NXT Gold Rush, Part Two - NXT recap for June 27, 2023

Tiffany Stratton retains the NXT Women's Championship against Thea Hail after Charlie Dempsey gets involved in the match from the outside, trigger an argument between Thea and Dempsey. Drew Gulak distracts the referee, and while Thea makes Tiffany tap out, Gulak's distraction makes it so that the referee cannot see this. When Thea confronts the referee, Tiffany retains with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Duke Hudson confronts Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey only to be ganged up on and attacked by them. All of a sudden, Chase Hudson suddenly returns and makes the save before he and Hudson take Gulak and Dempsey down for good.

We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says that while he takes the pain of conflict like any other man, he endures, embraces and becomes that pain, and that his mind is unbreakable and his will unstoppable. He says that no matter what evil he faces, he will always be "Unbesiegbar."

In backstage footage from last week, Dana Brooke is met by Kelani Jordan in the trainer's room. Kelani considers Dana's match inspiring and says she is happy Dana is here in NXT. Dana hopes to have a match with Kelani when she heals up.

Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Malik Blade and Edris Enofe. During the match, Los Lotharios (Humberto Carillo and Angel Garza) are seen watching the match from the balcony. Later on in the match, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo goes to tackle Mark Coffey only to inadvertently hit Edris Enofe when Mark Coffey dodges, which allows Gallus to retain.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews The Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson). Noam Dar still cannot comprehend losing the NXT Heritage Cup, and while the Meta-Four try to stay positive, Noam Dar is in a funk. Lash brags about her and Jakara's win last week, and Jakara says that their win could be "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler's future. Oro Mensah says they are more focused on the future.

Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine) holds a family meeting in the ring where everyone is able to air their grievances openly. Jagger Reid says that they were part of Schism a year ago after thinking it would enhance their lives, but that they seem to be enhancing Gacy's more. Gacy says that they might have enhanced his life, but if it were not for him, Rip Fowler would not even let him have a voice. Fowler admits they were in a bad blace when they met and that Gacy showed them a new way, but he admits they have seen cracks and that Gacy has not only flipped between inclusivity and exclusivity, but things have never added up. Gacy says that if he is a dictator, but they have become different and that Fowler and Jagger have been more ready to take on the world than they were a year ago. Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) shows up, and Brutus Creed says that they are tired of this family meeting, and Julius Creed mentions Ava Raine cheating to keep them from tag team gold before telling them to hurry up and implode. Gacy asks Julius Creed what his problem is, and Julius Creed says he considers them toxic to NXT. Gacy proposes a match between The Creed Brothers and The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid), with the stipulation that the losers leave NXT. Julius Creed accepts, much to Fowler and Jagger's chagrin.

We see a vignette for Bronco Nima and Lucien Price.

Hank Walker and Tank Ledger chat with Axiom and Scrypts when Nathan Frazer shows up. Axiom congratules Frazer on winning the Heritage Cup, and when Scrypts mentions that Axiom has his eyes on the Cup, Axiom says he is drawn to it.

Backstage, Trick Williams talks about Carmelo Hayes put the work in to become champion and how tonight is his. Carmelo and Trick are soon met by Rhea Ripley, who tells them they made a a big mistake and that by stepping into The Judgment Day's (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) business, they become their business.

Nathan Frazer retains the NXT Heritage Cup against Dragon Lee. Valentina Feroz is the cornerperson for Dragon Lee, and Yulisa Leon is the cornerperson for Nathan Frazer. Axiom is seen watching from the outside halfway through Round 1. Nathan Frazer scores the first fall with a sudden pinfall attempt with 1:50 (one minute, fifty seconds) left in Round 2. Dragon Lee scores the second fall with a sit-out powerbomb with 1:15 (one minute, fifteen seconds) left in Round 4. Nathan Frazer scores the third and deciding fall in one of a series of roll-ups between both men with 0:01 (one second) left in Round 5.

We see a video package of Raw Underground from 2020.

We see Eddy Thorpe train with Gabe Steveson. Steveson tells Thorpe to stick to the gameplan and to not let Damon Kemp get into his head. Afterwards, Eddy asks Steveson to be in his corner, which Steveson accepts.

Backstage, Wes Lee talks with Myles Borne when Mustafa Ali shows up. Borne leaves, and Ali apologizes for slapping him in the face. He also tells him that he wanted a clear victory and that he got too involved. Tyler Bate confronts Mustafa Ali for his referee skills and wants a rematch, but Ali says he had his chants and wants Wes Lee in a title match. When Tyler asks who his special guest referee, Ali questions Tyler's ability to call it down the middle. As Ali and Tyler argue, Wes Lee leaves.

Backstage, Mr. Stone looks for Von Wagner when he finally finds him. Von Wagner is torn over what his family had to go through to make sure he stayed alive as a child, and that he cannot handle thinking about the childhood trauma.

Gigi Dolin beats Kiana James after Kiana's attempt at using her business bag as a weapon fails. After the match, Kiana hits Gigi from behind with her bag, which contains cans of orange and blue paint that she dumps on Gigi afterwards.

In prison, Tony D'Angelo is met by Joe Coffey. Coffey says he knows people, too, and that things are not what they seem. He says a lot has been changed since he was locked up, and D'Angelo accuses Joe Coffey of ratting on him and that Stacks will handle things. Joe Coffey tells Tony D'Angelo that Stacks has a mind of his own and that he sold him out. When D'Angelo does not believe him, Joe Coffey provides audio proof of Stacks telling him to lay low for a week and that he is tired of being the underboss, and that there is a new don on the streets.

We see footage of Roxanne Perez being attacked by Blair Davenport as she answers Twitter questions on Snapchat.

Backstage, Jacy Jayne talks about Lyra Valkyrie behind her back and says she will not make if she cannot handle one little comment. Tatum Paxley tells her to tell her off, and Jacy continues to talk about Lyra until Lyra shows up, punches her in the face, and tells her she does not play games before leaving. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley shows up and says "You kinda deserved it it...Lyra's a badass."

Backstage, Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid are angry with Joe Gacy making decisions for them. Ava Raine tells them to trust Joe Gacy, for he has a plan. Fowler says Gacy had better have a plan, because if he does not, they will.

Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT Championship against Baron Corbin.

Backstage, Bron Breakker storms out of Shawn Michaels' office angry, saying he cannot be controlled, and Bron announces that everyone will find out why next week.

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