8 Times WWE Rewarded Its UK Audience

It may not be quite as must-see as the regular NXT brand to some, but the creation of NXT UK has been great for a portion of UK wrestling fans.

Giving fans the chance to regularly attend the TV tapings of a show produced under the WWE umbrella, NXT UK has been quick to amass a passionate following as it's continued to provide a constant WWE spotlight for the likes of WALTER, Tyler Bate, Zack Gibson, Toni Storm, Kay Lee Ray, and Trent Seven to shine under.

The arrival of NXT UK isn't a gift for everybody, of course; WWE delving into the UK scene has resulted in most of British wrestling's brightest talents being under the sole control of the company. As such, certain promotions have struggled to keep their head above water as WWE continues to vacuum up British talent and then dictate where said talent can work - essentially slowing down the British revolution of recent years.

There are definitely two sides to the NXT UK coin, as having so many UK stars under one WWE-controlled roof does afford those British fans without a local promotion on their doorstep the opportunity to see these names.

Is NXT UK a good thing for the majority of UK fans? On a basic level, it is. Is NXT UK a good thing for UK wrestling promotions? No, it obviously isn't. As this is a feature driven towards what's been rewarding for British fans on a broader level, it's hard to argue that NXT UK is anything but a major plus.