bate out on his students. Walter looks into the camera and dares Tyler Bate to meet him face-to-face next week.
Next week: The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "The Primate" Jay Melrose) vs. Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel)!
Kassius Ohno beats Ilya Dragunov, handing Dragunov his first NXT UK loss.
Assistant Sid Scala starts the show by announcing that the following things will take place tonight: Saxon Huxley and Tyson T-Bone vs. Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel), Xia Brookside vs. Jinny, a word from Toni Storm and the main event of Mark Andrews vs. Kassius Ohno.
Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat Saxon Huxley and Tyson T-Bone.
Backstage, Radzi interviews "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks. Banks is devastated he came up short, but he is hitting the reset button and this is just the beginning for him.
Jinny beats Xia Brookside after Jinny collides the ref, hitting him in the arm. This allows Jazzy Gabert to grab at Xia Brookside, and the distraction is enough for Jinny to get the win despite Jinny's boasting that she can win without Jazzy's help early in the match.
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) is interviews. Barthel says that British Strong Style has fallen, and that Trent Seven is the only one left. Wolfe says that Imperium has done what they set out to do, and if Trent Seven wants to fight Walter, then Walter accepts. Walter states that he will break Trent Seven's back just like he did to Tyler Bate.
We hear from "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams, who states that he has gotten in touch with General Manager Johnny Saint, and that he will face Noam Dar next week. He has the doctors on stand-by as he proves that you don't need dirty trick to win next week.
In footage from after last week's show, Joe Coffey says that wild animals can be tamed, and that he plans to tame "Bomber" Dave Mastiff in a one-on-one match.
Toni Storm shows up. Storm says that for the longest time, she thought that Kay Lee Ray was one of her best friends after she took her under her wing, but with the way things are going, she wants to know what happened to Kay Lee Ray. She says that Kay Lee Ray has gone from being the first person to help someone to the first person to hurt someone to get her attention, and she is sick of her mind games. Kay Lee Ray shows up and says everyone knows that she has her championship opportunity and that she is a bit more prepared, and proposes that they have their match right now. She then says that is not happening, as she is going to make her wait until NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, and until she takes the NXT UK women's title, she plans to make Toni Storm's life a living hell.
Backstage, Assistant Sid Scala announces that the first-ever six-woman tag team match in NXT UK history will take place next week. Kay Lee Ray will team with Jinny and Jazzy Gabert, while Toni Storm will team with Xia Brookside and Piper Niven.
Mark Andrews beats Kassius Ohno with a victory roll.
Kassius Ohno beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams.
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up. Marcel Barthel says that fans think they are here to entertain them, but he assures them that they are not. Instead, they are here to bring honor to professional wrestling. Fabian Aichner announces that Imperium's numbers have increased and that their unit is now complete. He then says that the fans will respect Imperium's values and that they will obey. Alexander Wolfe says that when he joined Imperium, it felt right, because they treat professional wrestling with respect and will protect its legacy. Walter says the young people may have opportunities, but things will be done the way they want them to be done. After bringing up next week's WWE United Kingdom Championship match, he then says brave young men are fools if they think they can stand up to him. Suddenly, "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks shows up and says he has worked years for next week's title match, and promises Walter that he will need to bring everything he has got.
In footage from moments ago, Noam Dar says he has just come back from a career-threatening injury, then patronizingly claps for "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and tells him it is time he took him under his wing. Williams threatens to break his arm, but Noam Dar says he is just trying to help and that he could be a good supporting act for him.
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose). After the match, Joe Coffey shows up and attacks The Hunt with Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, but "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and gets in the ring while Gallus walks out of it.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate), who will compete for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships in two weeks. Trent Seven says that they have had a lot on their plate as of late, especially with Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe), but the tag team titles are the main focus right now.
Kay Lee Ray wins a women's battle royal to become #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship, last eliminating Xia Brookside after spending the majority of the match outside of the ring after being thrown out by means other than over the top rope.
Walter, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel show up to start tonight's show. As the crowd chants "We want Dunne," Barthel looks at the crowd, but every time he tries to speak, he gets booed down. Barthel then says the three of them are here to lead the fans to a better NXT UK and raise their flag and restore the honor and professionalism of their sport. The crowd chants "Nein!," then Barthel says that they are the ones to lead and the ones who hold true power. Aichner is also booed down by the crowd at first, but he then states that Pete Dunne can only get the crowd so far and that British Strong Style has expired, because none of them had the ability to NXT UK in the right direction. He then says the responsibility now lays in their hands. Walter says that to them, the mat is sacred, and from this day forth, they shall be known as "Imperium." Before he can say much else, Pete Dunne shows up. Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) shows up with him, and the three of them approach the ring. They eventually slide in, and both sides immediately brawl. A cameraman goes down, and the audio feed goes in and out as referees and officials try to break up the brawl before the video feed dies completely.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Assistant Sid Scala, who states that what happened earlier is not how things are resolved around here. He states that Pete Dunne and Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) will face Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) in a six-man tag team match in two weeks.
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat Carlos Romo and A-Kid.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Xia Brookside, who says that what Jinny is doing with Jazzy Gabert is nothing new and that Jinny doesn't want to take her down. Isla Dawn shows up and says it was a disgrace to be left face them on her own. She proposes that they team up and talk tactics.
We hear from Joseph Conners, who has heard that Ilya Dragunov is one of the most intense people in the ring. He says that they will see about that when they meet in the ring.
We see a video package for the #1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE United Kingdom Championship next week.
Kassius Ohno beats "Genleman" Jack Gallagher despite Gallagher's foot being underneath the bottom rope.
Backstage, Piper Niven says she is not here to talk; she is here to fight. If Rhea Ripley wants to fight, she will be waiting.
Toni Storm retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Nina Samuels.
The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler, Jaxson Ryker) beat Oney Lorcan, Danny Burch and Humberto Carrillo.
In footage from earlier today, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who says that she has no remorse for her actions from last week. When reminded that she has not pinned Kairi Sane but Kairi has pinned her, she slaps the microphone out of Cathy Kelley's hand.
In footage from earlier this week at the WWE Performance Center, Bianca Belair tells Mia Yim to keep her name out of her mouth, and after a brief argument, Bianca walks away. Bianca Belair and Mia Yim are set to square off next week.
Dominik Dijakovic beats Mansoor. After the match, Velveteen Dream shows up on a coach pushed onto the stage by two women. With the snap of his fingers, Velveteen Dream stops his entrance theme and mocks Dijakovic as well as his most recently defeated opponents to the tune of The Star-Spangled Banner.
Next week: Matt Riddle vs. Adam Cole!
Kyle O'Reilly says Johnny Gargano is the luckiest man on Earth, but the rest of The Undisputed Era says that Gargano is on borrowed time and that next week is about Matt Riddle. Adam Cole says that they are focused on the future and stronger than ever, but when Cole says that Roderick Strong dropped the ball last week, Strong takes offense and leaves. Bobby Fish says Cole's timing was off and that he will talk to Strong.
KUSHIDA beats Kassius Ohno with the Hoverboard Lock in his NXT debut.
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.
Kassius Ohno beats Aiden English in English's first recorded match in eight months.
Harper beats Dominik Dijakovic in his first match in five months and since undergoing wrist surgery. After the match, both men shake hands.
The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) beat SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain), then continue to attack Killian Dain until Eric Young fights them off.
"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks beats Kassius Ohno with a roll-up.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Jordan Devlin. He does not care about the rematch between Pete Dunne and Walter, saying that Dunne is a loser and he is a winner.
Piper Niven beats Killer Kelly in her NXT UK debut. After the match, Rhea Ripley runs out, but Piper Niven spots her before she can get in the ring.
In footage from last week, Moustache Mountain announce that they will be in NXT with Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster.
We hear from Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Gibson says he wants to support his local football club, but General Manager Johnny Saint wants him and Gibson to go around the world to defend the titles. Gibson issues a non-title challenge against him and Drake, saying "Yanks need not apply."
Joseph Conners beats Jack Starz.
We see another vignette for "Bomber" Dave Mastiff, who says that his dad was proud of him, but was unable to say it due to being a harsh man. He tells his dad to look at what he has created.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) are in action next week!
Ton i Storm retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Jinny.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala are in the ring to start tonight's show. They announce that they have received some extraordinary news: they have been given permission for Pete Dunne to defend the WWE United Kingdom Championship at NXT TakeOver: New York. While the decision to have the title defended was an easy one, the hunt for a worthy competitor for Dunne begins. Suddenly, Dunne shows up. Dunne immediately demands Walter as his opponent as soon as he gets in the ring, then leaves.
We hear from Toni Storm, who says that while she and Jinny are different, they have one thing in common: they love gold. The only reason why she is a champion, however, is because she knows how to be one. She thinks that this is why Jinny has a problem with her, as she has to work hard for something when they are in the ring. As Toni leaves, Rhea Ripley shows up and says that if Xia Brookside wants another match with her, she should quit dreaming.
Eddie Dennis beats Ligero.
We see footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center where Amir Jordan talks with Kenny Williams about going for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships. This leads to a training montage where Amir Jordan attempts to do a pull-up.
"Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose - now known as "The Hunt" - beat Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley.
Kassius Ohno beats Ashton Smith in his NXT UK debut. After the match, Kassius Ohno helps Ashton Smith up, then hits him with a discus elbow to knock him back down. As Ohno leaves, "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks shows up to check on Ashton Smith. Ohno tries to sneak in a cheap shot, but Banks notices him and the referee has to force Ohno to the back.
We see a vignette where Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) regroups in a pub. Joe Coffey proclaims that they need to re-establish dominance in NXT UK.
Tyler Bate beats James Drake.
Walter is seen backstage walking away from General Manager Johnny Saint's office. Johnny Saint and Assistant General Manager announces that Walter will challenge Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship at NXT TakeOver: New York.
Tyler Bate beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher with a surprise schoolkid pin after a very technical match.
In footage from the UK Performance Center from earlier this week, Jordan Devlin attacks "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks during practice.
We see a video package for Walter.
We see another vignette for Nina Samuels.
We hear from Eddie Dennis, who says that everybody wants to know what happens to him after NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool. He says this time last year, he ruptured his right pectoral muscle and was on the sidelines. He signed a contract with the largest wrestling company in the world that May. He says that adversity motivates him, and when he returns, he will be more dangerous than ever before when he takes down the NXT UK roster one by one.
Walter beats Kassius Ohno.
We hear from Ligero, who says Joseph Connors wants to make excuses about why he lost the first time and be obsessed about "shiny new toys," and that he is more than happy to show the fans he can beat Connors again.
Next week: Ligero vs. Joseph Connors! Jordan Devlin vs. "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks in a Falls Count Anywhere Match!
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) retain the NXT UK Tag Team Championships against Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch.
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat The Metro Brothers (Chris and JC Metro). After the match, The Forgotten Sons (Jaxson Ryker, Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake) show up and attack Street Profits, and the numbers game catches up to Montez Ford as the crowd chants "We forgot you!" When Angelo Dawkins crawls into the ring to check on Montez Ford, The Forgotten Sons attack him, too.
In footage from earlier today, Cathy Kelley interviews "The King of Bros" Matt Riddle, who says he is not medically cleared and cannot be in Keith Lee's corner as Lee shows Kassius Ohno why he is limitless. He hopes that Kassius leaves some of Ohno left for him.
We hear from Aleister Black, who asks Tommaso Ciampa if he feels the days of NXT TakeOver: Phoenix at hand. He says everyone feels it like them, and that he will absolve Ciampa of his sins when he takes the NXT title back. He also proposes they start the fight a little early next week.
Bianca Belair shows up. She says that chaos tried to stop her rise, but when she sent Nikki Cross packing, she showed that nobody will stop her climb and that this is her year to win the NXT Women's Championship. She says she sees "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler thinking she is the baddest, then says she will take the Women's title because she is undefeated. Suddenly, Baszler shows up with Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir. Shayna says she doesn't see what makes Bianca the best, since she is the strongest and fastest, but not he smartest. She says that if Bianca had half a brain, she would know she would disarm her at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix. Bianca says all her arms are doing are holding up the Women's title, but Shayna says Bianca is like every opponent she has faced who won't put their money where their mouth is and fight her. She says that Bianca is scared that she will break her arms, silence the hype and change her vocabulary from "undefeated" to "overrated." Bianca and Shayna stare down as "overrated" and "undefeated" chants alternate, then Shayna says that Duke and Shafir are the least of her worries when Bianca slaps her. Duke and Shafir try to fight Bianca, but Bianca manages to duck and weave her way out of the ring.
Dominik Dijakovic beats Adrian Jauode.
We hear from War Raiders, who set an effigy of two steel chairs with The Undisputed Era's (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) logo on fire. They respect what they have done in NXT and the pieces of them that they have taken, but they say that empires crumble and fall as they celebrate their own victories over The Undisputed Era. They say that at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix, their era will end, and that is undisputed.
Johnny Gargano beats Humberto Carrillo.
We hear from Tommasso Ciampa, who says that Aleister Black loves referring to him as "the puppet master." He says that Aleister is "the ultimate puppet" and is gullible enough to believe that he will take the fight to him and win. He says that the champ fights on the biggest, grandest stage, and that they will wait until NXT TakeOver: Phoenix. He then tells Aleister to be careful what he wishes for.
Next week: Velveteen Dram! Ricochet and Johnny Gargano!
Kassius Ohno beats Keith Lee after shoving Lee into the referee before hitting Lee with a low blow. After the match, "The King of Bros" Matt Riddle rushes into the ring while two referees try to stop him, and Kassius Ohno runs away. Riddle then checks on Keith Lee.
