Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 30, 2023

Gigi Dolin beats Jacy Jayne in a Weaponized Cage Match after driving Jacy Jayne's head into the top of the cage before putting her through a table.

In backstage footage from earlier today, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee, who is soon encountered by The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid). Tyler Bate then shows up and stands with Wes Lee, and when The Dyad flee, Tyler tells Wes they are still friends and he still has his back.

We see Tony D'Angelo's mugshots get taken.

Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) talks about how unstoppable they are and make fun of Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Stacks shows up and accuses them of ratting on Tony D'Angelo, then fights them only to get outnumbered before referees restore order.

Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams head to the ring. Carmelo and Trick brag about how Carmelo prevailed against Bron Breakker at Background, and says one sometimes takes shots to make shots and that he never misses. As Carmelo calls Battleground another brick in his foundation, Noam Dar shows up with his entourage of Oro Mensah, Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson and brags about how he beat Dragon Lee twice. Trick tells Noam Dar that interrupting Carmelo is a "super no-no," and while Carmelo is impressed with Noam Dar's victories, he is on a higher level than he is and Noam Dar cannot beat him once. Noam takes this a challenge, and dares Carmelo to put the NXT Championship on the line against him tonight. Trick says Noam is trying to catch Carmelo while he is tired, but Noam says Carmelo cannot do it night in and night out like him without "load management." Carmelo accepts the challenge.

Earlier today in the locker room, Cora Jade says she should have won the NXT Championship and that she should be the one being celebrated, but everyone screws her over. Ivy Nile shows up and says everyone is tired of her complaining, then tells her to suck it up. Cora Jade accuses Ivy Nile of giving her attitude because The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) lost and Ava Rayne kicked her ass, but Ivy asks Cora where she was Sunday night and says that nobody was bitching about her.

Backstage, Axiom is met by Reggie, who says that he was always called "Scrypts" by his friends. He thanks Axiom for removing his mask, which he says caused him to see the light. He also says he could not see the beating Dabba-Kato was giving him and just stand by. Reggie thanks Axiom again, then leaves. Axiom confusedly says "You're welcome."

Tyler Bate and Wes Lee beat The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid). During the match, Mustafa Ali shows up and guests on commentary. After the match, Ivy Nile runs in and attack Ava Raine, and The Creed Brothrs get involved to break it up, with referees showing up soon after as the brawl goes to the back. Meanwhile, Joe Gacy attacks Wes lee and Tyler Bate in the ring, but Mustafa Ali gets in the ring and jumps Gacy. Ali then raises Tyler Bate and Wes Lee's hands.

At Chase University, Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey mock Thea Hail for losing her most recent match, and Thea storms out, much to Duke Hudson's concern. We then see footage from earlier today where Thea Hail and Duke Hudson are at wrestling practice, and Thea Hail says she has to get stronger before practicing with Charlie Dempsey.

Tiffany Stratton heads to the ring for a championship celebration. Tiffany says she is not surprised to be NXT Women's Champion and says that the title has been held by future hall of famers, then says she will show what it means to be a true champion. She says that when she sees a champion, she sees herself, as nobody can do what she is and the epitome of what a WWE Superstar is. She then asks the women's locker room to come to the ring, but they do not. They eventually do after Tiffany says she is about to announce her first opponent, then Tiffany goes on to insult the rest of the women's division by saying nobody is on her level before announcing there will be a #1 contender's battle royal to see who her next opponent is. She then says that as long as she wants and for as long as she decides, it is "Tiffy Time" As the ballons and confetti drop, she gets beaten up by the women's division.

Backstage, Trick Williams is on the phone when he is met by Lash Legend, Oro Mensah and Jakara Jackson, who state that Carmelo Hayes will lose tonight. Trick tells the three of them that he is watching them tonight.

Dani Palmer is in the ring, wanting to know who attacked her, Sol Ruca - who is now out for a year - and other women. She says that the mystery assailant promised to reveal themselves to night and that she will not leave until they show their face. We then see footage of the hooded mystery assailant watching their handiwork, then almost unmasks on the TitanTron only to attack Dani Palmer from behind. The mystery assailant reveals themselves to be Blair Davenport.

In backstage footage from last week, Malik Blade and Edris Enofe meet with Eddy Thorpe, then Damon Kemp shows up and says that while he was impressed, Eddy Thorpe cannot win without cheating. Edris and Malik hold Eddy back.

Joe Coffey beats Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Before the match, it is announced that Mark Coffey and Wolfgang have been kicked out of the building after the events from earlier tonight.

In backstage footage from last week, Mr. Stone confronts Von Wagner for the beating he gave Luca Crusafino. Mr. Stone tells Von Wagner to see a therapist for his anger issues and offers to pay for the therapist himself. Wagner says he will think about it.

We see footage of Ilja Dragunov in his hotel room talking to his son before he heads to the arena, gets ready for his match, and faces Dijak.

Cora Jade beats Ivy Nile following the distraction from Ava Raine.

Backstage, Tank Ledger and Halk Walker talk about their match last week, then Tank says their idea of having a match together worked and that they are closer than ever. Malik Blade and Edris Enofe show up as they are able to come up with the same thing for their favorites, but Malik and Edris cannot do the same. Edris says they are not fighting, but Malik says it could help them, too.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile). Ivy Nile tells Ava Raine to step up next week, and Julius Creed makes it clear he wants The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid). Schism (Joe Gacy, Fowler, Reid, Ava) shows up and yells at Diamond Mine, but officials hold them back.

Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT Championship against Noam Dar in a match that sees Trick Williams get ejected for punching Oro Mensah and Dragon Lee and Nathan Frazer stopping Oro Mensah from interfering near the end of the match. After the match, Carmelo Hayes is attacked by Baron Corbin.

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