NXT UK
| NXT UK | |
|---|---|
| File:WWE NXT UK Logo.jpg | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Vince McMahon Paul "Triple H" Levesque |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Related | |
NXT UK, is an upcoming professional wrestling television program that is produced by WWE. NXT UK will feature competitors from the United Kingdom brand.[1] The show was officially announced during the 2018 United Kingdom Championship Tournament.[2]
History
In a press conference at The O2 Arena on December 15, 2016, "Triple H" Paul Levesque revealed that there would be a 16-man tournament to crown the inaugural WWE United Kingdom Champion. The tournament was held over a two-day period, January 14 and 15, 2017, and aired exclusively on the WWE Network. The championship was intended as the top championship of a new WWE Network show, produced in the United Kingdom (the show and its premiere date have yet to be revealed by the WWE).[3][4] On June 7, 2018 Johnny Saint was appointed General Manager of WWE's United Kingdom brand.[5][6]
References
- ^ "WWE launches new U.K. series". Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ "BREAKING: Major Announcement At WWE UK Championship Tournament Tapings". 18 June 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ Currier, Joseph (December 15, 2016). "WWE to crown first United Kingdom Champion in January". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ Keller, Wade (December 15, 2016). "WWE announces new UK-based brand, holding tournament to crown UK Champion, Nigel McGuinness on announce team". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ "Johnny Saint named GM of WWE's United Kingdom brand". WWE. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
- ^ "WWE announces Johnny Saint as UK brand general manager". 7 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.