Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 28, 2025

Backstage, Trick Williams is seen harassing the production team and bullying other people as he tells Ricky Saints not to get too comfortable with the NXT Championship and stating that NXT is his house on his way to the ring. Trick gets in the ring and says he has run things in NXT for years as the crowd chants "Trick got whupped!" Trick says he gave Saints the best he had and says that 99 out of 100, he would beat his ass, and that he beat Saints like a bum. Trick says he is not leaving until he gets his title match, and General Manager Ava shows up with two members of security. Ava says there was no controversy and that Trick just lost, but that is not enough for Trick. Trick lists off his accomplishments in NXT until Ricky Saints runs into the ring to brawl with him. Security quickly moves in to separate both men.

We hear from Axiom and Jasper Troy before their Speed Championship tournament match. Axiom says that Jasper cannot beat him because of his speed and that he is just one win away from championshi gold. Jasper Troy gives credit where credit is due to Axiom's ability, but he says there is no counter for power and that he is coming for the Speed title.

We find out that the red casino chip with "2026" is a reference to WrestleMania 42, which WWE advertises the tickets for.

Jasper Troy beats Axiom with six seconds left to advance to the finals of the WWE Speed Championship Tournament to face El Grande Americano for the title. Rayo and Bravo are seen in the crowd during the match.

Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with Sol Ruca and Axiom. Sol Ruca is in a knee brace, but is no longer using a crutch. Ava tells Sol Ruca not to rush her recovery, then brings up the WWE Women's Speed Championship. This time, Sol Ruca vacates the title, stating that the title needs a fighting champion, and a disappointed Zaria leaves before the conversation is finished.

The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley) heads to the ring. Tatum says she has dreamed of being NXT Women's Champion for so long, and calls Halloween Havoc the greatest night of her life. She then says this is not about her, but what the title represents, and that she will not forget what she went through to win the title. She says that chances are rare, but she made the most of hers, and if she can be champion, then anyone can. Tatum then says that she wants to be a fighting champion, but Izzi interrupts, stating she cannot picture her doing that. Izzi says it has been a long four years and that Tatum has come up short before, and says that other people should earn a shot, but Izzi wants to defend against anyone and everyone, even going so far as to bring back the Halloween Havoc wheel. Izzi Dame's name is not on the wheel, but Tatum says she does not want the title to come between them. Izzi asks Tatum if she is sure she wants to do this, but Tatum says she wants to spin the wheel. The wheel lands on Lola Vice, who will face Tatum for the title tonight.

Backstage, Trick Williams is looking for Ricky Saints and General Manager Ava. Meanwhile, Wren Sinclair is talking with Kendal Grey about Kendal's match with Lash Legend, and Kendal says that she is going to put herself on the map tonight against Lash. She also allows Wren Sinclair to be in her corner at ringside.

Kendal Grey retains the Evolve Women's Championship against Lash Legend.

In an Instagram video, we hear from Myles Borne. He says that whatever happens, he and Tavion Heights will always remain friends. He tells Tavion to be ready to do whatever it takes, because he will. We then see an Instagram video from Tavion Heights, who considers Myles Borne a brother, yet knows that brothers fight. He says that he has something to prove to Myles after Myles says that he is out of No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Wren Sinclair) because of him.

Backstage, Lola Vice congratulates Tatum Paxley on winning the NXT Women's Championship and providing her with a fair shot for the title before telling her that she will knock her out and become the new champion. Tatum says she worked hard for the title and will not give up her title that quickly. Izzi Dame shows up, and after Lola leaves, Izzi tells Tatum that pressing Lola is not a good idea. Tatum is not shaken, and says that everything is fine.

Myles Borne beats Tavion Heights after countering a suplex with an inside cradle, despite the involvement of Josh Briggs, who shows up briefly on commentary during the match before trying to get physically involved. After the match, Josh Briggs attacks Tavion Heights, and Myles Borne is attacked from behind with a chair by Trick Williams, who calls Ricky Saints out for the NXT Championship. Saints comes out of the crowd to brawl with Trick again. Security quickly moves in to restore order.

Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page and Chelsea Green talk about Ethan Page's recent title retention, their Mixed Tag Team title match in AAA coming up and the opening in the Secret Hervice as Alba Fyre provides security. Thea Hail then summons Joe Hendry from out of a nearby garbage can by saying his name, and after Hendry tells them to focus on their Mixed Tag Title match, Chelsea and Ethan leave. Thea Hail then wheels Joe Hendry, still in the garbage can, out of camera shot.

Lola Vice vs. Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women's Championship ends in a no contest. During the match, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reed) show up and attack Izzi Dame before attacking both Tatum and Lola.

We hear from Blake Monroe, who brags about winning a title while tearing a dream apart, then calls the Women's North American Championship "a mirror" to the scandal that follows her everywhere she goes. She warns the locker room that if anybody chases her, chaos will not be far behind. She also warns that she can take everything anyone loves and make it hers, then declares that her first title defense will be in New York City.

We see a video from "NXT Anonymous" where Je'Von Evans is calling Leon Slater on the phone. Je'Von and Slater get caught up on business, then Slater gets a call from Total Nonstop Action Director of Authority Santino Marella. The phone call ends, then DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) show up and surround Je'Von, who tells them that he and Slater are gunning for the NXT tag team titles. Saquon Shugars says that DarkState is not afraid of them, then challenges Je'Von to a one-on-one match for next week.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interrupts Sol Ruca and Zaria. Zaria says she will win the WWE Women's Speed Championship back for the two of them. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reed) interrupts, with Jacy Jayne saying she has been overlooked for too long and has worked too long to lose her title the way that she did, and tells Tatum Paxley that she will see her next week.

Kelani Jordan retains the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Championship against Jordynne Grace after hitting her in the face with the Knockouts title as the referee is pre-occupied with Trick Williams and Ricky Saints brawling on the outside. After the match, Trick and Saints continue to brawl, and Saints puts Trick through the bottom of the balcony. Saints' shirt is ripped apart when he and Trick come out, then General Manager Ava shows up and puts them in a Last Man Standing Match for the NXT Championship in two weeks. Trick and Saints then continue to brawl as security tries to restore order again.

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