5 Surprising Moments from NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool

#2 Finn Balor wrestles

That is a crowd who is into the show.

I knew once Jordan Devlin mentioned he was the “best Irish Wrestler” that it was a set up for a major surprise. It was still great to hear the crowd pop when Finn Balor showed up. It was a wonderful surprise to see a main roster wrestler against his former student. I am just concerned that they look way too similar. I guess that is what Finn looks for in his students.

The other surprise is that Jordan Devlin got in a lot of offense against Finn Balor in their ten minute match. He certainly looks like the young star that almost got the decorated veteran. It just didn’t happen on Saturday in Blackpool. But having a former Universal Champion appear on the first Takeover was one of the best surprises. Devlin will be one of the top heels of the brand going forward.