NXT UK is a brand who have experienced some growing pains since its inception, but both of their very own Takeover events have been fantastic. NXT UK will take over Blackpool once again on January 12th, 2020 from The Empress Ballroom.
Taping spoilers indicate that matches like Tyler Bate vs Jordan Devlin, Joe Coffey vs WALTER, & Gallus vs Imperium will be the major matches going into this card.
Tyler Bate vs. Jordan Devlin
This match would fill the role that Cesaro vs. Ilja Dragonauv & Finn Balor vs. Jordan Devlin filled on previous NXT UK Takeover events. A fast paced, exciting 20 minute contest which would have a chance to steal the show. Tyler Bate & WALTER still hold my spot for match of the year for 2019, and Jordan Devlin isn’t far behind following his match with David Starr in Over The Top Wrestling in Ireland. This match could easily be an early contender for best match of 2020.
NXT UK Tag Championship Mayhem
The NXT UK tag team championship picture has been heating up, Gallus (Mark Coffey & Wolfgang) currently hold the gold, but the Imperium duo of Fabian Aicher & Marcel Bartel want to increase Imperiums grasp on NXT UK.
But while a simple tag match between two teams would be lovely, you have to consider the other two top teams in NXT UK who are chasing the glory of championship gold themselves. Those teams are the highflying Welsh duo of Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster, and the inaugural NXT UK Tag Champs The Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zac Gibson).
We could very well see a four way war for the tag titles. NXT UK isn’t much for gimmick matches, but those teams would make for an excellent ladder match.
WALTER VS. Joe Coffey
The Ring General WALTER has held a mighty grip on the NXT UK Championship ever since he dominated Pete Dunne to take the title from him. Tyler Bate tried his best to avenge his fallen friend, but failed in a spectacular match. Joe Coffey previously attempted to win the NXT UK Championship from Pete Dunne at the previous Takeover Blackpool in losing fashion, losing the crafty and brutal competitor.
Joe Coffey and WALTER would be a hard hitting if not unspectacular heavyweight bout, that could range from good to great. I can’t see Coffey being the man who will unseat WALTER, but he will be fired up in his second NXT UK Championship attempt for sure.
NXT UK Takeover Blackpool II should be a fantastic event, so make sure you have time ready for it on Sunday, January 12th.
