The first NXT U.K. TakeOver event, in Blackpool, was filled to the brim with tremendous action. James Drake and Zack Gibson defeated Moustache Mountain to become the first NXT U.K. tag team champions, Toni Storm beat Rhea Ripley to win the NXT U.K. women's championship and, in a lengthy, brutal main event, Pete Dunne outlasted Joe Coffey to retain the WWE U.K. championship and continue his 600-plus day reign with the title. Finn Balor filled in for Travis Banks and defeated his protege, Jordan Devlin, and Dave Mastiff best Eddie Dennis in a No DQ match.
