WWE NXT UK
May 15, 2019
Braehead Arena
Glasgow, Scotland
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Transcription by Josh Lopez
EPISODE 43 !!!
First Match: Piper Niven vs. Jamie Hayter
Hayter talks smack to Niven before the bell rings. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Hayter with a standing arm-bar. Hayter fish hooks Niven. Niven transitions into a sleeper hold. Hayter tugs on Niven’s hair. Hayter slaps Niven in the face. Niven is pissed. Niven HeadButts Hayter. Niven with a Running Crossbody Block. Niven hits The Running Cannonball Strike. Niven plants Hayter with The Michinoku Driver to pickup the victory.
Winner: Piper Niven via Pinfall
Toni Storm Press Conference:
.@tonistorm_ has STRONG words for @NinaSamuels123 backstage on #WWENXT 😳. pic.twitter.com/YEHgRgmk3r
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2019
– Kassius Ohno vents to NXT UK Management.
Second Match: Jordan Devlin vs. Ligero in a Fatal Four Way Qualifying Match
.@Jordan_Devlin1 won't go down in his match against @Ligero1 without a FIGHT on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/mqUhEPUOI5
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2019
Devlin applies a wrist lock. Ligero reverses the hold. Ligero with a wrist lock takedown. Devlin applies a side headlock. Devlin with a full mount cover for a two count. Ligero hits Code Red for a two count. Devlin applies a side headlock. Devlin drops Ligero with a shoulder tackle. Ligero leapfrogs over Devlin. Ligero monkey flips Devlin across the ring. Ligero dropkicks Devlin over the top rope. Ligero with a SlingShot Crossbody Block for a two count. Following a snap mare takeover, Ligero with a low dropkick. Ligero with a forearm smash. Devlin reverses out of the irish whip from Ligero. Devlin trips Ligero from the outside. Devlin drives Ligero back first into the edge of the ring frame. Devlin with an Inverted BackBreaker.
Devlin repeatedly stomps on Ligero’s chest. Devlin drives his elbow into Ligero’s chest. Devlin with a running elbow strike. Devlin with a slingshot foot stomp. Devlin continues to attack the midsection of Ligero. Ligero is trying to build momentum. Ligero goes for a Pump Kick, but Devlin ducks out of the way. Devlin with a Uranage Slam. Devlin follows that with a Standing MoonSault for a two count. Devlin rams his elbow across Ligero’s face. Devlin drives his knee into Ligero’s back. Devlin with a knee drop. Devlin with a kneeling arm-bar. Devlin goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Ligero counters with a Crossbody Block. Ligero clotheslines Devlin. Ligero is favoring his rib cage. Ligero with a Missile Dropkick. Ligero heads to the top turnbuckle.
Ligero with a crucifix cover for a two count. Ligero SuperKicks Devlin. Ligero goes for a Flying Splash, but Devlin gets his knees up in the air. Devlin with a hand full of tights for a two count. Devlin bodyslams Ligero. Devlin goes for a MoonSault, but Ligero gets his feet up in the air. Devlin tumbles to the floor. Ligero rolls Devlin back into the ring. Devlin dumps Ligero ribs first on the top rope. Devlin goes for a DeadLift SuperPlex, but Ligero counters with a SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Ligero follows that with a Top Rope Splash for a two count. Ligero goes for a SpringBoard Tornado DDT, but Devlin counters with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Devlin plants Ligero with The Pop Up BackDrop Driver to pickup the victory.
Winner: Jordan Devlin via Pinfall
– Mustache Mountain wants another shot at the NXT UK Tag Team Championship.
"I'm the #RingGeneral because I'm in charge. I don't know what pressure is." – #UKChampion @WalterAUT #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/4H7Klpq7pC
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) May 15, 2019
Third Match: Ilja Dragunov vs. Jack Starz
.@UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR is making a STATEMENT in his #NXTUK debut! pic.twitter.com/wX7V8ukeUe
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2019
Dragunov tells Starz to bring it before the bell rings. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Dragunov applies a wrist lock. Dragunov with a corner clothesline. Dragunov bounces Starz head on the top turnbuckle pad. Dragunov stomps on Starz chest. Dragunov with a forearm smash. Dragunov uses the top turnbuckle as a weapon. Starz kicks Dragunov in the jaw. Starz uppercuts Dragunov. Dragunov likes the pain. Dragunov kicks Starz in the gut. Dragunov with a clubbing blow to Starz back.
Dragunov with two corner clotheslines. Dragunov drops Starz with The Western Lariat. Starz launches Dragunov to the ring apron. Dragunov with a forearm smash. Dragunov delivers a thunderous lariat. Starz dropkicks Dragunov. Starz applies The Gator Hold. Dragunov powers out of the hold. Dragunov with a knife edge chop. Dragunov follows that with a senton splash. Dragunov connects with The Torpedo Moscow to pickup the victory.
Winner: Ilja Dragunov via Pinfall
MAY THE BEST MAN WIN.@MandrewsJunior & @NoamDar look forward to a second chance at a match against one another. pic.twitter.com/D21bMbgVH9
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) May 15, 2019
Fourth Match: Killer Kelly vs. Xia Brookside
Now THAT'S how you make a debut! @Jazzy_Gabert shows off her power alongside @JinnyCouture on #NXTUK! pic.twitter.com/vFZej4EwCo
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2019
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Kelly applies a wrist lock. Kelly with a wrist lock takedown. Kelly maintains wrist control. Brookside reverses the hold. Brookside with a side headlock takeover. Kelly responds with the headscissors neck lock. Brookside flips back to a vertical base. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Another HeadLock TakeOver/HeadScissors NeckLock Exchange. That leads us to a standoff in the center of the ring. Nice display of sportsmanship. Jinny appears on the stage. Jinny brings out Jazzy Gabbert. The referee has already called off the match. Kelly leaves Brookside in the ring with Gabbert. Gabbert drives her knee into the midsection of Brookside. Gabbert plants Brookside with The ChokeBomb.
Match Result: No-Contest
IT'S OFFICIAL: @tonistorm_ will defend her #NXTUK #WomensTitle against @NinaSamuels123 in TWO WEEKS! pic.twitter.com/pffDKvUKR5
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 15, 2019
Fifth Match: Dave Mastiff vs. Wolfgang in a Fatal Four Way Qualifying Match
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Mastiff applies a side headlock. Mastiff drops Wolfgang with a shoulder tackle. Mastiff PowerSlams Wolfgang for a two count. Mastiff with two european uppercuts. Mastiff applies a waist lock. Wolfgang runs Mastiff into the turnbuckles. Wolfgang with two back elbow smashes. Wolfgang with a Flying Shoulder Tackle for a two count. Wolfgang applies an arm-bar. Wolfgang transitions into a full nelson lock. Mastiff dumps Wolfgang back first on the canvas. Mastiff with a Senton Splash.
Wolfgang with clubbing shoulder blocks. The referee is trying to calm down Wolfgang. Wolfgang with a Running Crossbody Block. Wolfgang follows that with a Flying Double Axe Handle Strike. Wolfgang hits The Wasteland. Wolfgang goes for The Howling, but Mastiff ducks out of the way. Mastiff with a Running Crossbody Block. Mastiff with a German Suplex. Mastiff connects with The Into The Void to pickup the victory. After the match, Gallus brutally beats down Mastiff to close the show.
Winner: Dave Mastiff via Pinfall
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