Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 30, 2024

We are introrduced to the German announce team of Holger Boeschen and Walandi Tsanti.

LA Knight heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Knight says it has been 27 long years since WWE has done a major televised event in Berlin, Germany, then issues an open challenge for the WWE United States Championship. It gets answered by Ludwig Kaiser. Ludwig Kaiser says that if LA Knight wants to defend against the best in the world, then there is nobody else better on German soil than himself. He says that after he beats Kaiser, he will make the United States title bigger than it ever was and make it his own personal European Championship. Knight says Kaiser can do anything he wants with the championship, but he has to win it first, and he will not let him. He then says Kaiser will lay down and catch "three the hard way" as he retains his title.

LA Knight retains the WWE United States Championship against Ludwig Kaiser.

We see a video package for Randy Orton vs. Gunther at Bash In Berlin.

We see a video package for Nia Jax.

Legado del Fantasma (Berto and Garza) beat Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin after Elektra Lopez distracts the referee so that Santos Escobar can throw Baron Corbin into the ring steps. (Berto and Garza are officially named "Los Garza" in this match.)

We hear from The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu). Solo Sikoa says that #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) will acknowledge him. He then talks about how he took Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns and took the ula fala and the right to be called the Tribal Chief. He then says that if he can do that to those he considers family, then one can imagine what he can do to #DIY and The Street Profits. Jacob Fatu is about to hand the ula fala to Solo, but Solo stops him and addresses "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, saying he will come for whoever wins the Undisputed WWE Championship. Jacob then places the ula fala around his neck.

General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring. He hypes up Bash In Berlin, then we see footage from WWE's recent European tour. Aldis then introduces Kevin Owens and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes to the ring. Aldis leaves the ring, then Owens asks Cody what he wants to talk about. After entertaining talking about the WWE Championship as well as what happened to Cody's knee during the tour, Cody talks about the aftermath of their victory last week. Cody thinks that Owens was about to hit him last week but did not because of when he turned around, but Owens says that everyone he ever turned on had it coming except for Kofi Kingston, who never deserved it. Owens says they have been close for a long time and even knew Cody's father, and asks why he would do that. He says that Owens has been a bit angry with him, and says that Owens does not get enough credit and that he perhaps gets too much. Owens is flattered, but says he does not need to hit him with a cheap shot, as he knows that Cody's knee is hurt. Cody thinks that Owens is saying this because he feels he does not deserve this match, but Owens truly wants him at 100%. Owens talks about how he won the Universal Championship eight years ago and how people said he only won the title because of Triple H, and thinks that the victory will be tainted if he beats Cody while he a bad knee. Cody says his knee is 100% and that he is ready to go, and that Owens is angry that he has returned and would leave even his friends in his rear view mirror, as he could not take all his friends with him. He says he does not have many friends in this business, but he considers Owens one of them, and wants to know if they will still be friends after the match. Owens drops his microphone and whispers something into Cody's ear, then leaves the ring.

Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin are met and mocked by Grayson Waller and Austin Theory, with Grayson saying Theory claims they are not the tag team he and Grayson is. Corbin almost explodes on Theory as Crews holds him back, and Theory chews Grayson out for doing this, saying that they are falling apart as a team because of things like this. Grayson says it is banter, and Theory accepts his apology.

We hear from Giovanni Vinci, who says that he wants to win with honor. He says this is not a return, but an arrival, and soon, everyone will remember his name. Vinci re-debuts next week.

Carmelo Hayes beats Andrade.

Nia Jax retains the WWE Women's Championship against "Michin" Mia Yim in a Street Fight that sees Tiffany Stratton try to cash in only to help Nia Jax until Bayley shows up and chases her through the crowd.

Here are the full highlights for tonight's show!

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 26, 2024

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu) that they will have to forfeit their spot in tonight's tag team gauntlet match, but Solo Sikoa tells Aldis that they will be Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu, with Jacob replacing Tonga Loa due to an eye injury.

Backstage, LA Knight says Santos Escobar has forgotten how many times he has dropped him on his head and that he will teach him some history tonight before heading on to SummerSlam to become United States Champion.

LA Knight beats Santos Escobar after beating up Logan Paul and reversing the Phantom Driver with the BFT. After the match, Logan Paul attacks LA Knight, but Knight backs him into the corner and stomps a mudhole in him. He is soon struck by a jumping knee by Escobar, who then helps Logan up so they can attack Knight. Knight then hits LA Knight with a splash from the top rope.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Naomi. Naomi says she has no idea what issue Blair Davenport has with her, but she will not only make her feel the glow, but respect it. Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair show up and agree before heading to the ring.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Logan Paul, who says that his attack on LA Knight is just a taste of what he will do to him at SummerSlam, and that he will also have his homecoming that night. He also says that LA Knight is not ready for him.

Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair head to the ring. Bianca says The Unholy Union (Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre) have been ducking them since Clash at the Castle, and since she knows that they will be here tonight, she wants to know where they are. All of a sudden, Bianca and Jade are attacked by Isla and Alba, but Bianca and Jade soon get the upper hand and Isla and Alba are forced to retreat after Isla avoids the K.O.D. and Jade tosses Alba into Isla.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab are met by boxer Terence Crawford before their match.

Backstage, Tiffany Stratton is met by Nia Jax, who plans on getting her a new briefcase for her contract and reminds her of her guaranteed match at SummerSlam. Tiffany says that she is focused on getting her revenge on Bayley.

The Bloodline (Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu) beats Legado del Fantasma (Angel and Berto), the team of Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in a WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's Gauntlet Match to become number one contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships.

Grayson Waller and Austin Theory suddenly show up and blame boxer Terence Crawford for their losing the WWE Tag Team Championship, and demand that that he apologize to "the best tag team in the world." Terence Crawford shows up and Grayson demands Crawford apologize for not only the aforementioned actions, but thinking he belongs in their ring, and threatens to have Theory knock him out if he takes one more step. Crawford knocks Theory out, and Grayson steps out of the ring.

We hear from "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes as he is on tour in Japan. Cody reflects back on WrestleMania as well as The Bloodline's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu) renewed attack on him, and how his friends Kevin Owens and Randy Orton were destroyed as he was forced to watch. Cody says that while he heads into SummerSlam fighting with every ounce of pride and energy that he has, he also heads into it the champion, and he cannot let the title be taken back by The Bloodline. Cody now questions if Solo Sikoa is truly ready, and challenges Solo to meet him in the ring one-on-one next week so he can look into his eyes and see if he is ready, because he knows that he is.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Andrade when Carmelo Hayes shows up and says it is not over between them until he wins. He also compares himself to LeBron James, but Andrade says he is more like Bronny James. Carmelo says he is like Bronny because it is his time now, and after Andrade proposes one more match, Carmelo says that it it all it is going to take to beat him.

Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax beat Bayley and "Michin" Mia Yim after taking Michin out for most of the match before the bell and after Tiffany hits Bayley with the Money In The Bank Briefcase so that Nia can hit the A-Nia-Lator for the win.

We hear from The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu). Solo Sikoa says that he will meet "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes face to face as The Bloodline brings back the WWE Tag Team Championships just like he will take back the Undisputed WWE Championship. He says The Bloodline will handle family business, and if Roman Reigns has a problem, he knows where to find him.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: The Unholy Union (Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre)! Carmelo Hayes! Nia Jax!

Speed Demon - Speed recap for July 24, 2024

Andrade retains the WWE Speed Championship against Baron Corbin after countering End of Days with a crucifix pin to conclude the fifth tournament. Andrade has successfully defended the WWE Speed Championship two times.

Next week: The sixth tournament begins! Joaquin Wilde vs. Axiom!

TODAY on #WWESpeed!@AndradeElIdolo vs. @BaronCorbinWWE for the #WWESpeed Championship! Will @AndradeElIdolo retain or will we have a new WWE Speed Champion? 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zokmzwEMWY

— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2024

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 12, 2024

Tiffany Stratton heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Tiffany brags about becoming the youngest Miss Money In The Bank in WWE history and being the real star of the show, then says that it is her time. She tells all of the women's champions in WWE that they are on notice and on "Tiffy Time," and before she proclaims that she will become a champion, Bayley shows up. Bayley congratulates Tiffany on her victory, which Tiffany does not care for, then advises her that if she even plans to use the Money In The Bank contract on her, she had better be ready to make history as the first woman to fail to cash in. Nia Jax then shows up and accuses Bayley of making empty threats and reminds her that they have a match in three weeks at SummerSlam where she will take her title, but Bayley reminds Nia that she is different from the Bayley that she has faced before. She then entertains the idea of Nia Jax beating her for the WWE Championship and then entertains the idea of Tiffany Stratton cashing in on Nia Jax, but Nia makes fun of the size of Bayley's butt by calling her "BBL Bayley" and says she has no problem with Tiffany, then says Bayley is her victim, not her toy, and that she will victimize her at SummerSlam. Bayley swings at Nia but is held back by Tiffany, and that allows Nia to hit a cheap shot. Suddenly, "Michin" Mia Yim show up and chases Nia and Tiffany out of the ring with a shinai.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Piper Niven and Chelsea Green. Chelsea is wearing a purple, diamond-studded neck brace as she tells Saxton to go away while she waits for General Manager Nick Aldis to answer her.

Nia Jax beats "Michin" Mia Yim after Bayley takes out Tiffany Stratton on the outside. After the match, Bayley attacks Nia Jax, but she is hit from behind with the Money In The Bank briefcase by Tiffany Stratton. Nia and Tiffany then double-team Bayley, and Nia hits Bayley with a leg drop. As Nia Jax leaves the ring, Tiffany Stratton entertains the idea of cashing in on Bayley, but Nia Jax steps in and stops her from doing it.

We hear from Solo Sikoa, who says that he has made The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu) into a more dangerous family and declares that they will rule for decades for as long as he is Tribal Chief, and that by the end of tonight, everyone will acknowledge them.

In footage from earlier today, Byron Saxton interviews Andrade in an empty arena. Andrade says the vision is the same and that WWE is his destiny. All of a sudden, Carmelo Hayes interrupts and says Saxton should be talking to him, as he is the real MVP of the men's Money In The Bank bank. Carmelo also says that Andrade screwed him out of the title, and Andrade has Saxton re-ask his next question - "What's next for Andrade?" - to reply that it is Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo walks away.

Legado del Fantasma (Angel and Berto) beats Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews after Elektra Lopez distracts the referee so that Santos Escobar can hit Apollo with a knee so that Angel can hit Apollo with the Wing Clipper for the win.

Backstage, as Piper Niven reads a book on how to start a cult, Chelsea Green tells Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) to get in line with their musical, as nobody is getting in General Manager Nick Aldis' office before her and Piper. She then finds out that LA Knight was in Aldis' office before her, and LA Knight, contract in his hand, tells Chelsea it will be a little bit longer.

Backstage, Randy Orton sits with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and says there is a chance that Cody will find himself surrounded by The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu) in the ring, but knows that he does not want his help. He says that whether he likes it or not, he will show up if things go sideways. He says that Kevin Owens is not here tonight, and while Owens is a fighter, his family needs him more than they do. Orton then tells Cody to give Solo a piece of his mind, then reminds him that when the business with The Bloodline is over, he will have a lot of people coming for his title, and he will have his back then, too.

LA Knight heads to the ring. LA Knight admits that Money In The Bank did not go his way, and says that contract or no contract, he is the walking embodiment of Money In The Bank. He then mentions pinning Logan Paul to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank ladder match with footage of him doing it, then reveals that the contract in his hand is for a match for the United States Championship at SummerSlam. Logan Paul signs the contract, which already has a signature from General Manager Nick Aldis, then says all he needs is Logan Paul's signature, and calls Logan Paul out so he can sign the contract. He almost does it, however, as he knows that Logan Paul is not in the building tonight, and says that one way or another, he will get his signature and he will win his title.

Naomi beats Blair Davenport.

Backstage, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill congratulates Naomi on their victory. Bianca Belair mentions that General Manager Nick Aldis to everyone in earshot near Nick Aldis' office (Chelsea Green, Piper Niven, Kit Wilson, Elton Prince) before she and Jade tells Naomi to enjoy her victory. Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) leave, but Chelsea and Piper enter the office. When Bianca and Jade leave, Blair Davenport shows up and says the better woman won and that maybe she will have better luck against her next time. They shake hands, then Blair leaves. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven leave Nick Aldis' office annoyed that Aldis is not here, then Naomi is attacked from behind by Davenport.

#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against Grayson Waller and Austin Theory after miscommunication between Grayson and Theory that leads to the two of them missing with Meet Me In The Middle on Theory before Grayson inadvertently knees Theory, allowing #DIY to hit Meet Me In The Middle on Theory to win and retain. After the match, Jacob Fatu suddenly shows up and Spears Austin Theory, then lays out both members of #DIY before the rest of The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa) head to the ring. After the commercial break, Solo says that those who do not acknowledge him ended up gone, then tells the fans that they do not deserve Roman Reigns and that they have him now. He then says that if Roman comes back, he will acknowledge him as Tribal Chief. Solo then proclaims that tonight, it is "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' night to acknowledge him, and Cody shows up and gets in the ring with The Bloodline (Solo, Tama, Loa, Jacob). Cody says he has heard everything that Solo is saying and says he can figure out that they both want the same thing, and while he has to speak to General Manager Nick Aldis, it might as well be official that Solo will face him for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam. He then says that if he were making any sort of decision, he might as well have this match here and now. The Bloodline soon encircle and surround Cody, and while Cody throws the first punch, he is soon outnumbered and overpowered. Randy Orton soon rushes to the ring and quickly makes his way to Solo Sikoa, hitting him with the draping DDT. As Orton checks on Cody, he is soon taken down by Jacob Fatu, and the numbers game once again takes over. Solo and Jacob tie Cody in the ring ropes to gang up on him, while Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa attack Randy Orton with the ring steps on the outside. Orton is annihilated at ringside as Solo forces Cody to watch, then The Bloodline put Randy Orton through the announce table with a powerbomb. Solo then hits the Samoan Spiked on a tied-up Cody, and The Bloodline celebrate to end the show.

Here are the hightlights from tonight's show!

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Blair Davenport! Andrade! Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez, Angel, Berto)!

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

Speed Demon - Speed recap for July 10, 2024

Baron Corbin beats Angelo Dwakins to advance in the fifth tournament to determine a #1 contender for Andrade's WWE Speed Championship.

Next week: Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes!

TODAY on #WWESpeed!

A new No. 1 Contender Tournament starts today! Who will move on to the #WWESpeed Semifinals? Will it be @AngeloDawkins or @BaronCorbinWWE? 👀 pic.twitter.com/2OEr9Livs8

— WWE (@WWE) July 10, 2024

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 10, 2024

General Manager Nick Aldis welcomes everyone to tonight's show, then brings out "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Aldis congratulates Cody for retaining against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles at Backlash, then brings up King and Queen of the Ring and tells him that his next challenger has been determined. He then introduces that challenger: Logan Paul. Logan Paul makes it clear he wants to win the Undisputed WWE title to truly kick off the "Logan Paul Levesque era," and Cody says that he likes the challenge, then Logan toots his own horn about being the longest reigning champion in WWE, among other things. After addressing a fan's sign saying it is their birthday, Logan also mentions Cody winning the Royal Rumble before saying that people remember his collision with Ricochet more than his Royal Rumble win. He says that while Cody Rhodes became champion at WrestleMania, everybody was still talking about his match and his moments, and also mentions how he and Cody showed up in WWE at the same time. Logan says he has been the rocket fuel for the spaceship that is WWE, then asks how Cody can finish his story when it is not even his story before proclaiming that he will walk out as Undisputed WWE Champion. Cody says that people stand across from Logan and assume that he is a dumbass, then says that he has gotten a sense of who Logan Paul is from his other accomplishments. Cody says that if he were to win the United States Championship, that would make him a Grand Slam Champion. He also says Logan is disrespectful, self-centered, delusional, reliant on brass knuckles and takes credit for stuff he should not take credit for. He then says that Logan Paul will find out where he stands at King and Queen of the Ring.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says he had "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes on the ropes and head him beat, and says the crowd distracted him enough to cause him to lose. He says he should be next to Logan Paul, and says that he will beat Cody next time and earn a shot at his title, and that winning the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament will be a step in the right direction.

Nia Jax beats Naomi to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Another QR code is shown before the match.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Baron Corbin. He says that he was lost before heading to NXT and figuring things out, and now he is going to do things as himself. He is then met by Carmelo Hayes, who tells him that he will be running circles around him tonight.

We see a vignette for #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), who are coming to SmackDown.

Carmelo Hayes beats Baron Corbin with an inside cradle to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, who is interested in how far Jade Cargill will go in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up, and Chelsea says that the French air has made Bayley forget about them and that Piper will beat Jade in the tournament.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Randy Orton. Orton says he has accomplished a lot in WWE, but he has never become King of the Ring. He says that everyone knows how great AJ Styles is, but it felt phenomenal hitting AJ Styles with an RKO out of nowhere. He also brings up Tama Tonga taking out Kevin Owens and says that the two of them will cross paths, and that when they do, he will make sure Tama Tonga sees the RKO coming.

Jade Cargill beats Piper Niven to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Afterwards, Bianca Belair heads to the ring for the next match.

We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who aims now to compete but to conquer those he gets in the ring with, because he is here to claim the pinnacle of SmackDown. He says that no one is safe now that he is here, as he plans not just to rise, but to reign supreme. He tells everyone to watch closely, as everything on SmackDown is about to change, and it will never be the same again.

Bianca Belair beats Candice LeRae to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament despite Indi Hartwell weakening Bianca's left knee on the outside.

Backstage, Paul Heyman meets Solo Sikoa privately. Solo is irritated that Paul Heyman's lie got The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa) drafted in the third round and cost him and his family money, and also thinks that Heyman wanted Jey Uso to help him. He says that he gets what Paul Heyman is trying to do and knows that Heyman has not been able to speak to Roman Reigns, then says he has spoken with Roman and that until Roman comes back, he calls the shots with Paul as his wise man under Roman's orders. Solo Sikoa then hugs an astonished Heyman.

We hear from Andrade, who says that his destiny is in WWE and that "The Era of Andrade El Idolo" has begun.

Tama Tonga beats Angelo Dawkins to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga lay out Montez Ford in responds to Dawkins and Montez taking out Solo Sikoa on the outside. (Bobby Lashley was supposed to be in this match, but was injured during training and is replaced by Angelo Dawkins.) After the match, Solo hits Dawkins with a Samoan Spike.

We hear from Blair Davenport, who says that she has been unfairly labeled, and that in order to succeed, one has to send a message. She says she has done just that and that she plans to break her opponents. Blair says that anyone can be appreciated and respected, but she plans to be feared.

Randy Orton beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after countering the Styles Clash with an RKO.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Carmelo Hayes! Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill! Nia Jax!

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

Spring Breakin', Part One - NXT recap for April 23, 2024

Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with Raw and SmackDown General Managers Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis regarding the WWE Draft. Nick congratulates Ava on a job well done so far and that he will be paying attention. Ava says everyone will be on their A-game and that after tonight, NXT will never be the same.

Roxanne Perez retains the NXT Women's Championship against Tatum Paxley and Lyra Valkyria after Tatum hits Lyra with a top rope 450 and Roxanne pins Tatum with a jackknife pin as Tatum pins Lyra.

We hear from WWE Superstars on Twitter/X regarding Spring Breakin'.

Backstage, Thea Hail meets with Fallon Henley and Kelani Jordan regarding Andre Chase and Jacy Jayne. As Thea is happy that she has a lot of people who have her back, Jaida Parker tells Thea that she should focus on herself, and she nearly comes to blows with Fallon when she does.

We see a vignette for Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont, who are debuting on Wednesday nights next week.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile). They say that they could not miss tonight's show for the world and that Trick Williams will win the NXT Championship.

The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino) beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) in a six-man tag match.

In backstage footage from yesterday, Baron Corbin is doing an interview when Lexis King provides Corbin with a going away basket and accepts being Corbin's next tag team partner after saying Bron Breakker is having the time of his life on SmackDown.

Jaida Parker beats Fallon Henley.

Backstage, we hear from Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx. Jacy says that Thea Hail is ungrateful after all that she gave her and all that she did for her after she took her under her wing and that she should be kissing the ground she walks on. She says that next week, she will end Thea Hail, and Thea will learn that gratitude is not an option, but a debt that she will repay to her.

We see a video package for Lola Vice vs. Natalya in an NXT Underground Match.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews JD McDonagh. McDonagh says that to beat Ilja Dragunov, one must hospitalize him, and that Trick Williams will not be the man to do it tonight. New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) shows up after McDonagh leaves, and both Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne are mixed on who will win.

General Manager Ava is in the ring. She says that part of her job is pushing further into a new era and breaking glass ceilings, and she will do just that with the first-ever female NXT Underground Match. Natalya and Karmen Petrovic show up first, and Natalya signs the contract. Lola Vice shows up second, and she also signs the contract. Natalya tells Lola she has sealed her fate and asks who she has in her corner, but Lola says Natalya should be worried about herself and that just because she can shake her ass, that does not mean she can't kick her ass. She says that they will be making history next week and that she will break her. Natalya says Lola has an ego that needs to be kept in check, and while she respects where Lola came from, Lola does not respect her. She says that she respects the Superstars of the past and presents and if Lola is to lead the future, then she will have to beat some respect into her. Natalya tells Lola to bring everything she has in their match next week, because she will tap her out. Lola says Natalya can try, but when the lights dim, her fate is in the fastest hands in the division and her training partner will make them faster. Lola's training partner is none other than "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who heads to the ring. Shayna says Natalya is smart enough to realize her odds have gone from slim to none, and that when it comes to fighting, the baddest woman in NXT is aligned with the baddest woman in WWE. She tells Natalya that she still has time to leave the match gracefully and tear the contract up, especially if Petrovic is her training partner. When Shayna shoves Petrovic, Petrovic kicks her in the face, and Natalya soon shoves Lola out of the ring.

In footage from earlier today, Ridge Holland says it has been a rought few months, but it is time to start racking up wins and earn success the right way. Shawn Spears shows up, but Ridge tells him to leave him alone. Spears says Ridge knows what he is capable of, as does he, and tells him to let his demons out. Ridge tells Spears that he cannot rile him up, and that he will be seeing him.

We hear from The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar, Paul Ellering). Karrion Kross says they are taking everyone back to the good old days where everyone was left beaten and broken. Paul Ellering says The Authors of Pain's (Akam and Rezar) destiny is clear and that The Final Testament is coming for all of the gold. Akam and Rezar say they are bringing destruction back to NXT, and tell Nathan Frazer and Axiom to prepare.

Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom have seen this vignette backstage, and the two of them vow that they will beat The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) . Malik Blade agrees with their energy, and Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows show up, with Gallows saying they are tired of people coming in and trying to take the NXT tag titles. When Malik confronts them, he inadvertently breaks a nearby mirror.

Sol Ruca beats Blair Davenport in a Beach Brawl.

Backstage, Trick Williams is on the phone with his mother. After the phone call, Trick is met by Johnny Gargano. Trick talks about his match and says that the pressure is truly on, but Gargano says "no pressure, no diamonds," and that Trick must use everything that has brought him to this moment as a weapon. He says that the NXT Championship changed his life, but he had to give everything for that moment and that Trick must do the same.

We see a Tiktok video of Meta-Four's (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) ride to the NXT live event in Orlando, during which Lash and Jakara manage to fix their car.

Lexis King beats Baron Corbin with a low blow followed by the Coronation after nearly ramming Corbin into the ref in the corner.

Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile), New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) and Johnny Gargano are seen in the crowd.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ilja Dragunov before the next match. Dragunov says he respects Trick Williams, but he has his family to fight for and he is "forever unbeseigbar." Damian Priest shows up and wishes Dragunov good luck.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Trick Williams, who says that he either wins and becomes champion, or he busts and leaves NXT forever, but he fears no man and he will be able to live with tonight regardless of what happens.

Trick Williams beats Ilja Dragunov to become NXT Champion after hitting the Trick Shot as Dragunov goes for Torpedo Moscow. (Had Trick lost the match, he would have been forced to leave NXT.) After the match, Dragunov personally hands the NXT Championship to Trick Williams and hugs him in a sign of respect.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 9, 2024

Roxanne Perez heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Roxanne says that what happened at Stand & Deliver was justice for the woman who went a year without her title and the culmination of a journey she was forced to take against her will, and now, all is right with the world. She says she knew Lyra Valkyria's arm was not at 100% and she used it as a target, and she did not care if she broke her arm. She also calls Lyra "a stupid champion" before stating there is nothing anyone can do to take her title from her. Roxanne says everything is on her terms and that nobody will tell her otherwise, and that she is only giving it up when she heads to Raw or SmackDown in the WWE Draft. Lyra shows up and asks if Roxanne if packing her bags after only two days as champion, then tells her to go to Raw and Smackdown and leave the NXT title here, as she will take it back in a rematch, despite being in a sling. Roxanne questions Lyra's decision maing here, then Tatum suddenly shows up and says that while Lyra is not medically cleared, she is. Lyra apologizes to Tatum for her words and says she is fine, but Tatum asks her if she is really fine before throwing her into the ring steps. After Roxanne says there will not be a title match, Natalya suddenly shows up wanting to face her for the NXT Championship, as the NXT Women's Championship is the one title she has never won. Lyra tries to talk her way out of it and walk away, but General Manager Ava shows up and makes the match official tonight.Roxanne tries to go for a cheap shot, but Natalya manages to outsmart her.

We see footage from "NXT Anonymous" of Nathan Frazer and Axiom asking General Manager Ava for another shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Nathan Frazer and Axiom. Frazer says they have one last chance and that tonight has to be different, and Axiom says that despite their history as rivals, their place is on top. Frazer says that if they can't do this, they will have to go their separate ways.

Earlier today at the Chase University campus, Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley are awarded honorary degrees for their help at Stand & Deliver. Jacy Jayne and Jasmyn Nyx show up suddenly, and reveals that she really bailed Chase University out because back in July at The Great American Bash, Andre Chase bet on Thea Hail to beat Tiffany Stratton and win the NXT Women's Championship only to lose big, and calls Thea Hail "the problem." Andre Chase confesses to this and apologizes, saying he will bet on her every time, but Thea Hail walks out.

Kiana James and Izzi Dame beat Fallon Henley and Kelani Jordan.

We see a vignette for Je'Von Evans, who debuts next. Backstage, OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts, Jaida Parker) are not impressed with Je'Von Evans, and Scrypts says Je'von is about to get bounced before they head to the ring.

Backstage, Charlie Dempsey talks with Damon Kemp and Myles Borne about Josh Barnett's Bloodsport X when The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Arianna Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) shows up. Luca Crusifino says Tony D'Angelo will not be back until next week, and Stacks accuses the No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Kemp, Borne) of not wanting to get their hands dirty and having someone else do the work. This leads to a tag team match between the two sides when Arianna Rizzo says they can settle things in the ring tonight.

Je'Von Evans beats Scrypts.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid catches up with Ridge Holland, wanting to know what is going on after he hit Joe Gacy with a chair. Joe Gacy pops up out of some curtains and says he understands, as he went from being a Superstar to being in the countdown panel. Ridge walks away, but runs into Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro, who say that they are not buying his "apology tour." As Ridge Holland leaves the building, del Toro goes after him only to get his hand caught in the door and hurt his fingers.

Roxanne Perez retains the NXT Women's Championship against Natalya after Lola Vice suddenly shows up and kicks Natalya in the back of the leg as the referee checks on Roxanne.

Backstage, Bron Breakker is met by Baron Corbin, who is fired up for tonight's match. Corbin tries to get Breakker to admit that their teaming up was a good thing, but Breakker refuses because he wants him to admit it. A few seconds later, it becomes obvious he was messing with Corbin.

Backstage, Lola Vice says she is tired of waiting for opportunities and is making her own, and as she states that she is ready for the NXT Women's North American Championship, she is attacked from behind by Natalya. Referees have to restore order.

The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino) beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Damon Kemp and Myles Borne) after Stacks throws Charlie Dempsey into the ring, allowing for a double-team on Damon Kemp.

Oba Femi heads to the ring. Oba says some things are just inevitable, and that he knew he would retain the North American Championship at Stand & Deliver. He says this match would be the genesis of his rule and that nobody could deny Josh Briggs and Dijak's persistence. He says that 17,000 people witnessed his power, but all he could think of is this moment when he stood in the ring, still champion, and that he will inevitably remain champion for a very long time. Suddenly, Ivar shows up and says he can tell by the look in his face that he could not foretell he would be here tonight, and that everyone is talking about his match from Saturday, which he admits he loved the chaos of. He says that his match was exactly the kind of fight that he lives for, then Oba Femi asks Ivar what he wants. Ivar says he felt a deep jealousy, not just for the title around his shoulder, but for the fight that he wanted to be part of. Ivar says Josh Briggs and Dijak threw everything at him, but he remained the immovable object, and now he knows he is the one who can take him down and take the North American Championship. Oba says "We shall see," and as he leaves, Ivar stops him and says "Yes...we shall see." This leads to a brawl in which Ivar comes out on top.

Backstage, Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) talk about how Stand & Deliver was the biggest ever. Meanwhile, Oro Mensah is still ticked off about Oba Femi hitting him with a door. Dijak suddenly shows up regarding Meta-Four's parody of him, and after Noam Dar tells him to stop being miserable all the time, Dijak tells Meta-Four that this is their only warning.

Jaida Parker beats Brinley Reece.

Backstage, Arianna Grace talks with Sol Ruca about her making Gigi Dolin into a proper lady before claiming she was the best kept secret of WrestleMania weekend before bringing up the NXT Women's North American Championship. As she leaves to take a call fro Gigi Dolin, Lola Vice shows up angry at the beating Natalya gave her, and when Sol Ruca reminds her that Natalya got revenge for costing her the NXT Women's Championship, Lola takes exception to this and leaves after saying a lot has changed since Sol Ruca was gone.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom beat Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker to become the NXT Tag Team Champions after Bron Breakker nearly hits Baron Corbin with a Spear. All of a sudden, The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar, Paul Ellering) show up and Akam and Rezar attack Frazer and Axiom before hitting them with the Super Collider.

It is announced that Josh Briggs has suffered two fractured ribs in his match at Stand & Deliver. It is also announced that Spring Breakin' will take place on April 23rd and April 30th.

Trick Williams heads to the ring. Trick says that he and Carmelo Hayes went to war and that this weekend broke records, then says that while he does not agree with Carmelo or what he did, Carmelo is still "Him." He says that because of this, he had to show Carmelo who Trick is. Trick then asks what is next for him, then says he knows what is next and that so do the fans, and that is the NXT Championship. Trick then asks Ilja Dragunov to come to the ring, and Ilja Dragunov shows up and heads to the ring. He says that he is proud of the Superstar that Trick has become as well as Trick's charisma. After Trick says that the fans want to see him as NXT Champion, Dragunov says that Trick is full of himself, as he should be, but denies him a shot at the title, as he had his chance and failed and it is time for another Superstar to get a chance to face him. Trick asks who he has to beat to face him, and says nothing will stop him from the NXT Championship. Dragunov says Trick is a risk-taker and that he tells him that this will be his biggest risk, and tells him he has his shot in two weeks at Spring Breakin'. Dragunov then says that when he beats Trick, Trick must leave NXT. Trick says that if he cannot beat Dragunov, then he does not belong in NXT, and he accepts his challenge. After they shake hands, Carmelo Hayes attacks Trick Williams from behind, knocking him into Dragunov in the process before telling him he will beat him in a steel cage match next week.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 26, 2024

Dijak beats Shawn Spears. During the match, Joe Gacy peeks out from underneath the ring and takes Shawn Spears' metal folding chair away. After the match, Joe Gacy is seen playing air guitar with Spears' chair.

We see a video package where Roxanne Perez regrets the first year of her time in NXT, saying that she regrets getting everyone to like her, that her heroes have gotten her nothing and that she is her own hero now. She says it has all gotten her discarded and without a title, and that she is now looking out for herself and being herself, breaking the rules and doing it her way, and that it has gotten he results. Roxanne says she has no feelings for Lyra Valkyria, calling her the woman who is barely carrying her title, which she proclaims will be back where it belongs.

In backstage footage from earlier today, numerous NXT Superstars try out for the privilege of hosting Stand & Deliver.

Thea Hail beats Jazymn Nyx with the Kimura Lock after Jacy Jayne slaps Thea from the apron. After the match, Jacy attacks Thea, and Kiana James and Izzi Dame get in the ring and join in. Suddenly, Fallon Henley and Kiana James get in the ring and not only even the numbers game, but also clean house.

We see Part One of NXT Prime Target chronicling the events leading up to Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams at Stand & Deliver.

Backstage, Maxxine Dupri keeps Otis and Akira Tozawa focused. Otis has an eye for Lash Legend, but he says it is time for fighting, as does Tozawa.

Lola Vice heads to the ring and announces that she has put out an open challenge to any woman who thinks they can handle her. She says nobody can handle Lola Vice and that she is the complete package, and hopes whoever comes out is ready to be put to sleep. Natalya shows up to answer the open challenge, and while she says that Lola is one of the fastest-growing Superstars in NXT, her resume is growing as much as her ego and it is time to put her in her place. She says that she sees everything in Lola, but she would love to be the one who kicks her ass. This leads to a match that starts almost immediately when Lola hits her with a takedown.

Natalya beats Lola Vice with a roll-up. During the match, Karmen Petrovic shows up and stands in Natalya's corner.

Backstage, Shawn Spears says Joe Gacy is now on his radar for his recent actions. Suddenly, a chair drops down from the top of the building, and Joe Gacy yells from the roof that he meant to give it back. Oba Femi shows up as the camera focuses on the chair.

She says that she has thought about what she will do to Blair. She says that rehab sucked, but she is back and she is pissed off. Sol Ruca says next week is more than a match, and next week, she will snatch Blair's soul. Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Blair Davenport, who says that Sol Ruca is like sand: annoying, disgusting and impossible to get rid of. She says that attracting a Tiktok audience will not help her, and that she will be on another road to recovery when she is done.

Ilja Dragunov beats Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Backstage, Tony D'Angelo tells Luca Crusifino to invite Ilja Dragunov to dinner at a more special location.

We see Part Two of NXT Prime Target chronicling the events leading up to Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams at Stand & Deliver.

Backstage, as Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker talk about Corbin's pale complexion, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson show up wanting a shot at the tag team titles and says that Breakker and Corbin will have more on their plate when the #1 contender's match becomes a Triple Threat Match. Breakker says that will not happen and that they will get the job done tonight.

Ridge Holland is in the ring. He thanks the staff of NXT for seeing something in him and giving him the time to say what he has to say. He then admits that he has been a step off in his career, and that he cannot risk hurting himself or others again. He says that he has seen all the talk about him and admits it has had an effect on him, and that he is tired of taking his work home with him and having his job take away from what he treasures doing in life, which is being the best man and father he can be. Ridge states that he has had two difficulty conversations - one with his loved ones and the other with himself - lately, and says once again that he has been a step off and that he has made the difficult decision to step away from in-ring competition indefinitely. He says that as hard as this decision has been to make, he has been fortunate to step foot in WWE, let alone perform in front of millions all over the world and have one more shot at redemption in NXT, and that he appreciates the fans more than they will ever know.

We hear from Lyra Valkyria, who says there are two paths one can walk: the right one and the wrong one. She says the path to NXT Women's Champion makes or breaks those who walk it. She says everything changes when one reaches the top, as there is a certain force that comes with the championship that also drove her to come to America, face her idol and test her moral compass every single day. She then says that how she deals with everything is where she and Roxanne are at a crossroads, and that it is too hard for Roxanne when she looks in the mirror. Lyra says that Roxanne was beaten the moment she could not climb that ladder, and while she understands Roxanne's emotions, the championship deserves better than her, as she let the championship break her. She says that Roxanne thinks she is the chosen one, but her time has passed, and she will do everything to retain the title and keep Roxanne away from it.

Dijak guests on commentary for the next match.

Josh Briggs beats Duke Hudson. After the match, Dijak is about to confront Josh Briggs in the ring when Oba Femi shows up on the balcony. Oba Femi says that Dijak and Briggs are worthy contenders, but at Stand & Deliver, he will prove that nobody will reach the summit when he faces them in a Triple Threat Match.

We see Part Three of NXT Prime Target chronicling the events leading up to Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams at Stand & Deliver.

Backstage, Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara JacksoN) have taken over the production truck, and Noam Dar announces that they are the hosts of Stand & Deliver.

In an Instagram video, Arianna Grace finds the perfect dress for Gigi Dolin.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Ilja Dragunov, who says that Tony D'Angelo's family has done their homework. Luca Crusifino shows up and invites Dragunov to dinner with Tony D'Angelo, but instead of at the restaurant, it is at a place that requires an invitation.

Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin beat Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa). (Had Alpha Academy won, they would have been part of the tag team title picture at Stand & Deliver.) After the match, The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro), The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and the team of Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up, and all three teams and the NXT tag champs brawl in the ring as the show ends.

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Roadblock - NXT recap for March 5, 2024

Lexis King introduces us to Roadblock.

Dijak beats Joe Gacy in an Asylum Match.

Backstage, Adriana Rizzo tells Tony D'Angelo that tonight is his night, and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo tells D'Angelo that he made "a Don move." Stacks the introduces D'Angelo to Luca Crusifino, and asks him to be his consigliere. Crusifino is in.

Backstage, Fallon Henley thanks Riley Osborne for talking with Thea Hail. Riley says that Thea changed during their date, but Fallon tells Riley that Thea took some bad advice. Blair Davenport shows up and tells Fallon to stay out of other people's business, and Fallon dares Blair to face her in a match.

Backstage, Tatum Paxley tells Lyra Valkyria that they will be more than friends; they will be champions. Lyra says they need to be realistic, as Asuka and Kairi Sane are a skilled team. Tatum says they have to win and that she will do anything, including ripping out an opponent's soul, to win. Lyra does not know what to make of this.

Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Chase University (Andre Chase and Duke Hudson).

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Carmelo Hayes, who is surrounded by armored security. He says Tony D'Angelo will do what he does, but his hand-picked security guards will do what they can to protect him. He says the NXT Championship is reserved for the biggest star in NXT and that there is nobody bigger than him, and that he will make history when he becomes champion at back-to-back Stand & Deliver events.

Shawn Spears quickly beats Uriah Connors. (Uriah Connors is Brogan Finley, who is the brother of New Japan Pro Wrestling star David Finlay and the youngest son of Fit Finlay.) After the match, Shawn Spears says it takes a certain man to hold a mirror to the truth, as most will not like what they see, and are forced to be who they are instead of what they want to be. He says that Ridge says he competes in the ring for his family, but he feels he is lying to himself. He says that darkest of thoughts get to everyone, including him, but the difference between them is that he is not ashamed of who he is when he looks in the mirror. He tells Ridge to be a man, then Ridge Holland shows up.

Backstage, Josh Briggs talks with Brooks Jensen regarding his match with Oba Femi next week. Jensen says he has taken control of his life and career, and that Briggs triggered something inside of him and he is ready to bust Oba Femi up. Jensen leaves, then Dijak shows up and tells Briggs that he does not really see Jensen as a brother, and that he knows Jensen is a dead man walking.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Ilja Dragunov. Draguno says that when one is NXT Champion, one cannot be surprised by anthing. He says he likes Tony D'Angelo, but he might see things differently. He also says that he likes to see Carmelo Hayes squirm and that Carmelo will have to earn his opportunity. "Channing" Stacks Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino show up, and Stacks says that D'Angelo will see Dragunov at Stand & Deliver. Draguno says he looks forward to the main event.

The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Tatum Paxley and Lyra Valkyria after Lyra inadvertently kicks Tatum in the head. During the match, a brawl between Thea Hail and the team of Izzi Dame and Kiana James being held back by referees backstage is seen. After the match, Roxanne Perez attacks Lyra Valkyria and stomps her elbow into a turnbuckle. Lyra has to be taken out on a stretcher.

After the commercial break, Lyra Valkyria is placed in an ambulance.

Fallon Henley beats Blair Davenport after Sol Ruca shows up for the first time in months and takes out Davenport on the outside.

Backstage, Jacy Jayne is disappointed with Andre Chase and Duke Hudson for coming up short tonight when Thea Hail shows up stating that she has gotten in a fight with Izzi Dame and Kiana James and needs a tag partner. Jacy says she is busy, and she and Jasmyn Nyx leave.

Backstage, Gigi Dolin meets with NXT General Manager Ava when Arianna Grace shows up. She accepts a match with Gigi on the condition that if she wins, she gets to show off Gigi's true inner beauty. Gigi accepts.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Shawn Spears, who says that he expects Ridge Holland to face him next week, as rage is his best friend and he plans to make Ridge embrace it.

No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) is in the ring. Drew Gulak says Charlie Dempsey is one of the greatest grapplers in the WWE, and thanks to Dempsey , they have the Heritage Cup. Charlie says this is an honor and that he has held interest in the cup for some time, as it represents competition in line with the pure arts of the sport. He says the cup is not just his alone, then Damon Kemp says it is time for the cup to be honored by the like-minded and that the four of them are champion as a collective. Gulak then mentions that they will be in the upcoming tag team tournament and that No Quarter Catch Crew will be tag team champions. Suddenly, William Regal shows up, leading to "He's your father!" chants, and says the Heritage Cup means a lot, as it represents the best of European wresting, and every time it is contested, it is a tribute to those who came before him and he takes it personally. Regal hopes that they will defend the Heritage cup with the honor and integrity that it depends. Dempsey says he will defend the title better than he ever could, and Regal says he will be watching.

Backstage, Lash Legend and Oro Mensah are concerned for Noam Dar, and when Lash tries to get Noam's attention, Noam smiles and says it is time for bigger and better things.

Backstage, Mr. Stone is watching a video of Lexis King badmouthing him when Von Wagner shows up and tells him that he is not done with Lexis. Mr. Stone says Lexis had made this personal, and asks Wagner to step aside so he can fight him.

Tony D'Angelo beats Carmelo Hayes to face Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship at Stand & Deliver. After the match, D'Angelo apologizes for the stunt he pulled, then says he is a giving Don and says he has a present for Carmelo. Trick Williams' theme hits again, and Trick shows up from behind and fights Carmelo. The security guards get in the ring, but also get decked, and Carmelo retreats.

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 13, 2024

Backstage, Noam Dar and Oro Mensah are in the locker room. Noam Dar says they will put Von Wagner and Mr. Stone in their place, then Mr. Stone and Von Wagner show up and ambush them. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson give chase and run into Mr. Stone's sons, who point in opposite directions to confuse them buy their father and Von Wagner some time.

Meta-Four (Noam Dar and Oro Mensah) beat Mr. Stone and Von Wagner after Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson distract the ref, allowing Oro Mensah to hit Von Wagner with a chop block as Von Wagner goes for a powerbomb on Noam Dar to give Noam Dar the pin and the win.

At Chase University, everything is back to normal. Andre Chase apologizes for the delay in the start of the spring semester, but thanks to Jacy Jayne, they have made some it through some dark clouds. Adriana Rizzo shows up. Jacy Jayne hands her more money than Adriana was expecting, and Jacy tells Adrianna to see if Chase U can get a tag team title shot if The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) can retain. Adrianna says she will see what she can do.

Ridge Holland beats Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) in a Gallus Gauntlet Match by disqualification after Joe Coffey pulls Ridge Holland out of the ring as he is about to pin Mark Coffey. After the match, Mark Coffey and Wolfgang hold down Ridge Holland so that Joe Coffey can hit Ridge with a chair, but Ridge boots it out of his hands, breaks free, and tees off on all three members of Gallus with a chair. Ridge cannot believe what he has done afterwards.

Backstage, Mr. Stone and Von Wagner are met by Lexis King. When Lexis King says Von Wagner must be tired of losing, Mr. Stone and Von Wagner get agitated, then King says Mr. Stone's kids must be looking forward to seeing a real model like him. Mr. Stone is angry, and Von Wagner tells him Lexis King is not worth it.

Backstage, No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) admire the NXT Heritage Cup and what it represents when Noam Dar and Oro Mensah show up to make fun of them. The Crew make it clear they plan on winning the cup and representing it correctly.

Lola Vice beats Tatum Paxley by submission as Lyra Valkyria cheers Tatum on at ringside. After the match, Lyra has to carry Tatum to the back.

Backstage, Luca Crusifino wishes Tony D'Angelo luck in his match tonight, then Adriana Rizzo shows up as Crusifino leaves and says she is ready for Jaida Parker. D'Angelo tells Stacks that they are cracking skulls and asking questions later in their match tonight.

Backstage, Shotzi shows up as Lyra Valkyrie places Tatum Paxley on a road crate. Shotzi says they can keep going at it on social media, or they can do it in the ring. Lyra Valkyria gives her a title shot, much to the delight of Shotzi, who says that she has met with General Manager Ava and that all Ava needed was the green light from Lyra. Lyra says she will see Shotzi next week and that she will enter Elimination Chamber empty handed. After Shotzi leaves, Tatum wakes up and reveals she was awake the whole time when she mentions Shotzi.

Jaida Parker beats Adriana Rizzo.

Dijak watches footage of Joe Gacy interfering in his most recent match, and is tormented by Gacy's laugh. He then looks inside of a bag before leaving and taking the bag with him.

Backstage, Baron Corbin meets with Bron Breakker concerning their tag team title match. As Breakker thinks about the money he will get when he performs on the main roster, Corbin says he has not had a title in six years. As for their "Wolf Dogs" nickname, he will say it once if they win the NXT tag team titles.

Carmelo Hayes beats Joe Gacy. After the match, Dijak shows up out of nowhere and attacks Joe Gacy with a nightstick, then pulls a straitjacket out of his bag and puts in on Joe Gacy as referees tell him to stop. Dijak then clocks Gacy in the face with a Cyclone Kick. This leads to a "Fee Joe Gacy" chant.

Backstage, Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson show up as Kelani Jordan and Karmen Petrovic talk with Brinley Reece before Brinley's match. Lash says Kelani will be waiting a long time before she is champion, and that leads to Kelani mockingly asking Lash what Noam Dar sees in her. This leads to Lash and Jakara acting like Kelani, Karmen and Brinley are beneath them.

In the women's locker room, Roxanne Perez gets irritated with Lola Vice costing her a one-on-one title match and Shotzi getting one out of nowhere. When Wren Sinclair proposes that Roxanne face the winner, an angry Roxanne slaps her in the face.

We see another message: "Goodness is a man's struggle. Evil, however, is human nature."

Oba Femi heads to the ring. Oba says it takes more than a fighting spirit to take the North American title from him, and while a title brings prestige, it brings his supremacy. He says Dragon Lee was the first casualty, but not the last, and while anyone can send anyone else for the title, they had better not send anyone they want back. Lexis King shows up and congratulates Oba Femi for all his success, then admits it is a little funny that Oba Femi calls himself the ruler of NXT when he is the king and he placed the title on his shoulder after he softened Dragon Lee up for him. After Lexis King says that he plans to take the title off him, Oba Femi says he does not deal in empty threats. King says this is a promise, not a threat, and that a king always keeps his promises. Oba Femi tells him he will get his title opportunity, but promises King that his throne is not one he will sit on any time soon. Lexis King punches Oba Femi in the face, but Oba Femi blocks him from hitting the Coronation, and Lexis King retreats.

Backstage, Josh Briggs talks with others regarding the Super Bowl when Brooks Jensen shows up and says "You wanted me to grow some balls?" before punching Briggs. General Manager Ava shows up as both men are being held back, and tells Briggs and Jensen to do this in the ring.

Kiana James beats Brinley Reece.

General Manager Ava makes Josh Briggs vs. Brooks Jensen official for next week when an angry Roxanne Perez shows up. Ava puts her in a match against Wren Sinclair at Wren's request for Roxanne punching her in the face, then says they can talk about the NXT women's title afterwards.

Backstage, Edris Enofe and Malik Blade talk about Brinley Reece's match. Malik feels bad for Brinley, but Edris says she will know how they feel. Malik says she was there for them, and they should be there for her. Brinley shows up more motivated than easier. Malik says Brinley practices what she preaches.

Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin beat The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) to become the NXT Tag Team Champions!

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 23, 2024

Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker beat Nathan Frazer and Axiom to advance to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Backstage, Ilja Dragunov is met by Josh Briggs, who says that he wants to see where he measures up. Dragunov admits he respects his bravery, but asks him if he really wants this. Trick Williams shows up and tells Briggs to prove himself another time, and this leads to Briggs challenging Trick to a match after Briggs states that Trick is in Carmelo Hayes' back pocket. Afterwards, Trick tells Dragunov he wants him to be ready for Vengeance Day, but Dragunov asks Trick if he will be ready.

Backstage, Wren Sinclair psyches herself up for er match when she is met by Fallon Henley. Fallon says eliminating Lash Legend in last week's battle royal is a big deal, and tells Wren she will do fine.

Backstage, Ava leaves Shawn Michaels' office with William Regal. Ava is officially the General Manager of NXT, and Regal tells Ava that while it is a thankless job with egos to juggle and tough decisions to make, he knows she can do it.

Lash Legend beats Wren Sinclair following interference attempts by Jakara Jackson. After the match, Meta-Four gangs up on Wren Sinclair, but Fallon Henley shows up and makes the save for Wren, and the two of them clean house.

In footage from earlier today at the Italian restaurant, we find out OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts, Jaida Parker) have attacked Arianna Rizzo as they shake another man down.

Backstage, Elektra Lopez is looking for Lola Vice.

Dijak vs. Joe Gacy ends before it can begin and de-evolves into a ringside brawl.

Backstage, Arianna Grace is met by Elektra Lopez, who is looking for Lola Vice.

We hear from Lexis King, who says that the main event is happening a little earlier tonight and that he is the only man worth of center stage.

In footage from over the weekend, Mr. Stone and Von Wagner head back to his old college football field to help Wagner work on speed, stamina and agility with the help of Mr. Stone's two sons.

Lexis King beats Trey Bearhill.

Backstage, Trick Williams is met by Carmelo Hayes, who wants to make sure that Trick is focused and tells him to handle Josh Briggs tonight before telling him that Ilja Dragunov sees him as a threat. Trick says he has everything figured out.

It's time for Supernova Sessions. Tonight's guest is Lola Vice. Noam Dar makes fun of Von Wagner and Mr. Stone at the start of tonight's show, stating that they both have the same classes and even share crayons before bringing out Lola. Lola says that the moment she and Elektra Lopez linked up, Elektra tried to ride her hype train like a leech as long as she could and tried to use her to become relevant again. Lola says she then dumped Elektra like the baggage she is. She says that she regrets nothing, as people watch and follow her every move and all the female Superstars are jealous of her star powers, and she earned her Breakout Tournament contract on her own. Elektra Lopez shows up and confronts Lola Vice, then says she is the real deal while Lola got to NXT by shaking her ass on Instagram and being a wannabe MMA fighter, and calls Lola the biggest phony in WWE and that their match next week is the realest thing in her life. Lola asks Elektra if she knows what she is getting into, but Elektra says she wants to burn Vice City to the ground right now before hitting Lola with a Spear and getting in a brawl that referees immediately have to break up.

We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who tells OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts, Jaida Parker) they made a big mistake tearing the restaurant up and that things are about to get interesting for them.

At Chase University, things are being taken down and removed by movers. Andre Chase apologizes to Riley Osborne before Riley leaves, and Duke Hudson and Andre Chase can only watch as everything Chase has built is gone. He says that next week, Chase University will say their goodbyes.

Dragon Lee beats Scrypts after The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Arianna Rizzo) show up and attack OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker) at ringside. Oba Femi is seen watching from the balcony during the match. After the match, Oba Femi tells Dragon Lee he will see him at Vengeance Day.

Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofe wonder what they need to do to succeed as a tag team when Brinley Reece shows up trying to be a big source of positivity. Enofe says they cannot catch a break and that they need luck, but Brinley is having none of it.

Backstage, Lyra Valkyria is met by Tatum Paxley. Lyra tells Tatum that their partnership was a one time thing and that it will not work out, but Tatum says she gets it.

Blair Davenport beats Karmen Petrovic.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Ridge Holland. Ridge says he stepped away from The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Butch, Ridge Holland) to prove himself, but Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) has galvanized him as he has tried to find his redemption. He then says that he will take on Gallus by himself.

Ilja Dragunov guests on commentary for the next match.

Trick Williams beats Josh Briggs after Briggs inadvertently boots Ilja Dragunov in the face and Carmelo Hayes stops Dragunov as he gets on the apron to go after Briggs. After the match, Dragunov tries to charge at Trick, but referees hold him back.

Backstage, Thea Hail mourns the end of Chase University, but Jacy Jayne says it is not over yet. Lexis King shows up and tells Thea Hail to cry on his shoulder, then Riley Osborne shows up and tells Lexis that she and Jacy want nothing to do with him. Riley then asks Thea if they can have a quick chat alone later.

We see another vignette for No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne).

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes tells Trick Williams that Ilja Dragunov was going after him and sees him as a threat, but Trick refuses to believe it.

General Manager Ava oversees a contract signing for the NXT Women's Championship match at Vengeance Day. Challenger Roxanne Perez comes out first, followed by NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria. Roxanne says she and Lyra respect each other and that this is a big main event nine weeks early. Lyra agrees and says that she has been wanting to do this since she debuted and Roxanne won the title on that night. Roxanne says this year has been a year in the making and that Lyra is the best in NXT, then says that she was in her position a year ago and has had to pick herself back up and dig deeper while Lyra rose through the ranks to win the title she never lost. Roxanne then says she gets her one-on-one title match for the title on Sunday and that everything will be worth it when she wins. Lyra says she has seen Roxanne grow into the competitor she has become today, and says that Roxanne had a great run and that she replaced her at the top of the division. She says that she needs the "new, edgy Roxanne" on Vengeance Day in order to prove herself, and that everything Roxanne went through in the last year will mean nothing. Roxanne says Lyra will lose their match and that the real questions are going to arise, and that it will soon be seen if Lyra can handle everything and rebuild herself. Lyra says she has been physically and mentally tougher than her and that she rises where Roxanne crumbles. Ava gets between them so that they can sign the contract for their match. Lyra signs the contract first, followed by Roxanne. Both of them stare each other down and shake hands. As Lyra leaves, Tatum Paxley shows up from underneath the table and puts Roxanne through the table before hugging Lyra. Lyra shoves Tatum away and tells her to stay away as the show ends.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 9, 2024

In backstage footage from moments ago, Nikkita Lyons sees Blair Davenport sneaking up on her and fights her. The fight suddenly shows up at the ring with referees still trying to break everything up.

Blair Davenport beats Nikkita Lyons.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes introduces this year's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes tells Trick Williams that he wants to make sure that he succeeds. He also tells him that he got them a slot in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classics. Trick wants to focus on the NXT Championship, but Carmelo sells him on the idea of tag team gold.

Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker beat Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

In footage from earlier today, Tiffany Stratton shows up at Fallon Henley's horse farm to work as a ranch hand and finds out she may be in over her head.

Lyra Valkyria is in the ring. Lyra is confident that she will finish 2024 as a champion much like how she started it, and she knows that Blair Davenport is not going anywhere and that where the title goes, she will follow. She then wants to know who she will face at Vengeance Day. She then says she has spoken with Ava and that there will be a 20-woman battle royal, with the final four participants left immediately entering a Fatal 4-Way to decide a new challenger. Lola Vice and Elektra Lopez show up, and Lola says Lyra is only champion because Tatum Paxley saved her. As she mentions she can cash in her contract any time she wants, Lyra says Lola has the potential to turn NXT upside-down, yet all Lola does is talk. After Lyra says she is not here to watch Lola shake her arse on Instagram, she says that she wants "Lola Vice the cagefighter." Lola says everyone loves her and follows her every move, and that everyone cannot resist her "Latino Heat." Lyra says the only heat she sees is coming from Elektra Lopez, then asks why they aren't going for a tag team match with Lola's contract. When Lyra demands a match against Lola with the title on the line, Elektra hits Lyra with a cheap shot. This starts a brawl, and Tatum Paxley shows up and teams up with Lyra to even the odds and clear Lola and Elektra out of the ring.

Backstage, Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) make fun of Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen breaking up as a tag team. Josh Briggs shows up and says that Meta-Four did not break them up and that he planned on being a champion, then demands a rematch, saying he would be Heritage Cup Champion if it were not for Oro Mensah, who he calls "Captain Sidekick." This leads to a match between Briggs and Mensah.

Backstage, Luca Crusifino speaks with Ava regarding a rope break in a recent match. Crusifino leaves, then Dragon Lee shows up and says his visa issues are taken care of, then Lexis King shows up with a contract for a North American title match. Dragon Lee signs.

Josh Briggs beats Oro Mensah despite the interference and distraction by Noam Dar and Jakara Jackson.

In footage from earlier today, Tiffany Stratton moves some hay around, cleans a horse, then finds out that she has to clean a horse stall.

The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) after Adrianna Rizzo shoves Lucien price off the top rope.

In video footage from "NXT Anonymous," Jacy Jayne meets with the female students of Chase University. She says she has an idea to bring Chase University back from the bring, but they have to do as she says.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Oba Femi. He says that his contract can make him a champion at any time, and that every Superstar will crumble at his feet. Lexis King shows up and mention his own title shot tonight, then says he is looking at a future NXT Champion. After Lexis says drinks are on him tonight after he wins, Oba Femi asks if Lexis' match is the main event before looking at his own contract.

Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are mad about being eliminated from the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic when Ridge Holland shows up. Joe Coffey gets Ridge Holland's attention, and this leads to a confrontation between Joe Coffey and Ridge Holland.

Cora Jade beats Gigi Dolin after blocking a crucifix bomb by grabbing the referee.

Outside of the arena, OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts) run into Jaida Parker, who tells OTM that this is "their" environment and that OTM needs to open their eyes. Jaida then offers her assistance regarding Adrianna Rizzo, and Scrypts is ready to talk business.

Axiom and Nathan Frazer beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

In footage from earlier today, Tiffany Stratton tells Fallon Henley that she pities her and thinks there is something wrong with Fallon for enjoying working in a stable before stepping in horse poop and tripping into a pool of water.

Backstage, Edris Enofe and Malik Blade say that they will put an end to Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams' hot streak in NXT, as they are on the same page while Carmelo and Trick are not. Suddenly, Brinley Reece shows up offering her services as a personal trainer.

Dragon Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Lexis King. After the match, Oba Femi shows up to cash in his NXT Breakout Tournament Contract on Dragon Lee.

Oba Femi quickly beats Dragon Lee to become the NXT North American Champion!

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