One of the fiercest feuds in NXT UK will finally be settled! Jordan Devlin and Travis Banks go 1v1 and all over the arena in a Falls Count Anywhere match!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Ligero VS Joseph Conners; Ligero wins.
• Sam Stoker & Lewis Howley VS Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel; Aichner & Barthel win.
• Nina Samuels VS Charlie Morgan; Samuels wins.
• Falls Count Anywhere: Jordan Devlin VS Travis Banks; Devlin wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

WWE honors the memory of King Kong Bundy.

The Ace and The Kiwi Buzzsaw just about hate each other!

Jordan Devlin has not let Travis Banks get ahead of him for even a moment. Devlin has attacked Devlin in the arena, in a hotel lobby and in the UK Performance Center. Yet he says it’s Banks who won’t leave well enough alone. Their last match against each other ended in a double count-out, but nothing’s over until it’s over. They will compete in a Falls Count Anywhere match in the main event! Where won’t these two go to finally end the other?

Ligero VS Joseph Conners!

The Luchador from Leeds won’t let the Righteous Killer think their previous match was a fluke. The Light looks to expose Conners, but will Conners finally break the “shiny new toy”?

The bell rings and fans are strongly behind Ligero. Ligero makes sure Conners hears it as they tie up. Ligero gets a headlock but Conners powers out. They collide but don’t fall, so Ligero runs again. Conners headbutts Ligero low then whips. Ligero hurdles and springboards, but Conners narrowly avoids the DDT. Ligero makes sure Conners knows just how close it was, too. Conners and Ligero circle again and tie up. Ligero arm-drags Conners but they keep the grapple. Conners returns the throw but Ligero also holds on. Conners puts Ligero on the ropes then throws him down. Ligero’s back up quick for a takedown, then he runs. Things speed up and fans sing, Ligero huricanranas Conners! Ligero waistlocks, redirects and shotgun dropkicks!

Conners gets to a corner as Ligero runs in. Conners puts Ligero on the apron but Ligero hops back in, only for Conners to toss him out! Ligero crashes and burns on the floor, but Conners doesn’t give him time to recover. Conners drags Ligero onto the apron for a clubbing forearm! And another! Conners stalks Ligero to a corner, then pushes him for a tilt-o-whirl slam! Cover, TWO! Conners keeps on Ligero with an armlock and chinbar combination. Ligero endures as fans rally up. Ligero works his way up but Conners shoves him. Conners tilt-o-whirls but Ligero makes it a crossbody! Cover, TWO, and Conners gets to a corner. Ligero runs in but into boots! Conners rolls up to the top rope, then leaps for a flying shoulder! Cover, TWO!

Conners grows frustrated and he starts toying with the “toy”. He says he’s better than Ligero as he lifts and drops him! Cover, ONE! Conners tries again, TWO! Conners stomps Ligero at the ropes, then paces. Fans rally up as Conners drags Ligero up by his mask. Ligero hits back with body shots, then with forearms. Conners knees low then reels Ligero in for a lariat! Cover, TWO! Ligero lives and Conners grows further frustrated. Conners slaps Ligero around then tells the fans to “Shut up.” Conners scoop slams Ligero and drops an elbow. Cover, TWO! Conners pulls back on the arms and clubs away on the chest. He digs a knee into Ligero’s back but fans rally up. Conners puts all his weight on Ligero but Ligero doesn’t give up. Conners digs his foot in to get more leverage, but Ligero refuses to quit!

Fans rally but Conners goes back to digging his knee in. Ligero feeds off the energy and works against the stretch. He turns around and kicks Conners back. He throws forearms and a jawbreaker. Ligero whips but Conners kicks back. Conners runs but is sent out! Conners comes back quick and back suplexes, but Ligero lands on his feet. Ligero fires off a strike fest! Back kick and whip to calf kick! Fans fire up while Conners crawls to a corner. Ligero runs in corner to corner but is popped up. He brings Conners in with nightshade, to a step-in stunner! Cover, TWO! Conners checks his jaw while fans rally behind Ligero.

Conners shoves but runs into a back slide. He rolls through to La Majistrol! TWO, and Ligero runs at Conners. Ligero deflects the boots and puts Conners on the apron, but Conners hits back to hit a slingshot DDT! Cover, TWO!! Ligero still lives and Conners is furious. Conners stands while Ligero gets to the far corner. Fans rally as Conners drags Ligero up on the apron. Ligero blocks the buckle bump to give one, then baits Conners back in. Ligero slingshot splashes! Then he baits Conners in, but Conners counters with a backbreaker to back suplex into a facebuster! Cover, TWO!! Conners can’t believe Ligero still lives, but Coventry is loving it!

Conners still says he’s better as he drags Ligero up. Ligero cradles, TWO! Conners back drops but Ligero sunset flips, only for Conners to slip through. Conners suplexes again but Ligero escapes. Ligero rolls Conners up and around and into a ghost pin! Ligero wins!!

Winner: Ligero, by pinfall

Conners is shocked by this second defeat! The Luchador of Leeds proves he’s not lucky but legit. Will Ligero soon move towards a title shot?

Surprisingly, Ligero offers Conners a handshake. Fans aren’t so sure about this. Conners looks to take it, but then leaves Ligero hanging. Will Conners snap back from this losing streak? Or will he just look to snap more of the “shiny new toys” in half?

NXT UK Media interviews Toni Storm.

The NXT UK Women’s Champion finally moves on from Rhea Ripley. But the Lightning from Down Under knows they’re all coming after her, and good luck to them. She’s on top of the world, and just wonders what’s next for her. Jinny is walking up behind her, and she doesn’t look happy. Will the Fierce Fashionista find her way to the title on this Road to Wrestlemania Weekend?

NXT UK takes a look at The Wildboar and The Primate.

The animalistic and intimidating duo look to make the NXT UK roster their hunting grounds. They return to NXT UK TV in two weeks, who will be their prey?

Gallus speaks.

“Mark and Joe. They’re related by blood. But that doesn’t make this any less of a fam.” Each man is unique, and collectively, they are Gallus. Gallus is not to be disrespected. Mark adds that since day one, it’s “them versus us.” Flash Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews found out what it’s like to be “them.” Mark and Joe want more. Joe won’t stand for disrespect. Gallus commands respect. Walter and Pete Dunne, their disrespect is like coming into their house and taking the food off their table. But Walter and Dunne aren’t at the table, they’re on the menu. This is still Gallus’ kingdom, but when will they feast on the gold they hunger for?

Radzy interviews WALTER.

The Austrian Anomaly must surely know that Gallus targets him as a “disrespectful” enemy. What is his response? No words from Walter, but his actions will surely speak volumes. When and where will Gallus get to feel his response?

Sam Stoker & Lewis Howley VS Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel!

The “Pretty Deadly” duo would love to embarrass the European Alliance with a victorious NXT UK debut, but the Italian Tank and German Commander look to gain momentum before participating in NXT USA’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Will this match turn ugly for the two debuting “tasty dishes”?

Teams sort out and Aichner starts against Howley. Aichner and Howley circle and tie up. Aichner shoves Howley down then dares him to get back up. Howley does, and ties up with Aichner again. Aichner wrenches to a hammerlock then wristlock then mounted armlock. Aichner slaps Howley around but Howley fights back. Howley arm-drags but Aichner blocks! Aichner whips, things speed up, and Aichner catches Howley for a scoop and powerslam! Fans applaud the showing of both strength and speed. Aichner grabs Howley in a full nelson and rubs Howley’s face in the mat! Aichner taunts Stoker as he stomps Howley. Howley gets away and tags in Stoker. Stoker and Aichner approach but Aichner kicks and CHOPS! Aichner CHOPS again then tags Barthel.

Barthel takes the hand-off but Stoker fires body shots. Stoker elbows Barthel then tags Howley. Pretty Deadly mug Barthel in the corner. Howley fires off knees then tags in Stoker. They mug Barthel more with haymakers and European Uppercuts. Stoker runs but Barthel shouts “NEIN!” as he throat chops Stoker back! Barthel whips Stoker corner to corner for a running EuroUpper! Butterfly suplex! But Barthel doesn’t cover, he rains down rights! Barthel drags Stoker over, tag to Aichner. The EuroAlliance mug Stoker and stomp in a mudhole. Aichner EuroUppers then tags to Barthel. Aichner slaps Stoker around then Barthel adds his own. Stoker hits back with forearms and chops of his own! But Barthel shoves, Aichner SPINEBUSTERS, and Barthel adds the Penalty Kick!

The EuroAlliance poses, but then they clobber Howley! Barthel throws Howley to a post then coordinates with Aichner. They both run side to side, and meet at Howley with double dropkicks! The Europeans pose again but fans boo and jeer. Barthel tags Aichner as Stoker runs in. Stoker is put on the top rope and gets a big swing kick! Barthel tosses Stoker to Aichner for the suplex catch! Aichner brings Stoker around, almost loses him, but gets him back up, for a powerslam! Fans do applaud that, and even want “One More Time!” Aichner likes how they think, and drags Stoker back up. Tag to Barthel, and Barthel hops up. Aichner powerbomb lifts, EuroUpper Bomb! Cover, the European Alliance wins!

Winners: Marcel Barthel & Fabian Aichner, Barthel pinning

The prideful Europeans continue to conquer team after team. Will they conquer both tag team divisions across NXT and NXT UK?

Nina Samuels VS Charlie Morgan!

The Rose Pink Devil looks to put on a show, and opening night features the Fearless Ace. Will the spotlight shine on the Nina Samuels Show? Or will she be upstaged by Charlie F’N Morgan?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Nina wrenches to a wristlock and brings Charlie to the mat. Charlie works her way up against the hold, rolls back and handsprings forward to reverse. Nina cartwheels and reverses back to bring Charlie down again. Nina drops knees on Charlie’s arm then covers, TWO! Charlie endures as Nina goes back to the wristlock. Nina whips but Charlie goes up and over with a sunset flip! But Nina grabs her by the hair and yanks her up. Nina snapmares then neck snaps! Cover, TWO! Nina keeps on Charlie with a seated stretch. Fans rally ans Charlie endures. Charlie endures as Nina insists this is the Nina Samuels Show. But fans rally for Charlie and she fights her way out of the hold.

Charlie throws body shots but Nina pulls back on the chinbar. Nina shoves Charlie but runs into a boot! Charlie goes up and boots Nina away, but misses the buzzsaw to come back with the mule kick! Nina gets to a corner and Charlie runs in, running uppercut! Charlie rolls Nina out to enziguri! Nina staggers and Charlie whips. Nina reverses but Charlie dodges, springboard but into Nina’s arms! Fireman’s carry, Ushigoroshi! Cover, Nina wins!

Winner: Nina Samuels, by pinfall

A successful opening night for the Nina Samuels Show! Will the spotlight shine on Nina all the way to the NXT UK Women’s Championship?

Pete Dunne addresses the media at the UK Performance Center.

Gallus makes a challenge to both him and Walter for a tag team match. Does Dunne feel he and Walter can coexist to defeat the Coffey Brothers? The Bruiserweight says it doesn’t really matter if they coexist, he’s proven himself against Gallus time and again. Whether Walter is there or not, Dunne looks to make the next time he faces Gallus the last time.

Johnny Saint makes it official!

There’s been enough talk for the NXT UK GM, he’ll have Gallus back it up in the ring. Joe & Mark Coffey will face Pete Dunne and Walter in a tag team match next week! Can the Bruiserweight and Ring General make it through?

Falls Count Anywhere: Jordan Devlin VS Travis Banks!

The Irish Ace and the Kiwi Buzzsaw have had a long-standing grudge from even before joining the NXT UK roster. That grudge only escalated as the weeks went by, and yet nothing has been settled. Tonight, with no rules but to win, what lengths will each man go to finally end this grudge in their favor?

But neither man waits to be in the ring, they fight on the ramp! The bell rings and the brawl rages. Banks backs Devlin down to snap suplex him! Cover, ONE! Devlin goes running but Banks is on him with CHOPS! Devlin tries to escape through the crowd but Banks pursues and chops him more. Banks brings Devlin around but Devlin kicks back. Devlin clubs Banks then heads up a level. Banks follows him and chops him more. Banks CHOPS Devlin against railing as fans chant for “NXT! NXT!” Devlin runs away more but Banks forearms him. Devlin drapes over the ledge, but Banks hammers his hands! The Irish Ace falls to the floor! Fans fire up as Banks climbs onto the edge. Banks LEAPS for a crazy crossbody! Cover, TWO!! Devlin survives while fans lose their minds.

Banks keeps going as he stalks Devlin. Devlin begs for mercy but Banks won’t give him any. Banks CHOPS Devlin, then kicks him against the barriers. That last one sends Devlin over the barriers! Devlin hurries around the ring corner, and retaliates with a kick. Devin rams Banks into barriers, then brings out a chair. But Banks blocks the chair shot to hit Devlin with it! Banks puts Devlin in the ring, and fans applaud as Devlin wants mercy. And they also want tables. But first, Banks kicks away on Devlin! SUPERKICK and Devlin flops right out of the ring. Banks builds speed, but Devlin SMACKS him with the chair! Devlin covers, TWO! Banks grits his teeth as he survives, but Devlin puts him back in the ring. Devlin grounds ‘n’ pounds Banks with a rain of rights.

Fans boo and jeer while Devlin drags Banks up. Devlin throws a stiff forearm, but fans sing for his “Massive! Massive Head~!” Devlin puts Banks in the corner to stomp a mudhole into him. He grinds his foot in then stomps Banks’ bad leg. Fans continue to taunt Devlin by singing, “Your head’s too big for you~!” Banks throws punches back but Devlin clubs him down. Banks CHOPS and CHOPS, but Devlin again kicks the bad leg. Fans boo as Devlin drags Banks up. Devlin whips Banks hard into buckles! Devlin ignores the fans and their taunting songs as he brings Banks up for an atomic backbreaker! Cover, TWO! Devlin keeps on Banks with a seated cobra clutch. Fans rally for Banks as he endures.

Devlin wraps tighter as he says the One and Only in WWE is him, not Ricochet! Fans taunt back, “We Want Ricochet!” Devlin keeps on Banks but fans rally for the Kiwi Buzzsaw. Banks fights back and fights out, but runs into an urenage! Standing moonsault! Cover, TWO! Banks gets to the apron but Devlin goes out to stomp him. Devlin drags Banks up for forearms and EuroUppers. Devlin takes aim for the chair on the floor, but Banks holds ropes to stay out of the Spanish Fly! Only the Ace lands on the chair! Banks fires up while Devlin staggers up. Flying double stomps! Cover, TWO! Banks keeps focus as he goes searching under the ring. “We Want Tables!” and a table is what Banks finds!

Banks sets the table up but Devlin gets in the ring. Banks hurries in but into the fireman’s carry. He slips out and dropkicks Devlin into the referee! Devlin gets to a corner and Banks run in. Banks blocks Devlin’s boots and flips him over, a knee to the Kiwi Krusher! Cover, but no referee to count! The fans count way past 10, but it’s no good. Banks checks on the referee, but he goes back to Devlin. Devlin headbutts! It rocks them both but Devlin stays on his feet. Devlin stomps Banks then climbs. Moonsault! Cover, the ref returns, TWO!! Banks survives and Devlin is beside himself. Devlin drags Banks up and puts him in the corner with a tackle. Devlin hoists Banks up to the top rope, then climbs up to join him.

Banks resists and fights back, then adjusts for his own attempt. Devlin fights that off, to get a SUPERPELX! Roll through, but Banks hits the Kiwi Krusher! Cover, TWO!! Both men are down but the fans are loving “NXT! NXT!” Banks and Devlin crawl to opposite sides as fans rally up again. Devlin and Banks sit up and stare each other down as they pull off the wrist tape. Banks and Devlin stand to throw simultaneous forearms! And again, and again! They start picking up speed with their body shots and haymakers! Banks gets the edge with a furious flurry! Banks drags Devlin back up but Devlin ducks to fire off fists! Devlin runs, but Banks goes the other way, Slice of Heaven! But Devlin rolls away to avoid the cover!

Banks pursues and the table comes back into play. Banks adjusts the table but Devlin trips him up! Devlin uses the apron for leverage on the high stack cover, TWO! Devlin whips Banks at the steel steps but Banks stops himself. Banks hops up as Devlin runs in, and Devlin gets the steps! Banks sees Devlin’s leg in place, and just like what Devlin did to him before, he stomps away! He stomps and stomps and stomps Devlin’s leg into the steel! Then double stomps from the apron! Banks isn’t done with Devlin, he puts the leg in an Ankle Lock! Devlin endures, rolls and sends Banks into barriers. Devlin hobbles up tot he apron but Banks is right on him! Banks drags Devlin over to the table but Devlin shoves him into post. Devlin has Banks, SPANISH FLY through the table!! Cover, Devlin wins!!

Winner: Jordan Devlin, by pinfall

The Irish Ace survives to defeat the Buzzsaw, but his body shows what it took to do so. Will Devlin move on from Banks and towards the title?

My Thoughts:

A great episode for NXT UK! The only real weak spot was Samuels VS Morgan, only because Charlie Morgan hasn’t quite gotten there yet. Samuels seems to be the leading lady for the midcard, because obviously Jinny is going to be the next challenger. Toni Storm had a good interview promo and Jinny’s simple appearance and scowl was effective enough. NXT UK might need some more women, but we know Kay Lee Ray and Jazzy Gabbert are on the way so they’ll freshen things up as the brand moves forward.

The Ligero VS Conners rematch was great, and it was a slight surprise for Ligero to win. His handshake offer was also surprising, but I can’t be sure it’ll lead to Conners turning Face. This should be an intriguing story going towards the next UK TakeOver. It’s also interesting to see them hype up the returning team-up of Wild Boar and Primate. I liked how those two looked in their previous tag match, I’m wondering if they’ll be pushed as a solid upper midcard team. Aichner & Barthel are themselves a solid team, and they had a really fun match with “Pretty Deadly” Stoker & Howley. Aichner & Barthel are also in action on NXT USA tonight in the Dusty Rhodes Classic, but they’re probably losing to Aleister Black & Ricochet, who have been booked just as strong.

Gallus calling out both Dunne and Walter is a logical move for them, and putting Dunne and Walter together as a possibly dysfunctional team is classic WWE. I like that Walter has yet to speak a word, including his interview tonight. Walter & Dunne VS The Coffey Brothers is going to be a great match whether there’s dysfunction or not, and can go a long way to giving us Walter VS Dunne at UK TakeOver. Devlin VS Banks was incredible, TakeOver worthy in itself. This was championship worthy, and again it’s too bad there’s no UK midcard title yet. Devlin winning is big, but again, Walter VS Dunne is first. Devlin will have to wait until after that if he’s getting another shot at the title, but he probably won’t even get that title unless Dunne retains.

My Score: 8.4/10