Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 21, 2023

Before the next match, Trick Williams says he is here tonight to prove he can do more than just talk and back up everything he says, then says nothing Ilja Dragunov can do will stop him from beating him into oblivion. He says that he is glad pain makes Dragunov feel alive, because he will be on cloud nine following the ass-whupping he is about to give him.

Ilja Dragunov beats Trick Williams. During the match, JD McDonagh shows up as Dragunov is down on the outside, and guests on commentary.

We hear from Jinder Mahal, who says that he waited to take on Bron Breakker because timing is everything. He says the weight on Bron's shoulders is getting heavier and the boos are getting louder, and that Bron is falling into the same trap from last year. Jinder says he will be the one to spoil Bron's plans this year, and that there will be shocked faces in the crowd tonight just like when he won the WWE Championship.

Backstage, Fallon Henley tries to call Brooks Jensen to no avail. Josh Briggs tells Fallon that she ruined the big night not just for Brooks, but for Kiana James. Fallon tells Briggs she will apologize to Kiana in person.

In WWE Performance Center footage from earlier this week, Meiko Satomura wants to see how well everyone can survive her training. Roxanne Perez is the only one left after sit-ups, push-ups, partner carrying and a thousand squats. Meiko says this was just a warm-up.

Tyler Bate heads to the ring. Tyler thanks the fans for their love and support on his journey so far and says it has given him a passion for wrestling that he has never even imagined, and while he came up short at times, some things happen for a reason. He then says he and the fans are about to embark on a mystical journey together, then The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine) shows up. Joe Gacy says The Schism could not help but hear what Tyler has to say and that he and Tyler are kindred spirits and forward speakers. Tyler says he is not interested in drinking the Flavor-Aid. Ava Raine says they may be kindred spirits, but not always, and Gacy tells Tyler he needs to be careful about who he surrounds himself on his journey. Gacy says The Schism is true family and that Tyler left his behind back home, then says The Schism gave Thea Hail a glimpse of life with them and says that Tyler is next. As The Schism surrounds the ring, Andre Chase, Duke Hudson and Thea Hail charge the ring.

The Dyad (Rip Folwer and Jagger Reid) beat Andre Chase and Duke Hudson after Ava Raine distracts Andre Chase while approaching Thea Hail. After the match, Duke Hudson screams to Andre Chase "You have to let her grow up" regarding Thea Hail, and asks "Is this a university or a charity?"

Backstage, Mr. Stone is talking with Von Wagner when Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo confront them over costing them a North American Championship title shot. Von Wagner refuses to fight them at first, but after more insults, Von Wagner accepts D'Angelo's challenge. Mr. Stone tells Von Wagner that he is playing into D'Angelo's hand and D'Angelo and Stacks leave, but Von Wagner tells Stone to shut up.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey. Gulak says Hank Walker is the kind of guy who wants something, but did not get it, and he is not here to hand out participation trophies. He says Walker is a nice guy and that one cannot be afraid to rip off limbs and ligaments or step on throats, which describes Charlie Dempsey.

We hear from Sol Ruca, who says that the women's division is unpredictable but fun like everything else in life before talking about the enjoyment of trying something new until she succeeds. She says that she wants another match with Zoey Stark because she will eventually land a flip or trick and she will eventually beat Zoey.

Jacy Jayne beats Indi Hartwell by disqualification after Gigi Dolin runs into the ring and attacks Jacy Jayne. Gigi and Jacy brawl their way to the back.

Roxanne Perez and Meiko Satomura continue to train in Performance Center footage from earlier this week. Meiko Satomura says victory come from the heart, not from the muscles, then tells Roxanne that she will see her in two weeks.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Zoey Stark, who says that she is done with Sol Ruca before stating that Meiko Satomura has a women's title shot because Roxanne Perez is a fan of hers, then says it is her match. She also says that everyone in the women's division kisses Satomura's ass to get her respect, and says that if Satomura steps into the ring with her, she will show her who the real final boss is.

Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofe. During the match, two men show up with a cake with the words "Happy Anniversary" on it. After the match, the two men with the cake congratulate Gallus on losing the NXT UK Tag Team Championships to Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) two years ago, then Gallus attack the two men while sending them face-first into the cake. Afterwards, Pretty Deadly attack Gallus from behind with chairs before sending them into the ring steps while proclaiming that the tag team division is theirs.

We hear from Dabba-Kato, who says that Apollo Crews has spent the last eight years focused on his future that he forgot about his past, and says that he was there for his biggest moments. Dabba-Kato says he is now here to hurt Apollo Crews, and while Crews brought him into this world, he will be the one to take Apollo out of it.

We hear from Stevie Turner, who says that she is excited for WrestleMania season before debuting the Roster Randomizer. The randomizer lands on Lyra Valkyria, and Stevie Turner fields questions from fans about Lyra. When asked how far Lyra will go, Stevie says Lyra is talented, but she will have to cross paths with her and she will be no match for her forward thinking.

Tony D'Angelo beats Von Wagner. After the match, Kelly Kincaid interviews Tony D'Angelo. D'Angelo comments Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo for being loyal to family, then says Dijak knows nothing about loyalty and that it is time to put an end to things between himself and Dijak. To do that, he will handle things in the ring, and challenges Dijak to one more match in a Jailhouse Street Fight at NXT Roadblock. He says that he will put Dijak in solitary confinement when all is said and done, then tells him he has seven days and not to let him find him.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Nikkita Lyons. Nikkita says she will be back within a year, and that she does not remember who attacked her. Tiffany Stratton shows up and calls the interview a waste of time and that the focus should be on her, then says Nikkita should vanish from NXT for a year.

Backstage, Ivy Nile tells Tatum Paxley not to let Isla Dawn get to her and that they are a team before heading to the ring.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes praises Trick Williams for holding his own about Ilja Dragunov, then says he must watch the main event. Suddenly, Tyler Bate shows up and gives some advice to Trick, saying "good timber does not grow with ease" and that "the stronger the storm, the stronger the tree."Carmelo Hayes then says he respects Tyler Bate, then says that he knows himself and that it is fortunate that Tyler Bate's journey does not involve the NXT Championship.

Alba Fyre beats Ivy Nile after backing Ivy Nile into Tatum Paxley, knocking Tatum Paxley off the apron before laying Ivy out for the win.

Fallon Henley meets Kiana James at her office and apologizes for ruining her date. Kiana asks Fallon to trust her, and says that she has Brooks Jensen's best interests at heart before they shake hands.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee. Wes says he would love to make it to Los Angeles as North American Champion, but he cannot look too far ahead. He then says he will give another open challenge for the title next week. When McKenzie asks why he is doing this when this puts him at a disadvantage at Roadblock, Wes Lee says "It's just who I am."

Bron Breakker retains the NXT Championship against Jinder Mahal after countering the Khalass and hitting the Spear. During the match, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) attack Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga), and both teams brawl to the back as officials try to break the brawl up. After the match, Carmelo Hayes is seen on the nearby balcony. All of a sudden, the show switches to the WWE page on Peacock, and we see Grayson Waller in the production truck. Grayson Waller says that he is the new main event and that he will be the star at NXT Roadblock, then states that he wants to host an edition of "The Grayson Waller Effect" with "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels as his guest.

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