NXT's next Takeover heads across the pond as the seaside resort of Blackpool hosts an exciting night of wrestling.
NXT Takeover: Blackpool Card
Moustache Mountain(c) vs Grizzled Young Veterans- NXT Tag Team Championship Match
Takeover: Blackpool opens with a bang, as two of the best British teams in the world collide for the tag team titles. The pairing of James Drake and Zach Gibson has proven to be dynamic thus far, with the two quickly working their into title contention. Does this arrogant, talent young stars have what it takes to unseat Trent Seven and Tyler Bate?
Drew Gulak vs Matt Riddle
After coming up short in his pursuit of the NXT Championship, Matt Riddle has go on a path to prove himself, hosting open challenges each week. His last open challenge two weeks ago was answered by former Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak, who chose not to wrestle Riddle, instead attacking the "Original Bro" with a lead pipe before forcing Riddle to pass out to the Gu-Lock. An incensed Riddle immediately demanded a match, a request Triple H granted.
Io Shirai(c) vs Dakota Kai- NXT Women's Championship Match
With Toni Storm now on Raw, Io Shirai needed a new challenger, and a mini-tournament was announced by Triple H to crown one. In the end, Dakota Kai would out-last Mia Yim and upset Bianca Belair to earn a championship match. The leader of "Team Kick" has made it clear she is not scared of the dominant champion, even shoving down Io Shirai in a face to face meeting just four nights ago.
Cedric Alexander(c) vs Gentleman Jack Gallagher- Cruiserweight Championship Match
Gentleman Jack Gallagher has come out of nowhere recently, dropping his more sillier antics and becoming a no nonsense grappler. Gallagher was determined to get a title shot in his home country, and he did just that, picking up a massive win over KUSHIDA to become number one contender. Some controversy would be stirred up, as during a match the next week against Roderick Strong with Cedric Alexander watching on, Gallagher instigated a fight with the Cruiserweight Champion. This allowed Strong to pin Gallagher, but Triple H made it clear that Gallagher will wrestle for the title in a singles match and Strong has not done enough to earn a title match.
Tommaso Ciampa(c) vs WALTER- NXT Championship Match
Since debuting and defeating Lars Sullivan in New Orleans, "Der Ring General" has decimated everyone in his path, even defeating former NXT Champion Apollo Crews in a squash. It was clear WALTER should be the first challenger for Tommaso Ciampa, and Triple H declared as such, making this main event. But the "Psycho Killer" fears no man big or small, and got the jump on his challenger two weeks ago, attacking WALTER in the parking lot. Ciampa was able to bust WALTER open with a steel chair, but couldn't take the big man out and was forced to run away. On the go-home show, WALTER took to the mic to make it clear that no matter what Tommaso Ciampa tries, a new champion will be crowned in Blackpool.
NXT Takeover: Blackpool Card
Moustache Mountain(c) vs Grizzled Young Veterans- NXT Tag Team Championship Match
Takeover: Blackpool opens with a bang, as two of the best British teams in the world collide for the tag team titles. The pairing of James Drake and Zach Gibson has proven to be dynamic thus far, with the two quickly working their into title contention. Does this arrogant, talent young stars have what it takes to unseat Trent Seven and Tyler Bate?
Drew Gulak vs Matt Riddle
After coming up short in his pursuit of the NXT Championship, Matt Riddle has go on a path to prove himself, hosting open challenges each week. His last open challenge two weeks ago was answered by former Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak, who chose not to wrestle Riddle, instead attacking the "Original Bro" with a lead pipe before forcing Riddle to pass out to the Gu-Lock. An incensed Riddle immediately demanded a match, a request Triple H granted.
Io Shirai(c) vs Dakota Kai- NXT Women's Championship Match
With Toni Storm now on Raw, Io Shirai needed a new challenger, and a mini-tournament was announced by Triple H to crown one. In the end, Dakota Kai would out-last Mia Yim and upset Bianca Belair to earn a championship match. The leader of "Team Kick" has made it clear she is not scared of the dominant champion, even shoving down Io Shirai in a face to face meeting just four nights ago.
Cedric Alexander(c) vs Gentleman Jack Gallagher- Cruiserweight Championship Match
Gentleman Jack Gallagher has come out of nowhere recently, dropping his more sillier antics and becoming a no nonsense grappler. Gallagher was determined to get a title shot in his home country, and he did just that, picking up a massive win over KUSHIDA to become number one contender. Some controversy would be stirred up, as during a match the next week against Roderick Strong with Cedric Alexander watching on, Gallagher instigated a fight with the Cruiserweight Champion. This allowed Strong to pin Gallagher, but Triple H made it clear that Gallagher will wrestle for the title in a singles match and Strong has not done enough to earn a title match.
Tommaso Ciampa(c) vs WALTER- NXT Championship Match
Since debuting and defeating Lars Sullivan in New Orleans, "Der Ring General" has decimated everyone in his path, even defeating former NXT Champion Apollo Crews in a squash. It was clear WALTER should be the first challenger for Tommaso Ciampa, and Triple H declared as such, making this main event. But the "Psycho Killer" fears no man big or small, and got the jump on his challenger two weeks ago, attacking WALTER in the parking lot. Ciampa was able to bust WALTER open with a steel chair, but couldn't take the big man out and was forced to run away. On the go-home show, WALTER took to the mic to make it clear that no matter what Tommaso Ciampa tries, a new champion will be crowned in Blackpool.
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