NXT UK will be debuting on the WWE Network this week. The long awaited show has several shows taped and many were waiting for WWE to pull the trigger and release the content. NXT UK stars Eddie Dennis, Isla Dawn and Jinny recently spoke to The Mirror on the new series.
Eddie Dennis
Eddie Dennis is a former school headteacher turned full time professional wrestler. One of the core parts of PROGRESS, Dennis has been engaged in a year long feud with 205 Live Superstar Mark Andrews. The ‘Pride of Wales’ stated that “We want to make NXT UK the unmissable hour of wrestling on the WWE Network.” Dennis also commented on being given the chance to perform for WWE, stating that “It blows my mind when I consider having a connection with WWE fans. It’s been really humbling in terms of the reaction that I have received from people, and I am often told that by following my dreams I am inspiration to people not just in wrestling, but for people chasing all types of goals.”
Isla Dawn
Isla Dawn is one of the top Women’s competitors for Pro Wrestling: EVE and PROGRESS. The Scottish star discussed her relationship with NXT competitor Nikki Cross; “I’m really close to Nikki Cross, and I remember at one point I think it was just her and two other girls that were wrestling in Scotland.” Dawn elaborated further stating that “There were hardly any shows that had even just one match for a girl. They had a tough time getting the experience, and they had to work extra hard.” Dawn also described being given the opportunity to perform for WWE: “to be able to come in (to WWE) at a point where there are so many girls to wrestle, and so many places to learn, and so many opportunities for us, it’s amazing. I don’t think people would have believed this could have happened for the women 10 years ago.”
Jinny
Jinny is the reigning PROGRESS Women’s Champion and was part of this year’s Mae Young Classic. The ‘Fashionista’ discussed how important the build of Women’s wrestling in the UK played a part in NXT UK. “All the women, whether in the present or the past, have worked incredibly hard to pave the way for us, so just because women’s wrestling is enjoying a fantastic time right now, it doesn’t mean that we have to take it easy.” Jinny finished by stating that “it means that we have to try even harder, and take it further, to make sure that we continue to forge the path that’s been made for us.“
