Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 28, 2025

Giulia and Bayley beat Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade.

We hear from Eddy Thorpe, who says that he has been overlooked in NXT. He says that he has stood up and proved that he belongs in the NXT Championship picture. Thorpe says he has readied himself and that he will make his mark in NXT, because he cannot be broken.

It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guest is Oba Femi. Oba says the NXT Championship is where it is supposed to be before Austin Theory sings Oba's praises until he suddenly states that he and Grayson do not see his potential to reach the main roster. Oba says he never saw either of them as NXT Champion, and that he has accomplished more than both of them combined.Grayson says he wants to see what Oba Femi is capable of first-hand but also states that Oba sits there waiting to do what he and Theory can do, and Theory boasts about being in three WrestleManias before Oba Femi signed to WWE. Theory says he and Grayson are in the big leagues and that Oba Femi will end up in catering before selling T-shirts on the indies before bragging about how he and Grayson make unforgettable moments. Oba Femi says he sees no championships on them because of their big mouths cashing checks that their hands cannot cash, and says that his empire, which he has made brick by brick will be built. As Trick Williams watches from backstage, Oba Femi challenges A-Town Down Under (Grayson and Theory) to a one-on-one match at Vengeance Day. As Grayson answers Oba's challenge, General Manager Ava shows up as Trick heads to the stage. Ava states that she is the one makes the matches, not Grayson, before Trick Williams suddenly gets in the ring and confronts Oba before knocking A-Town Down Under out of the ring. Oba Femi then hits Trick with the Fall From Grace.

Sarah Schreiber interviews Izzi Dame. Izzi says there is nothing going on between Tony D'Angelo and herself besides having a common enemy in Shawn Spears, but admits that thanks to her efforts, Tony D'Angelo is champion for a little while longer. Ridge Holland shows up and calls Izzi a liar, saying that if it were not for her, he would be North American Champion. Suddenly, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo confronts Ridge, but Ridge tells him to get out of his face. Referees have to hold both men back.

Wes Lee beats Trick Williams by disqualification after shoving the referee as he stomps at Wes Lee at the corner in frustration. After the match, Tyson Dupont tries to hit Trick Williams with a metal folding chair, but Trick kicks the chair into his face, takes the chair, and swings it around.

Backstage, General Manager Ava is watching from her office when Oba Femi shows up. Ava tells Oba that she makes the matches and that at Vengeance Day, it will be him vs. Grayson Waller vs. Austin Theory for the NXT Championship.

Backstage, General Manager Ava confronts Trick Williams. After finding out about the NXT Championship match at Vengeance Day, Trick says A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory) are unworthy of a title shot. Ava tells him to prove it in a tag team match against them with Oba Femi as his partner.

Fallon Henley retains the NXT Women's North American Championship against Shotzi Blackheart. After the match, Stephanie Vaquer shows up and has a staredown with Fallon.

Backstage, Karmen Petrovic thanks Kelani Jordan for the assist, but Kelani says she did it for herself, and says it is only a matter of time before Ashante "Thee" Adonis leaves her.

Backstage, Sarah Schrieber interviews General Manager Ava. Ava says she wants to find the best competitor for Giulia when Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade show up, with Roxanne wanting her rematch with Giulia. Ava makes Giulia vs. Bayley vs. Roxanne for the NXT Women's Championship at Vengeance Day, much to the irritation of Cora Jade.

Rapper Killer Mike is seen in the crowd.

"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Cedric Alexander after targeting Cedric's left hand throughout the match. After the match, Ethan Page removes a bottom turnbuckle, then Je'Von Evans shows up and fights Ethan to keep him from attacking Cedric further.

Backstage, Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley are both angry at Stephanie Vaquer, and Jayne says that Fallon will show Stephanie not to mess with Fatal Influence (Jacy, Fallon, Jazmyn Nyx) at Vengeance Day. Meanwhile, Jacy has a match with Stephanie next week.

We hear from Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura. He gifts Inamura with a leather vest and says that they will beat Nathan Frazer and Axiom for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Bianca Belair and Naomi retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson). During the match, Cora Jade is looking for General Manager Ava, demanding to have a word with her.

The end of the show sees a series of color bars. The words "WWE Transmission" are replaced with "Vengeance Day."

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