WWE recently announced that a two day tournament will be held in Blackpool, England to crown a new WWE UK Champion on January 14/15. The British wrestling scene has experienced a huge growth in popularity this year and the announcement demonstrates the buzz that the UK has been generating. Several UK based companies and performers have been commenting on the WWE’s plans:
https://twitter.com/NoamDar/status/809393181527838720
Slightly annoyed that I'm not on that stage joining my friends make history, I know one thing. The gentlemen on… https://t.co/bIt9y1UFJS
— Will Ospreay • ????????? (@WillOspreay) December 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/LionheartUK/status/809420539672625152
Delighted for all the boys getting a great opportunity to do the UK proud at that level w/@WWEUK, well done troops!!!??
— GRADO (@gradowrestling) December 15, 2016
At the #WWEUK press conference this morning. Excited to be apart of the @WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament. #BritishStrongStyle pic.twitter.com/o8Cb7KBV2R
— ‘The Bruiserweight’ Pete Dunne (@PeteDunneYxB) December 15, 2016