WWE NXT UK
Episode 16
#NXTUK
Original Air Date: December 12, 2018
Event Date: October 14, 2018
(available on the WWE Network)
City: Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
Venue: Plymouth Pavilions
Commentary: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness
Ring Announcer: Andy Shepherd
Intro Video
“Dusted” by Astroid Boys
Match 1
Ashton Smith & Ligero vs Mark Coffey & Wolfgang
(referee: Joel Allen)
Result: Mark Coffey pins Ashton Smith after a jumping kick
Time: 5:37
Match Thoughts
Good match. I don’t think it was any surprise which team would win here, but Ligero and Smith put up a pretty good fight.
Backstage
Sid Scala and Johnny Saint tell Rhea Ripley and Isla Dawn that they will compete in a title match next week.
Backstage
Radzi asks Gallus if their victory is enough to impress Johnny Saint. Gallus wonders what more Johnny could want? Also, Joe Coffey wants Pete Dunne and his title, and he plans to take that title. But first, Joe intends to squash Travis Banks.
Match 2
Jack Starz vs Joseph Conners
(referee: )
Result: Joseph Conners wins via pinfall after Don’t Look Down
Time: 2:15
Match Thoughts
Squash.
Backstage
Radzi welcomes Xia Brookside. Xia is confident about her upcoming match with Jinny. Jinny walks up and stares at Xia.
Video
Tyson T-Bone and Saxon Huxley have teamed up and are set on becoming the first NXT UK tag champs.
Match 3
Jinny vs Xia Brookside
(referee: Eddie Orengo)
Result: Jinny wins via pinfall after a ripcord rolling kick
Time: 5:13
Match Thoughts
Good match. Xia Brookside put up a better fight than she did in the title tournament. She looked good, but Jinny looked more in-control. Jinny was mean and devious, and that led to a nice finish. This was a solid match that makes me want to see more.
Video
A package promo for Dave Mastiff.
Ring Area
James Drake and Zack Gibson head to the ring. Gibson talks about becoming tag champs with Drake. Surprisingly, Gibson keeps his speech short this week.
Video
A package promo for Eddie Dennis.
Match 4
Dave Mastiff vs Eddie Dennis
(referee: Chris Sharpe)
Result: Dave Mastiff wins via pinfall after a running cannonball in the corner
Time: 11:46
Match Thoughts
Good match. This was easily Dennis’ best match so far in NXT UK. Dennis tried to overpower and manhandle Mastiff, but that was not a very good game plan. Dennis did get some offense, but Mastiff’s size and strength were too much for Dennis to handle. For Dennis to be successful, he needs to realize that he can’t always rely on his size. I liked the story told here, and I have enjoyed every Mastiff match so far in NXT UK.
Show Impressions
Good show. It didn’t have anything particularly high-profile, but it was entertaining nonetheless.
Match of the Night
Dave Mastiff vs Eddie Dennis
This was fun.
Official Results: https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/2018-12-12-ep-02