Announcers: Andy Shepherd and Nigel McGuinness
-This is NXT Prelude. An episode that they hyped to be the equivalent to their annual NXT UK Takeover.
(1) TYLER BATE (with Trent Seven) vs. NOAM DAR (with Sha Samuels) – #1 Contender’s Match for the Heritage Cup
-British Rounds Match
-A-Kid appeared on the screen prior to the match to let both competitors know that he will be watching closely.
Round One: They locked up at the bell before faking each other out a little bit. Dar then locked arms in hopes of hitting a backslide, but Seven was too strong and both men continued to back the other into the corner. Bate eventually executed one for the first pinfall attempt of the match. Bate then rolled Dar up and actually got the win for the round with 1:45 remaining.
A new match has been added to the lineup for NXT UK: Prelude.
WWE has announced that NXT UK Women s Champion Kay Lee Ray will team with Isla Dawn against Meiko Satomura & Emilia McKenzie at NXT UK: Prelude next Thursday (April 8). Emilia McKenzie is Millie McKenzie s new in-ring name in WWE.
During a segment on this week s NXT UK episode, KLR addressed defeating Satomura last month to retain the NXT UK Women s Championship. McKenzie then made her debut as a member of the NXT UK roster by interrupting KLR. McKenzie said she s here because she wants to defeat the best. McKenzie warned KLR that their paths will cross soon.