The big news coming out of the first WWE NXT UK episode of 2021 was the debut of Ben Carter. The international star from the UK recently signed with WWE after making appearances for AEW back in the summer.
Carter appeared for an interview with Noam Dar on his new Supernova Sessions talk show segment. This led to an interruption by NXT Cruiserweight Champion Jordan Devlin, who continues to claim his title as the real Cruiserweight Title, despite NXT Cruiserweight Champion Santos Escobar defending his here in the United States.
Carter ended up challenging Devlin for the title after a back & forth on Dar’s show. It was mentioned earlier in the segment that Carter would be making his in-ring debut next Thursday, but Devlin said he should face him this week in his debut instead. The match served as the main event and went almost 13 minutes. Carter was the standout Superstar in the bout, receiving praise on social media. The finish saw Devlin hit the Devlin Side to get the pin.
This week’s show also saw Jinny defeat Piper Niven to become the new #1 contender to NXT UK Women’s Champion Kay Lee Ray. Joseph Conners assisted Jinny in her win, and the two later revealed their new alliance. There’s no word yet on when Jinny vs. Ray will happen, but Ray later cut a promo on Jinny and said talent can’t be bought.
This week’s NXT UK show also featured a promo from Tyler Bate, who discussed his recent loss to Heritage Cup Champion A-Kid. Bate quoted Bruce Lee in the intense promo and it was later announced that he will make his return to action next Thursday against Sam Gradwell. This will be Bate’s second match since the NXT UK brand started back up from the COVID-19 pandemic hiatus last year.
As previously noted, next week’s NXT UK episode will also see A-Kid challenge NXT UK Champion WALTER for his title.
NXT UK this week also featured Pretty Deadly cutting a promo on NXT UK Tag Team Champions Gallus, a vignette from Aoife Valkyrie, Dave Mastiff defeating Saxon Huxley, and more.
You can see highlights from this week’s NXT UK episode in the video below, along with vignettes from Bate and Valkyrie, plus a few more shots from this week’s episode.
Stay tuned for more on the NXT UK brand. Our detailed recap from this week can be found at this link.
NEXT WEEK on #NXTUK:@WalterAUT vs. @AKidWrestler pic.twitter.com/gYmxTgpuFf
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
The Fashionista is ready for her moment. #NXTUK @JinnyCouture pic.twitter.com/7jNzojkYM6
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
There's still some unfinished business between these two.
Who will come out of this with a #NXTUK Women's Title opportunity. #NXTUK @viperpiperniven @JinnyCouture pic.twitter.com/WWujfIL4hb
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
There's still some unfinished business between these two.
Who will come out of this with a #NXTUK Women's Title opportunity. #NXTUK @viperpiperniven @JinnyCouture pic.twitter.com/WWujfIL4hb
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
.@viperpiperniven is bringing the fight! #NXTUK @JinnyCouture pic.twitter.com/k5trcnJViI
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
Clever save by @JinnyCouture.#NXTUK @viperpiperniven pic.twitter.com/UTVbbNkhuy
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
"Never disrespect me! Do you understand?!" — @JinnyCouture #NXTUK @viperpiperniven pic.twitter.com/ssaeIAi8HE
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
What did @JosephConners just do?!#NXTUK @JinnyCouture @viperpiperniven pic.twitter.com/4LmDLNSy8k
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
.@JinnyCouture did it!
The Fashionista has scored herself an #NXTUK Women's Title opportunity! pic.twitter.com/kcZmoQL6fC
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
Your favorite new talk show is on now…
Welcome to the first #SupernovaSessions of 2021! #NXTUK @NoamDar pic.twitter.com/JsIZVYfQ25
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
.@bencarterbxb joins @NoamDar on the first #SupernovaSessions sit-down of 2021!#NXTUK pic.twitter.com/cSuhNtKmAC
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
UH OH!
Look who just interrupted @NoamDar's #SupernovaSessions interview w/ @bencarterbxb! #NXTUK @Jordan_Devlin1 pic.twitter.com/AMAhxoHKyY
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
"You should have no problem defending the Cruiserweight Championship against me" — @bencarterbxb. 👀#NXTUK @Jordan_Devlin1 pic.twitter.com/vPNngk0Y1U
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
.@NoamDar's #SupernovaSessions does it again: @Jordan_Devlin1 will defend the Cruiserweight Championship against @bencarterbxb today on #NXTUK! pic.twitter.com/X1cb4VQXfJ
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
What a main event we have in store on #NXTUK! 😮 @NoamDar @Jordan_Devlin1 vs. @bencarterbxb for the NXT Cruiserweight Title! pic.twitter.com/qoKeHeKLLK
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
This is going to be a brawl ⤵️@DaveMastiff vs. @SaxonHuxleyUK right now on #NXTUK! pic.twitter.com/ubQBtV4x2s
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
THERE HE GOES!#NXTUK @SaxonHuxleyUK @DaveMastiff pic.twitter.com/X7jpJuoa5v
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
.@DaveMastiff makes it look easy!#NXTUK @SaxonHuxleyUK pic.twitter.com/odP3XvSVNI
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
The POWER of @DaveMastiff is on display as he looks to battle back against @SaxonHuxleyUK on #NXTUK! pic.twitter.com/dcQQBVwb3C
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
.@DaveMastiff scores the hard-fought victory.#NXTUK pic.twitter.com/TAD2X0jt6v
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
.@bencarterbxb makes his #NXTUK debut in a championship bout against @Jordan_Devlin1 right NOW! pic.twitter.com/v4ySL0kFEd
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
THIS. IS. OUR. MAIN. EVENT!#NXTUK @bencarterbxb @Jordan_Devlin1 pic.twitter.com/vyzRrMCLx4
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
Prize fight feel!#NXTUK @bencarterbxb @Jordan_Devlin1 pic.twitter.com/5450gNencn
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
The agility!#NXTUK @bencarterbxb @Jordan_Devlin1 pic.twitter.com/ag4iY6Km9Z
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
Textbook @Jordan_Devlin1.#NXTUK @bencarterbxb pic.twitter.com/L3YNDohl1Y
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
Not on the hair, @Jordan_Devlin1! 😬 #NXTUK @bencarterbxb pic.twitter.com/Slw8ieLcXq
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
Neither competitor is backing down in this high-octane battle for the NXT Cruiserweight Title on #NXTUK! @Jordan_Devlin1 @bencarterbxb pic.twitter.com/IoKhIwp8IA
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
😯😯😯#NXTUK @Jordan_Devlin1 @bencarterbxb pic.twitter.com/88sich8hy2
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
WOW!#NXTUK @Jordan_Devlin1 @bencarterbxb pic.twitter.com/tCf9VOQiqY
— NXT UK (@NXTUK) January 7, 2021
😮!#NXTUK @Jordan_Devlin1 @bencarterbxb pic.twitter.com/4E4AOZMBVx
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
WHAT A MATCH!@Jordan_Devlin1 remains the champ after a tough battle against @bencarterbxb! #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/XsLa7hDmS3
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
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