Ep 9. Main Event: Jordan Devlin vs. Ligero
- November 21, 2018
In this episode of WWE NXT UK, fans are treated to a highly anticipated main event featuring Jordan Devlin taking on Ligero. Both competitors come into the match with impressive records and a desire to prove they have what it takes to climb the ranks of the NXT UK roster.
The episode kicks off with the always-entertaining General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant to the GM Sid Scala hyping up the night's events and building up excitement for the main event. Fans are also treated to a backstage segment featuring the debuting Eddie Dennis, who is interviewed about his upcoming match against Dave Mastiff.
The first match of the evening sees Jinny taking on Candy Floss in a hard-fought battle. Jinny's experience and ring awareness prove to be too much for Floss, who eventually falls prey to a brutal finishing move.
Following the match, fans are shown a video package highlighting the heated rivalry between Tyler Bate and Wolfgang. The two have been at each other's throats for weeks, and fans eagerly await the upcoming showdown between these two powerhouses.
After the video package, fans are treated to a match between Travis Banks and Jamie Ahmed. Banks, who has been on a bit of a losing streak recently, looks to turn his fortunes around against the scrappy Ahmed. Despite a valiant effort, Ahmed ultimately falls to Banks' superior athleticism and technical skills.
The third match of the evening sees Wild Boar and Jay Melrose taking on Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan in tag team action. The fast-paced, back-and-forth match sees both teams get in some impressive moves, but it's Williams and Jordan who come out on top with a decisive victory.
After the match, fans are treated to a backstage segment featuring Toni Storm, who discusses her upcoming match against Dakota Kai. Storm is confident in her abilities and promises to come out on top when the two finally meet in the ring.
The penultimate match of the evening sees Dave Mastiff taking on the debuting Eddie Dennis. Despite being a newcomer to the NXT UK roster, Dennis proves he is a force to be reckoned with, going toe-to-toe with the much larger Mastiff. In the end, however, Mastiff's size and power prove too much for Dennis, who falls victim to a brutal finishing move.
Finally, it's time for the main event: Jordan Devlin vs. Ligero. The two competitors make their way to the ring to thunderous applause, and it's clear that both men are ready for a fight. The match starts off with both men trading blows and trying to gain the upper hand. Ligero, known for his high-flying abilities, tries to keep Devlin off-balance with a series of acrobatic maneuvers, but Devlin is able to ground him with a series of devastating strikes.
As the match progresses, both men continue to impress with their athleticism and ring awareness. Devlin, in particular, shows why he is one of the rising stars of the NXT UK roster, displaying a range of impressive moves and techniques that keep Ligero on the defensive. However, Ligero is nothing if not resilient, and he continues to fight back with everything he's got.
In the end, it's a hard-fought victory for one of these two competitors. Fans are on the edge of their seats as they watch these two talented wrestlers go at it, and the excitement in the arena is palpable. Whoever comes out on top, it's clear that both Devlin and Ligero have bright futures ahead of them in the world of wrestling.
Overall, this episode of WWE NXT UK is filled with exciting matches, incredible wrestling talent, and plenty of drama and excitement. With the NXT UK roster continuing to grow and expand, fans are eager to see where the future will take these talented athletes.
