If WWE plays a big part in your life then we have huge news – Ireland and the UK are getting their own champion.
BREAKING: The @WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament comes to @WWENetwork in January. https://t.co/tN96eM3npm @WWEUKCT pic.twitter.com/sBzGVZkiS5
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2016
Triple H himself was in London to announce that in January the first ever WWE United Kingdom Champion will be crowned following a special two-night tournament.
Competitors from across Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are taking part, with William Regal one of those responsible for scouting.
Meet the competitors of the @WWEUK Championship Tournament! pic.twitter.com/YC6gmeruPO
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2016
Bray’s Jordan Devlin, who’s trained by Finn Balor, is one competitor, while Trent Seven, Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, Tyson T-Bone and Tiger Ali are some of the other fighters we’ll get to know on the UK’s WWE network.
On the nights of January 14 and January 15 they’ll take part in a single-elimination tournament for the very regal belt pictured above, helping shine a light on wrestlers from this side of the pond.
The decision to bring a UK and Ireland league – undertaken because “our passionate UK fans deserve to have their own Champion”, according to Triple H – has been praised.
As I always say, the UK scene is number one in the world & appears the @WWE agree. Congrats lads & viewers prepare for the atmosphere #WWEUK
— Drew Galloway (@GallowaySpeaks) December 15, 2016
Congrats to the 16 guys in the #WWEUK tournament. What a great time to be a British wrestler. 🇬🇧 💪🏼#TheLads
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) December 15, 2016
And while William Regal won’t be on commentary, Michael Cole and Nigel McGuinness will be.
I pray that @realkingregal is also on commentary for the @WWEUK Championship series. No one explains the efficacy of a hold like he can.
— Logan Sama (@djlogansama) December 15, 2016
Tickets for the Blackpool tournament are available here.
