Author: Robbie Sutter
Robbie Sutter
As a fan for over 20 years, I strongly believe there's no sport better than professional wrestling. Whether it's writing about the sport I love or meeting those that have impacted it in a major way, I always enjoy myself. Outside of wrestling, I'm into writing, gaming, and tokusatsu.
WrestleMania season is in full force, and World Wrestling Entertainment proper isn’t the only the brand that will be present. WWE’s developmental brand, NXT, has its own big plans for arguably the most important period of the year for wrestling. For the fifth year in a row, NXT will be making its way to the Barclays Center. On April 5th, the venue in question will be home to NXT TakeOver: New York! For approximately half a decade, TakeOver events have been positively received, not only for the quality of matches presented but the caliber of stories being told. Recently, NXT…
WrestleMania weekend is going to be a big one for the NXT UK brand. At NXT TakeOver: New York, United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne will defend the title against the dominant Walter. Will the Bruiserweight continue his impressive title reign, or will the hard-hitting chop enthusiast make a name for himself? Jordan Devlin vs. Dan Moloney The match begins with Devlin sharply chopping Moloney across the chest. Devlin follows up with an arm drag, bringing his opponent into the corner. Devlin hits a second chop, following up with a third. Moloney regains control, returning fire with chops of his own.…
On this week’s episode of NXT UK, we will see Tyler Bate challenge James Drake to singles competition! Though they are known as tag team specialists, they will focus on each other in this one-on-one main event. We start this episode off with NXT UK General Manager Johnny Saint and Sid Scala, who are standing in the middle of the ring. According to Scala, Pete Dunne will defend the United Kingdom Championship, during WrestleMania weekend, at TakeOver: New York! This announcement is met with loud “Bruiserweight” chants from the crowd. The question remains: who will Dunne defend the title against?…
KayEarlier tonight, NXT UK American Assessment for 3/13/19 GM Johnny Saint and assistant Sid Scala were interviewed while making their way into the venue. When asked what fans could expect from tonight’s show, Scala said that Kay Lee Ray would make her debut. Saint followed up by stating that the main event would feature The Coffey Brothers taking on Walter and United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne in tag team action. Before we get to tonight’s tag team action, we start with a singles match! Flash Morgan Webster vs. Wolfgang The match begins with Webster going on the offensive, coming at…
At NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, Jordan Devlin attacked Travis Banks prior to their match. Despite Banks’ best efforts, his injured knee was exploited by Devlin. It didn’t take long for their feud to heat up, with their most recent singles encounter ending with a double count-out. Even outside of the ring, such as at the Performance Center, Devlin and Banks couldn’t help but find themselves brawling. Tonight, this feud will reach a heated conclusion, as they face off in the first-ever falls count anywhere match on NXT UK! Here is the NXTUK American Assessment for 3/6/19. This will be the…
This week’s episode of NXT UK comes to us from Phoenix, Arizona, and we will see a series of excellent matches! Not only will Kassius Ohno square off with Walter, but Grizzled Young Veterans, Zack Gibson and James Drake, will defend the NXT UK Tag Team Championship against Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan in the main event! Match 1: Tyler Bate vs. “Gentleman” Jack Gallagher The two competitors begin with chain wrestling, with both men attempting to get an advantage over the other. They lock up again, with Gallagher forcing Bates against the ropes. Gallagher takes down Bate to the…
On this week’s review episode of NXT UK, Rhea Ripley cashes in on her rematch, as she challenges Toni Storm for NXT UK Women’s Championship. Will Storm’s reign continues, or will Ripley become not only the first NXT UK Women’s Champion but the first two-time champion to boot? Tonight, we find out, as NXT UK comes to us this week from Phoenix, Arizona! Match 1: Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster vs. Mark and Joe Coffey The match starts with Mark and Webster, with the latter quickly being taken down to the mat. Webster runs into a slap by Mark,…
On this week’s episode of NXT UK review, we find ourselves in Phoenix, Arizona! On American soil, the NXT UK crew aim to make a name for themselves. Tonight, Wolfgang will take on United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne. NXT UK Women’s Champion Toni Storm makes her way to the ring to a positive reception from the Phoenix crowd. She recounts her previous successes, from her Mae Young Classic victory to winning the aforementioned championship. She acknowledges Rhea Riley, the former champion, saying that while she was entitled to a rematch, she regards as Ripley as a bully. Storm expresses pleasure…
In this episode of NXT UK Review, we will review and see Mark Coffey defend the honor of his brother, Joe, as he squares off against the dominant Walter, who attacked the latter Coffey brother at TakeOver: Blackpool! Who will come out on top in his clash of bruisers? Match 1: Mark Andrews vs. Ligero The first match of this NXT UK review and it’s a high-flying contest. The two men lock up, getting a feel of one another. Ligero twists the arm of Andrews multiple times, before Andrews rolls through, reversing with an armlock of his own. Ligero kips…
The NXT UK brand may only be a few months old, but it had a noticeable presence at the Royal Rumble event this past Sunday. Entering the men’s Royal Rumble match at 18 was United Kingdom Champion, Pete Dunne. Lasting a little over 11 minutes, Dunne brought his brand of unique brutality to the match, targeting the limbs and fingers of any competitor that stood in his way. Former UK Women’s Champion, Rhea Ripley, who entered the women’s Royal Rumble match at 24, was particularly dominant. Alongside Ruby Riott, Nia Jax, and Bayley, Ripley was one of the few women…