The first ever NXT UK Women's Champion was crowned at the NXT UK tapings in Birmingham, England.
Rhea Ripley defeated Toni Storm in the finals of an eight-woman tournament to become the first champion. Triple H and NXT UK general manager Johnny Saint came to the ring and presented the title to Ripley after the match.
The 21-year-old Ripley, who is from Adelaide, Australia, made her WWE debut in last year's Mae Young Classic and has been a regular on NXT house shows. She's also one of the participants in this year's Mae Young Classic.
WWE released the following video:
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