WWE announced Thursday it will hold a tournament next month to determine its first United Kingdom champion. The two-night event, scheduled for Jan. 14 and 15, will air exclusively on WWE Network. HHH announced the tournament at a news conference in England.
The anouncement was notable for a couple of reasons:
First, one of the featured personalities was Nigel McGuinness, who was forced into retirement due to injuries a few years back but has been a very visible part of Ring of Honor's on-screen product since then. His appearance confirmed the rumor that he was hired as a trainer for the developmental branch of WWE in Florida.