WWE UK EPISODE #136 | 15/06/20 Trigger Mortis BT Sports Studio | London, England Backstage Correspondents ~ Joanna Rose and Simon Miller Commentary Team ~ John Gooden and Wade Barrett Ring Announcer ~ Andy Shepherd |
DARK MATCH: XYON QUINN VS. RICKY KNIGHT JR Before the show would officially begin we'd be treated to a match between two performance center standouts as Xyon Quinn battled Ricky Knight Jr. This would be a hard hitting clash between these two standouts with RKJ landing some nasty chops and palm strikes on his opponent. The intense Quinn meanwhile responded with some vicious clotheslines and headbutts on his opponent. Turning from a contest into a war of hard hitting attrition, we'd see both men reeling at points thanks to some of the hard blows traded. This all culminated with Ricky Knight Jr picking up the huge victory after planting Quinn with a Death Valley Driver. Winner: Ricky Knight Jr |
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Once again it is the song of Dear Life by Chasing Cadence which plays in the background as the latest edition of WWE UK opens from inside the BT Studio in London, England. With a small crowd in attendance we first begin with a recap of the previous weeks show. Focusing on some of the key moments of the previous week, this would begin with Session Moth's Beer Garden and the confrontation between Toni Storm and Xia Brookside. The video then shifts to another destructive Gunther performance before closing with Zack Gibson injuring his former partner James Drake. With that the cameras take us to John Gooden and Wade Barrett on commentary. While these two in the past have had some issues getting on the same page, it seems like gradually the pair was beginning to find some cohesion as they sent us to the ring. |
As always starting out the proceedings is the tune that is Everytime we Touch by Cascada. With the lights in the building switching on and off with some flashing colored LED lights circling the ring. As this is going on to kick off the latest installment of Session Moth's Beer Garden, we see in the center of the ring Session Moth Martina is having the time of her life chugging a can of beer while having a dance party. With the crowd in attendance whooping along, Martina takes her dance party out of the ring and around the ringside area where she dances with some of the fans in attendance. Martina also tries to take this dance party to the commentary table and while John Gooden is willing to follow, Wade Barrett very much is not as inclined to be apart of the festivities. Returning to the ring in an effort to get her breath back Martina introduces herself and the latest installment of Session Moth's Beer Garden. Calling this show chaos at it's most fun and a show people are fighting to be on. Martina says that people are even going as far as to risk their careers to be on it like Toni Storm and Xia Brookside in tonight's main event. However for tonight's show she has a guest who she knows many wouldn't argue or fight with to be on it, as she introduces "The Guvnor" Anthony Ogogo! Making his way down to the ring, "The Guvnor" of WWE UK is all smiles as he shakes hands and high fives several fans at ringside. Once he's in the ring Anthony shakes hands with Martina before he accepts a beer from the cooler in the center of the ring. Taking a seat on one of the benches, Anthony thanks Martina for letting him be a guest on her show. Saying that he is here tonight to speak about the UK Brand and his plans and designs for it as the Guvnor. Saying that after all the in fighting and uncertainty which the brand had suffered, he is here to bring an order and discipline to things. This is why first things first, next week he is calling for a meeting with Maria Kanellis and Mike Kanellis to discuss exactly what has been going on with the Throne and their attacks as of late. Citing that as the behavior he will not stand for, Anthony Ogogo calls that a discussion for another time as true to the vibe of this show. He is here to have a good time which is why he wants to give a little exclusive about the UK Rumbles. With the first rumble three weeks away Ogogo reveals that Rumble will be the Men's match while the week which follows will of course be the women's rumble. Quickly Martina asks if she can be in the UK women's rumble but before Anthony can answer she starts laughing and says she's joking. Instead she asks if she can be on commentary for that rumble which Ogogo looks over at a bemused Barrett before smiling and saying of course. From here Anthony says he is aware that this week's show may not necessarily be following the format of the others since he has taken over. As there is no title match tonight and instead all he has done is asked both the WWE UK Women's champion and the WWE UK Champion to meet with him tonight. Stating that this was by design, Anthony Ogogo says that he hopes Session Moth doesn't mind but he's chosen to provide her show with an extra exclusive. Moth seems excited by this news as she tells Anthony that the floor is his while she sits back and cracks open another beer. As she does so, Anthony Ogogo says with this time he'd like to personally invite the WWE UK Women's Champion Jinny to come out! The crowd boos as the theme song for the women's champion plays and soon Jinny walks out from the back. True to form however Jinny has not come alone as she is of course flanked by both Nina Samuels and Lana Austin. As she enters the ring, Jinny does not appear to be thrilled to be here or on Session Moth's show. Refusing any offer for a drink as she says that she doesn't associate herself with the common people. Jinny comes face to face with Anthony Ogogo, as he has been with every champion on his brand. Ogog is honest in his assessment of Jinny. Stating that while she will never win a popularity contest among the fans or wrestlers of WWE UK. There is no doubt that there is no a competitor on this brand willing to go to the lengths that Jinny will in order to be victorious. While he cannot always condone Jinny's actions, he respects the viciousness that she gives to those who oppose her. It reminds him of the lack of mercy he offered opponents in the ring. So now like every other champion Anthony has met, he'd like to see that viciousness and merciless behavior first hand next week. As Jinny watches on Anthony says just like he has with all the other champions, he is offering Jinny the floor as a courtesy to select who she will be wrestling next week. Stepping forward with a confident smirk on her face, Jinny says she has to give Anthony credit as it seems that he has maintained some intellect following years of getting his brains beat out to recognize her greatness. Saying that the world had best get used to Jinny being a champion for a long, long time she says that she doesn't care about the UK Rumble as she already knows that one of the women by her side will be victorious. However she is willing to let one of them jump the queue so to speak and step up and challenge her next week. As Jinny turns with a smirk to her team, she is quickly cut off by Anthony Ogogo. Ogogo says while he respects what Jinny is trying to do, he will not allow her to make a mockery of him wanting to put credibility back into the brand and it's champions. This is why being aware that Jinny might try and pull something on this line he a countermeasure in place. So with that in mind he'd like to introduce Jinny's opponent for next week Sadie Gibbs! The crowd explode into cheers as Sadie Gibbs walks out from the back. A livid Jinny in the ring orders her cohorts to get her but as they charge up the ramp Sadie crushes them with a double clothesline. Gibbs then rushes down to the ring, quickly Jinny tries to hit her with her title belt but Gibbs ducks under. From here Gibbs tries to press the women's champion over her head but Jinny manages to drop behind Sadie before making a swift exit from the ring. While Jinny backs up the ramp and with her cohorts, in the ring Sadie Gibbs poses and motions that she is coming for Jinny's title. After doing this she shakes hands with Anthony Ogogo before leaving the ring and heading to the back herself. Drinking all the way through this Martina loudly declares that the Beer Garden is the place to be for WWE UK exclusives and Ogogo follows that up by saying he has one more bit of business to conduct and he invites the WWE UK Champion Finn Balor to the ring! The WWE UK Champion walks down to the ring to a loud cheer from the crowd and on entering the ring he accepts a beer from Martina before shaking hands with the Guvnor. Ogogo is quick to praise Finn Balor for everything he has done in his career and since joining the WWE UK Brand. Proudly proclaiming Finn Balor a legend and someone who the brand is proud to call it's champion. Anthony Ogogo says that what Finn Balor has done for WWE UK both in front of the camera and behind the scenes cannot be understated and he wants to be the first to thank Finn for what he has done while also saying that he hopes to continue to see big things from Finn Balor and the UK Brand as a united front. Balor nods his head out of appreciation for what Ogogo is saying before he stops Anthony from saying anymore. Saying that he is aware of what Ogogo is about to say next to him, that he is aware Anthony will be wanting to defend his title soon. So he says he has already made a decision on who and he just needs to know when. With an impressed look in his eyes and a smile on his face, Anthony Ogogo says he likes dealing with someone like Finn Balor. A true straight shooter with whom he has no need to read between the lines. Which is why in return he can be equally as transparent. Revealing that in Balor's case his title match will be in two weeks time, Ogogo then says he will happily give Finn Balor the floor to announce his challenger. With that Anthony takes a seat next to Martina as the pair each open a beer and toast one another. With the microphone in hand Balor says that Anthony made a valid point earlier that the UK Brand has been through a lot. That the superstars of this brand all deserve better than what has been seen as the status quo for months. This is why Finn Balor isn't going to be a champion who cherry picks his defenses and takes an easy out. Instead what Finn Balor is going to do is offer an open door policy for his title. If someone is in the back and they think they deserve their shot than now is the time to come and get it! To the absolute shock, horror and revulsion of the crowd in attendance Spike Trivet walks out from the back and the boos from the crowd immediately rain down upon him. The Vulture and self proclaimed Sovereign Lord of WWE UK has a smug smirk on his face as he walks down to the ring. Standing in the ring Finn Balor doesn't seem impressed in the slightest as Spike Trivet enters the ring before offering Balor a handshake. Balor shakes his head in response which causes Trivet to smirk before he pulls Finn's microphone from his hand. While holding the microphone up in his left hand, Trivet points to the watch on his wrist and declares tick, tock, tick, tock. Saying that every lord and ruler has a crown, he now knows that the crown meant for him is currently sat around the waist of a pretend Prince. Balor in response to this slaps the microphone out of Trivet's hand and gets in his face saying there is one thing that Trivet will soon learn that is who the real pretender is here. With a smile on his face Trivet backs up to the ropes and leaves the ring while Balor holds his title in the air as the show comes to a close. |
MATCH #1: TEGAN NOX VS. HYAN Kicking off the night's event in the ring would be a singles clash in the women's division as Tegan Nox battled Hyan. This bout would begin with a show of respect as both women shook hands with one another before getting things underway. This would be an entertaining, hard hitting, back and forth clash to open the night's event as Hyan looked to prove she could hang in there with a top contender and former champion. To her credit Hyan would hang in there with Tegan until a chokeslam proved to be the difference maker as Nox followed with a Shining Wizard to pick up a hard fought victory. Andy Shepherd: And the winner of the match Tegan Nox! The crowd cheers as the announcement is made and Tegan Nox gets to her feet in the ring. While Tegan Nox celebrates her hard fought victory, a dejected Hyan begins to sit up in the corner. Cutting her celebration short Nox walks over to Hyan and offers her a hand to help Hyan to her feet. Instead of accepting the offer however Hyan kicks Nox's hand away before pulling herself to her feet. The crowd begins a light series of boos while Hyan stares at Nox, after a moment Hyan then offers a handshake to Nox before nodding her head. Nox in return shakes Hyan's hand who is then quick to leave the ring. |
~ No Remorse ~ The cameras then take us to the hallway where Zack Gibson is standing by. Having beaten and injured his former friend and tag team partner James Drake the week previous. Zack Gibson as we'd learn had personally requested this time to speak. Offering no sympathy or apology for what he's done the last few weeks or the injuries his former partner suffered at his hands. Zack Gibson says that all he has done is show the world who the real Grizzled Young Veteran is. Saying that he is sick and tired of being associated with losers and having anchors around his neck. Zack Gibson says that last week was just the beginning of him showing the world exactly what they can expect from Zack Gibson! |
~ Unexpected offer ~ Following their respective teams having a confrontation last week. An invitation was offered by Ludwig Kaiser to sit down and meet with A-Kid. Taking place in a fancy bar setting, we'd see Ludwig Kaiser holding a glass of red wine in front of him when A-Kid walks into the bar. A-Kid seems taken aback by the setting as he sits down next to Ludwig Kaiser. Refusing to join him for a drink, A-Kid wants to know why Ludwig called him here. With a smile on his face Kaiser says he appreciates the forthcomingness of A-Kid. Calling last week a chaotic display which in his words wasn't a great representation for either team. Kaiser says that all this in fighting between Team White Wolf and the Foreign Legion, is beneath them. Instead he wants A-Kid to know that he has impressed him and wants him to consider them two being friends. As A-Kid weighs up this offer, the cameras fade out. |
~ The arrivals ~ Ahead of the next match of the night the camera takes us to the office of "The Guvnor" Anthony Ogogo. Ogogo is all smiles as he continues to promote both the men's and women's Rumbles. Saying that he is very happy so far with the talent set to participate both those apart of the roster and those special guests coming in. Anthony says that he is continuing to scout and negotiate with talents to fill the remaining spaces. In the meantime however similar to tonight's show, there will be a preview of some of the new exciting talents who will be participating in the UK Rumble. This is why Ogogo is proud to confirm that next week Alex Gracia, AQA, Rachel Ellering, Bryan Keith and Charlie Dempsey will all be competing in matches as part of the UK brand. |
MATCH #2: ALEAH JAMES VS. ELIZA ALEXANDER The second bout of the evening was a proving ground match between WWE UK performance center standouts. In one corner would be the brash and out spoken Eliza Alexander while opposing her would be the rising young athlete Aleah James. This would be a back and forth clash with Aleah James flying all over the ring and showing her athleticism. Alexander meanwhile countered this with some hard striking but often took her eyes off the prize as she'd jaw back and forth with the crowd. Following a short back and forth bout Aleah James tried to roll up Alexander, only for Alexander to steal the fall using the ropes for support. Andy Shepherd: And the winner of the match Eliza Alexander! The crowd boos as Eliza Alexander rolls out of the ring. While a smug Alexander quickly darts up the ramp and makes her way backstage we see in the ring a distraught Aleah James begin to take a knee. |
~ Reunited ~ From here the cameras take us backstage to the hallway as we see Ilja Dragunov and Mark Andrews come face to face. The last time this pair were together they were of course the final men standing following the War of the Roses tag team match. The pair are all business as they discuss the ongoing issues they've had with the throne. Agreeing to stand together once more to take the Throne down once and for all. The duo are soon joined by Adam Brooks who makes it clear that he has fought against the Throne as much as anyone and if they are going to take a stand, then he is in! |
~ Secrets Shared ~ Post show footage is then played from the previous week's show. Filmed from inside the medic's office, we see Doug Williams getting checked over following his bout with Kassius Ohno. Watching this on from the corner in silence is Gabriel Kidd. Recognizing Kidd's frustration, Doug tells him to spit it out. In response Kidd says that Williams shouldn't have took that match and now he's injured from it. Williams says that he'd rather be injured then left with the question of what if. Saying to Kidd he hopes with training that he will recognize this. It is then Doug tells Kidd to be prepared for the UK rumble coming up as that should be his sole focus. |
~ Black Swan ~ Cara Noir is coming soon! |
MATCH #3: SHIGEHIRO IRIE VS. DAMIEN CORVIN The third bout of the night would be a clash of Heavyweights as Shigehiro Irie took on UK Performance Center standout Damien Corvin. This would be a hard hitting battle of wills as the pair of Heavyweights hit one another with the best shots they had to offer. Corvin very much was full of aggression and intensity as he looked to take the fight to his opponent. However Irie more than lived up to his impressive reputation as he hit Corvin with a brutal combination beginning with a death valley driver into the corner followed by a cannonball senton. Not long after this Irie clobbered Corvin with a Beast Bomber for the win. Andy Shepherd: And the winner of the match Shigehiro Irie! The crowd cheers as the announcement is made and Shigehiro Irie rises to his feet in the ring. While Irie has his arm raised in victory, he soon finds himself joined in the ring by Eddie Dennis. Holding out a business card, Eddie Dennis looks to recruit Irie to his cause. Unfortunately for Dennis, his recruitment attempt backfires as Irie lays him out with a lariat in the ring. |
~ Next Addition ~ The cameras then cut to the hallway of the arena where Ridge Holland is standing by. The enforcer for Spike Trivet, Ridge Holland says that with his employer set to become the next WWE UK Champion. It is time for Ridge Holland to carry out the next step of his bosses' orders and follow through on the command of his Sovereign Lord. This is why Ridhe Holland is going to be entering and winning the WWE UK Rumble. It is then that Holland follows by stating that the Sovereign Lord has made it clear that should any wise individual in the rumble find the intelligence to help Holland complete his mission. That they would be richly compensated for their efforts! |
~ Declarations ~ From here the cameras direct us to the locker room where Aussie Open are standing by with Simon Miller. The tag team champions are believed to have personally requested this TV time to discuss what is next for them with WWE UK. The pair say that they have so far cleaned out the WWE UK Tag Team Division. This is why they are taking a little step out of the division to compete in the UK Rumble. Asked about what they are looking to past the UK Rumble, the Tag Team Champions confidently brand themselves as the best team in the world and they will continue to prove that fact. |
~ Dimensional~ "The Fourth Dimensional" Stevie Turner will compete in the UK Rumble! |
MATCH #4: NATHAN CRUZ W/KATHERINE DARCY VS. SUGE D The fourth bout of the night would be a bit of a grudge match as veterans Nathan Cruz and Suge D did battle. This bout of course came about following a confrontation the pair had the week previous. True to what we have come to expect from Nathan Cruz, a lot of this bout would be spent between the ring and Nathan Cruz looking to keep watch on his girlfriend Katherine Darcy. This all culminated with an argument breaking out between Cruz and Darcy which saw Darcy storming to the back. This distraction allowed Suge D to connect with Air Dunkerton on Cruz for the upset win! Andy Shepherd: And the winner of the match Suge D! The crowd cheers as the announcement is made and Suge D climbs to his feet. While Suge D celebrates his victory, a stunned Nathan Cruz rolls out of the ring in an effort to recoup. |
~ Curiosity ~ The cameras then play footage from earlier in the show and it focuses on Rampage Brown making his arrival to the building. Brown is surprised to find Ashton Smith waiting for him. These former friends as well as former foes seem to be at least for now quite civil with one another. Ashton is quick to ask Rampage Brown why he confronted Gunther the week previous. In response to this Rampage Brown says that he has long sought to be the top heavyweight in the UK and he sees Gunther as true competition that he has not had to face before. With that Brown closes this segment by saying he is here for Gunther. |
~ Choices ~ Having stormed backstage following her earlier confrontation Katherine Darcy looks to be making her exit from the building when she bumps into Angelico. While at first Angelico is sincere as he checks to see if Darcy is ok. The pair soon get a little more flirtative as Angelico asks Darcy why she is even with someone like Cruz. Darcy doesn't answer as Angelico calls Nathan a loser and tells her she can do better than being with a loser. It is then that Angelico gives Darcy his number and tells her to give him a call if she'd like to be with a winner. |
MATCH #5: SANTANA GARETT VS. MILLIE MCKENZIE The next bout of the night would be a bit of a grudge match in it's own right as the veteran Santana Garrett battled British Strong Style's Millie McKenzie. Looking to prove she can hang with the WWE UK talent, Santana Garrett entered in a spirited showing against the dangerous Millie McKenzie. Unfortunately for Santana it wouldn't take long for Millie to begin landing a series of nasty high angle suplexes. With Garrett stunned from these pounding suplexes, Millie wasted little time putting her away with a Whiplash neckbreaker. Andy Shepherd: And the winner of the match Millie McKenzie! The crowd boos as the announcement is made and Millie McKenzie climbs to her feet. While Millie has her arm raised in victory, a disappointed Santana Garrett falls out of the ring and to the floor. |
~ Strong Strategy ~ From here the cameras take us back to the locker room area where Millie's cohorts Trent Seven and Tyler Bate are watching on proudly. With Seven proclaiming Millie the winner of the UK Women's Rumble, talk soon turns to the Men's UK rumble. Focusing firstly on Pete Dunne, Tyler and Trent make it clear that he is a problem and one that they will set about eradicating. After that they will clear the field and make sure that the winner of the WWE UK Men's Rumble is fully on board as a representative of British Strong Style! |
~ Influenced ~ A post show promo from last week is then played and it focuses on the tag team of Australia's Hottest Commodities. The pair of Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta are full of bluster as they take numerous selfies and videos of themselves during this promo. Calling Kai and Niven deluded for thinking they could beat someone of their high level status. Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta make it clear that they aren't clout chasers, they are the real deal and that will be on display when one of them becomes the winner of the UK Women's Rumble! |
~ The Total Diva ~ "The Total Diva" Jessi Kamea debuts at UK Rumble |
MATCH #6: KAY LEE RAY VS. JAYDE W/TEOMAN AND ISLA DAWN A women's match would be the next port of call for the evening as Kay Lee Ray battled Jayde. With Isla Dawn and Teoman watching on from ringside we'd see the usually more technical Jayde instead be uncharacteristically aggressive in the early going. Unfortunately for Jayde she'd play right into Kay Lee Ray's game with Kay Lee Ray rocking her with a big superkick. From this Kick to the jaw we'd see that it didn't take long for Kay Lee Ray to then put her opponent away with a gory bomb. Andy Shepherd: And the winner of the match Kay Lee Ray! The crowd cheers as the announcement is made and Kay Lee Ray climbs to her feet. While Kay Lee Ray stands tall in the ring she soon comes face to face with Isla Dawn. Having ordered Teoman to stay at ringside, the pair stare down in the ring before Kay Lee Ray leaves. From here Isla Dawn turns to Jayde and has a look of anger on her face. Screaming at her that she is disappointed Dawn follows by pulling Jayde to her feet. From here Dawn says that she will handle things on her terms. |
"The Russian Crush" Natalia Markova will compete in the UK Rumble! Man Like Deriess will compete in the UK Rumble! |
~ Rematch ~ Ahead of the main event, the cameras take us to the hallway where a confrontation is being intercepted by security. Standing across one another in the hallway are both Kid Lykos and Nathan Frazier who seem to have unfinished business from the week previous. Rushing onto the scene is Anthony Ogogo who again makes it clear that he will not tolerate behavior like this as long as he is the Guvnor of this brand. This is why next week if these two are so keen to get back at one another, then they can have their rematch in the ring! But as for tonight, he orders security to kick this pair out of the building. |
MAIN EVENT: TONI STORM VS. XIA BROOKSIDE Finally in the main event of the evening it would be a loser leaves the UK Brand clash between Toni Storm and Xia Brookside. With all the bad blood going into this match not too mention the high stakes. This would be a hard hitting, physical clash between both women. This would be a back and forth battle of wills with numerous near falls and narrow escapes. Storm for her part despite showing a willingness to bend the rules very much looked like the Toni Storm of old at points during the contest. After hitting Brookside with a Storm Zero it appeared that Toni had the bout won only for Xia to kick out just before the three. Looking to end things once and for all, Storm climbed the turnbuckle and attempted to pull Xia up with her only for Xia to counter with a Brookside Bomb! The crowd are on their feet as a winded Toni stumbles to her feet only to be met with a code breaker. Storm is staggering but refusing to go down until Brookside follows with the Broken Wings. Storm collapses on the mat and Brookside makes the cover. 1...2...3 Andy Shepherd: And the winner of the match Xia Brookside! The crowd explode into cheers as the announcement is made and Xia Brookside climbs to her feet. Having her hand raised in victory, Xia Brookside is overcome with emotion having picked up this big victory. Slowly while Xia's celebration continues, we see Toni Storm begin to come to with the realization of her defeat sinking in. Shaking her head as she pulls herself to her feet, Toni Storm slowly walks to Xia Brookside in the center of the ring. Standing across from Xia, Toni nods her head with a feint, weak smile before she snatches Brookside in a hug. The pair embrace in the ring much to the delight of the audience in attendance before the show comes to a close with Toni Storm standing tall in the UK ring for the last time. |
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