WWE NXT UK
Episode 7
#NXTUK
Original Air Date: November 14, 2018
Event Date: August 25, 2018
(available on the WWE Network)
City: Birmingham, England, UK
Venue: National Exhibition Centre
Commentary: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness
Ring Announcer: Andy Shepherd
Intro Video
“Dusted” by Astroid Boys
Ring Area
Members of the NXT UK women’s division (consisting of Xia Brookside, Millie McKenzie, Isla Dawn, Dakota Kai, Toni Storm, Nina Samuels, Jinny, and Rhea Ripley) are gathered on the stage. Triple H comes out and introduces Johnny Saint. Saint joins everyone on the stage.
Triple H reveals that the eight women on stage will compete in a tournament to crown the first-ever NXT UK Womens Champion. Johnny Saint unveils the title belt and everyone applauds.
Match 1
Sid Scala vs Jordan Devlin
(referee: Eddie Orengo)
Result: Jordan Devlin wins via pinfall after a fireman’s carry into a sit-out side slam
Time: 3:16
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match. It was short, but Scala has some nice offense (probably because he was announced as being from Birmingham). Devlin was dominant though, and I’ve been warming up to him more lately.
Ring Area
Radzi enters the ring and asks Devlin if we’ve seen “the real Jordan Devlin.” Devlin knows who he is, and he doesn’t care what anyone else thinks. All Devlin sees in the NXT UK locker room are poseurs. Like the guy in a mask and a cape who thinks he’s a luchador even though he’s from Leeds.
Video
A package promo for Tyson T-Bone.
Match 2
Kenny Williams & Amir Jordan vs Saxon Huxley & Joseph Conners
(referee: Chris Sharpe)
Result: Joseph Conners pins Kenny Williams after Don’t Look Down (cradle flatliner)
Time: 4:50
Match Thoughts
Good match. I like the team of Jordan and Williams. They’re fun. But Conners looked the most impressive and dominant here.
Backstage
Earlier today, Trent Seven said that Zack Gibson is good, but not as good as Trent Seven.
Match 3
Tyler Bate vs James Drake
(referee: Eddie Orengo)
Result: Tyler Bate wins via pinfall after the Tyler Driver ’97
Time: 8:33
Match Thoughts
Great match. This was fast-paced and hard-hitting. Both guys looked great, and though Bate was certainly the favorite to win, Drake had a really good showing. This was a lot of fun.
Match 4
Ashton Smith vs Wolfgang w/ Coffey Brothers
(referee: Joel Allen)
Result: Wolfgang wins via pinfall after a cross-leg fallaway cutter
Time: 5:32
Match Thoughts
Good match. Smith has some fun, agile moves, but Wolfgang’s own agility and power were the dominant force here tonight. These two men match up well together, and I’d like to see them have another match.
Show Impressions
A good show with some good matches. I kind of wish the women’s tournament had at least one match on this episode though. It seemed strange to introduce the title and not see any of the eight women wrestle.
Match of the Night
Tyler Bate vs James Drake
The longest match of the night and the most exciting.
Official Results: https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/2018-11-14-ep-01