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Next week the NXT UK Women's Champion Kay Lee Ray will give her Champion 'State of The Union address."
We were then reminded of the NXT UK Heritage Cup tournament rules ahead of tonight's first round match which is contested under a British Rounds format.
#2. Main Event: Noam Dar vs. Alexander Wolfe /w/ Special Guest Referee: Pete Dunne (NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament first round match)
Round 1
Noam Dar and Alexander Wolfe began the match with some chain wrestling as both NXT UK Superstars attempted to gain leverage.
Alexander Wolfe utilised a key lock on Noam Dar on several occasions but the Scottish Supernova quickly escaped the hold each time.
Wolfe backed Dar into the corner as the opening 3-minute round came to close with both NXT UK Superstars seemingly feeling each other out.
Both Superstars then utilised the 20 second break between rounds before starting Round 2.
Round 2
Alexander Wolfe attempted a go-behind but Noam Dar utilised foot stomps to escape the hold once more.
The German NXT UK Superstar then attempted to force Dar's shoulders to the mat, which generated a two count on both occasions.
Noam Dar utilised a move out of the arsenal of NXT UK General Manager Johnny Saint, the North Sea Backslide for a close two count. Dar then rolled through into a school boy and landed the first fall of the match.
Noam Dar 1-0 Alexander Wolfe (Noam Dar pin-fall)
Round 3
Alexander Wolfe was clearly frustrated as he wrestled Noam Dar to the canvas with a body scissors. Wolfe then pulled the hair of Noam Dar, which led to Pete Dunne breaking up the submission attempt.
Wolfe rolled up Noam Dar for a two count. Alexander Wolfe then locked in a front face lock and a grovit submission on Noam Dar.
Noam Dar landed a stiff kick on Alexander Wolfe as the match quickly descended into a brawl between both NXT UK Superstars.
The bell sounded for the end of the third round but Alexander Wolfe landed a cheap shot punch on Noam Dar after the bell had ring which led to special guest referee Pete Dunne shoving the Imperium member.
Round 4
Round 4 began with Noam Dar still rocked by the punch from Alexander Wolfe. However, Dar quickly got to his feet and hit Wolfe with another stiff kick. The Scottish Supernova hit a pump kick and a stiff lariat to the back of Wolfe's head for a close two count.
Dar attempted a running knee but missed. Wolfe then struck Dar with a pump kick, followed by a German Suplex for a pin-fall which tied up the score at one round-a-piece.
Noam Dar 1-1 Alexander Wolfe (Alexander Wolfe pin-fall)
Round 5
Alexander Wolfe looked for a hot start and landed a version of a jackhammer for a very close two count. The momentum had seemingly turned in the favour of Alexander Wolfe.
Wolfe attempted another German Suplex but Dar fought out with stiff kicks to the chest of his opponent.
Noam Dar locked in an arm-bar but Wolfe escaped into a triangle clutch submission. Dar rolled through into a pin-fall attempt which only got a two count.
Noam Dar hit a stiff reverse elbow for a close two count. Dar once again attempted to lock in an arm-bar submission. But, Wolfe hit a brutal lariat and transitioned into a knee bar which Dar was able to escape.
Noam Dar attempted a pin-fall on Alexander Wolfe but was caught holding the ropes for leverage. Special Guest Referee Pete Dunne admonished Dar and kicked The Scottish Supernova's hands off the ropes, releasing Dar's grip.
Noam Dar attempted to hit Pete Dunne with the Nova Roller as he checked on Alexander Wolfe. But, Pete Dunne ducked, allowing Dar to strike Wolfe and pick up the pin-fall to advance to the second round of the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament.
Result: Noam Dar def. Alexander Wolfe (2-1 in Round 5)
Post-match: Alexander Wolfe complained to Pete Dunne after being eliminated from the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament.
The German Superstar attempted to attack The Brusierweight. But, Pete Dunne fought back against Alexander Wolfe.
NXT UK Champion WALTER then entered the arena at BT Sport Studios and confronted Pete Dunne, which allowed Alexander Wolfe to attack The Bruiserweight from behind.
Then, WALTER set up Pete Dunne for a powerbomb but Ilja Dragonov made the save and helped Pete Dunne fight off both members of Imperium. All four Superstars then stared off to close this week's edition of NXT.
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