Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 28, 2023

The show starts with multiple Superstars brawling backstage over Wes Lee's open challenge for the NXT North American Championship. Dabba-Kato breaks through Malik Blade and Edris Enofe, but he gets attacked by Apollo Crews. Finally, Nathan Frazer jumps over both Dabba-Kato and Apollo to answer the challenge.

Wes Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Nathan Frazer, who has not been seen in NXT in months. Both men show respect after the match.

We hear from JD McDonagh, who talks about having a retinal tear. He says that he does not expect Ilja Dragunov to understand, but he soon will, and that their next battle will be the symphony he desires. He says that Dragunov has the highest pain resistance he has ever seen, and when he is medically cleared, he will push Dragunov beyond his limits, break his spirit and will, and send him home permanently.

Backstage, Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen talk. Jensen says that since Valentine's Day, something has felt off, but Briggs says that his relationship problems with Kiana James will sort themselves out.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Hank Walker. Walker says he wants to prove he belongs in NXT, but he is seeing red with Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey. Axiom shows up and confronts Walker for nearly knocking him out and costing him a shot at the North American Championship, and referees have to hold both men back when their argument gets physical.

Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga) beat Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen after it is clear that Jensen's head is not in the game. After the match, Jinder Mahal says India needs a new NXT champion. He says that The Creed Brothers have done everything but beat Indus Sher, and that will never change, and at Roadblock, they will get a beating ten times worse.

In backstage footage from moments ago, Katana Chance alerts a trainer to Wendy Choo having been attacked outside.

Gigi Dolin shows up. She talks about how Jacy Jayne betrayed her three weeks ago, then says this is not the first time she has had to deal with real, life-altering changes or being betrayed by someone close to her, and that she has realized who she is. She says that Jacy Jayne will always be about superficial, surface-level things as that was what Toxic Attraction was always about, and while it was a way for Jayne to channel her energy, Toxic Attraction was a way for her to channel her demons. Gigi says she told Jacy everything about her, and says that the last close person to hurt her was her own mother, and that she wanted to prove she could succeed in NXT and escape the abuse with her brother. She says that Jacy has never been through what she has been through, and at Roadblock, she will hammer the final nail in the coffin of Toxic Attraction and beat Jacy Jayne.

At Chase University, Duke Hudson apologizes to Thea Hail for his recent actions. Andre Chase then teaches a class on famous wrestling factions with The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine) interrupts it. As The Schism trash Chase U, they also try to get to Thea Hail and Duke Hudson psychologically and threaten to leave Chase U burning in flames. Andre Chase says that at Roadblock, he will show the principles Chase University was built upon when he beats The Schism.

We hear from Dijak. He says that Tony D'Angelo has become public enemy number one, and when he is done with him, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo will not even recognize him. Next week at Roadblock, he will lock D'Angelo down for good.

Roxanne Perez guests on commentary for the next match.

Meiko Satomura beats Zoey Stark. After the match, Roxanne Perez and Meiko Satomura have a staredown in the middle of the ring.

As per Twitter, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels states that he will be on The Grayson Waller Effect next week.

As McKenzie Mitchell mentions the attack on Wendy Choo, Tiffany Stratton interrupts and tells everyone to stay out of the parking lot. When Katana Chance and Kayden Carter come out of the trainer's room, Tiffany says nobody cares about Wendy, but Katana and Kayden mention Tiffany's recent feud with Wendy. Tiffany questions where Kayden and Katana were when Wendy was attacked and entertains playing detective, but Katana tells Tiffany to put her boots on, as they are going to have a match.

Backstage, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) talk about their upcoming match with Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga), then meet with Damon Kemp and ask for his help despite their history. Kemp rejects the ide and leaves, then Bron Breakker shows up and offers his help for keeping his match against Jinder Mahal clean. The Creeds accept after Brutus and Bron mess with Julius.

Sol Ruca beats Elektra Lopez after it is revealed that Valentina Feroz has Elektra's brass knuckles. After the match, Elektra Lopez confronts Valentina Feroz, who punches Elektra Lopez out with the brass knuckles.

Earlier today at Big Daddy's, Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) play pool. Mark Coffey talks about their dominance in NXT UK and their history with Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) as he gets Wolfgang fired up, and when someone bumps into Wolfgang, Wolfgang breaks a pint glass on his back and beats him up.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), who make fun of Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) getting angry. When they see a tweet from Drew McIntyre stating that Pretty Deadly has a receipt coming their way, Pretty Deadly call Scotland "a dreary country." Kit Wilson says they will meet Gallus face-to-face at Roadblock, and Elton Prince says it will be absolutely smashing.

Tiffany Stratton beats Katana Chance following the distraction by Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre. After the match, Tiffany Stratton says she has proven she is the best woman in NXT, but she wants to be NXT Women's Champion. She says she does not care who wins next week, as the title belongs to her.

Backstage, Josh Briggs talks with Brooks Jensen, saying that whatever is going on between him, Fallon Henley and Kiana James needs to be resolved, even though it will take some time. Jensen admits that he wishes he could have a do-over, but Briggs says life does not give a lot of do-overs. Briggs then offers to help talk to Kiana for him, and Jensen goes with the idea.

Axiom beats Hank Walker.

We hear from Grayson Waller via Twitter, who looks forward to "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels appearing on The Grayson Waller Effect and wonders which Shawn Michaels he will get before demanding the proper respect on his show.

Carmelo Hayes beats Tyler Bate following the distraction by Trick Williams.

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