The Bloodline of NXT and NXT UK

by Nathan Saylors

After three years away from WWE, Wade Barrett is back! He's starting in NXT UK and is a different person. He's the same to his opponents but his allies or fans, aka he is a face now. This new attitude eventually results in the creation of a new, inter-gender stable/family. Watch as Barrett and 5 others team up and climb to the top of NXT and NXT UK, as 'The Bloodline'.

11. Apprentice and Stable Reveal

Please note that I DO NOT OWN ANYONE OR ANYTHING IN THIS FANFICTION

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Well guys, this is it! In this chapter, Wade Barrett will be discussing his victory over Eddie Dennis and afterwards he will introduce his apprentice to complete this four eventually six person alliance. Who will it be? Let's find out! Also, from now on, all regular NXT UK shows will be in the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Enjoy!

"Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the WWE United Kingdom Champion, Wade Barrett!", announces Andy Shepherd

(The crowd, 9,956 strong, cheers loudly)

(End of Days (V6) by Jim Johnston)

(Barrett emerges, bandages over his left shoulder, belt around his waist and both Black and Fox accompanying him to the ring)

"A huge ovation for 'The King of Bad News'.", reports Vic Joseph

"Deservedly so. Last week, at Takeover: Edinburgh, he made Eddie Dennis eat his disrespectful words!", exclaims Nigel McGuinness

"His best friend, Aleister Black, and his girlfriend, Alicia Fox, accompanying him tonight.", says Vic

(Barrett grabs a mic after all three posed and interacted with the crowd, who begins chanting 'Bad News Barrett!')

"Well, that sure is a pleasant welcome if I've ever seen one.", compliments Barrett

(The crowd resumes cheering)

"Last week was NXT UK Takeover: Edinburgh.", starts Barrett, "Eddie Dennis said he would make this championship mean something again. Well, last week, I shut his mouth and proved that the WWE United Kingdom Championship has always meant something!"

(The crowd starts chanting 'We Love Tacks!')

"Yup, it took a Wasteland full of thumbtacks.", notes Barrett, "But in the end, All Dennis Got Was Bad News!"

(The crowd pops loudly for Barrett's famous phrase)

"But tonight is about me gloating about my victory.", adds Barrett as he looks at his allies, "Tonight, a new superstar joins our alliance. NO! A new superstar joins our family."

(The crowd gets excited and begins the usual "Who? Who? Who?" chants)

"Now this superstar was trained by me long before SHE joined the WWE.", says Barrett

(The crowd goes 'Ooooooh' as Fox looks at Barrett)

"Don't worry, Foxy, she's too young for me.", says Barrett teasingly, causing the crowd to laugh and Fox to relax, "Anyways she was in the independent circuit for four years before coming to WWE."

(The crowd cheers in anticipation for who would join this popular new alliance)

"Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my protege, my apprentice from Adeliade, Australia...", announces Barrett

(The crowd goes silent as Barrett pauses for a few moments)

"RHEA RIPLEY!", he shouts

(The crowd pops loudly)

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(The inaugural NXT UK Women's Champion makes her way to the ring, in her usual attire with a genuine smile on her face)

"What an announcement by the United Kingdom Champion!", says Nigel

"Rhea Ripley is Wade Barrett's apprentice?!", asks Vic in shock

(Ripley enters the ring and embraces Barrett, turning face for the first time ever. Barrett hand her the mic)

"We are a family. Wade Barrett, 'The King of Bad News', Aleister Black, 'The Prince of Darkness', Alicia Fox, 'The Captain', and me, Rhea Ripley, 'The Aussie Asskicker'. Together, we are The Bloodline!", declares Ripley as the other three posed when their names were called

(The crowd cheers loudly as the four of them, now christened 'The Bloodline', plays to the crowd)

(End of Days (V6) by Jim Johnston)

"What a way to kick off NXT UK!", states Nigel

"The landscape of this whole business is about to change.", proclaims Vic

Wade Barrett, Aleister Black, Alicia Fox and Rhea Ripley are 'The Bloodline'. They are the original four, two more will eventually join. Katarina Lea Waters will join eventually, now who will be the third male? Keep reading this fanfiction to find out.

Author's Note: Alongside this one, I'm thinking of starting a crossover fanfiction. Check out my profile, go to the poll and vote for two out of the seven choices. The two with the most votes will win. Here are your choices.

1. Naruto/Naruto Shippuden

2. Pokemon

3. Hellsing Ultimate

4. Code Geass

5. Pokemon

6. Lion King/Lion Guard

7. Resident Evil

When Chapter 15 comes out, this poll will close. Please vote and please review this story. I'd love to know what my readers think about this fanfic. Thank you all so much and see you next time!