Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 11, 2023

Carmelo Anthony and Trick Williams head to the ring to start tonight's show. Carmelo says everything between himself and Bron Breakker was supposed to be about respect, and that he let his guard down and he got caught slipping. He says that he gets that defeat is cold and lonely, but he says that he took the torch and that Bron did not pass it to him. Carmelo says that everybody wants him now and not Bron Breakker, and while they have done battle for a long time, WrestleMania weekend was just one chapter in their history. He then offers Bron Breakker a spot in the Fatal 4-Way match to decide a #1 contender at Spring Breakin'. Suddenly, Dragon Lee shows up, and he congratulates Carmelo on winning the NXT Championship before saying that Bron disrespected Carmelo and that Carmelo wants revenge, then says that he wants to face the best and that the NXT title proves who is the best. He knows that Carmelo wants Bron Breakker, but it will be the two of them for the NXT Championship. Carmelo welcomes Dragon Lee to NXT, but warns him not to interrupt the champion before giving him a pass because he is new and that he is not champion without reason. JD McDonagh then shows up and tells Carmelo that he should keep his head on a swivel as champion, as his armor of invincibility has slipped already and he and Trick got laid out by Bron Breakker. McDonagh says that if it were him, he would have headbutt Carmelo to hear how it sounds, then says ego is loud and confidence is quiet and that Carmelo will find out that he is number one. Carmelo reminds McDonagh that he still need to get over the rainbow to get to the pot of gold, and after he says that this was a leprechaun joke, Grayson Waller shows up. Grayson Waller shows up and insults Dragon Lee before saying a real superstar will take the NXT Championship from him, then Carmelo says that everyone wants to be the superstar before asking who will do what it takes to become it, as they are plenty of "Thems" and he is "Him."

Before the next match, Fallon Henley meets with Kiana James. Kiana says that she wants the "Yee-Haw" Fallon and not the goody two-shoes Fallon and that they need to win by any means necessary after Fallon brings up Brooks Jensen. When Josh Briggs shows up asking about Brooks Jensen, Kiana tells him and Fallon that Jensen is not here and that he does not want to be near either of them right now.

We see a TikTok video where Tiffany Stratton chews Sol Ruca and Dani Palmer out for making a TikTok video about their debut in the (public) parking lot and telling them that nobody cares about Dani's debut or their match tonight.

Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre retain the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships against Fallon Henley and Kiana James. Shortly after the beginning of the match, Brooks Jensen shows up and heads to the arena, and when he grabs Kiana's purse, Fallon screams at Jensen as he is ejected from the match by the referee. Jensen then shoves Briggs on his way out.

We hear from Noam Dar, who says that he will take NXT to a new level and that is a combination of swag and style and has unlimited potential. He says that there is only one Supernova and that he wows everyone while breaking jaws, then brings up the Heritage Cup rules as he says that he is bring his title and his talents to NXT. Noam Dar says that the future of European wrestling belongs to him as he sees what the best of NXT has to offer, and asks who will step up for the cup before saying there are levels to this and that he is the top.

Andre Chase, Duke Hudson and Thea Hail hold an awards presentation for Hudson in the ring. Andre Chase says that Hudson's recent success have made him "most valuable player," and while they have not always seen eye to eye, he knows that Hudson will fight for him. After being stopped for saying "motherfuckers," Duke Hudson is presented with the Chase University MVP Trophy. Hudson says that he hates awards celebrations and that he does not want the spotlight him, as it is not about "Chase Me," but about "Chase U," but in the biggest night of his career, he took Chase U to the promised land. He says that it was a group effort, but he was the one who led the march towards evil. Hudson thanks Andre Chase and Thea Hail before declaring himself Chase University's MVP. He then says that as much as he loves spelling "MVP," he also love spelling "Chase U." As he leads the spelling chant, Bron Breakker interrupts, saying the NXT Championship is a curse on his career and that he does not need the fans' approval anymore. He then says the fans will see a side of him that they have never seen before, and if anyone should take his place in the #1 contender's match, it should be Duke Hudson. Hudson and Bron shake hands, then Bron pretends to leave before hitting Andre Chase with a Spear. Hudson runs off with the trophy, then Bron Breakker tears up the nearby Chase University flag before dropping it on Andre Chase.

We hear from Gigi Dolin, who is near her now boarded-up childhood home where he and her brother dealt with their mother's demons and where she ran away and never looked back at the first opportunity. She says that Jacy Jayne knew all about this, and while Jacy broke her heart, she will never break her spirit. Gigi says her story may have started out ugly, but it bloomed into something beautiful.

We see Twitter video from "NXT Anonymous" where Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo attack Elton Prince with a crowbar and shove Kit Wilson in the trunk of their Chrysler 400.

Eddy Thorpe beats Javier Bernal as Damon Kemp shows up and watches the match from the ramp.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Tank Ledger is met by Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), and Joe Coffey) picks a fight with Ledger as Ledger mentions his incoming NXT debut. After Tank Ledger is held back, The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine) confronts Gallus, and Joe Gacy makes it clear that The Dyad (Fowler and Reid) want the NXT tag team titles and that they have been been ostracized from them. Wolfgang says all they had to do was ask, but Jagger Reid says "We're not asking you...we're telling you."

We hear from Scrypts, who asks Axiom in written prose if his biggest fear is his future or his past and if he is afraid to see the guy behind the mask. He says that what will come next for Axiom will not be anything new, as Axiom cannot expose him because he has exposed Axiom.

Tiffany Stratton beats Sol Ruca.

Backstage, Duke Hudson thanks Andre Chase for taking one for the team and mentions tonight's Fatal 4-Way Match, saying he will be the first person to bring gold to Chase University.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile). Ivy Nile says she has taken care of Tatum Paxley, and Julius Creed states that Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) has run out of surprises for their tag team title match next week. Brutus Creed says that they are not done with Gallus yet, and that they will be watching Joe Coffey Suddenly, Tiffany Stratton shows up and brags about tonight's win before wondering why she is not #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship.

Cora Jade heads to the ring. Cora asks if she has everyone's attention now, then says she returned to NXT only to find the women's division completely flipped upside-down and that it is time to humble some people, starting with Zoey Stark. She says that while Stark can do some things she cannot do, the one thing Stark cannot do is never be champion because she will always be the challenger. Cora then says that she put Roxanne Perez on the map the second she put the NXT women's tag team titles on her back, and while she will not touch what she has been through because it is real, she asks how long she will use that as her crutch. She says that Roxanne Perez is not "a special exception" and proof that some handle the pressure better than others. Cora then mentions Gigi Dolin, stating that she has broken away from Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne)before stating that the NXT Women's Championship is hers, not Dolin's. After telling Dolin not to let the door hit her "Instagram famous" ass on the way out, Cora Jade tells Tiffany Stratton that she runs NXT, not her. Cora then admits she knows nothing much about Lyra Valkyrie and is not a fan of birds, yet Lyra attacks anything with a pulse and shows no fear. She then says Lyra should be fearing her. Finally, Cora mentions Indi Hartwell, telling her that this is her NXT and that she is the hero of this story, as this is not Indi's fairytale. Lyra Valkyria shows up and tells Cora to shut up, then says that while she can cut through the women's division with her vicious tongue, the division took a step forward. Lyra asks if watching Stand & Deliver caused jealousy and gave Cora Jade "a big reality check," and tells her that if she wants to come back as a house of fire, she can give her her crown right here and now, but if she goes for the women's title, she will rip her eyes out. Cora slaps Lyra, but Lyra knocks her out of the ring.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee. Wes Lee says he still has a chip on his shoulder and that he has to remain on point as Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey show up. Gulak says he is a fan of his aerial offense, but asks if Wes Lee can get it done if he is grounded. After Dempsey asks how it will feel when he tries to destroy him, Wes Lee says that he has only one goal, and it is to retain his title.

Ilja Dragunov beats Von Wagner. As per pre-match stipulation, Mr. Stone is gone as Von Wagner's manager due to Von Wagner's loss. After the match, Mr. Stone tells Von Wagner that he is done, then Dijak shows up. Instead of coming down coming down the ramp, he shows up behind Dragunov, but Dragunov figures this out and still wants a fight. Dijak says it is great that pain makes Dragunov feel alive, because he will make him immortal.

Backstage, Hank Walker asks Tank Ledger if he is ready for Joe Coffey. Tank says he is not supposed to debut for a couple of weeks, but he will show Joe Coffey what he is all about tonight.

Joe Coffey beats Tank Ledger. After the match, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid) both show up, and both teams and Gallus all brawl in the ring as multiple referees try to restore order.

Backstage, Roxanne Perez is met by Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Perez says she has had a bit of a break, but she is back and coming for the NXT Championship. As D'Angelo offers his services to Perez, Zoey Starks shows up, and Roxanne tells her that she has all the strength to beat her next week. After Roxanne leaves, Stacks tries to ask Stark something when he and D'Angelo are attacked from behind by Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince).

Grayson Waller beats Duke Hudson, Dragon Lee and JD McDonagh in a Fatal 4-Way Match to earn a shot at the NXT Championship at Spring Breakin' after hitting Dragon Lee with a rolling cutter after Dragon Lee hits Hudson with a powerbomb and pinning Hudson for the win. After the match, Carmelo Hayes shows up and has a staredown with Grayson Waller to end the show.

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