Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Blair Davenport beats Isla Dawn, Amale and Eliza Alexander in a four-way elimination match to decide a #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship. When Isla Dawn is pinned, all of the other competitors pin her at almost the same time.
Saxon Huxley beats Kenny Williams. During the match, Andre Chase, Bodhi Hayward and Thea Hail show up to support Huxley, and when they catch Kenny Williams when Huxley knocks him off the apron, they drop him - figuratively and literally - when the referee tells him to. After the match, Saxon Huxley celebrates with Chase, Hayward and Hail.
We see a video package for Tyler Bate vs. Trent Seven for the vacant NXT UK Championship, which also covers the history of both men.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala are in the ring with a table carrying the vacant NXT UK Championship before the next match.
Tyler Bate beats Trent Seven to become the NXT UK Champion for a second time.
With this, NXT UK comes to a close. See you in 2023 for NXT Europe!
We hear from Ivy Nile, who says that Meiko Satomura will find out what "the pit bull of Diamond Mine" is all about, as she is a different breed on a different level that nobody else in the women's division can stand against. She says she did not travel halfway across the world not to bring the gold home, and that the NXT UK Women's Championship is coming home to Diamond Mine. This match will happen in two weeks.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Sam Gradwell and Von Wagner.
Lash Legend beats Emilia McKenzie.
In footage from the UK Performance Center earlier this week, Mark Andrews spies on Kenny Williams, telling two men to be his eyes and ears when it comes to the masked luchadors that are stalking him. Andrews sneaks up on him and tells Kenny Williams that he should be worried about him.
Sha Samuels beats Damon Kemp after Noam Dar grabs at Kemp's ankles from ringside.
We see a video package for Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. the team of Oliver Carter and Ashton Smith vs. Die Familie (Teoman and Rohan Raja) for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships next week.
Backstage, Damon Kemp meets Wolfgang, who says that if he wants to learn to beat Noam Dar and Sha Samuels, he will have to learn how to do it the Glasgow way.
Charlie Dempsey beats A-Kid two rounds to one (2-1) in a Heritage Cup Rules Match. Charlie Dempsey earns the first fall in Round 3 with a bow and arrow hold. A-Kid scores the second fall with 24 seconds left (0:24) in Round 4 following a drop kick. In Round 6, Charlie Dempsey grabs a towel, and when the referee grabs the towel, Dempsey tosses brass knuckles to A-Kid. A-Kid is caught with them by the referee, and Dempsey hits A-Kid with a right hand followed by a belly-to-back suplex to win the third and deciding fall with 1:35 (one minute and thirty-five seconds) left.
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.
Die Familie (Rohan Raja and Charlie Dempsey) beat Saxon Huxley and A-Kid after Teoman yanks A-Kid off the top rope and shoves him into the barricade as Charlie Dempsey distracts the referee.
Backstage, we hear from Amale, who is soon interrupted by Xia Brookside, who wants a rematch. She says that Amale is inspiring after all, and wants a rematch. Amale says she will see what she can do, then leaves. After Xia refuses an interview, she is caught on camera talking to her father Robbie Brookside on the phone saying "It's time."
Wild Boar beats Tyson T-Bone, then chases Eddie Dennis to the back.
Backstage, we hear from Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov says "strong" is a word that he admires, as that is what he needed to be since he arrived and how he became NXT UK Champion. He says that he and Roderick Strong have the same mindset that diamonds are made under pressure, and says nobody can put him under pressure like Strong him and that it will be an honor to be in the ring with him. He then says that he is a diamond that does not crack under pressure.
WrestleMania 38 is nine days away!
In backstage footage from earlier ths week, Kenny Williams finds his car vandalized and says that when he finds out who is messing with him, they will pay. He then refuses to elaborate on whether or not this has anything to do with the note from last week.
In two weeks: Roderick Strong vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT UK Championship!
Jordan Devlin beats Danny Jones.
We see a video package for Ashton Smith vs. Trent Seven, which takes place next week.
We see a video package for Mark Coffey vs. Noam Dar for the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship, which takes place next week.
Next week: Xia Brookside vs. Amale!
Meiko Satomura retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Isla Dawn with an inside cradle. After the match, Isla Dawn steals the NXT UK Women's Championship from the referee and runs to the back with it.
In footage from earlier today, A-Kid gives up on making Saxon Huxley more refined as he gets him to more politely enunciate the words "The rain in Spain stays mostly on the plain." When A-Kid leaves, Saxon Huxley gets it absolutely right, but when A-Kid comes back and asks him what he just said, Huxley goes back to being his more familiar, wild, rambunctious self.
Backstage, Noam Dar and Sha Samuels head to their locker room. When they get in, somebody sneaks in, steals the NXT UK Heritage Cup and barricades the door.
We see a video package of last week's main event between Blair Davenport and Meiko Satomura in a Japanese Street Fight for the NXT UK Women's Championship.
In footage from last week, Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter are met by Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven). Smith and Carter say they will be the next NXT UK Tag Team Champions, but Moustache Mountain proclaim that they will retain. Their match will happen in two weeks.
It's time for SPRNVA Sessions. Tonight's guest is Jordan Devlin, but Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are hosting the show, and the NXT UK Heritage Cup is next to them, implying that one of the members of Gallus stole it and trapped Noam Dar and Sha Samuels in their locker room. The name of the show is changed to Gallus Boys On Talk, and Jordan Devlin says he is not in the mood for one of Gallus' wind-ups, but Mark Coffey gives Devlin his word that he will conduct their interview like a true professional before Wolfgang puts on a pair of Devlin's Ray-Ban sunglasses. He then asks Devlin what is next for him before cutting him off to prematurely end the segment, then Noam Dar and Sha Samuels show up wanting to know what has happened to their set. Sha Samuels gives Mark Coffey one chance to clean up the set and jog off before he slaps Gallus around, then Joe Coffey takes a Gallus selfie around the NXT UK Heritage Cup. Noam Dar tells Joe Coffey to take a picture and print it out while he can, because that is the closest he will get to a title while he is here. After Devlin leaves, Noam Dar tries to take the Heritage Cup, but Joe Coffey also grabs it and tells him to keep a tight grasp of the cup and enjoy his reign while it lasts.
In footage from earlier today, "Bomber" Dave Mastiff meets with Jack Starz. Starz says they could have last week, and says he wants them to be a team before saying he wants to be like Mastiff and wants his respect. Mastiff says he has to earn the respect - and the jacket - and Starz says he is willing to do that.
We hear from Kenny Williams, who talks about kids being afraid of thunderstorms and running and hiding before they stop and realize that they were afraid of noise. He says a thunderstorm rolls into town, makes a commotion and runs out of steam, which makes the nickname of Sam Gradwell so fun for him. He says Gradwell walks around NXT UK dying for attention, making a commotion and being unable to "last a crack" when he gets that attention. He says anyone can weather a storm, especially someone as resilient, ruthless and vile as him.
WrestleMania 38 is 51 days away.
A-Kid beats Saxon Huxley. Huxley shakes A-Kid's hand before he leaves.
Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) clown around backstage, and Wolfgang and the Coffeys go in different directions. Wolfgang then gets attacked from behind with a chair by Jordan Devlin, who then takes the Ray-Bans off of Wolfgang's face.
In backstage footage from during the break, A-Kid says that the work he has done with Saxon Huxley has paid off, then Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) pass by. Dempsey stops to nod at A-Kid, and A-Kid nods back.
Next week: Jordan Devlin vs. Wolfgang! Kenny Williams vs. Sam Gradwell!
Nathan Frazer beats Teoman after Charlie Dempsey's interference attempt and Rohan Raja distracting the referee both fail.
In footage from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell goes to great lengths to find a tag team partner for his tag team match against Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley). In footage from earlier today, Gradwell gives Kenny Williams an earful when Williams calls everything "preposterous." Before the match begins, it is revealed that Gradwell's partner for the match is Saxon Huxley.
Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) beat Sam Gradwell and Saxon Huxley after Kenny Williams attacks Huxley, distracting Gradwell and allowing Pretty Deadly to hit Spilled Milk for the win.
We hear from Jinny, who says that Amale calls herself "the French Hope" and that she can see straight through her, mentioning that she had a very successful career outside of WWE. She says she does not exploit her past to get sympathy or pity, and that the fans pity her when she shows up because she is just like them: nothing. She also says that the people boo her because she is everything Amale and the fans wish they were, and when they step into the ring, all of Amale's hope will be destroyed.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) and Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey). Both teams will square off next week.
We hear from Blair Davenport. She says she is a product of her environment and what her lineage made her to be, and that she was thought that anyone who isn't a Davenport is an enemy. She says that she can be hated, ostracized and rejected all she wants as long as she is feared, and says Meiko Satomura should be scared of her and how cold she can become. Blair says she is the rightful heir to the NXT UK Women's Championship, and that enemies of the heir should beware.
Isla Dawn beats Emilia McKenzie, then returns Emilia McKenzie's watch to her.
We hear from Amale, who says Jinny has completely misunderstood the message she was trying to make about representation and that she has not forgotten where she comes from. She says that she is hope and that hope never dies.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Ilja Dragunov and Jordan Devlin. Both men will be in an Empty Arena Match for the NXT UK Championship next week.
Noam Dar retains the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship against A-Kid with one fall apiece (1-1). Noam Dar scores the first fall with the Nova Roller with 1:25 (one minute, twenty-five seconds) left in Round 3. A-Kid scores the second fall with 0:26 (twenty-six seconds) left in Round 4 (and causes Sha Samuels to lose his mother's and grandmother's houses when the 11-1 odds of Noam Dar winning in the fourth round work against him).
Meiko Satomura retains the NXT UK Championship against Xia Brookside.
Charlie Dempsey and Rohan Raja head to the roof of a building. Rohan tells Charlie that Teoman passes on his gratitude, then asks Charlie what is important to him. Charlie says it is legacy and heritage, and that it is important to Rohan as well following his struggles with Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), whom he calls a bunch of pub brawlers who have no respect for anyone inside the ring. He says that he felt Teoman and Rohan could use a helping hand. Rohan asks Teoman on the phone if he heard that, then tells Charlie "Welcome to 'Die Familia.'" Rohan and Charlie shake hands.
Backstage, Meiko Satomura says she will be going back home to Japan for a few weeks. Suddenly, Blair Davenport shows up and asks Emilia McKenzie what she will do when Meiko is no longer there to protect her. Emilia says he will manage, but Blair challengers her to step in the ring for a match. Emilia accepts, then Blair says she looks forward to it before telling Meiko to bring back a gift.
Saxon Huxley beats Kenny Williams. During the match, Subculture's ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna) music hits, but none of the members show up. This distraction to Williams allows Huxley to win.
In backstage footage from earlier this wee, Sha Samuels is confronted by Sam Gradwell, who challenges him to a match and bets $10 he will win. Samuels bets that Gradwell cannot beat him, but Gradwell tells Samuels to get his huge payout ready.
Next week: Blair Davenport vs. Emilia McKenzie! Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) in a rematch for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships!
We see a video package for Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) in a rematch for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships next week.
Ilya Dragunov retains the NXT UK Championship against Rampage Brown by referee stoppage after Rampage Brown suffers an injury during the match.
A-Kid beats Sam Gradwell with a cross arm breaker.
In footage from earlier today, Ilja Dragunov says that Rampage Brown is a monster that most people should be scared of in a fight, but he is the NXT UK Champion, not most people, and when he offered his respect, Rampage ducked him out. He says that this is okay, because when the pain is coming, he does not run away; he embraces it, because he knows that legends and myths weren't written about giants, but the courageous heroes who made them fall.
Aleah James beats Nina Samuels with a Tornado DDT into an inside cradle.
Backstage, Sam Gradwell chews out Sha Samuels and Noam Dar for celebrating Noam Dar's Heritage Cup win for the last three weeks. Noam Dar accuses Gradwell of "blowing his buzz" before he and Samuels leave.
In backstage footage from during the break, Aleah James says she wants to keep her momentum going, and says that having a crowd around gives her an edge. Suddenly, she is attacked in a stairwell by Isla Dawn, who then takes her scrunchie.
Kenny Williams beats Saxon Huxley after hiding underneath the ring and running Huxley into the ring post.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Xia Brookside says he will be seeing Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala really soon. Someone shows up and tells her that she is fifteen minutes late for training, but says she does one-on-one sessions and provides a note.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Mark Andrews says he is psyched to have a win against Nathan Frazer, who he says has ton of potential and is a breath of fresh air. Suddenly, Jordan Devlin shows up and chews Andrews out for making rookie mistakes and talking about someone else on camera. He tells him to act more like an ace and less like a bit player, but Mark Andrews has none of it. Andrews vs. Devlin will take place next week.
Teoman and Rohan Raja beat Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang). During the match, Joe Coffey is taking out from behind by Charlie Dempsey, and when Mark Coffey confronts Dempsey, he is taken out from behind by Rohan Raja. Dempsey nods at Rohan Raja. After the match, Rohan and Teoman attack Wolfgang, and Dempsey joins in. Joe Coffey ges in the ring and fights them all, but the numbers game takes over and Dempsey chokes out Joe Coffey on the ring ropes. Dempsey then celebrates with Teoman and Rohan Raja to end the show, cementing his place in Teoman's family.
Meiko Satomura retains the NXT UK Women's Championship with the STF.
We hear from Oliver Carter, who says that he is here in the tournament to represent his people, and that he will stomp Kenny Williams - who calls himself "the scum of the earth" and a cockroach - into the ground. We also hear from Kenny Williams, who says that the Heritage Cup is a way for the old boys to glorify the past when they should focus on here and now, and says that while Carter has heart, he does not have much sense.
We see a video package for Rampage Brown and Joe Coffey's third one-on-one match.
Saxon Huxley beats Eddie Dennis. After the match, Symbiosis (Primate and T-Bone) attack Huxley before they help Dennis hit Huxley with Seven Bridge.
We see a video package for Jinny vs. Aoife Valkyrie with Joseph Conners in a cage.
Dani Luna beats Isla Dawn. During the match, Isla Dawn manages to pull out a few locks of Dani Luna's hair, and Dani Luna plants Isla Dawn into the mat for the win.
We see the Prime Target video package for Ilja Dragunov vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship at NXT TakeOver 36.
Next week: Rampage Brown vs. Joe Coffey in a Knockout or Submission Match! Jinny vs. Aoife Valkyie in a no-disqualification match with Joseph Conners in a steel cage!
Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) - who show up with fake mustaches that get rippped off later in the match - retain the NXT UK Tag Team Championships against Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) after Howley throws a towel into the match to fool the referee into thinking Trent Seven has thrown the match only for Pretty Deadly to hit Spilt Milk on Tyler Bate for the win.
Walter enters the ring. He talks about how he has defended the NXT UK Championship twice in the same week on two different continennts and how he has become the longest reigning champion in the modern era of WWE. He says that the NXT UK Championship is one of the most prestigious prizes and the grand prix of professional wrestling. Walter then says that his motivation and mission to respect and restore the honor of professional wrestling has not changed as he will be "the forever NXT UK Champion."
Jordan Devlin is seen with his own dressing room backstage.
We hear from Subculture ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna). Dani Luna says that Jinny has looked down on her since day one because she "doesn't fit the mold" of a WWE Superstar, and Mark Andrews says the only thing Joseph Conners is worthy of is getting his head kicked in. Luna says that if Jinny and Conners want to talk about them so much, then they are in luck, for next week, the four of them will be in a tag team match.
Jordan Devlin beats Saxon Huxley.
Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) guests on commentary for the next match.
Backstage, Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) meet with Assistant to the General Manager Sam Stoker and get a singles match. Suddenly, Sam Gradwell shows up, mocks them as he says he will come back later, and ends up becoming their first opponent.
Symbiosis (T-Bone and Primate) beat Andy Wild and Dan Moloney.
We hear from Teoman, who says he will not allow Oliver Carter to interfere in his business again, then says he is in a good mood because if his family is happy, he is happy. He says he can put everyone in the NXT UK roster in the hospital, then asks Oliver Carter how his family would feel to see him there before saying that Ashton Carter would not see him in the hospital for he is his tag team partner, not his family. He says that this is Oliver Carter's weakness, and that the eye sees everything.
Next week: Sam Gradwell vs. Wolfgang! Subculture (Dani Luna and "Flash" Morgan Webster) vs. Jinny and Joseph Conners!
Meiko Satomura beats Kay Lee Ray to become the NXT UK Women's Champion, ending Kay Lee Ray's reign at 649 days.
Ilja Dragunov vs. "Bomber" Dave Mastiff is stopped after a right hand from Dragunov gives Mastiff a facial injury that busts him open.
We hear from Xia Brookside, who says she will win because she has been working her way for the ground up for the past two-and-a-half years and shethat will be giving it her all, because Kay Lee Ray is not a champion to be proud of. She says being NXT UK Women's Champion would be a dream come true, and that she will fight with pride and passion for the fans.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Assistant Sid Scala makes "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams aware of the consequences of losing tonight's match with Amir Jordan. Williams is fully aware.
We hear from Stevie Turner, who says she has a bad habit of taking things to the next level, and while NXT UK has the best women's division in the world, it is a bit too two-dimensional while she is four-dimensional. She says she will not stop until she beats everyone and works her way to the top, and that when the fans watch her wrestle, they will see the future of wrestling.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov says "Bomber" Dave Mastiff wanted to help him, but his lack of self-control has consequences, especially for those he respects, and with that, things have to change.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Mark Coffey and Wolfgang say they will get back on top, then they are met by Rampage Brown, who is wanting to know where Joe Coffey is. Wolfgang offers to face Rampage Brown in a match, which Brown accepts.
We hear from Isla Dawn, who says she is an entity unlike what the rest of the women's division has ever seen before. She says that Kay Lee Ray as a stepping stone to further herself, and now she has to watch as her title reign burns. She says to become the NXT UK Women's Champion would be worth more than anything in the world and that all she had to sacrifice was her soul.
It's time for SPRNVA Sessions with Noam Dar and Sha Samuels. After Noam Dar says that he does not need validation from the fans, he and Sha Samuels welcome tonight's guest Nathan Frazer. After Noam Dar shows disappointment with Nathan Frazer making a return appearance, Nathan Frazer states that "Ben Carter" was a name he used to keep his parents from finding out that he was a professional wrestler, and when he moved to the United States and started playing college sports, he could not have his coach finding out he was wrestling either, but now he no longer has to hide his real name. He says that it is well-known that he came to NXT UK to learn traditional English wrestling and blend it into his current style to become a more complete wrestler. Sha Samuels then says that it winds him up that everyone is singing his praises, and tells Frazer that he is not a true British wrestler and that he would drown in the ring with a real British wrestler, for he is a fraud, a pretender and a one-trick pony. Noam Dar agrees with Sha Samuels and calls himself a "grandmaster of British wrestling," saying Nathan Frazer would not last one minute against him, much less three minutes in a Heritage Rules Match. When Frazer asks if this is a challenge, Sha Samuels says it is, and Frazer says it would be something if Frazer beat "the grandmaster of British wrestling" at his own game.
We hear from Jinny, who says she does not care who she faces as this is her time and she will not let anyone stand between her and the NXT UK Women's Championship. She says she has studied everything that Kay Lee Ray does, and that this is her division and that she was born for greatness.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Assistant Sid Scala makes Amir Jordan aware of the consequences of losing tonight's match with "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams. Amir is aware.
We see another vignette for Subculture ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna). The three of them saying being who they are means taking risks and refusing to conform, and that their passion, dedication and loyalty makes them a perfect fit.
We see a video package of Tyler Bate and A-Kid where both of them talk about their friendship, their two matches, their growth, weaknesses and maturity throughout those matches and their upcoming Heritage Cup match.
We hear from Dani Luna, who says that she is the strongest woman in the match and the only one to know what true loss feels like. She says it is time to stand eye-to-eye with Kay Lee Ray at the top, for she is hardened to Kay Lee Ray's games now and it is now inevitable that she will beat her.
Trent Seven beats Saxon Huxley. During the match, it is announced that "Bomber" Dave Mastiff has suffered a broken nose in his match from earlier tonight. Later on in the match, Sam Gradwell shows up and says that while Trent Seven may consider himself a founding father, he still cannot get the job done.
We hear from Emilia McKenzie, who says that she will win next week and prove that she is the toughest in the women's division despite being the youngest. She says she has shown Kay Lee Ray what she is made of and has her running scared, and says she will end her reign and prove she is the best women's wrestler in the UK.
In backstage footage from moments ago, refrees have to stop Amele - who is angry she has been overlooked for a shot at the NXT UK Women's Championship - from attacking Xia Brookside.
Next week: the NXT UK Women's Championship #1 Contender's Gauntlet Match! Noam Dar vs. Nathan Frazer in a Heritage Cup Rules match!
"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams beats Amir Jordan in a no-disqualification Loser Leaves NXT UK match. After the match, Jordan sobs in the ring.
In footage from earlier this week, Sha Samuels says it winds him up when Noam Dar works hard every single day to ensure NXT UK is on top only for Moustache Mountain Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) to be handed every single opportunity on a silver platter. Noam Dar says they play chess while Moustache Mountain plays checkers, and next week, he and Sha Samuels have a tag team match against Moustache Mountain.
It's time for SPRNVA Sessions. After mentioning next week's match with Sha Samuels against Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven), Noam Dar introduces tonight's guests: Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), who help themselves to the couch, forcing Noam Dar to sit on the fold-out metal chairs. Mark Coffey says they have taken time to re-train and re-focus, and have realized they are held to a higher standard in the tag team division and have picked themselves back up. Wolfgang says he is trying to keep his temper under control, not let anyone get under his skin and focus on the Gallus goals. Joe Coffey says he wants to go on a rampage, then Eddie Dennis shows up and addresses Mark Coffey's statement of Gallus being held to a higher standard in the tag team division, and says the only reason they had championships to lose to Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) is because they got involved in his business. Joe Cofey confronts Eddie Dennis, who says that if he wants to go on a rampage, then he can face the one person he has avoided since NXT UK started: him. Joe Coffey says he is ready to go next week, then T-Bone and Primate attack Gallus from behind. This leads to a brawl between Gallus and the team of Eddie Dennis, T-Bone and Primate that referees have to quickly break up; all the while, Noam Dar enjoys a carrot stick and a glass of orange juice.
In footage from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell is not in the mood for an interview. He finds out that the UK Performance Center is locked, and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff refuses to let him in.
We hear from Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) in footage from earlier today. After they take a look at BT Sports Stadium, Tyler Bate talks about his road to the NXT UK Heritage Cup before Trent Seven announces they are back in tag team action next week against Noam Dar and Sha Samuels.
Isla Dawn beats Emilia McKenzie.
We hear from Jinny and Joseph Conners. Jinny says she knows what Piper Niven is capable of, due to her being one of the strongest women on the brand, yet she acts like she does not want to be here. Jinny says Piper does not deserve to be here, as she is a small fish in a big pond who wears the same dirty outfit each and every week, and next week, when Piper steps in the ring with her, she will end up another fashion victim.
Next week: Eddie Dennis vs. Joe Coffey!
In backstage footage from last week, Meiko Satomura meets up with Aoife Valkyrie, and tells her that she accepts her challenge.
Jack Starz beats Ashton Smith with a folding press pinfall attempt, earning him his first one-on-one victory in NXT UK.
We see a video package chronicling the breakdown of the friendship between "The Lucky Yin" Lucky Williams and Amir Jordan.
"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams beats Amir Jordan after slamming Jordan shoulder-first into an exposed turnbuckle with the turnbuckle pad tilted downward.
Jinny beats Piper Niven to become #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championsip. During the match, Joseph Conners shows up to get a closer look at the match, and not long afterwards, Joseph Conners pushes Jinny out of the way and takes a somersault senton from Piper. Shortly after this, Conners grabs Piper's ankles to allow Jinny to roll Piper up for the win.
We hear from Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley), who says Gallus does not want them in the tag team division because they are scared and intimidated after putting a target on their backs.
We hear from Aoife Valkyrie, who says the bird must be ready to leave the nest or it will be fatal, and that there is no room for feathers that are frayed. She says that when the birds soar, they do not try to be perfect, they just are.
We hear from Tyler Bate, who says that he came up short against A-Kid, but says that if he is willing to learn and expand his understanding of himself and pro wrestling from a place of absolute authenticity, he will be liberated for any pain any match can give him. He says that a wise man once said to be like water, and he wants to do that with pro wrestling as pro wrestling chose him like a conduit for a greater good he does not yet know, and he must go deep within for everything to fall into place. We then hear from Sam Gradwell, who has seen this on his phone and says that the only yogi he respects steals picnic baskets, having not been inspired by the message.
It's time for Supernova Sessions. After Noam Dar makes it his new year's resolution to win all the awards and championship, he introduces tonight's guest: Ben Carter, whom he calls "Ben Carpenter." Carter has to correct everyone on his name, much to Noam's embarrassment, then says he joined NXT UK to face the very best that the industry has to offer, which starts right here in NXT UK. Suddenly, Jordan Devlin shows up. Devlin asks Noam Dar how he will have Ben Carter on his show ahead of him, and after telling Carter he shows no disrespect, tells him they are both on the same roster. Noam says that Devlin is not the undisputed Cruiserweight Champion, but Carter sides with Devlin. Carter tells Devlin he is the undisputed Cruiserweight Champion as he continues to side with him, and says Devlin should have no problem defending his title against him. Carter loves the idea, and Assistant Sid Scala shows up to make Carter vs. Devlin for the Cruiserweight title as tonight's main event official.
Next week: A-Kid vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship!
We hear from Kay Lee Ray, who warns Jinny that while she is somebody who gets what she wants all the time, the NXT UK Women's Championship is something that money can't buy, requires talent to get and belongs to her.
"Bomber" Dave Mastiff beats Saxon Huxley.
We se a video package previewing A-Kid vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship next week.
Next week: Sam Gradwell vs. Tyler Bate!
Jordan Devlin retains the NXT Cruiserweight Championship against the debuting Ben Carter.
Kay Lee Ray beats Isla Dawn. After the match, Kay Lee Ray says she is the longest reigning Women's Champion in WWE right now and that the rest of the NXT UK women's roster is fighting with each other, and that she will be champion forever.
We see a video package for new NXT UK Superstar Ben Carter, where William Regal, Ashton Smith, Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang), Nigel McGuinness, Sid Scala and even his trainer Seth Rollins sing Carter's praises.
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says he should be proud after having a potential Match of the Year with Walter, but he is not, because he could not beat Walter and win the NXT UK Championship. He then removes one of his contact lens as he says he has to start from the beginning again and see himself.
Levi Muir and Jack Starz beat Saxon Huxley in a two-on-one handicap match after Muir smacks Huxley's hands and arms off the top rope so that Jack Starz can pin Huxley with a Sunset Flip. For the first time in NXT UK history, Jack Starz has won a match. After the match, Huxley takes his anger out on Starz and Muir until "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and clotheslines him out of the ring following a brief brawl.
In footage from earlier this week, Piper Niven shows Assistant Sid Scala camera footage of someone planting a box near where she is working out only for Piper to find a steel chair with a note inside. Piper shows Scala the note, and tells Scala to give her Jinny. Piper vs. Jinny is official for three weeks from now with the winner becoming #1 contender to the NXT UK Women's Championship.
Backstage, Ashton Smith meets with "Bomber" Dave Mastiff, who states that he will not tolerate bullies.
A-Kid is in the ring. He talks about how his Heritage Cup win is a big victory for himself and his home country of Spain, as well as his victory against Tyler Bate, who has told him that he belongs with the best. A-Kid then says that he wants to prove that he is the best, and challenges Walter for the NXT UK Championship. Walter shows up and tells him to wipe his feet on the ring apron the next time he gets in his ring. Walter then admits that watching A-Kid in the Heritage Cup tournament was great, as he showed ability, fire and pride in being a professional wrestler, but tells him that he is not special and that his fairy tale when he steps in the ring with him. Walter then says that his being NXT UK Champion will never change, then leaves.
In footage from earlier this week, Kenny Williams tells Amir Jordan that he has been injured. Williams tells Amir that he will help him as much as he can with his singles run.
We hear from Trent Seven, who admits that he fell short in the Heritage Cup Tournament and that A-Kid is a great wrestler, and that he looked back when he should have looked forwards. Seven feels he has a part of him that can change and adapt, and that he knows he has to become better. He says that there are things about him that need work and need fixing, and says "Just bear with me."
Rampage Brown beats Josh Morrell.
Assistant Sid Scala announces that if all parties are in agreement, Walter will face A-Kid with the NXT UK Championship on the line in the new year.
A special Christmas Eve episode of NXT UK will air next week!
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) retains the NXT UK Tag Team Championships against The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate). During the match, Primate distracts the referee so that Eddie Dennis gets involved, briefly distracting Gallus and giving The Hunt the upper hand until Joe Coffey shows up and decks Dennis. Joe Coffey then gets on the apron, distracting the referee so that Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster can stop The Hunt from their double team top rope headbutt, which allows Gallus to retain. After the match, Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) show up and confront Gallus from outside of the ring, but they are attacked by Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter, who toss them into the ring with Gallus, who in turn beat Pretty Deadly up.
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.
In footage from earlier today, Jordan Devlin cuts off Assistant Sid Scala, telling him that he and Johnny Saint should thank him for what he has done for NXT UK and tells him to give him credible challengers. Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan show up, both wanting a shot at the Cruiserweight Championship. Devlin tells them to sort it out between them before seeing him again.
We see a video package of Ilja Dragunov vs. Walter, where Dragonuv says that he lives for wrestling and that he is prepared to be dragged out of the ring after the match if it comes to that.
In footage form during the break, Alexander Wolfe tries to cut a promo in German, but he is interrupted by Gallus celebrating Joe Coffey's win tonight. Wolfe says Coffey isn't a winner due to getting a cut near his way, and Coffey confronts Wolfe for costing him the NXT UK Championship and tells him if he wants a fight, he will get it.
Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) beat Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter after a roll-up by Smith is dashed when Howley sends Smith towards the ropes and a fist by Stoker. Howley then grabs the tights on the schoolkid pin for the win.
In footage form this week, an angry Mark Andrews calls out Eddie Dennis, who he says will do anything and hurt anyone to get ahead, and says he never thought The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate) would stoop so low. "Flash" Morgan Webster says that Wild Boar broke fifteen years of friendship that started when he was twelve years old, and now he and Andrews are going to break The Hunt.
We see a video package of NXT UK Superstars singing the praises of Rampage Brown.
Saxon Huxley beats Levi Muir. During the match, Jack Starz shows up to cheer Levi Muir on, but to no avail. Jack Starz checks on Levi Muir after the match.
We see a video package for the Heritage Cup finals between Trent Seven and A-Kid, which take place next week.
Next week: Amir Jordan vs. Jordan Devlin for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship!
Kay Lee Ray retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Piper Niven in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. During the match, Piper Niven is about to put Kay Lee Ray through a table from the top of a road crate backstage when she is hit in the back with a steel chair by Jinny, who attacked Piper earlier in the match only to be thrown over the ringside barricade. Both Piper and Kay Lee Ray go through the table, and Kay Lee Ray's arm is draped over Piper Niven, giving her the pinfall and the victory.
Xia Brookside and Dani Luna beat Amale and Nina Samuels after Samuels leaves Amale high and dry for tagging herself in earlier in the match.
Backstage, Ilya Dragunov meets with Assistant Sid Scala, and tells him that he wants to fight the entire world and wants Walter next week. When asked who his tag team partner is, Dragunov picks Pete Dunne, who is standing nearby. Dunne says "Alright."
In footage from earlier tonight, Piper Niven says there will be more than a few people waiting to shut Kay Lee Ray's mouth for her.
Saxon Huxley beats Jack Starz.
We see a video package for Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang), who talk about how they met each other in the independents and how they work well as a team in NXT UK, and state that the tag team titles will stay Gallus.
In footage from earlier tonight, Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) says that Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) should be shaking in their boots following their most recent victory, and refuse to go into detail about what Eddie Dennis told them.
Backstage, Xia Brookside says that Kay Lee Ray has upset a lot of people around here, and Dani Luna says that Kay Lee Ray is about to find out how many enemies she really has.
A-Kid beats "Flash" Morgan Webster two falls to one (2-1) to advance in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament. Webster scores the first fall with a sit-down pin with a minute left in Round 2. A-Kid scores the second fall with 2:11 (2 minutes, 11 seconds) left in Round 4 following a flurry of offense. A-Kid scores the second fall with seconds left in Round 5 by submission. Both men shake hands after the match.
We see a video package for Ilja Dragunov vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship, which will happen in three weeks.
Next week: "Bomber" Dave Mastiff vs. Joseph Conners in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament! Imperium (Walter and Alexander Wolfe) vs. Ilja Dragunov and Pete Dunne!
Kay Lee Ray shows up. She says that she did what everyone else did not think she would do and retained against Piper Niven, but she is not surprised by this, and says her reign grows longer despite all the adversity she has had to go through, and nobody can stop that. After she states that anybody who has a problem with that knows where to find her, a few of the Superstars of the Women's division show up. Nina Samuels and Amale argue at ringside, and Piper Niven shoves past them only for Samuels and Amale to attack her. This starts a brawl which ends with everyone else going after Kay Lee Ray, and when Kay Lee Ray retreats, everyone else starts brawling with each other. Kay Lee Ray runs away with the NXT UK Women's Championship, but is soon confronted and attacked by Jinny. Aoife Valkyrie ends up alone in the ring, and she takes out everyone else with a dive to the outside form the top rope. Kay Lee Ray walks away while everyone else is down to end the show.
In memory of Joe Laurinaitis "Road Warrior Animal", 1960 - 2020.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Assistant Sid Scala asks for decorum between the participants of the Heritage Cup participants, but it all goes out the window when Noam Dar's phone gets knocked out of his hands.
Walter beats Saxon Huxley.
Backstage during the break, Jack Starz says "Better luck next time" to Saxon Huxley, which only makes Huxley more angry.
Assistant Sid Scala is in the ring with the seven participants of the Heritage Cup Tournament. Numbers are randomly drawn to determine where participants will be seeded in the tournament. Scala then introduces Pete Dunne, who has not been seen on WWE programming in months, to the ring. Dunne says the Heritage Cup is for those who have paved the way in British wrestling, and says it is the participants' turn to pave the way and continue the tradition. Numbers are then drawn. Joseph Connors will face "The Bomber" Dave Mastiff. Connors refuses to shake Mastiff's hand. The wild card entrant will face Trent Seven, "Flash" Morgan Webster will face A-Kid (both of whom shake hands), and Alexander Wolfe will face Noam Dar. Dar tries to punch Wolfe, but Dunne gets in the way and breaks his fingers before tossing him out of the ring.
Backstage, Dani Luna and Xia Brookside help Piper Niven get focused backstage.
Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) beats The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate) following Howley distracting the referee. After the match, Eddie Dennis has a word with Pretty Deadly.
Backstage during the break, The Hunt run into "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews, who tell them that things will get better. Meanwhile, Assistant Sid Scala talks with Pete Dunne, who agrees to referee Noam Dar vs. Alexander Wolfe in the Heritage Cup next week.
Next week: a Triple Threat Wild Card Match to decide the final participant in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament!
Kay Lee Ray retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Piper Niven. During the match, Kay Lee Ray hits her knee on the steel steps after Piper Niven dodges a knee strike, and while Kay Lee Ray is helped to the back, Niven says she is taking the NXT UK Women's Championship from her. Kay Lee Ray slaps Niven, then Niven slaps Kay Lee Ray, and the match continues when Niven gets Kay Lee Ray back into the ring. Later on in the match, Kay Lee Ray pulls a bottom turnbuckle cover off as Piper Niven pulls her out of the corner. The match is won when Kay Lee Ray dodges a cannonball senton and Piper Niven hits the exposed turnbuckle in the process. After the match, Jinny is seen watching Kay Lee Ray from behind the guardrail.
Alexander Wolfe beats "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks.
We see footage from earlier this week of Eddie Dennis, who says that the more time he spends in NXT UK, the more he realizes how much wrestling and school have in common. He says he has a degree in mathematics and that he had a job of molding the minds of young people, and while any wrestler can manipulate a body part, it takes a certain level of intellect to manipulate the mind.
We see a video package of the NXT UK tag team division.
We see footage from earlier this week of Jordan Devlin, who says that his US tour is going global when he returns to NXT UK next week.
In footage from earlier this week, Ligero says that Joseph Conners and Jordan Devlin had a lot to say about him, and now Noam Dar does. He says he is sick of tired of people not saying it to his face, and next week, he will shut Noam Dar's mouth up for good.
Walter retains the NXT UK Championship against "Bomber" Dave Mastiff after hitting a chop to Mastiff's throat.
Backstage, Radzi interviews "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, but he is interrupted by Alexander Wolfe, who says that the only thing the fans are talking about is Imperium's (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Wolfe) might, not Banks letting NXT UK down. Banks asks Wolfe what it is like to ride Walter's coattails, and Wolfe responds by advising Banks to watch his step.
"Bomber" Dave Mastiff beats Saxon Huxley after using some of Walter's moves in order to send a message to him prior to hitting Into The Void for the win.
Backstage, Toni Storm speaks with General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala, saying that she accepts Kay Lee Ray's challenge for an I Quit Match. Scala asks Toni to reconsider, but Toni insists on the match. Saint and Scala produce the contract, and despite the warning from Scala of the consequences for losing, Storm signs the contract without any hesitation.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. Zack Gibson goes on about how he and James Drake have made history by becoming NXT UK's first tag team champions and turning away all comers before losing the titles at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff. He then talks about their losing effort for the titles at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, then says their next shot at the title might as well be a 17-team tag match before stating that their talents can be better appreciated in NXT in America. Gibson states that NXT's General Manager William Regal would better appreciate their talent, then mocks the town of York, England for being famous for absolutely nothing, unlike their own towns. Gibson says that York is to England what The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate) is to tag team wrestling, as the town simply just exists, and if it did not exist, nobody would notice. He then says that Grizzled Young Veterans know their value, and says their appearing is worth the price of admission alone. Gibson concludes by saying that Grizzled Young Veterans have conquered Europe and that they are never going to stop.
Backstage, Radzi announces that there will be a live show when Joseph Conners stands next to Radzi and reads the official program with him. Conners then brags about his victory over A-Kid and says that he will beat Tyler Bate next week and show how capable and worthy he is.
Joe Coffey beats Amir Jordan. After the match, Joe Coffey calls out Ilja Dragunov, saying he hasn't seen him Worlds Collide and that he is about to get his world smashed up, as he owes him a debt and payment is due. He wants Dragunov to square up with him, and says that Mark Coffey and Wolfgang will square up with Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch as they take care of business and come up on top.
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. After the match, Ilja Dragonuv shows up and gets in the ring to brawl with Joe Coffey. A one-on-one scrap turns into a 3-on-1 assault that sees Dragonuv get laid out.
