This week’s episode of NXT UK opens up with Vic Joseph & Nigel McGuinness welcoming us to the show. They then send us to the ring as NXT UK Women’s Champion Toni Storm makes her entrance.
Storm grabs a mic and talks about winning The Mae Young Classic and after that, winning The NXT UK Women’s Title at TakeOver: Blackpool. Storm then says that she is fine with Ripley wanting her rematch but she is not alright with the way Ripley bullied her way in to it. Storm then says that she kicked Ripley’s a– before and she will kick her a– again.
Ripley then comes to the stage with a microphone and tells Storm that she only got lucky at TakeOver. Ripley then reminds Storm that she was The First-Ever NXT UK Women’s Champion and people should be comparing Storm to her. Ripley then tells Storm that she hates her and she despises that she has her Championship. Ripley then says that whatever Storm does, she still has her rematch. Storm then tells Ripley that they have talked enough. She then tackles Ripley down to the mat and starts throwing punches at her. Ripley then rolls out of the ring and screams, “I have my rematch!” as she walks up the ramp to exit. Storm then poses in the ring with The NXT UK Women’s Title.
HATE is a strong word, and @RheaRipley_WWE MEANS IT. #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/rfgIUuFLqk
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) February 13, 2019
We now head back to the ring for the first match of this week’s episode.
Noam Dar vs. Jordan Devlin: The match starts out with both men locking up and a series of wrist locks as they reverse one another. Dar ultimately gains the advantage, side-stepping Devlin and tripping his feet out from under him. Dar with a headbutt and an interesting, unorthodox tilt-a-whirl backslide for a 2 count. Dar with a back suplex where he just tosses Devlin for the 2 count. Devlin finally kicks Dar away, gives him a uranage and a standing moonsault for the count. Devlin stays on Dar with a double axe-handle and a knee to Dar’s head. Devlin with stomps and chops on Dar in the corner followed by a backbreaker.
???? @RealDDP @RandyOrton
Well done, @Jordan_Devlin1. #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/6XlxUpCNLP
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 13, 2019
Dar tries to fight with forearms but eats a hard forearm and an uppercut that knocks him down to the mat. Dar comes off the ropes but gets pummelled with a couple of kicks. Dar tries again to get the advantage but Devlin gives him a vertical suplex for the 2 count. Devlin secures Dar in a surfboard submission hold in the middle of the ring. Dar with a series of strikes and forearms on Devlin. He then dodges a springboard crossbody from Devlin and kicks his feet out from under him on the 2nd turnbuckle, causing Devlin’s face to plant into the mat. Dar with a sharp forearm that catches Devlin right on the chin. Devlin tosses Devlin in a northern lights suplex for another 2 count.
If we could describe this match between @NoamDar & @Jordan_Devlin1 in one word, it would be SCRAPPY! #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/2UvI05ck8Y
— WWE (@WWE) February 13, 2019
Dar puts Devlin into the ankle lock but Devlin rolls through, connects with a kick from the apron on to Dar’s head and then springboards back inside the ring and hits a cutter for a close 2 count. Both men struggle to get to their feet, but when they do, Devlin rushes after Dar and gets tossed on to the ring apron. Dar kicks Devlin’s legs out from under him again, causing Devlin’s face to smack off the ring apron. Dar goes for a running punt but Devlin dodges and ends up kicking the steel ring steps. Devlin tries to stomp on Dar’s injured leg, the same way he did to Travis Banks. At the same moment, Banks comes running down to the ring to try and stop Devlin from injuring Dar. Dar takes advantage of the distraction and pulls Devlin’s legs out from under him once more, this time, his face connects with the steel steps.
Support has arrived for @NoamDar in the form of #KiwiBuzzsaw @Travis_BanksPW! #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/kN99tJ0pul
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) February 13, 2019
Dar nearly gets counted out but slides back in just in time. Back inside the ring, Devlin rolls up Dar and uses his feet on the ropes for leverage, however, Banks pushes them off and the two come face to face. Devlin kicks Banks off the apron but that allows Dar to give him a rollup for the 1-2-3. Winner: Noam Dar
A HARD-FOUGHT victory for @NoamDar on #NXTUK…with a little assist from @Travis_BanksPW! pic.twitter.com/mWAvbjWuI2
— WWE (@WWE) February 13, 2019
After the match, Devlin isn’t happy about the loss and continues attacking Dar inside the ring. Banks pulls him to the outside and the two pummel one another with punches back and forth. Banks mounts Devlin and continues raining down strikes as we go to commercial.
We then see a preview for 2 weeks away, when WALTER will be facing NXT’s Kassius Ohno. But next week, Toni Storm will defend her NXT UK Women’s Title against Rhea Ripley.
We then head back to the ring for the next match of this week’s episode.
Jinny vs. Mia Yim: The bell rings and both women tie up, with Jinny quickly pulling Yim over with a headlock takeover. Yim transitions into a headscissors but Jinny again reverses and uses Yim’s hair to secure a front-facing headlock. The reversals continue as Jinny starts to focus on Yim’s arm. She claws away and scratches Yim’s forearm. Yim regains the advantage and uses a shoulder tackle and a few pinning combinations for some 2 counts. Yim rushes Jinny in the corner but she eats a boot. Jinny tries for the hurricanrana but Yim cartwheels out of it and taunts a bit. Jinny isn’t happy and attacks Yim. Her momentum doesn’t last long and now Yim had Jinny tied up in a near armbar. Jinny grabs the rope for the break and then gives Yim a reverse STO into the 2nd turnbuckle for a 2 count.
The #HBIC @MiaYim is BRINGING IT in her #NXTUK debut against @JinnyCouture! pic.twitter.com/kArafS1a3j
— WWE (@WWE) February 13, 2019
Jinny stays on Yim with some punches and stomps. Jinny repeatedly slams Yim’s face into the mat and then slaps Yim directly in the face. Multiple near falls from Jinny on Yim. Jinny rolls Yim into a variation of the sitting surfboard submission but Yim just barely makes it to the bottom rope. Jinny tries to keep on Yim in the corner but that allows Yim to tie Jinny into the tarantula submission in the ropes. Yim blocks forearms and connects with a series of her own. Yim with a collection of kicks, boots and chops push Jinny into the corner. Yim with a cannonball that gives her another 2 count. Jinny catches Yim’s leg and slams her face into her knee. Yim responds with a german suplex that tosses the back of Jinny’s head into the turnbuckles. Jinny rolls out of the ring so Yim can’t capitalize. As she’s pushing Jinny back into the ring, Yim gets caught with a sharp kick and Jinny puts her feet on the ropes for the 1-2-3. Winner: Jinny
She’ll take it.@JinnyCouture scores the BIG win over @MiaYim on #NXTUK! pic.twitter.com/suVuZ6YuVe
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) February 13, 2019
It is then announced that next week it will be Mark Coffey & Joe Coffey vs. Flash Morgan Webster & Mark Andrews.
We then head back to the ring for the main event of this week’s episode.
It’s MAIN EVENT TIME on #NXTUK as @WWEUK Champion @PeteDunneYxB battles @WolfgangYoung! pic.twitter.com/Q5py2avMMb
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) February 13, 2019
WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne vs. Wolfgang (Non-Title Match): The match starts out as both men go into an aggressive lockup. Wolfgang seems to come out on top with a wrist lock, however, Dunne quickly reverses and forces Wolfgang down to the mat with a shove. Wolfgang collects himself on the ropes and hesitantly approaches Dunne. Dunne contorts his arm in a wrist lock but Wolfgang drops to the mat and rolls out of the ring for a break. Wolfgang comes back in and explodes with a forearm on Dunne’s chin. Wolfgang tries for a submission but Dunne gets him on the ropes and rams into him with a clothesline.
Run all you want. @PeteDunneYxB WILL catch you. #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/ExsDUOGYYI
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) February 13, 2019
Dunne with a missile dropkick on the 2nd rope to Wolfgang’s knee. Dunne goes for an Achilles hook but Wolfgang grabs the rope, nevertheless, Dunne stomps at Wolfgang’s hand. Wolfgang tosses Dunne out of the ring and he hits with a sick thud on the ring apron on his way out. Wolfgang with boots on Dune and then he tosses him back inside the ring, ramming him with a forearm to the chest in the process. Dunne attacks Wolfgang as he comes back inside the ring and does his signature arm stomps and contorting. Wolfgang escapes by tossing Dunne face-first into the ring ropes for a 2 count. Wolfgang keeps on Dunne in the corner but the situation quickly turns to Wolfgang coming off the ropes and being nailed with a snap german suplex.
?? @PeteDunneYxB is busy doing BRUISERWEIGHT things. ?? #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/wbF6IdBnXt
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 13, 2019
Dunne connects with some punches and an enziguiri on Wolfgang. Wolfgang tries for a german suplex but Dunne lands on his feet and kicks at Wolfgang’s head. Dunne with the X Plex for another close 2 count. Dunne continues contorting Wolfgang’s fingers as he stomps away at Wolfgang’s head. Dunne puts Wolfgang in the triangle choke, which results in Wolfgang picking him up and powerbombing him into the turnbuckles. Wolfgang off the ropes with a back senton splash and an innovative reverse suplex for a close 2 count.
ONLY 2?? for @WolfgangYoung…
What does he have to do to put away @PeteDunneYxB?! #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/mwNIl6wBnk
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) February 13, 2019
Wolfgang goes to the top rope in desperation but Dunne nips to his feet and kicks Wolfgang in the head. Dunne runs to the top and hits a superplex on Wolfgang as they come tumbling down into the mat. The referee begins the count as Dunne struggles to his feet. Once he’s up, he nails a double stomp on Wolfgang’s hand, he kicks at his head and contorts his fingers some more. Wolfgang hits a hard clothesline a reverse lumbar check for a close 2. He goes to the top rope for The Howling but Dunne avoids it and puts Wolfgang in the armbar for a tapout. Winner: WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne
After the match, we see replays as this week’s episode of NXT UK comes to a close.