WWE NXT UK
Episode 47
#NXTUK
Original Air Date: June 12, 2019
Event Date: April 20, 2019
(available on the WWE Network)
City: Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK (announced as Glasgow)
Venue: Braehead Arena
Commentary: Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness
Ring Announcer: Andy Shepherd
Video
British Strong Style were the pillars of a movement, but Imperium has arrived to upset their reign. Tonight, British Strong Style attempts to reclaim their territory.
Intro Video
“Dusted” by Astroid Boys
Match 1
Xia Brookside & Isla Dawn vs Jinny & Jazzy Gabert
(referee: ?)
Result: Jinny pins Isla Dawn after a powerslam from Jazzy Gabert
Time: 4:16
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match. It was well done, though it was rather short and really just meant to introduce the relationship between Jinny and Jazzy. Jinny started the match, and she fought to a standstill with Brookside. Then Jazzy came in and dominated Brookside and Dawn. Jinny took advantage of Jazzy’s work to finish the match. I like the duo of Jinny and Jazzy so far.
Video
Ligero talks about being shy and insecure as a kid. His mask helped him to become more confident as a pro wrestler, and it has helped him stand out.
Backstage
Earlier today, Kenny Williams isn’t surprised about how Noam Dar treated Mark Andrews. Williams doesn’t need to be a jerk like Dar, he just needs to stay lucky.
Match 2
Joseph Conners vs Ilja Dragunov
(referee: Joel Allen)
Result: Ilja Dragunov wins via pinfall after Torpedo Moscow
Time: 4:50
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match. I think the best stuff was at the end when both men hit a few big moves. I’ll be interested to see Dragunov when he starts having competitive matches.
Backstage
Toni Storm says everyone wants her title, and she loves the challenge. Regardless of who she faces, the “shiny shiny” will stay with her.
Video
Travis Banks talks about his high expectations coming into NXT UK and the injury that stalled his start. He also talks about the frustration of not being able to compete on the first NXT UK Takeover. But now, he is the next challenger for the NXT UK Title, and he wants to complete his underdog story.
Backstage
Earlier today, Primate and Wild Boar issued a warning to Gallus.
Match 3
Tyler Bate & Trent Seven & Pete Dunne vs Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel & Walter (NXT UK Champ)
(referee: Darryl Sharma)
Result: Marcel Barthel pins Tyler Bate after a sitout powerbomb from Alexander Wolfe
Time: 14:02
Match Thoughts
Great match. From start to finish, this was fast-paced and hard-hitting. British Strong Style started strong, but an individual effort from Walter followed by some great teamwork from Aichner and Barthel swung the momentum over to Imperium. Late in the match though, a series of great tags from British Strong Style had them looking like they were headed towards a victory. That’s when someone in a black mask came down to the ring and inserted himself into the match. I liked the match, and I like how it sets up even more for the future.
Ring Area
After the match, Alexander Wolfe enters the ring and joins Imperium as they stand in line.
Show Impressions
This was a good show. It was al about the main event, but I enjoyed the build up featured in the first two matches of the night as well.
Match of the Night
British Strong Style vs Imperium
I feel like these guys are going to get a lot of matches of the night during this feud.
Official Results: https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/2019-6-12