This Saturday night is the first ever NXT UK Takeover, headlined by Pete Dunne taking on Joe Coffey for the NXT UK Championship! We sat around the table to discuss the five big questions... enjoy the read!
1. Have you been watching NXT UK? Thoughts so far?
DANIEL - I haven't really paid much attention. The first 2 tapings in Cambridge I watched as I was there but bar that I've just skimmed through.
MAT - I really dig it, I’m just taking it as they come, and I love it!
DOM - I started watching but have fallen off since the first half a dozen episodes. Luckily wrestlingshouldbefun has provided recaps for me to catch up on the weekly shows before the big dance.
PETE - I haven’t been watching the weekly show! However I have checked out a few matches such as where Rhea won the title and the Dunne vs Devlin match which I enjoyed. Also the tournament special where Moustache Mountain beat Undisputed Era and Dunne beat Gibson was great fun live so I am expecting this to be a fun show overall!
SHADS - Yeah I've watched everyone minus last two which will do this weekend. Love it!
ROB - I saw the first episode, and I see whenever Joe Coffey's mates beat people up because he always retweets it.
JAMES - I watched the first eight or nine. Have since been following along with the WSBF reviews. My highlight was definitely Devlin v Dunne. I've not given up and will probably be back on it soon. The European Union especially have me psyched. My problem is a lot of the undercard they have to build from scratch which is fine, but it's with a lot of people I've seen and don't ever see making it to the top. Which is more on me than them.
ROSS - So, I have reviewed all of the shows so far and have really enjoyed it. Any new brand is going to have teething problems and whilst the wrestling has been good throughout, it has only kicked into gear storyline wise in the last few episodes. I am loving it and I hope they kill it on Saturday to create some buzz.
SIMON - I’ve watched the first couple of shows just to see Daniel’s big head in the crowd.
CHARLIE - Not as much as I'd have liked, so I'd say I'm loving the concept more than anything. Vince and Trips on the UK hype, etc.
ALEX - Technically no, but with how crossed over Progress has become with WWE, I could very well have been watching NXT UK all this time.
JAKE - No. Boycotting Vince/forgot.
2. Match You Are Most Looking Forward To?
DANIEL - Tag match definitely. All four guys are good wrestlers. Gibson can do one though!
MAT - Toni v Demi (key word) Aussie pride!
DOM - Banks vs. Devlin. Jordan Devlin is the wrestler who has altered my perception of him the most over 2018. Ever since that backflip kick on the beach ball at SSS16 I’ve been on the bandwagon. Also I hear he #fanciesmartina. Banks is Banks. FuckenKiwis!
PETE - Banks vs Devlin is the match everyone is pegging to steal the show as that classic Progress workrate match but I expect the tag title match to be great at least. Moustache Mountain were absolutely excellent against Undisputed Era and the GYV play off them well.
SHADS - Toni Storm vs Rhea Ripley.
ROB - I'm guessing that Joe Coffey is fighting, so I'm looking forward to whatever fight he's in. He's a mighty wrestler.
JAMES - Pretty sure there is a Devlin vs Banks match? (Runs off to check the card). Yeah that one. Also Storm and Ripley.
ROSS - I think the build for Coffey v Dunne has been fantastic. I didn't really buy into Coffey at PROGRESS but on this show as a heel he has been fantastic. Hyped for it and I genuinely don't know who wins - great booking!
SIMON - The main event Dunne vs Coffey.
CHARLIE - Tag match should be a good'un!
ALEX - Alright, I’ve just taken a look at the card and I am convinced this is a Progress show. Smart money for a good match should be on Banks vs Devlin.
JAKE - Joe Coffey. My main man. The iron man. The lose to Pete Dunne man.
3. How Would You Book WALTER If He Debuts On Saturday?
DANIEL - Taking out Joe Coffey backstage and replacing him in main event v Dunne. Coffey should be nowhere near the title picture if I'm honest
MAT - Walter to just trounce Gallus and make Wolfgang understand what it’s like to be in the big leagues.
DOM - He should chop people and win. You can’t possibly mess this up.
PETE - Immediately squashes Pete for the belt. They can have a competitive rematch but that first match needs to be dominant as fuck. Make him tap out, even. I’m thinking an even more extreme version of Owens when he faked into NXT.
SHADS - Cost Moustache Mountain and cause an upset!
ROB - I'd have Joe Coffey go over him and bury him immediately. Even though I like him.
JAMES - Once Eddie Dennis beats Mastiff have Walter come out as Eddie is walking out. Have a scared Eddie looking as Walter breezes past him without even a look and decimates an already broken Mastiff. Setting up a one sided Walter v Mastiff TV feud before he moves up around the next Takeover. Wouldn't be against him joining the EU to take on BSS for all the belts either as long as he can chop people.
ROSS - You have four viable options in my opinion. A simple in the crowd Takeover debut. Attacking the winner of Dennis and Mastiff - this match is billed as the fight to prove who is the monster of NXT UK. Have the EU cost Moustache Mountain the tag titles and have WALTER join them. Or go big and take out the winner of the main event. I would be happy with any to be honest - just get that man on my TV!
SIMON - Dunne has had the belt for a while so I reckon Walter could be the guy who finally takes it off him. A stare down between the two at the end or maybe a chop each would do me!
CHARLIE - He's gotta go shit up Pete, surely? He's had that title for some time now.
ALEX - First call him Walter rather than WALTER, I’ve always gotten a far too Japanese vibe from it. Then beat the shit out of the loser of the main event after the winner has left the ring.
JAKE - Just have him chop the roster!
4. WWE Announced the UK PC Today – Who Should They Sign Next?
DANIEL - Chris Ridgeway or Kyle Fletcher!
MAT - Young Bucks!
DOM - Friends of the group T.K. Cooper and Chuck Mambo. Just so they might shout me a beer for a change. Oh and cause they are super, lovely guys and deserve success. Escape the mid card lads!
PETE - My one wrestler friend, Irving Garrett! He’s a great dude unless you’re facing him in the ring in which case he’s a bastard and you should boo him. Usually.
SHADS - Wow! Yeah, seeing moustache mountain on Good morning Britain, Connor Mills!
ROB - Probably just a bunch of retired athletes from other sports. There's no one left to sign out there.
JAMES - Get some rookies in. Like the PC. Find your Bianca Belair and Patrick Clark. Long term development of non wrestlers.
ROSS - I am with Dom. TK and Mambo deserve a contract.
SIMON - Charlie Robery.
CHARLIE - Haskins.
ALEX - Josh Bodom (although that does throw my ultimate dream matchup of Bodom vs Tetsuya Naito out of the window).
JAKE - Stupid. Windows and Apple have the market cornered. Stick to wrestling Vince you silly knob!
5. How Confident Are You With Your Pick’Ems?
DANIEL - Not as confident as my NJPW ones. We'll just have to see...
MAT - 1/10 I’m just a happy donater at that stage
DOM - I Haven’t done them yet. But it couldn’t be any worse than my recent performances. It’s not a Japanese tournament right?
PETE - Let’s just say I’m ready for the awkward post-match interview after I end up in the relegation zone
SHADS - Not at all, feel there will be a big upset. Surely Joe Coffey won't win the title will he?! They have been building him up since the start and it apparently is his kingdom!
ROB - I'm not even confident in my ability to download Google sheets to fill the pickems in.
JAMES - I'll probably pick British Strong Style, Toni, Edward and Devlin. Not confident at all.
ROSS - There isn't a single match on this card that is a banker. I've changed my picks multiple times already... I respect you, Booker Man!
SIMON - Not very because I’ve been slacking to be honest. Gonna have to hit and hope!
CHARLIE - Four of the five I am, One gut feeling pick...so it'll be none of them, then!
ALEX - “The only true wisdom is to know that you know nothing.” - Socrates. Might as well pack it up now, lads. By admitting to my ignorance, I have ultimate mastery over any pick’ems.
JAKE - Confident I will be right down at the bottom come the end of the year!
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