NXT UK Results: No.1 Contenders crowned; Legendary Japanese star set to debut soon

A wild night on NXT UK
A wild night on NXT UK

Sha Samuels vs Josh Morrell on NXT UK

Next up, Sha Samuels entered the ring to take on NXT UK newcomer Josh Morrell.

Samuels used his aggression and strength to control the match from the start. Morrell fought back but Samuels' smashmouth style kept him at bay.

Samuels pinned him down and unloaded on his opponent with a barrage of stiff punches to the face. Josh tried to fight back, but a huge backdrop floored him once again. Samuels followed up his assault with a brutal penalty kick and a stiff body slam.

Morrell recovered with a sequence of thrilling offence that wobbled Samuels but the crafty cockney hit a violent spinebuster and a gator lock for the submission victory.

Result: Sha Samuels beats Josh Morrell on NXT UK

Grade: C

At the NXT UK Performance Center, Ilja Dragunov was interviewed about his match with Jack Starz and his regret in hurting him. Sam Gradwell interrupted, and Dragunov left in disgust. Gradwell is going to pay for that down the line.

Rampage Brown was being interviewed backstage when Gallus and Joe Coffey pass by. The Iron King and Brown had words and looks like a match between the bruisers is on the cards.

Two matches were announced for next week. Xia Brookside will take on Nina Samuels and Jordan Devlin’s open challenge continued on NXT UK.

Teddy Long snaps when Swerve Strickland's race is brought up HERE

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