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WWE NXT UK delivered another action-packed show this week. This episode featured four excellent matches, and it was an entertaining night from start to finish.
Newcomer Rampage Brown continued his path of destruction. Aoife Valkyrie scored another impressive win to gain momentum in the women's division. Joe Coffey and Alexander Wolfe also went to war. Finally, in the main event, The Hunt punished Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster.
Rampage Brown vs. Saxton Huxley on WWE NXT UK
The first match of the night was a battle of the brutes. Rampage Brown took on Saxton Huxley in Brown's second match on WWE NXT UK. He had a tough challenge on his hands with Huxley's sheer size and unpredictability.
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Two of WWE NXT UK's biggest bruisers slugged it out the middle of the ring like two bears fighting for territory in the woods. Brown initially got the better of Huxley and began to grind him down with impactful offense.
Later on, Huxley gained the advantage by driving Brown into the ring apron. He rolled Brown back into the ring and continued his onslaught with a gigantic diving clothesline off the top rope for a two count.
Huxley then attempted a second clothesline from the top rope. But Brown caught him with a power slam. A decisive powerbomb clinched the victory for Brown.
Result: Rampage Brown defeats Saxton Huxley on WWE NXT UK
Grade: B
Backstage, Joseph Conners was giving an interview. In the background, Piper Niven attacked Jinny. The assault avenged Niven's interference in the WWE NXT UK Women's Championship match two weeks ago. Officials broke up the brawl, but this feud isn't over. Fans can expect to see this match in the ring very soon.
Aoife Valkyrie vs Aleah James on WWE NXT UK
In the second match, Aoife Valkyrie took on on WWE NXT UK newcomer Aleah James.
Valkyrie took control early on with a shoulder charge. The action came fast and furious with an array of smooth counters. Valkryie nearly took the win with an extraordinary sequence of unique pinning combinations. This innovative and unorthodox style makes Valkyrie a standout performer in WWE NXT UK.
The breathtaking action continued, and Valkyrie took James down with a dropkick to the back of the head. Valkyrie then trapped James in an excellent double-arm submission hold for a pinfall attempt.
Valkyrie unloaded on James with a barrage of furious strikes. Finally, she hit her diving split-legged axe kick for another impressive victory. With the win, Valkyrie edged closer to Kay Lee Ray and the WWE NXT UK Women's Championship.
Result: Aloife Valkyrie beats Aleah James on WWE NXT UK
Grades: B
After the match, Pretty Deadly cut a promo. They revealed that their favorite wrestlers are themselves. They also claimed they are going to be the WWE NXT UK Tag Team Champions.
Joe Coffey vs. Alexander Wolfe on WWE NXT UK
Next up is a match that wasn't for the faint of heart. Two of WWE NXT UK's toughest guys, Alexander Wolfe and Joe Coffey, went toe-to-toe in a physical contest.
These competitors didn't mess around. Right away, they started scrapping on the mat and grappling for position. The fight evolved when they got to their feet, as Coffey boxed Wolfe into the ropes. A cheap shot by Wolfe when the referee intervened changed the momentum again. Wolfe transformed his offense into grinding, wince-inducing wrestling holds. He specifically targeted Coffey's arm.
A big suplex from Coffey allowed him to rail off a barrage of maneuvers. But a spinning brainbuster earned Wolfe a near fall.
Coffey attempted a diving elbow strike, but Wolfe countered with a European uppercut. Coffey then kicked out of a Death Valley bomb, which was one of several near falls in the match.
Wolfe hit a stalling German suplex for another near fall. Coffey hit his finisher, but Wolfe fell out of the ring. Both warriors exchanged stiff strikes on the ring apron, but Wolfe took the advantage with an enziguri.
Coffey ultimately hit the Glasgow Sendoff and the Best of the Bells for the hard-fought victory.
Result: Joe Coffey defeats Alexander Wolfe on WWE NXT UK
Grade: A
Backstage, Jordan Devlin issued an open challenge for the NXT UK Cruiserweight Championship. He'll defend his title next week.
The Hunt vs Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster on WWE NXT UK
The main event of WWE NXT UK was a grudge match between The Hunt and Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster.
The four stars went at it immediately. They smashed each another with heavy blows and kicks. The action calmed down, which allowed the referee to add some order to the match.
Andrews and Webster took control, but a distraction from Eddie Dennis let The Hunt punish Andrews some smash-mouth offense.
Wild Boar and Primate made Andrew’s life a world of pain. But an explosive flurry of fast offense allowed Andrews to tag in Webster. He rallied and took out both of his opponents. The "Welsh Wonders" then used every trick in their impressive arsenal to inflict punishment on their former friends.
Andrews was particularly impressive with a fantastic double tornado DDT that dropped both of his opponents. But The Hunt gained the upper hand and isolated him. Still, they couldn't clinch the victory.
Dennis tripped Andrews, and removed Webster to remove him from the match. The Hunt capitalized and put Andrews away for the victory.
Result: The Hunt defeat Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster on WWE NXT UK
Grade: A
