Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 31, 2023

Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga) beats The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) after Julius Creed inadvertently knocks Ivy Nile off the apron as Ivy Nile confronts Jinder Mahal for getting physically involved in the match.

Backstage, Axiom watches A-Kid in a NXT UK Heritage Cup Rules match when Tyler Bate shows up. Axiom asks what happened to A-Kid, and Tyler Bate says Axiom reminds him of A-Kid. A-Kid says he gets that a lot, then proposes they have a match that brings the house down. Damon Kemp shows up and says he is sick of the respect between people in the locker room and that NXT UK was full of soft wrestlers wrestling a lame style, then tells Axiom to tell A-Kid that he is hot garbage. After Kemp leaves, Tyler Bate calls him "a right wazzock." Axiom is like "Huh?" and Bate says "Pendejo." Axiom is like "Ah." Tyler Bate then tells Axiom he will see him out there.

Zoey Stark beats Indi Hartwell. After the match, Stark attacks Hartwell again, but Sol Ruca runs into the ring. Stark retreats.

We hear from The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine). Gacy says that day of vengeance is on the horizon, and Fowler says they want something owed to them for far too long. Reid says the tag team champions have been kept from them, and Gacy says they will win the titles. Raine says that Chase U worships "a false idol" who is abusive, devious and delusional, then says The Schism will not fail because there is no stronger unit.

We hear from Apollo Crews, who is out in Charlotte, North Carolina early to feel its energy. He says that he - and NXT - are coming, and that he needs two falls. He says Carmelo Hayes is fast and powerful, but his best will be better than Carmelo's. He also says that if Trick Williams wants to get involved, he can handle it. Apollo then says that the past will dictate the future at Vengeance Day.

Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes Lee says Vengance Day is a big day for him as he has his biggest challenge in front of him in Dijak, who just wants the North American Championship. He says it will be tough and that he will take an ass whupping, but he will rise at North American Champion. Dijak shows up and tells Wes Lee to enjoy his final days as champion, and says that even though his speech was passionate and motivating, he will be standing in front of the biggest, baddest man in the locker room and he will rip the title from his cold hands. Wes Lee says that is exactly what Dijak will do, then reminds him that it is no accident he is North American Champion and that he has fought to keep his title, and the support of the fans have taken to levels he has only dreamed of. He says that on Saturday, he will fight not only him, but everyone on the "Wes Side." Dijak says Wes Lee may be fighting for the fans, but the fans will not be fighting for him. Suddenly, Von Wagner and Mr. Stone show up.Stone says Von Wagner is the biggest and baddest - not Dijak - and Wagner tells Dijak to take his sunglasses off before saying the biggest injustice is him getting overlooked. Dijak says he has no issues with Von Wagner, but Wes Lee says points have been made and that if Von Wagner could beat Dijak tonight, he can prove he is the biggest and baddest and maybe become #1 contender to his title. Wes Lee then asks for a referee, then Von Wagner hits Dijak with a cheap shot. Multiple referees have to restore order before the match is official. Wes Lee guests on commentary for the next match.

Dijak beats Von Wagner.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo briefly mention Dijak, then Lorenzo says he has taken care of business and that "it is on" next week.

Backstage, we hear from McKenzie Mitchell, who say Nikkita Lyons is facing a long recovery process, then takes a closer look at the scene of the attack on Nikkita. McKenzie then announces she will report on future updates.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between Grayson Waller and Bron Breakker.

Tyler Bate beats Axiom in an even, techincal, back-and-forth match. After the match, Damon Kemp runs into the ring and attacks Axiom.

We hear from Isla Dawn, who perform a magical ritual before stating that Alba Fyre always had a rage inside of her and just needed a gentle nudge. Alba Fyre puts the fire out after Isla Dawn sheds their evils and relinquish their need for control.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. Trick Williams questions if he should come to Vengeance Day, but Carmelo says he should as Apollo Crews keeps dreaming and they keep scheming. Carmelo says Apollo Crews needs to realize that he cannot touch him until he can beat him two out of three falls.

Roxanne Perez and Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) are interviewed in separate rooms. As Roxanne talks about being in the Royal Rumble, Jacy Jayne mocks her for losing and Gigi Dolin says it is because they put her through a table last week. Jacy Jayne says it will be over for "Little Miss Perfect" this Saturday. As Roxanne says there may be truth behind what Jacy and Gigi said to each other, Jacy and Gigi tell Roxanne that she has no chance of beating them and that she has peaked. Jacy and Gigi keep interrupting Roxanne as they continue to mock her and tell her that her ride is over. Roxanne leaves her room, then Jacy says Roxanne is old news and Gigi says there is no cracks between her and Jacy. Jacy says that order will be restored and that she and Gigi will take their rightful place at the top of NXT and Gigi says that they will both become champion, Roxanne suddenly shows up on Toxic Attraction's end and jumps them both. Performance Center staff have to restore order.

Stevie Turner beats Dani Palmer in her NXT debut.

Backstage, Kiana James is met by Fallon Henley after making a phone call to someone named Zack. As they argue, Katana Chance and Kayden Carter show up see this as a fracture in their team, but Kiana says they will win and Fallon says they will go all out. Katana and Kayden say they will win out, then leave. Fallon tells Kiana to stay focused on Saturday, then tells her that this conversation is not over.

Drew Gulak beats Charlie Dempsey after Hank Walker is inadvertently knocked out by Dempsey.

Backstage, an angry Von Wagner scares Mr. Stone, who asks why he is even managing Von Wagner. He then admits that he knows nothing about Von Wagner and says that Von Wagner has not stood out from anyone else, and tells him that he has to show who he really is and to "help me help you."

Andre Chase and Duke Hudson beat The Schism (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) and the team of Malik Blade and Edris Enofe to win the New Day Invitational and become #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships after Thea Hail yanks Ava Raine off the ring apron, confusing Jagger Reid. After the match, Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) are seen on the balcony and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) are seen on the ramp. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up on the TitanTron and say that they will see all three teams at Vengeance Day.

We see a video package for Vengeance Day.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!