Former WWE NXT UK star Mark Andrews might have departed from the company, but fans and wrestlers still show love towards the Welsh wrestler. The 31-year-old recently shared heartwarming news with fans, which brought the entire community together. WWE stars Kofi Kingston and Nikki Cross shared their excitement with the wrestler-turned-musician in his latest Twitter post.
This post showed the positive side of the violent game, as fans came together to spread merriment.
Fans are delighted to hear the news of Mark Andrews becoming a father
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Fans of the former WWE wrestler were delighted to find out, he was blessed with a daughter. Andrews earned fame through his stint in the NXT UK. Recently, he shared the news on social media that he welcomed a new member into his family. Needless to say, everyone responded with positivity and cheers.
Here are some of the top comments from fans showering love to Andrews and his daughter.
Aw man congrats! 🖤 so happy for you!
— Connor MacLeod (@HelloConnor) February 25, 2023
Congratulations mate 🎉❤️ hope mum and baby are doing great
— Martin Stone🇬🇧 (@strongstylebrit) February 25, 2023
They congratulated him for entering a new phase of his life.
Welcome to Fatherhood.
— Phil Boyd 🇮🇪 (@ThePhilBoyd) February 25, 2023
Congrats, man! You'll have her stage diving and high fiving before you even realize!👏🏻👏🏻
— iñaki (@inakigiron) February 25, 2023
Kingston and Cross congratulated their old friend on becoming a father.
She’s perfect! Congratulations Mark!
— Kofi Kingston (@TrueKofi) February 26, 2023
Congratulations pal ❤️❤️
— Nicola Glencross (@WWENikkiCross) February 25, 2023
One fan also pointed out that the newborn resembles her father.
Congratulations man! She looks just like you
— Omar Kingosso (@Kingosso) February 25, 2023
Congratulations pal best feeling in the world ♥️
— Daihlan Hendry (@DHWrestling92) February 25, 2023
Fans and colleagues wished him luck as began a new journey in his personal life. But, Let’s take a look back at Andrews’ career as a wrestler in the ring.
The remarkable career of the ‘Lighting Kid’
Mark Andrews is a former NXT UK champion. He was an avid wrestling fan from an early age and had the willpower to achieve his dream. Moreover, Andrews worked with several wrestling promotions such as Attack Pro Wrestling, Celtic Wrestling, and TNA, and left his mark there, before getting into the WWE. The fans affectionately named him ‘The Lightning Kid,’ for his speed and technique.
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At WWE, the ‘Lightning Kid’ claimed the NXT UK Tag Team Championship in 2019. In the process, he became the first Welsh champion in NXT UK’s history along with his partner, Flash Morgan Webster. But, The NXT UK project has been abandoned by the promotion.
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Apparently, Triple H and its owners decided to overhaul the show and start with a new slate. Nevertheless, fans have fond memories of Mark Andrews’s time in the WWE. What do you think of his latest news? Let us know in the comments below.
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