Piper Niven Debuts; Toni Storm Defends NXT UK Women’s Title Against Jinny Next Week On NXT UK
The NXT UK women’s division takes center stage next week.
On today’s episode of NXT UK it was announced that Toni Storm will defend her NXT UK Women’s Title against Jinny next week on the show. Jinny has been on a roll recently, scoring victories over Mia Yim, Kasey Owens, and Isla Dawn in the last few months. Storm won the title from Rhea Ripley at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool on Jan. 12. She has made one successful title defense during her time as champion, defeating Ripley in the rematch on Feb. 20.
Also announced for next week is Travis Banks against Kassius Ohno.
NEXT WEEK: The #KiwiBuzzsaw @Travis_BanksPW battles @KassiusOhno one-on-one AND @tonistorm_ defends her #NXTUK #WomensTitle against @JinnyCouture! pic.twitter.com/bKQGoz36ES
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) April 3, 2019
Finally, Piper Niven is set to make her NXT UK in-ring debut on next week’s episode. An opponent was not named. Niven made her debut on the brand last week when she ran off Ripley.
.@RheaRipley_WWE wants to make @viperpiperniven‘s #NXTUK dreams a NIGHTMARE!
Speaking of which, #PiperNiven competes in her @NXTUK debut match NEXT WEEK! pic.twitter.com/wbQwd8MjvZ
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2019
If you missed anything from today’s episode of NXT UK, head over to Fightful’s full report on the show.
