Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 22, 2020

The show begins with General Manager William Regal announcing that Keith Lee has asked for time to address the fans. Keith Lee says it has been an incredible couple of weeks, and that he knows how much work it takes to get to NXT. After thanking his trainer, the late "Killer" Tim Brooks, he says that when opportunity struck, he became a champion. He says that he knows what opportunity is, and while he is limitless, he is not a limiting champion. Therefore, he will relinquish the NXT North American Championship to ensure other people get the same opportunities he did. Regal says he love the idea, and mentions that there will be Triple Threat Qualifying Matches where the winners will take part in a Ladder Match to decide a new North American Champion.

Dexter Lumis beats Killian Dain by submission.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Roderick Strong, who says that tonight is the night that The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Strong) get back on track after the last few strange weeks. As he says he should have been given a championship rematch, Bronson Reed shows up. He tells Roderick he is owed nothing and that Keith Lee created opportunity, and he is ready to prove he can be a big player in NXT. Johnny Gargano shows up and Strong leaves, and Gargano says this will end with him winning the title again and making history. Gargano leaves, then Bronson Reed tells Mackenzie Mitchell that tonight, he is going all out.

We hear from Dakota Kai, who says it felt good to knock the taste out of Io Shirai's mouth, and that she looks forward to taking the NXT Women's Championship away from her.

Breezango's (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) entrance before the next match makes strong references to The Quebecers (Quebecer Jacques and Quebecer Pierre).

Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel).

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Dominik Dijakovic, who talks about Karrion Kross' attack on him last week before saying Kross will get a fresh Dijakovic this week who is ready to knock him unconscious.

It is announced by Io Shirai via Twitter that she will see Dakota Kai next week.

Shotzi Blackheart knocks Robert Stone off the steel steps with her tank before the next match.

Shotzi Blackheart beats Aliyah after kicking Robert Stone off the ring apron, causing Stone to land on his injured ankle. After the match, Shotzi runs Robert Stone's injured ankle over with her tank, but she is pump kicked from out of nowhere by Mercedes Martinez.

We see a vignette for Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, who compares being in the ring to being in the recording studio before saying that he knows what it takes to be a champion. He also warns Santos Escobar that the next time he steps into the ring with him, he will beat him to become the next NXT Cruiserweight Champion.

Bronson Reed beats Roderick Strong and Johnny Gargano to go on to the Ladder Match for the NXT North American Championship.

Timothy Thatcher beats Oney Lorcan by pinning Lorcan as Lorcan cinches in a double wristlock.

Backstage, Robert Stone is not in the mood to be interviewed by Mackenzie Mitchell. Suddenly, Mercedes Martinez shows up and says she needs someone who can manage things outside of the ring so she can focus on hurting people inside the ring. She also warns Stone not to step outside of his boundaries or else she will break both of his legs. Stone welcomes Mercedes to his brand.

We hear from Finn Balor, who says that if Keith Lee is giving NXT opportunities, he will take advantage of the fact that he is "not man enough" to defend a title and take the North American Championship even though he does not need charity. He warns Dexter Lumis and Timothy Thatcher that their opportunity sucks, because they have him to deal with and their push just hit the ceiling. He then says that the NXT North American Championship is getting "the Finn Balor rub." This match is announced as official for next week.

Karrion Kross beats Dominik Dijakovic. During the match, Kross kicks the steel steps into Dijakovic's head, knocking him out. Keith Lee shows up, and Dijakovic refuses to have the match stopped when he sees Lee as Kross continues to punch him in the head. Kross then beats Dijakovic with a sleeper. After the match, Lee tends to Dijakovic along with a few referees.

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