Episode three of NXT UK threw up yet another main event classic in Zack Gibson beating Noam Dar and had me salivating for more... just as well the WWE Network treated us to a double header then! Let's get going on episode 4!
MOUSTACHE MOUNTAIN v SAM GRADWELL & SAXON HUXLEY
It is explained that on WWE.Com Saxon Huxley approached Sam Gradwell about the possibility of teaming together in this brand and it appears that Sam agreed! They are the first tandem to challenge Moustache Mountain on NXT UK TV.
- Seven and Huxley begin for their respective teams.
- Huxley hits Seven HARD with a forearm and Seven responds with a ferocious chop!
- Huxley has the fake chop DDT scouted from last week... continuity!
- Seven goes for a lariat but misses and falls out of the ring.
- Gradwell hits him when he is down...
- Sam Gradwell tags in and continues the beating on Seven.
- Huxley tags back in and continues his strong strike attack.
- Gradwell and Huxley are cutting the ring off for Seven and the crowd are baying for the tag.
- Gradwell attempts to stop the tag but ends up giving his own partner a tope through the ropes!
- Bate is tagged in!!!
- Fosby Flop over the top rope onto his opponents!
- Bate catches the much bigger Huxley in mid-air and T-Bone suplexes him.
- Nip up and standing shooting star press!
- Seven tags in and there is a miscommunication.
- Double team backstabber on him and then Gradwell single leg crabs Seven!
- Bate picks up Huxley and throws him at Gradwell to break the submission!
- SPINNING BACK FIST BY SEVEN!
- Dragon suplex/neck bounce lariat combo!
- MOUSTACHE MOUNTAIN WIN!
- This was excellently laid out with Trent getting the sympathy beatings and Tyler Bate getting the hot tags and clearing house. He is money. This was a far better showing from Huxley than last week whilst Gradwell continues to impress. Can anyone beat the Big Strong Bois?
TRAVIS BANKS BACKSTAGE
Travis Banks is in serious pain having been laid out and referees are clearing the scene of scattered chairs whilst trying to tend to him. NXT UK General Manager Johnny Saint arrives on the scene ordering folk about, shouting for help from the medics and demanding to know who is responsible!
- Boy Johnny Saint as an old school disciplinarian is loads of fun. Him barking orders and people fearing him is great. The question remains - who attacked Travis Banks?
JOHNNY SAINT BACKSTAGE
Before Johnny can answer what he has planned for tonight's main event, Mark Andrews arrives and lays the blame on the attack to the Coffey Brothers. He wants to take Travis Banks' place in the main event and fight in his honour. Eddie Dennis will be having kittens at this...
- This was decent with babyface Andrews looking to stand up to the bully boys of the NXT UK locker.
NINA SAMUELS v ISLA DAWN
Commentary mention that Samuels is looking to impress after her NXT UK debut defeat to Toni Storm on episode one, whilst the debuting Isla Dawn is a modern day witch with an excellent striking game. Who will come out on top?
- Samuels wins the first test of strength.
- Dawn gets her first kicks in but unfortunately they don't quite register right.
- Samuels uses the top rope to twist the arm of Dawn.
- Irish whip face first into the turnbuckle by Samuels.
- Dawn gets a nice small package out of a suplex reversal for 2.
- Innovative suplex by Dawn.
- ISLA DAWN WINS!
- This was far too short to rate, but it didn't land. The suplex reversal into a roll up is proof that both of these women are talented, but neither will be too happy with this outing sadly. Hopefully they get more time soon.
PETE DUNNE INTERVIEW
I lived for 12 years with a chip on my shoulder knowing I was the best. Now I am the champion everyone else knows. Danny Burch claims he invented British Strong Style, but I perfected it. His experience doesn't trouble me, I've beaten a long list of competitors and I'm going to beat him up and snap his fingers, because I am the NXT UK Champion.
- Moody Pete Dunne is the best Pete Dunne. He's an absolute gem.
EDDIE DENNIS INTERVIEW
Eddie Dennis was the youngest principle in the UK but quit his job to commit himself to pro wrestling. When I'm dedicated, I accomplish great things. After 4 months I tried out for the WWE, After 6 months I signed my contract. I was injured for most of that and never got a call... cheers guys! My 'friends' may have built this brand, but it will revolve around me. I am Eddie Dennis and I have everything to prove...
- Phwoar these have been great! Eddie Dennis is brilliant on the mic and his real life story is a brilliant one. Can't wait to see him debut!
JORDAN DEVLIN v TUCKER
Nigel McGuinness details Devlin's 12 month reign as Irish champion where he beat competitors such as Kassius Ohno and Zack Sabre Jr. Weird hearing his name on the Network! Tucker is looking to avenge his loss on week two against Ashton Smith. I thought he was turning heel after that match but he appears to be face here...
- The pace to start this match is FAST.
- Tucker hits a back elbow from the second rope and then does a front flip to celebrate.
- Step up enziguri from Tucker!
- Standing moonsault by Devlin!
- Devlin with some unsportsmanlike roughing up of Tucker.
- Jordan Devlin aggressively targets the arm of Tucker.
- Beautiful dropkick from Devlin!
- Tucker can't grab the leg of Devlin in a pin due to the pain... love that touch.
- Flatliner through the ropes from Tucker for 2!
- Tucker goes to the top with the use of just one arm
- Side slam driver!
- JORDAN DEVLIN WINS!
- I really enjoyed this. I rate both of these guys and it delivered. The selling of the arm by Tucker was excellent and once these guys get given something to get their teeth into they will be over.
DANNY BURCH INTERVIEW
15 years in the business, how has that prepared you in trying to become NXT UK Champion? Have you ever tried so hard and never, ever made it? You lick your wounds and come back next year only to be told the same thing. That's been my story in wrestling. Most would have quit, but not me. I am prepared.
I'm happy that Pete Dunne goes as far as he can to hold on to the championship. It will be another day in my life - I'll be right at home. Come and talk to me in 2 weeks time when I will have the UK Championship on my waist.
- Burch is a good talker and this was a good insight into his mind heading into the match in 2 weeks time. He is believable,because his character isn't far from the truth. This one should be a great bout!
MARK ANDREWS v WOLFGANG
- Wolfgang shows how much stronger he is than Andrews to start and then howls!
- Some great work where Wolfgang picks up Andrews several times but Andrews is able to escape with his speed and wrestling ability.
- Top rope hurricanrana from Andrews!
- Wolfgang catches Andrews' through the ropes tope and overhead slams him on the apron!
- Duelling chants for Wolfgang and Andrews
- Hansen like lariat from Wolfgang!
- Stomp 182!
- Andrews kicks out of the spear!!
- Second rope moonsault misses by Wolfgang!
- Andrews lands a tornado DDT!
- He follows up with a tope con hilo!
- Mark goes for another tornado DDT, but Wolfgang reverses it.
- STUNDOG MILLIONAIRE (You don't suplex Andrews)
- SHOOTING STAR PRESS!
- MARK ANDREWS WINS!
- Andrews tries to shake Wolfgang's hand and he accepts.
- The Coffey's arrive and attack Andrews!
- Flash Morgan Webster attempts to help but he gets a kicking as well!
- Wolfgang gets in the ring and the Coffey Brothers leave.
- WOLFGANG LARIATS WEBSTER!
- WOLFGANG SLAMS ANDREWS!
- This was a short but good main event, that really kicked into gear in the final minutes. The post match angle was well done and we appear to have a new trio in town! Wolfgang is better as a heel in my opinion, so I am all for it. I even called the turn in week two.
This show was very story driven and didn't quite hit the heights in-ring of previous episodes. Thanks to the storyline advancements this is still worthy of your time though and we got to see Moustache Mountain which is always a delight!
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