Joe Coffey challenged Pete Dunne for the WWE UK Title at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool!

After Toni Storm became the new NXT UK Women’s Champion, it was main event time at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool as Pete Dunne defended the WWE United Kingdom Championship against ‘The Iron King’ Joe Coffey (keep up with all the action with Mitchell’s Live Report).

It was a slow build with both Superstars feeling each other out to begin with ‘The Bruiserweight’ using his trademark joint manipulation to torture the challenger. The bigger, stronger Coffey would look to do some wearing down of his own before the pace finally picked up, then slowed back down as the champion went back to submissions to keep ‘The Iron King’ grounded.

That aforementioned power advantage would come back into play though, as Coffey would utilize to to nullify Dunne’s offense. As the battle moved to the outside, Coffey would continue to dominate ‘The Bruiserweight’, but eventually Dunne would pick the pace up. Surprisingly, ‘The Iron King’ would keep up with his smaller, quicker opponent, as both men pulled out some high-flying maneuvers as well in an effort to finish things off.

The finish would come with both guys seeming to be completely drained of energy after hitting their finishers for near falls. One more Bitter End from ‘The Bruiserweight’ would precede some more joint manipulation on Coffey, leading to the tap out.

After the match, a new Superstar would make his way out to the stage as NXT UK’s newest signing, WALTER, would approach the ring and lay out Coffey before going face-to-face with Dunne.

🎶 HEEYYYY YEAAHHHHH 🎶

The #IronKing @Joe_Coffey challenges @PeteDunneYxB for the @WWEUK Championship RIGHT NOW on @WWENetwork! #NXTUKTakeOver pic.twitter.com/SUyZ3insaK

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) January 12, 2019

600+ days and counting.

The #BruiserWeight and @WWEUK Champion @PeteDunneYxB has arrived! #NXTUK #NXTUKTakeOver pic.twitter.com/AfsNQ312fl

— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2019

⬆️ risk, ⬆️ reward for @WWEUK Champion @PeteDunneYxB! #NXTUKTakeOver #NXUK #UKChampionship @Joe_Coffey pic.twitter.com/BLc4KRaZ7b

— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2019

Now, that's #GALLUS! #NXTUKTakeOver #NXTUK #UKChampionship @Joe_Coffey @PeteDunneYxB pic.twitter.com/kNLCUprVM0

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 12, 2019

The reign CONTINUES!

The #BruiserWeight @PeteDunneYxB is STILL your @WWEUK Champion! #NXTUKTakeOver #AndStill #UKChampionship #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/ACFcDyBUhJ

— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2019

Can ANYONE beat @PeteDunneYxB…

What about THIS GUY?@WalterAUT #NXTUK #UKChampionship #NXTUKTakeOver pic.twitter.com/q3RDglSu5M

— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2019