All Elite Wrestling has brought in a recently released former WWE star for their television tapings in Glasgow, Scotland. Mark Andrews made his AEW debut during the taping for this week’s episode of Collision.
The taping took place on August 20th at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. The episode, which will air this Saturday, August 23rd, is the final show before the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view in London.
AEW High-Flyer Debuts
The debut of the Welsh superstar was a special moment for the UK crowd. Mark Andrews competed in a singles match against the towering Big Bill.
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While Andrews was ultimately unsuccessful in his debut match, his appearance generated a positive reaction from the live audience. It is not yet known if this was a one-off appearance for the UK tour or if Andrews has officially signed a contract with All Elite Wrestling.
A Decorated UK Star
Mark Andrews is a veteran of the UK wrestling scene and a decorated champion. He was released by WWE in August 2022, following a successful run as a foundational star of the NXT UK brand. Alongside his partner Flash Morgan Webster in the popular “Subculture” faction, Andrews made history by becoming the first-ever Welsh champions in WWE, capturing the NXT UK Tag Team Championship.
Before his time in WWE, Andrews was also a standout in TNA Wrestling. He won the second season of the British Boot Camp reality competition, which earned him a TNA contract. He also had a reign as the TNA World Tag Team Champion. His innovative, high-flying style makes him a natural fit for the AEW roster.
The rest of the Collision taping was focused on the final build to this Sunday’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view.
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