Detailed WWE 4/17/24 Houseshow Results From The UK: Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark vs. Natalya & Tegan Nox, WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
WWE UK Spring Tour 2024
WWE houseshow results from Birmingham, England, United Kingdom at Resorts World Arena on Wednesday, April 17, 2024:
Sarah Schreiber is the ring announcer. This is a sold out show.
WWE Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn won a 4-Way Title Match over Gunther, Chad Gable, and Finn Balor by pinning Balor. The finish came when Balor gave Gunther the diving double foot stomp and went for the cover. Gable grabbed Balor’s leg in the pin attempt and put him in an ankle lock. Zayn snuk up behind Gable to break up the hold. He gave Gable a Blue Thunder Bomb and then hit Balor with a Helluva Kick for the pin.
Natalya and Tegan Nox defeated Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark when Natalya submitted Stark to the Sharpshooter.
WWE World Champion Damian Priest appeared on the big screen to talk about his match later against Kofi Kingston. He said this will be his first defense of the title since winning it at WrestleMania 40.
Jey Uso pinned Drew McIntyre with a cradle after sidestepping the Claymore Kick attempt. Lots of “CM Punk” chants against McIntyre during the match. After the match, McIntyre got on the mic said it was too late for the crowd to chat for him now because the damage was done. He said he hopes when they go to bed tonight they realize they’re the reason for what the country has become. He told them he was glad to be going back to America.
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest pinned Kofi Kingston after a cheap shot from JD McDonagh (who ran down to ringside) followed up by his chokeslam finisher. Xavier Woods came out to go after McDonagh but McDonagh threw him into the ring steps.
Intermission
Ricochet pinned JD McDonagh after a springboard cutter followed up by the shooting star press.
Becky Lynch defeated Piper Niven by submission with the Dis Arm Her armbar. Lynch spent a very long time taking pics and signing autographs after the match with as many fans as she could.
There was an ad on the big screen for WWE Backlash on May 4 in France. Sarah Schreiber told everyone they can watch it on the WWE Network.
Schreiber thanked the crowd tonight and did note that this show was sold out.
WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes pinned Shinsuke Nakamura after the Cross Rhodes in the main event. After the match, Rhodes spoke to the crowd and thanked them. He said they deserve a big pay event like WrestleMania to be here one day.