WWE has released the video below, announcing the first-round matches for the upcoming WWE UK Title tournament which will kick off at the Download Music Festival in The UK.
-Flash Morgan Webster vs James Drake
-Travis Banks vs El Ligero
-Tucker vs Joe Coffey
-Kenny Williams vs Dave Mastiff
-Joseph Conners vs Ashton Smith
-Jordan Devlin vs Tyson T-Bone
-Amir Jordan vs Zack Gibson
-Drew Gulak vs Jack Gallagher (It was noted that this match will not be taking place at the Download Music Festival, making it likely, but not confirmed, that the bout will air on an episode of WWE 205 Live).
The first-round match-ups in the @WWEUKCT are CONFIRMED, and @catherinekelley has the breakdown! Which match are YOU most excited for? #WWEUKCT pic.twitter.com/nSIHB3LpLh
— WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2018
Get ready — here are the 16 challengers who will compete in June’s #WWEUKCT! https://t.co/znKbutxT4r
— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2018
Former #ICWChampion @Joe_Coffey is headed to the #WWEUKCT! @WWE pic.twitter.com/2szx54RZag
— ICW (@InsaneChampWres) May 16, 2018
The final 4 competitors set to take part in next month’s #WWEUKCT at the @RoyalAlbertHall! pic.twitter.com/bmTzPhjv7m
— WWE UK (@WWEUK) May 18, 2018
I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of the @WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament! After over 17 years of hard work all over the world, being a part of @WWEUK is a dream come true. #WWE #WWEUK #WWEUKCT https://t.co/nMYB1jNsnG
— El Ligero (@Ligero1) May 16, 2018