Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 11, 2016

Finn Balor returns tonight...

Finn Balor starts tonight's show in his first appearance since losing the NXT Championship to Samoa Joe. The crowd chants "Thank you, Finn," but Finn says he should be thanking them. He says his matches with Samoa Joe in London and Dallas could have went either way, but he won. As soon as he says that their match in Lowell, Massachusetts could have went either way, "The Drifter" Elias Samson shows up and sings a song about Finn. Finn responds with a Pele Kick that knocks Samson out of the ring, then he tosses the guitar at Samson on his way out.

Last week, Cathy Kelley interviewed Eric Young. He says there's no doubt in his mind that the best are in NXT and the WWE Universe, and that he's ready to prove he belongs. He says we're looking at a world-class champion, a world-class athlete, and a world-class maniac.

Finn Balor says he'll send a message to Samoa Joe after he's done beating "The Drifter" Elias Samson.

American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat Corey Hollis and John Skyler despite the distraction from The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson).

Cathy Kelley interviews "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. When asked what "Time to rage" means, Nakamura says "Rage? Shaking is 'rage.'"

"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats Alex Riley.

Austin Aries is talking with NXT General Manager William Regal, saying he wants to prove he's not just good, he's great. Blake and Murphy barge in, saying they're tired of being disrespected while asking for a tag team title shot. Austin Aries calls them the pot calling the kettle black due to their barging into Regal's office, and Alexa Bliss shows up after Aries namedrops her while saying they didn't have the decency to bring her into the room with them. Regal then makes a match next week between Blake and Murphy and the team of Austin Aries and a tag team partner of his choice.

Alexa Bliss beats Rachel Ellering.

Cathy Kelley interviews Bayley when Nia Jax shows up and makes fun of her Women's Championship loss to Asuka, and that when they get in the ring again, she won't be as lucky as she was the first time. Bayley tells Nia Jax that she choked her out once and she can choke her out again.

Bayley vs. Nia Jax is confirmed for next week.

Finn Balor beats "The Drifter" Elias Samson with a move now known as "1916." After the match, Finn Balor admits Samoa Joe beat him for the NXT Championship and that he wants his rematch for the title. He is obsessed with NXT and the NXT Championship, but now he is possessed, and he's ready to take the NXT title back. Samoa Joe shows up talking trash to Finn, but NXT General Manager William Regal rushes into the ring and makes the rematch official for NXT TakeOver on June 8th before the two can fight. Samoa Joe is livid, saying that he went through hell to get the title and that Finn Balor doesn't deserve another shot. Finn answers by hitting Joe with a dive over the top rope.

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American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat Corey Hollis and John Skyler. We see after the match that The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) have been watching this match from backstage.

In an exclusive video from earlier today, Finn Balor says that Samoa Joe thinks he's bigger than NXT, but he's obsessed with all the wrong things. Finn's obsession, on the other hand, is the reason why he's gotten this far and why he will beat Joe again at NXT TakeOver: Dallas.

Baron Corbin beats Mike Cuellari.

We see a Shinsuke Nakamura video package.

The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) beat Tucker Knight and Steve Cutler. We see after the match that American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) have been watching this match from backstage.

Bull Dempsey calls Samoa Joe a coward and a bully, and says that tonight, Joe will learn that "fit happens."

Apollo Crews beats Alex Riley. After the match, "The Drifter" Elias Sampson shows up and sings a tune. Apollo Crews dares him to get in the ring, but Sampson backs out.

Baron Corbin says that Austin Aries hasn't shown his face since he attacked him, and that Aries knows that he'll flatten him again in Dallas like he did the first time...only this time, he'll end his career.

Sami Zayn says he's focused on Shinsuke Nakamura in Dallas, and knows that Nakamura is planning on making a big first impression. He says he won't let Nakamura make a big name out of himself at his expense.

Samoa Joe quickly beats Bull Dempsey with the Coaquina Clutch, and refuses to let go. Two NXT Superstars - escorted by William Regal - try to pull Joe away, but they just get beat up before Joe locks the Coaquina Clutch in on Bull again. Finn Balor rushes in and stops him, then both Finn and Joe brawl outside the ring. The brawl goes all the way to the commentary table area, where it is eventually broken up by referees and security after a few minutes to end the show.

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Enzo Amore, Colin Cassady and American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) and Blake & Murphy.

Deonna Purrazzo gets a rematch and a shot at redemption against Asuka. She calls being knocked out "a learning experience." Dana Brooke and Emma show up, saying Deonna has learned nothing about respect, and that they run NXT. They insist that Asuka was lucky when she beat them, and say that if Deonna thinks she can beat Asuka, then she is more pathetic than she actually looks.

Asuka beats Deonna Purrazzo.

Eva Marie and Nia Jax say they sent a message when they attacked Bayley last week, and tell Asuka to stay out of their business unless she wants to be broken like the rest of the Women's Division.

Tye Dillinger gets an upset victory against Alex Riley.

Finn Balor tips his hat to Apollo Crews for their match two weeks ago, and says they will meet in the ring again. As for tonight's match, he doesn't know who will win, but knows Sami Zayn and Samoa Joe will go through hell and back for the NXT Championship, and he will be ready and waiting for the victor.

Baron Corbin tells William Regal that it's not too late to make the right decision, and wants in on the #1 contendership rematch. William Regal tells him his decision is final. Baron Corbin then tells Regal that he believes in an eye for an eye, especially when it comes to stealing.

Next week! American Alpha vs Blake and Murphy! Bayley and Carmella vs. Eva Marie and Nia Jax!

Samoa Joe vs. Sami Zayn to crown a #1 contender for the NXT Championship ends in controversy after both men's shoulders were down after Sami Zayn hit Samoa Joe with a Helluva Kick. The referee tells William Regal that this match is a draw. After NXT went off the air, William Regal says he has a lot to sort out and that there will be a #1 contender.

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American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat Blake and Murphy.

Next week, Emma faces Carmella. Dana Brooke and Emma downplay Carmella's skills, saying she did nothing last week and won't do anything next week.

We take a look at Asuka's road through NXT thus far.

Nia Jax destroys Liv Morgan.

Carmella has heard everything Dana Brooke and Emma has said about her, and plans to beat Emma all by herself. As for Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady, they have unfinished business with Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson), and Enzo is hungrier than ever for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Alex Riley comes back from knee surgery with a vengeance to beat Bull Dempsey.

"The Drifter" Elias Samson plays some guitar before the next match.

Backstage, Alex Riley says that he's come back with a vengeance without much notice...and it seems he's in a mood to take what he wants...

"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats John Skyler.

The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) talk about The Vaudevillains, whom they will be in a match with next week. Also, Mojo watches Zack sleep.

The triple threat match between Baron Corbin, Samoa Joe and Sami Zayn ends when Baron Corbin taps to both Sami Zayn's Sharpshooter and Samoa Joe's crossface, the latter of which was applied late and behind Zayn's back. The referee doesn't know who to proclaim the winner, and William Regal shows up. He says he will have to review the finish of the match before he can come to a decision, much to the chagrin of Samoa Joe.

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Kevin Owens shows up, and calls out Sami Zayn after what happened last week. Instead, he gets NXT General Manager William Regal. Regal tells Owens not to use NXT to further his agenda, but Owens tells Regal to go away. Zayn finally shows up, and Regal makes it official: Kevin Owens defends the NXT Championship against Sami Zayn at the next NXT: TakeOver on May 20th. Owens refuses to defend the title as Zayn has "done nothing to deserve a title shot," but Zayn reminds him of last week and uses the same tactics Owens used the last time around to make it a title match...and it works.

Blake and Murphy make their move on Carmella as soon as Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady walk out of the room, but Carmella tells them to buzz off. Alexa Bliss shows up and tells Carmella to handle herself with more class. Carmella swats her away. Blake and Murphy, seeing this take place, go up to Alexa and ask her if she's all right. Alexa says she's fine.

As Sami Zayn is signing the contract for his match on May 20th, Alex Riley shows up and asks William Regal for another opportunity against Kevin Owens. Regal refuses, and Zayn warns him about Owens, much to A-Ry's irritation. As A-Ry and Regal argue, Zayn volunteers to take him on tonight. Riley tells Regal that if he wins, he wants Owens.

Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat Blake and Murphy.

Becky Lynch says she's going to win the NXT Women's Championship and turn NXT into N-Bex-T.

Emma plays psychological warfare with Bayley by stealing her headbands before her match with Dana Brooke.

Dana Brooke beats Bayley thanks to the distraction from Emma.

William Regal announces that on May 20th there will be a Triple Threat Match between Hideo Itami, Tyler Breeze and Finn Balor to determine a new #1 contender for the NXT Championship.

Hideo Itami beats Adam Rose.

Becky Lynch beats Sarah Dobson (better known as Crazy Mary Dobson) by submission.

Rhyno plans to make Baron Corbin feel pain soon...

Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.

Alex Riley vs. Sami Zayn ends with Kevin Owens attacking Sami Zayn and power bombing Riley onto the apron.

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Finn Balor beats Tye Dillinger. After the match, Tyler Breeze shows up on the TitanTron and isn't overly impressed, telling Finn it's time to meet someone who's really dominating in NXT.

Dana Brooke calls her debut last week the rebirth of the NXT Women's Division.

Kevin Owens admits that Alex Riley put up a pretty good fight last time, but says that tonight, he's going 2-0.

Becky Lynch beats Bayley and Charlotte in a Triple Threat as she covers Bayley, who is locked in a Figure Eight Leg Lock by Charlotte.

Hideo Itami beats CJ Parker.

Rhyno beats a random guy.

Blake and Murphy sing to Carmella until Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady show up. Enzo and Big Cass then notice Carmella is wearing jewelry.

Kevin Owens beats Alex Riley. After the match, Kevin Owens almost attacks Alex Riley again but Sami Zayn makes the save and both Zayn and Owens go at it.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 18, 2015

For the first time since NXT changed from a reality show from a developmental brand, NXT airs in Columbus, Ohio at the LC Pavilion as part of the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival instead of Full Sail University at Winter Park, Florida.

Tyler Breeze beats Kalisto.

The NXT Superstars and Divas take time to head to the local children's hospital, meet and greet with the fans, and Triple H is inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame. Even Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Jimmy Hart get in on the fun!

Finn Balor tells Alex Riley that he'll be watching him in action against Kevin Owens tonight, and warns him not to overlook Owens during his match with him.

Wesley Blake beats Colin Cassady after Cassady hits Buddy Murphy off the apron with a big boot. Blake then pushes Big Cass into Carmella, causing her to fall off the apron and hurt her leg.

We get our first look on new Women's division addition Dana Brooke, who is coming soon to NXT.

Alexa Bliss beats Sasha Banks by count-out.

Kevin Owens plans to make Alex Riley regret ever leaving the commentary table tonight. As for Finn Balor, Owens can't wait until next week to beat him up.

Alexa Bliss is confronted by Sasha Banks...until William Regal intervenes and makes a Women's title match between the two of them and helps Bliss back to the back.

Kevin Owens utterly destroys Alex Riley. After the match, Owens is about to beat Riley up again until Finn Balor shows up and brawls with Owens, causing Owens to retreat.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 11, 2015

Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) after a big assist from Big Cass to become the #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Alexa Bliss beats Carmella in her first match since returning from injury.

Alex Riley has waited two years to get back in the ring...and he's hungry for a win tonight against CJ Parker on the road to Kevin Owens.

NXT broadcasts next week from Columbus, Ohio at the Arnold Sports Festival 2015.

Tyler Breeze challenges Hideo Itami to a match later tonight.

Alex Riley beats CJ Parker. After the match, Kevin Owens shows up and insults Riley and the fact that he ended his commentary career to get back in the ring, saying he'll end his in-ring career before ending the rise of Finn Balor.

Tyler Breeze beats Hideo Itami in a rematch from NXT TakeOver: Rival.