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.
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 and Ashton Smith head to the ring to start tonight's show. Smith says he thought back to a couple years ago when he could not get a win, let alone make it onto the card, and was convinced that nobody was here to see him wrestle until Oliver Carter became his tag team partner. He then says that he was able to see a light at the end of the tunnel and wrestle with a smile on his face. Smith says he has wanted to be a WWE Superstar since he was a kid, and says that the fans' energy made it all worth it when they became NXT UK Tag Team Champions. Ashton Smith then announces that he suffered a massive knee injury in the match where he won the titles and ruptured his MCL, and as a result, he and Oliver Carter must vacate the NXT UK tag team titles. He says that he and Carter were looking forward to their first title defense, but he has let the fans and Oliver Carter down. Carter tells Ashton that he let nobody down and talks about the bond they formed three years ago, and no matter what, he will always have his back. Ashton says he will need to take time off to heal, then reminds Oliver Carter the hottest talent under the sun and that he cannot wait for everyone to see how good he is. He then says that when he returns, he will return with a fire in his belly bigger than anyone has ever seen as nobody will tell him that he cannot achieve his dreams twice. Ashton then asks Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala to show up, which Scala does. Scala says he and Johnny Saint have seen the medical reports and that the brand needs tag team champions. Ashton and Oliver hand the belts back, but not before one more round of applause with help from Scala. Ashton and Oliver leave, then Scala declares the tag team titles vacant before Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) show up. Rohan Raja says Die Familie was never pinned and that the titles are techically theirs, then demands that Scala declare Die Familie the tag team champions. Scala tells Die Familie that they are not the only team wanting an opportunity, then the team of Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen, the team of Wild Boar and Mark Andrews, and the team of "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Jack Starz show up. Scala then announces all four teams will be in a four-way elimination match to decide the new NXT UK Tag Team Champions.
Backstage, Sarray meets Meiko Satomura and Emilia Mackenzie, then Meiko reminds Emilia that she will face Fallon Henley next week and that she hopes to see fighting spirit.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sha Samuels sas he is here to make some money and take some bets, then has a chance meeting with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala where he accuses Wolfgang of cheating in their match last week with his scarf. As this goes, Wolfgang is on his cellphone in the background and he walks into the conversation as Samuels demands a one-on-one match with him. Wolfgang proposes they make the match more interesting, and laughs as Sha Samuels walks away while yelling at Wolfgang that he has no chance.
Isla Dawn beats Myla Grace.
It is announced that Tyler Bate has taken a leave of absence from NXT UK.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Kenny Williams and Tiger Turan.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is met by Noam Dar, who says he has become a victim of his success after cleaning out an entire division and having nobody left to defend the NXT UK Heritage Cup against, then says he will have to retire on top. All of a sudden, he has an idea of one final farewell match in a stadium with confetti, cake and screaming fans.
Sarray beats Nina Samuels.
Blair Davenport returns to NXT UK next week.
Backstage, Sarray is met by Xia Brookside and Eliza Alexander, who proceed to mock her pendant before stating that this is their division and that Sarray does not get to take opportunities from her. After Eliza says that it is about time someone showed Sarray whose division tis is, Meiko Satomura shows up, and Xia and Eliza back off.
Next week: Trent Seven addresses the NXT UK fans!
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen beat the team of Wild Boar and Mark Andrews, the team of "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Jack Starz and Die Familie (Teoman and Rohan Raja) in a four-way elimination match to become the NXT UK Tag Team Champions! Mastiff and Starz are eliminated after Charlie Dempsey attacks Jack Starz on the outside, distracting Mastiff and allowing Rohan Raja to pin and eliminate his team. Fallon Henley celebrates with Brooks and Jensen after the match.
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.
Mark Andrews and Wild Boar beat Symbiosis (Primate and Tyson T-Bone) despite the distraction from Eddie Dennis. After the match, Wild Boar hits Eddie Dennnis with a tope suicida and chases him through the crowd and into the back.
We hear from Robert Stone, who announces that Von Wagner is in NXT UK and that Saxon Huxley will find out why Von Wagner is like no other athlete and why this is Von Wagner's world and everyone else is living in it.
In footage from earlier this week, Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) are interviewed in the parking lot. Tyler Bate says he is not exactly happy about how they retained their titles and has talked with Trent Seven, and Trent Seven says it is water under a bridge and that a win is a win after saying "It's not cheating unless you get caught." Trent then says that they will be looking for their next challengers.
In footage from during the break, Eddie Dennis gets with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala and asks him to do something with Wild Boar. Sid Scala puts Eddie Dennis in a match with Wild Boar, and to ensure he competes, he makes it a dog collar match. Wild Boar shows up and chases after Eddie Dennis again, then Sid Scala has to chase after Wild Boar.
Xia Brookside beats Angel Hayze following the distraction from Eliza Alexander. After the match, Xia and Eliza attack Angel Hayze, and Amale runs into the ring, chasing Xia and Eliza away.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, A-Kid meets with Charlie Dempsey and tells them that they need a rematch to set the record straight and that there is something in Dempsey's heritage that will make him say "yes."
Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala introduces the newest acquisition to NXT UK: Damon Kemp. Kemp says it is an honor to be here and learn about the British style, and Scala says that he has a VIP who would love to teach him the style. General Manager Johnny Saint shows up and shakes hands with Kemp.
Von Wagner beats Saxon Huxley. After the match, Von Wagner says that Huxley is the first man to fall and that the fans have never seen anything like him before.
In footage from earlier this week, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) hold a press conference. Wolfgang says they have seen a lot of talk about their integrity online and that Gallus is united and stronger than ever. Mark Coffey says Gallus is fine and that what happened to them happens to every other team and that the media managed to catch it. Joe Coffey says that they push each other and that they are not hungry; they are starving for more success, which they plan to bring.
We see a vignette for Tiger Turan, the masked luchador who distracted Kenny Williams in his match last week. Tiger Turan debuts next week.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Isla Dawn vs. Meiko Satomura in a World of Darkness Match for the NXT UK Women's Championship, which takes place next week.
We see a vignette for Lash Legend, who will be on SPRNVA Sessions with Noam Dar next week.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala moderate a contract signing for the main event for the 200th episode of NXT UK: a rematch for the NXT UK Championship between Jordan Devlin and Ilya Dragunov in an Empty Arena Match. Devlin is introduced first, followed by Dragunov. Jordan Devlin says he hears the winds of change blowing, but Dragunov says he fought and suffered to make NXT UK strong while Devlin belittles the brand. Devlin says he is the brand, which he says is on his back, and that he is the reason why they are signing a contract. Dragunov says the NXT UK Championship made him who is he and that he defines the championship, and that his worst nightmare is Devlin as champion. He says that he will do whatever he cannot to make sure this does not happen. Devlin says he will walk away with the NXT UK Championship and make Dragunov live that nightmare, then Dragunov says that they might as well raise the stakes. Devlin agrees, and Dragunov adds the caveat that whoever wins will be champion and whoever loses will leave NXT UK. Devlin says that Dragunov will not want to show his face after he beats him for the championship anyway, and accepts the stipulation. Johnny Saint and Sid Scala make the "Loser Leaves NXT UK stipulation, then both men sign the contract. Both men have a staredown, then Devlin goes for a headbutt only for Dragunov to dodge it and get headbutted himself. Both men brawl, then Dragunov puts the table in the corner. Sid Scala tries to stop them, but Devlin uses Scala as a human shield to headbutt Dragonuv and put him through the table with a Devlinside.
Backstage, before the next match, "Flash" Morgan Webster tells Mark Andrews to get his head in the game before Andrews heads to the ring.
Jordan Devlin beats Mark Andrews.
We hear from Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who states that Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) will face Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships in two weeks time.
Backstage, we hear from Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). Wolfgang says he is fed up with Teoman, Rohan Raja and Charlie Dempsey. Joe Coffey asks how they did not see him coming, and Mark Coffey asks what kind of planet Charlie Dempsey is from siding with Rohan and Teoman. Joe Coffey says the numbers are even now and that he likes nothing more than a square go in the ring, and that if Charlie Dempsey wants to run with Teoman and Raja, that is fine with them, because he is getting his head kicked in.
In footage from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell confronts Noam Dar and Sha Samuels at home for having a very loud party, and ends up challenging Noam Dar to a match. Noam Dar accepts, with he and Sha saying the match will be "easy money." The camera crew then joins Noam Dar's party.
Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is interrupted by Sam Gradwell, who wants his match to be with Noam Dar to be a Heritage Cup title match. Noam Dar and Sha Samuels shows up as he does this, telling Sid not to go through with it. Suddenly, General Manager Johnny Saint suddenly returns and says they will do whatever Sid wants. Sid makes the match for the Heritage Cup Championship.
Isla Dawn beats Aleah James. After the match, Isla Dawn returns the scrunchie back to Aleah James.
In backstage footage from last week, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is met by Xia Brookside wanting a championship match. Sid Scala gives her a championship match against Meiko Satomura next week, but when Xia Brookside says a week is not enough and that it's not fair, Sid Scala tells her "Next week or not at all!" Xia screams "Fine!" and leaves in a huff.
Backstage, Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) decide to take the next two weeks to refocus and become tag team champions, saying they will not lose this one as they owe it to the fans. We then hear from Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley), who says beating Moustache Mountain twice is better than beating them once, and this time, the fans will see with their own eyes that they are the best tag team champions in NXT UK's history.
Before the next match, Jinny shows up, saying that Dani Luna is not showing up and that she has made sure of that, saying that the fans will have to get used to not seeing her for a long time. Jinny says she is doing things on her own from now on and that her business relationship with Joseph Conners is over. Jinny says that she will get her winning streak back on track tonight, starting with Angel Hayze.
Jinny beats Angel Hayze.
It's time for The Nina Samuels Show. Backstage, Nina Samuels interviews Meiko Satomura, but Emilia Mackenzie tells her to go away, saying they are training.
Backstage, Noam Dar and Sha Samuels cover up A-Kid and Tyler Bate's names on the Heritage Cup with tape.
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says Rampage Brown made it clear that he did not need his respect, for looking him in the eye, punching in the chest and knocking him to the ground gave him the greatest disrespect he ever could. Dragunov says he fought for the NXT UK Championship for himself at first, but then he realized what responsibilty he had and that the fans see him as a symbol of endurance, dedication and fighting like there is no tomorrow. We then hear from Rampage Brown, who says that Ilja Dragunov being the "golden boy" does not sit well with him and that what does is that Dragunov is champion. He says he showed up as the most respectable competitor NXT UK ever signed, but at the end of the day, the NXT UK Championship is the only thing that will get him anywhere. He says that Dragunov is in his way and that he will smash his face in, take his title and have all the respect.
Backstage, Mark Andrews says he is fine, but as "Flash" Morgan Webster comes out of the medical office, Kenny Williams shows up saying that the medical office should be called "Subculture's (Webster, Andrews, Dani Luna) dressing room." Andrews says it is easy to pick a fight with someone on the sidelines , but he is not injured. Kenny Williams warns him not to get in the fight backstage with someone like him. Williams retreats when Andrews confronts him.
Noam Dar retains the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship against Sam Gradwell two falls to one (2-1). Gradwell scores the first fall with eighteen (18) seconds left in Round 1 after slamming Noam Dar's head into his knee brace. Noam Dar scores the second fall with 1:26 (one minute, twenty-six seconds) left in Round 2 following a Nova Roller. At the end of Round 3, Noam Dar does so much damage to Gradwell's left knee that Gradwell has to remove his knee brace. This gives Sha Samuels an opportunity at a cheap shot behind the referee's back in Round 4. Noam Dar scores the third and deciding fall seven (7) seconds left in Round 4 with the Champagne Super Kneebar following interference from Sha Samuels.
Jinny beats Emilia McKenzie. During the match, Joseph Conners distracts Emilia McKenzie, but Meiko Satomura shows up and kicks Joseph Conners. Nevertheless, Jinny wins the match. After the match, Jinny tells Satomura that her protege has been defeated and that she now has her attention, and that nothing and no one will stand in the way of her and her destiny. Meiko steps in the ring, and Jinny challenges her for the NXT UK Women's Championship, and Meiko Satomura raises her title up during their staredown.
Backstage, Blair Davenport meets with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who tells her that she will be reinstated next week at the request of her opponent Stevie Turner and that any future extreme misbehavior will not be tolerated. Davenport makes it clear to Scala that she always gets what she wants.
We hear from A-Kid, who says that styles make fights and that Ilja Dragunov will not be able to handle his speed. He says that precision beats power and that timing beats speed. He says that he respects Dragunov, but he has never been the kind of champion that he has been and that he knows what pressure feels like, and he needs the NXT UK Championship to begin his legacy and leave Dragunov no option but to tap out.
Sam Gradwell beats Mark Andrews after grabbing him out of a springboard move.
Backstage, Sha Samuels is met by "Flash" Morgan Webster, who slaps him and runs away.
Next week: A-Kid vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT UK Championship!
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says that he respects A-Kid and prepared himself for their match because of it. He says that A-Kid has prepared himself, but he tells him not to be naive as he fought for his life and is willing to do it again. He tells A-Kid to bring more than his best, because that is how he became the tsar.
Noam Dar beats Wolfgang two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT UK Heritage Cup #1 Contender's Tournament and earn a shot at the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship. During Round 2, Jordan Devlin attacks Joe Coffey from behind, and referees have to stop the ensuing brawl that makes its way to the back. This distracts Wolfgang, and Noam Dar rolls him up with a grab of the tights at 1:34 (one minute, thirty-four seconds) left. This leads to an angry Wolfgang hitting Noam Dar with a Spear and pinning him in five seconds at the start of Round 3. During Round 4, Noam Dar kicks the ring post, then dodges a Spear by Wolfgang, causing Wolfgang to crash into the barricade. Noam Dar scores the third and deciding fall to win the tournament and a Heritage Cup opportunity with 41 seconds left in Round 6 following two Nova Rollers. After the match, Tyler Bate shows up with the NXT UK Heritage Cup to end the show.
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.
Kenny Williams beats Nathan Frazer after removing a turnbuckle cover and rams Nathan Frazer's arm into the exposed turnbuckle before hitting Bad Luck.
It is announced that A-Kid is injured as of last week's main event and that he is not medically cleared.
In footage from earlier today, Rampage Brown says training is going fantastic and that he is feeling his best. After the interview, Rampage runs into Joe Coffey as he walks into Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala's room. As both men mention they have a victory on each other, the camera is pushed out of the room when Sid Scala insists they discuss things privately.
We see a video package chronicling what happened last week between Meiko Satomura and Amale. Meiko Satomura says she wants to fight her and teach her respect, and Amale says she wants to show what she is capable of and become NXT UK Women's Champion.
Mark Andrews beats Lewis Howley to earn Subculture (Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster, Dani Luna) a shot at the NXT UK Tag Team Championships. During the match, Sam Stoker gets on the apron and distracts the referee, but "Flash" Morgan Webster and Dani Luna take him out. Andrews soon hits Stundog Millionaire on Howley followed by Fall To Pieces for the win.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Peformance Center, Jack Starz is encouraged to keep on going in NXT UK. Starz then says he is doing okay, then "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and tells Starz that people have taken notice of what he has done, and that if anyone wants to prove themselves in NXT UK, they will have to prove themselves through Starz.
Backstage, Tyler Bate says that Mark Coffey may have gotten involved in his business, but he knows what he and Wolfgang are doing, and if Coffey wants a match, all he has to do is ask.
Blair Davenport beats Laura DiMatteo in her NXT UK debut. After the match, Blair Davenport sas she has arrived in NXT UK, and says she has heard it has the best women's division on the planet and that it is no surprise that she chose to come here before putting the locker room on notice, saying they have not seen anyone who wrestles like her.
We hear from Jinny, who says that in a world of people who are overexposed, some people think it is best to remain a mystery. She says Aoife Valkryie tried to be a mystery, hiding in shadows and watching from a distance. She says that Aoife seemed untouchable until Meiko Satomura cracked her, and when she starts to break, that allows people to sneak into her psyche and destroy her. Jinny says she will expose Aoife for the weak, fragile little girl playing dress-up that she is, and she will not survive.
We hear from Teoman, who says that family means everything and family means loyalty. Rohan Raja thanks Teoman for looking after him, and Teoman says he is impressed by Raja for not giving up. He says that next week, they will face Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter and that it is Rohan Raja's time to look after their family. He asks Raja if he loyal to him, and Raja says he is forever loyal to Teoman.
We hear from Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who says that in two weeks, Ilja Dragunov will face Walter in a rematch for the NXT UK Championship. He also says there will be an in-ring press conference between the two men next week.
Trent Seven beats Eddie Dennis. During the match, Primate and T-Bone show up to get a closer look at the match, and eventually help pull Dennis out of the ring. When Trent Seven hits T-Bone and Dennis with a dive, Primate tries to get involved only to get chopped, and Seven hits the Burning Hammer for the win. After the match, Primate and T-Bone attack Trent Seven, and Tyler Bate runs intot he ring to help even the odds and even hit Primate with a pair on nunchaku.
It is announced that Xia Brookside will not be cleared to compete in tonight's gauntlet match to decide a #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship, and that Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is looking for a replacement.
Noam Dar beats Nathan Frazer two falls to one (2-1) in a Heritage Cup Rules match. Nathan Frazer scores the first fall with an inside cradle almost a minute into Round 2. Shortly after this, Noam Dar gets frustrated at his second, and Sha Samuels scares the second away shortly after Round 3 begins. Noam Dar scores the second fall with a knee bar at 1:47 left in Round 4. During Round 5, Sha Samuels grabs Nathan Frazer by the leg, and this allows Noam Dar to score the third fall and the win with the Nova Roller with 1:10 left in Round 5.
We hear from Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley), who say that they are the best looking tag team there is and that they knew they would ascend the tag team throne from day one, and that they will be on top of the mountain for a very long time.
In footage from earlier this week, Trent Seven and Jack Starz are met by Sam Gradwell, who tells Trent that he is over the hill, overrated and easy to see through. Trent Seven slaps him in the face, and Gradwell says that the truth will emerge.
Mark Andrews beats Levi Muir.
In footage from earlier today, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is met by Amale, who demands to be in tonight's Gauntlet Match. Scala refuses to put her in it, and says that she will be in a match when Xia Brookside is cleared to compete. Amale is furious.
We see backstage footage of Amir Jordan after last week's main event.
Next week: Tyler Bate vs. A-Kid for the NXT UK Heritage Cup!
In footage from earlier today, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala hosts a face-to-face meeting between Tyler Bate and A-Kid. A-Kid says things are a lot better ever since he has won the NXT UK Heritage Cup, and makes for a good story to tell in case things go wrong and proof that he can do whatever he wants with his life. Tyler Bate says the Heritage Cup represents the old-for-hold pure technique of professional wrestling that he fell in love with. When A-Kid says the cup is his, Tyler Bate says it is for now and that his confidence will be his downfall, for he does not have the experience and big matches under his belt. A-Kid says that he has always been chasing Tyler Bate, but now he is the champion and Tyler Bate is chasing him, but Tyler says he is in his own lane and that A-Kid fails to see the bigger picture. Both men then shake hands.
Next week: SPRNVA Sessions with Ilja Dragunov!
Meiko Satomura beats Emilia McKenzie, Dani Luna, Isla Dawn and Jinny in a gauntlet match to become the #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship. (Meiko Satomura is Xia Brookside's replacement in this match.) After the match, Kay Lee Ray has a staredown with Satomura in the ring before superkicking her.
Tyler Bate beats "Bomber" Dave Mastiff two falls to one (2-1) in a Heritage Cup Rules match. Tyler Bate scores the first fall with a Sunset Flip from the corner halfway through Round 2. Dave Mastiff scores the second fall halfway through Round 3 with a crucifix pin after Bate tries to get him up off his feet. Bate scores the third fall with less than 30 seconds in Round 5 following a flurry of offense that ends with a top rope corkscrew moonsault.
We hear from the team of Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster and the team of "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan. Both teams want to move up in the tag team division and both teams want to win their match.
WrestleMania 37 is 30 days away!
Next week's episode of NXT UK has a special start time of 4 PM Eastern Time/8 PM GMT!
We hear from Aoife Valkyrie, who says that she does not want to be held down and that there is a difference between those who aim for the top and those who settle.
Teoman beats Danny Jones with a crossface in his NXT UK debut.
In footage from earlier this week, Nina Samuels does Xia Brookside's housework.
We see Eddie Dennis chew out Wild Boar for separating himself from the pack during the street fight with "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews, and says he suffered the consequences. Dennis says his consequences are Wild Boar's consequences, and Wild Boar is pulled away by Primate and Tyson T-Bone.
We hear from Amale, who says that she has just gotten started and is already in the history book while getting the attention she deserves as she gives NXT UK a touch of French class. Amale says that her home country of France has her back.
Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) is seen playing pool at a pool hall as they ponder their next move.
"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan beat "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews after Williams hits Webster with a low blow from behind in the corner, which the referee cannot see while he is trapped in the corner.
Ilya Dragunov speaks out about his recent action next week.
We hear from Trent Seven as he works out in the gym to make weight for the Cruiserweight division. He and Tyler Bate talk about how they have inspired each other and had each other's backs in the business, and Sevens says he will get results when he weighs in next week on The Bump.
We hear from Ben Jordan, who says that everyone knows who he is now that he is in NXT UK after spending four years in the United States playing college soccer and toiling in obscurity in professional wrestling until the last year. He says that he has wanted to come home, and that his entrance into NXT UK feels like a new start, and a new start means a new name. His name is now Nathan Frazer, and he plans to take the brand where he wants to take it and become the greatest to enter the ring.
Piper Niven and Jack Starz beat Jinny and Joseph Conners in a mixed tag team match.
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.
Jordan Devlin enters the ring. He says that he started his open challenge to cement his legacy with the Cruiserweight Championship and have the most successful defenses to become the greatest Cruiserweight champion NXT UK has ever seen. As Devlin says that he needs new challengers, Trent Seven suddenly shows up, agreeing with Devlin's dominance with the Cruiserweight title, then says the division needs a new challenger and he needs a new challenge himself. Trent Seven says he will trim down to 205 pounds, and when he does, he will challenge Devlin. Devlin tells Seven that if he can drop the weight, he will challenge. As he leaves the ring, he pats Seven's stomach, and Seven slugs him before standing on the Cruiserweight title when Devlin comes back for it to tell him he will drop the weight and challenge him.
We see a video package of Kay Lee Ray, who demands the best in the world. It is then revealed that she will get it in the form of Meiko Satomura, who is coming to NXT UK.
Before the next match, Sam Gradwell sarcastically welcomes Ben Carter to NXT UK before mocking Carter's ring gear and Jersey, and says he is here to send him back home on a funeral catamaran.
Ben Carter beats Sam Gradwell.
Sha Samuels beats Josh Morrell by submission.
In footage from earlier this week, Ilya Dragunov looks back on his match with Jack Starz, saying he did not want to hurt Starz and that he lost it completely after being chopped in the back. Sam Gradwell then shows up and calls Dragonuv a loose cannon.
Backstage, Rampage Brown is met by Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). Brown tells Joe Coffey needs a challenge, and Coffey says he will take him up on his offer.
Next week: Nina Samuels vs. Xia Brookside! Jordan Devlin's NXT Cruiserweight Championship open challenge continues!
Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) beat The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate), the team of Oliver Carter and Ashton Smith and the team of "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews in a four-way elimination tag team match to become #1 contenders for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships after Eddie Dennis - who was barred from accompanying The Hunt to ringside - shows up and hits Andrews in the back of his left knee with a steel chair. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are seen enjoying the match with popcorn and refreshments from a distance. Referees have to keep The Hunt out of the ring and order them to the back after their elimination. After the match, Joe Coffey and Wolfgang show up on the entrance ramp.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between the team of "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews and The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate).
Rampage Brown beats Saxon Huxley.
In footage from the UK Performance Center earlier this week, Joseph Conners says he is bored and tired. Suddenly, Jinny Piper smacks Piper Niven in the face in the background, and both women have to be held back.
We see another video package chronicling the recent events between the team of "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews and The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate).
In backstage footage from during the break, Levi Muir is talking to Jack Starr when Saxon Huxley shows up. Levi tells Huxley "better luck next time," but Huxley does not take it very well.
Aoife Valkyrie beats Aleah James.
Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) interview each other, putting themselves on a pedestal and stating they are so in-sync and in tune that they are ready to become tag team champions and make the tag division pretty deadly.
We see a third video package chronicling the recent events between the team of "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews and The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate).
Joe Coffey beats Alexander Wolfe. Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) and Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) were banned from ringside during this match.
We hear from Jordan Devlin, who says that he has asked Assistant Sid Scala for some competition to prove he is the best, and starting next week, he will issue an open challenge, and the Cruiserweight Championship will be on the line when he is in the ring.
Next week: Jordan Devlin's open challenge for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship! The Supernova Sessions debuts!
The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate) beat "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews.
Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat The Hunt (Wild Boar and The Primate).
Backstage during Worlds Collide, Toni Storm says Kay Lee Ray is still in her head, and it has to end.
Eddie Dennis shows up. Dennis boasts about what he did to Trent Seven at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, and as he does so, Seven shows up and tells Dennis he is boring, a liar and a cheat after winning with the help of an exposed turnbuckle while removing a turnbuckle himself. He proposes they go again, and this time, all the turnbuckle pads will be removed and all four corners will be completely exposed as part of a Street Fight. Dennis tries to take a swing at Seven, but Seven ducks it and sends him out of the ring.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, A-Kid meets with Tyler Bate. Bate proposes they have a match next week, and A-Kid loves the idea.
Aoife (pronounced EE-fuh) Valkyrie debuts in two weeks.
Isla Dawn beats Nina Samuels.
Backstage during Worlds Collide, Ilja Dragonuv says he is looking for big battlegrounds and he got one from Finn Balor. Despite losing, he did not miss against Finn Balor. He then says he must refocus, as Joe Coffey is waiting and he will not miss again.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, who says there are here in NXT UK to beat 'em up and throw 'em up. After beating The Hunt tonight, they are looking for tag team gold and they are up for a fight.
Ridge Holland beats Tyson T-Bone.
Next week: Tyler Bate vs. A-Kid! Trent Seven vs. Eddie Dennis in a Steel Corners Street Fight!
Imperium (Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel and Alexander Wolfe) beat Mark Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster and "The Bomber" Dave Mastiff following a run-in from Walter, despite Mastiff punching Walter in the face after Walter tries to run in and attack him for mocking him.
Keith Lee shows up to start tonight's show. After stating that he stands as #1 contender to the North American Championship, he admits that The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) has had a great 2019 and still hold all the championships right now. He says that The Undisputed Era has reached their limit while he is limitless, and next week, he will prove that by defeating Roderick Strong for the North American Championship. Suddenly, The Undisputed Era shows up. Adam Cole states that Keith Lee will go down like everyone else has, then The Undisputed Era gangs up on Lee only to be briefly overpowered by Keith Lee. After a chair shot from Strong, they go back on the attack. They then put Keith Lee's ankle through the chair so that Roderick Strong can stomp on it from the top rope, then Tommaso Ciampa shows up and makes the save for Keith Lee.
Finn Balor vs. Johnny Gargano is confirmed for NXT TakeOver: Portland.
Pete Dunne and Matt Riddle beat Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
In footage from after NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) are furious about The Undisputed Era's (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) attack on them.
Cathy Kelley reports that medical personnel are currently evaluating Keith Lee and that an update will be available later this evening.
Tommaso Ciampa shows up. Ciampa says it is clear that The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) have a hit list, then says he does, too. He says that Adam Cole is on his hit list, and that when he took "Goldy," he took his life. He says that he wants and needs his life back and that he is taking it back. The Undisputed Era show up and eventually overpower Ciampa. Suddenly, Johnny Gargano runs into the ring and fends The Undisputed Era off, with Ciampa briefly teaming up with Gargano again in the process.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beat KUSHIDA and Alex Shelley to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Grizzled Young Veterans reject the post-match handshake from KUSHIDA and Shelley, with Gibson saying they did not travel the world to do that and that they are the present and future of tag team wrestling.
In footage from earlier today, Robert Stone says that the NXT women's division is the best it's ever been and that Chelsea Green is better than the best.
We see a video package for Lio Rush, Tyler Breeze and Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, who are in a match to decide who will compete for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship at Worlds Collide that is coming up next.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says that Ilya Dragunov believes he belongs in the same ring as him, and if Dragunov wants to step up to him, he will put him down.
Angel Garza guests on commentary for the next match.
Isaiah "Swerve" Scott beats Tyler Breeze and Lio Rush in a three-way match to face Angel Garza for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship at Worlds Collide.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Rhea Ripley, who says that she will go through the winner of tonight's battle royal just like she will go through Toni Storm at Worlds Collide.
Cathy Kelley interviews Johnny Gargano when Tommaso Ciampa shows up and thanks Gargano for the save. The two of them then agree to face Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) as a team at Worlds Collide for old time's sake. The Undisputed Era then angrily approach Gargano and Ciampa, then Keith Lee shows up and overpowers them - and security - before telling Roderick Strong that the prophecy ends with him.
Next week: the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic!
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) is official for Worlds Collide.
Bianca Belair wins a #1 contender's battle royal - which sees the return of Tegan Nox (who is eliminated by Dakota Kai despite Kai not even being a part of the match), Kacy Catanzaro and Mercedes Martinez - to face Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women's Championship at NXT TakeOver: Portland.
Becky Lynch shows up to start tonight's show. Becky looks back at when she was training at the age of 15, then looks to the present where she is in the toughest and most dangerous point in her career. She then makes it clear that she is ready for any challenge, simply saying "Bring them on." She says that anyone who thinks she will stop fighting has never seen her career, and says she will never stop making her opponents better as her only fear in life is not being the greatest. Becky then says it is time to become "Becky Two Belts" again and beat The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) for the Women's tag team titles in Manchester, England.
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Becky Lynch and Charlotte. (Before the match, it is announced that Natalya could not make the show due to family obligations, and that Becky Lynch will replace her in the match.) During the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up from out of the crowd, and when she gets on the apron, this distracts Becky, which allows Asuka to retain the titles with a schoolkid pin from behind. After the match, Bayley attacks Becky from behind as Baszler leaves through the crowd.
Backstage, Randy Orton and Ricochet are having an argument while The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) is arguing with Humberto Carrillo. Styles says there is no way they will have a 3-on-2 match, and tells Ricochet to get lost and find a partner. Suddenly, Orton steps up. Orton says Ricochet and Humberto won't have to look for, as it will be the three of them against The O.C. tonight.
Drew McIntyre beats Sin Cara.
We hear from Erick Rowan, who is talking through a screen-door like cage. It is not known who - or what - exactly Rowan is talking to.
The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) vs. R-Truth for the WWE 24/7 Championship ends in a no-contest. During the match, R-Truth chases The Singh Brothers around the ring before chasing them to the back, and The Singh Brothers hide in the women's locker room - with women obviously inside - before escaping into what appears to be a dark closet. When they turn the lights on, they find out that Erick Rowan is in the room - which is actually a room - with them. Rowan attacks both men and hits them with a couch, then R-Truth shows up, says "Y'all need privacy," then turns the lights back off, leaves the room and leaves The Singh Brothers to their fate.
Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins talks about the events of last week and Triple H telling him that his future might be in his past, then says that if Triple H was trying to light a fire under him, it worked. He says NXT may be where it started, but Raw is his show. He states that while NXT started the fight, "his gang" on Raw will finish it at Survivor Series, which is still a few weeks away. Seth then shifts his focus to tonight, saying he is the best wrestler on the planet today and that he didn't get there by taking days off. He issues an open challenge and states that he wants to face the United Kingdom's best. Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up to answer the challenge, and Walter tells Rollins that if he wants the best, they are here. Walter introduces himself and Imperium, and states that the mat is sacred to them. After Walter tells Seth Rollins that not even he is safe, Rollins appreciates Walter's challenge and boasting and says that the United Kingdom Championship says he might be right. Rollins then calls Walter to the ring for the match.
Seth Rollins beats Walter by disqualification after the rest of Imperium (Fabian Aichner, Macrel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) attack Rollins. After the match, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) run in, but the numbers game catches up. Suddenly, Kevin Owens suddenly runs in and evens the odds. Rollins, Owens and Street Profits soon toss Imperium out of the ring.
Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe).
Andrade beats Cedric Alexander after he distracts the referee so that Zelina Vega can grab Cedric by the ankle, allowing Andrade to beat a distracted Cedric with the Hammerlock DDT.
We hear from Aleister Black, who says that he has spoken about sins, insanity and being condemned. He says he has also spoken in riddles, but now he speaks in prophecies. He says he knows who "you" are and what "you" have done, and demands that someone knock on his door and pick a fight with him.
WWE honors Veterans Day.
Lana shows up. She says she is out here to confess her sins, and says that Bobby Lashley did not want her to come out and talk about them. She admits she has flaws, but telling the truth is not one of them and she would be hated for what she is than what loved for what she is not. Lana admits that she cheated on Rusev, even though Rusev cheated on her first, then mentions she had sex with Bobby Lashley for the first time seven weeks ago. She admits that the sex was beautiful, then mentions what happened to her last week when she fell on the ground when Ricochet sent Lashley into her. She says she went to the doctor and found out she is fine...and nine weeks pregnant. Even though she had sex with Lashley seven weeks ago, she then concludes that Rusev was the one to impregnate her, then gets angry at Rusev for putting a baby in her. Rusev then shows up. Rusev says he is trying to make sense of everything. Lana accuses Rusev of calling her a liar and a manipulator, and when Rusev tells her to stop yelling, Lana slaps him. Lashley then shows up. Lana goes for Rusev's eyes before Lashley attacks Rusev. Lana then tells Lashley on stage - and in front of the camera - that she cannot believe Rusev believed she was pregnant, revealing that the pregnancy was a lie.
Erick Rowan shows up with a cage on the way to the ring to the next match. Rowan places the cage - covered in a burlap-like rag - on the announce table.
Erick Rowan beats Soner Dursun, then walks away with the cage.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster.
Backstage, Ricochet speaks with Randy Orton, telling him that he knows that Orton will RKO him the first chance he gets, but Orton tells him that the last thing Ricochet needs to do to himself is let him get in his head.
Randy Orton, Ricochet and Humberto Garcia beat The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) after Orton teases hitting an RKO on Ricochet only to hit Styles with it instead. After the match, Orton teases doing it again, but Ricochet catches him. Orton tells him to remember that he does what he wants to who he wants when he wants.
Backstage, Alicia Taylor interviews Xia Brookside, who in unfazed by Kay Lee Ray, as she has been working hard and is ready to prove what she is made of.
Coming soon: Ridge Holland!
We hear from Piper Niven, who talks about how she fell in love with professional wrestling when she was at home sick, her training, her NXT UK debut, and how she wants to be a role model for kids.
Isla Dawn beats Killer Kelly (who is in the ring for the first time since June).
We see a video package for next week's match between Tyler Bate and Kassius Ohno, who says he is showing how good pure European wrestling while everyone else is "doing what is cool." He then says that there is nobody else he wants to step into the ring with more than Tyler Bate, as Tyler Bate is respected by everybody and he plans to extinguish British Strong Style for good, something even Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) cannot do.
Next week: Xia Brookside vs. Kay Lee Ray! "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Ligero!
Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) ends in a no-contest. During the match, Gallus (Mark Andrews and Wolfgang) show up to get a closer look at the match, and later, Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) show up. Gallus and Imperium storm the ring and attack both teams, then confront each other. Alexander Wolfe shows up to stand with Imperium, then Joe Coffey shows up out of the crowd to stand with Gallus. Walter then shows up to stand with Imperium, then Ilya Dragunov shows up and seems to stand with Imperium only to change his mind and side with Gallus instead. Both sides then brawl to end the show.
Ilya Dragunov beats Saxon Huxley. During the match, Alexander Wolfe shows up and watches from the stage. After the match, Dragunov notices Wolfe congratulate him after the match, and when he goes to confront him, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel show up. They look at Wolfe, who nods, then walk around him to the ring. Wolfe then asks Dragunov to come with him to the back.
Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate).
In footage from last week, Piper Niven asks Rhea Ripley to team up with her against Jinny and Jazzy Gabert. Rhea says he doesn't like her, but she realy doesn't like them, and is willing to team with her next week if she can make the match happen.
Xia Brookside beats Nina Samuels after countering a schoolkid pin and sitting on top of Nina for the upset win.
A-Kid is coming soon to NXT UK.
Jordan Devlin shows up. Devlin says he has heard that people think he is too arrogant, and says that he's not arrogant, as he knows, not thinks, that he is the best wrestler in the world. He tells everyone to look at everyone else in the locker room for proof of this, then "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and Devlin mouths off at him. Mastiff grabs the microphone, then Devlin punches him in the face and goes for Devlin Inside. He can't get Mastiff up, and Mastiff beats him up for his effort before telling him that he "loves a little bit of flutter" and that he will "take that bet."
Next week: Trent Seven vs. Noam Dar! "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Ligero!
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat "Flash' Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews to become the NXT UK Tag Team Champions!
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Bathel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up to start tonight's show. Barthel states that their arrival in NXT UK was necessary, as their champions - just like their country - are a sign of weakness, and while they may not comprehend how they do things, the people will respect their rules, teaching and ways of life. Wolfe says they are here to protect the honor of the mat and the sport, and if the people are not willing and decide to reject them, they will experience pain and suffering and they will fall. Walter states that at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, Imperium disposed of Tyler Bate and British Strong Style, and that there is no one left to step up to "this group of supreme athletes." He tells the fans to accept them as their future, as he is United Kingdom Champion. He then declares this time to be "the era of Imperium", then Danny Jone and Harry Green shows up for the next match.
Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat Danny Jones and Harry Green. After the match, Walter and Alexander Wolfe attack Danny Jones, with Wolfe holding Jones up so that Walter can hit Jones with a powerful clothesline.
In footage from earlier this week, Assistant Sid Scala says that Kassius Ohno may have won an underhanded victory, but he is still Assistant, and he and General Manager Johnny Saint have decided there will be a rematch. Next week, Kassius Ohno's claims of being "the best British wrestler" will be put to the test in a British Rounds Match, and this time, he will be ready.
It is announced that Noam Dar will hold a press conference to make a major announcement tonight.
Jordan Devlin beats Ashton Smith.
Backstage, Radzi states that Toni Storm has not been seen all day, then Nina Samuels shows up, ready for an interview. She says that the fans are still abuzz about NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, but that it is in the past and she is the future of the NXT UK women's division.
It is announced that next week's British Round Match between Sid Scala and Kassius Ohno will have six-three minute rounds and 30-second breaks between rounds, and that victory will be decided either by being the first to have two pinfalls, two submissions or one knockout, or by having more points than the opponent at the end of the match.
Tegan Nox beats Shax with a running knee in her first match since suffering a knee injury in the 2018 Mae Young Classic. After the match, Kay Lee Ray brags about beating Toni Storm to become NXT UK Women's Champion, then says she noticed that everyone wanted to talk about Tegan Nox instead of her. She says that Tegan Nox and everyone has seen what she was capable of against Toni Storm, and threatens to destroy her if she gets in her way. Tegan tells Kay Lee Ray that if they want fight, they can do it anytime, anywhere.
Noam Dar holds a press conference where he says it is time to become mature and see the bigger picture, then announces that he is simply the best and the star player of the WWE Universe. He then admits he made this press conference to state he is awesome, then kicks a reporter out for not keeping the press conference about himself. Trent Seven is nearby, and his phone call to Drake Maverick back to 205 Live - where he tells Maverick to take Noam Dar back - ends up wrecking the press conference.
It is announced that "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and Joe Coffey are still feeling the effects of their Last Man Standing Match at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, and that both men are wished a speedy recovery.
Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster retain the NXT UK Tag Team Championships against Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake).
