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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 27, 2025

"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Ricky Saints to become the NXT North American Champion in a violent match that sees Ethan Page hit a cutter into the crossbar of an upside-down opened metal folding chair and target Saints' throat throughout the match.



Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx). Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley argue over who should be taking the NXT Women's Championship, and it leads to Jacy not caring if Fallon is in her corner tonight.

We see a vignette for Mike Santana.

Backstage, Yoshiki Inamura tells Josh Briggs that he returned to Japan, but came back to the United States for him. Inamura receives his leather vest, and while Briggs looks forward to become tag team champions, Inamura has a bigger goal in mind.

Mike Santana beats Tavion Heights.

We see a vignette for The High Ryze (Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe).

Backstage, Andre Chase tells Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors to develop a strategy, but Dixon and Connors only hear the part about taking risks and ask General Manager Ava for a match. They get a six-man tag match against DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). Once again, Andre Chase is disappointed with Dixion and Connors.

Backstage, Luca Crusifino meets with Tony D'Angelo, and tells him that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo has kicked him out of the family. He says that he is putting everyone at risk by reaching out to D'Angelo, and that he had to come back after everything that has happened. D'Angelo admits he does not know who to trust anymore, and Crusifino asks D'Angelo to trust him.

Trick Williams heads to the ring. Trick proclaims that he is making history by holding the Total Nonstop Action World Championship as an NXT Superstar, and calls out the fans cheering for him, stating that some of them were booing him before Battleground. He then says that he is the line between NXT and TNA and that he will wear the TNA World Championship with pride after naming off some of the greatest champions and stating none of them compare to him, then says he is turning on the back because they turned his back on him. He says that he will head back to TNA and make some changes, such as renaming TNA "Trick-NA," before Mike Santana shows up and congratulates Trick. Trick tells Santana he made a mistake interrupting "his champion," but Santana says Trick is not his champion after winning the title and trashing TNA, and he will not carry the flag and watch Trick tear TNA down after how he and the locker room built it up. Trick tells Santana he can call the shots only if he carries the weight, and Santana says Trick has already ticked him off and that he says seen people like Trick come and go before calling him "a pretender." He then says he is the realest and illest that Trick has ever come across, and that he will be the one to take the TNA World Championship from him. Trick tells Santana to keep popping off, as he will beat his ass. TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up on the TitanTron and announces that Trick will defend the title against Santana next week. Santana offers to shake Trick's hand, but Trick feigns walking away before going for a cheap shot and ultimately getting knocked out of the ring. Santana then raises up the TNA World Championship.



Backstage, Stephanie Vaquer is met by General Manager Ava, who announces that she will have a tag team match against Dalys and Chik Tormenta at Worlds Collide. Stephanie wants to defend her title first, but Lola Vice shows up and states that she wants to team with Stephanie at Worlds Collide.

Jaida Parker beats Tatum Paxley after distracting Tatum with one of her own dolls. After the match, Thea Hail rushes into the ring and attacks Jaida Parker.

Jasper Troy is coming up next!

Jasper Troy beats Dante Chen, who has not been seen since the final episode of NXT LVL UP. After the match, Oba Femi shows up on the balcony and admits that Jasper has impressed him, then hopes Jasper has enjoyed his five seconds of fame, because they are over now that he has his attention.

Backstage, Charlie Dempsey wants Tavion Heights and Myles Borne to return back to tag team wrestling, stating they have both failed, but Myles says he refuses to retreat back into his shell after wrestling Oba Femi. He challenges Dempsey to a match, and if he wins, he leaves No Quarter Catch Crew. Dempsey also makes it so that the match has rounds like in British wrestling. Myles and Dempsey shake hands.

"All Ego" Ethan Page is in the ring to celebrate his championship win, then Je'Von Evans shows up. He mockingly congratulates Ethan before announcing that he will be defending the North American Championship against him. Je'Von then states that he will not be Ethan's only opponent, as Laredo Kid shows up out of the crowd and says he wants Ethan's title. Je'Von then says Ethan has another opponent besides them: Rey Fenix. Rey Fenix comes out of the crowd and states that Ethan will lose his title as quickly as he won it in a Fatal 4-Way Match.



Robert Stone and Stevie Turner meet with General Manager Ava backstage. Ava states she wants the best of NXT and AAA competing for the title, and that "Super" Sean Legacy will face whoever wins the title match at Worlds Collide. Turner then mentions that the first Evolve Women's Champion will soon be crowned, and Stone says he will be there.

Backstage, Tatum Paxley is met by Zaria and Sol Ruca, who offer their friendship as The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) watches from the distance.

Jacy Jayne beats Stephanie Vaquer to become the NXT Women's Champion! During the match, Dalsy and Chik Tormenta show up and distract . Near the end of the match, Jacy Jayne collides with Fallon Henley as the latter is on the apron. Jacy and Fallon argue, and when Jazmyn Nyx gets between them, she gets shoved. Jazmyn moves to the other side of the ring, but it is to distract the referee so that Fallon can hit Vaquer with a Tiger Feint Kick as Vaquer has Jacy in the Tarantula. Jacy then hits the Rolling Encore to win the match and the title.



Here are the highlights from tonight's show!



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



Friday, December 27, 2024

THE FNL LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for December 27, 2024

Carlee Bright, Kendal Grey and Layla Diggs beat Wendy Choo, Kali Armstrong and Lainey Reid in a six-woman tag match.

Backstage, Dante Chen says he has mixed emotions. He says it is great to be part of NXT Level Up's final match, but he is nervous and has a lot to live up. He says he is proud of everything he has achieved on the show, and his legacy means he has to win tonight, and he will do his best to ensure he has his hand raised as the one and only gatekeeper of NXT.

We look back on some of the WWE Superstars who got started on NXT Level Up.

Dante Chen beats beats Keanu Carver, Harlem Lewis and Kale Dixon in a gauntlet match. When Carver is defeated, he plants Dante with a monster spinebuster before Harlem Lewis enters the match, and Harlem Lewis nearly wins as soon as he gets in the ring. Near the end of the match, Kale Dixon goes for the Gentle Touch, but Dante Chen superkicks him, hits him with a big boot and hits him with a Gentle Touch that turns him inside out for the pin and the win to bring NXT Level Up to a close.



Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for December 27, 2024

Pete Dunne beats Dragon Lee after pulling him down by his mask before hitting the Bitter End.

Josh Briggs beats Dante Chen.

Friday, November 22, 2024

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for November 22, 2024

Joe Coffey beats Harlem Lewis.

In backstage footage from ealrier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lainey Reid. Lainey says she is building momentum and that nothing is stopping her. When Layla Diggs' name is brought up, Lainey gets paranoid, then says that Tyra Mae Stelle will be in the past just like Layla Diggs after tonight.

Lainey Reid beats Tyra Mae Steele after raking the eyes and grabbing the tights on the schoolkid pin. After the match, Layla Diggs shows up and chases Lainey halfway around the ring before Lainey gets pounced on by Tyra Mae Steele.

Backstage, Layla Diggs says she came after Lainey Reid to get her attention after Lainey kept ducking her, and warns Lainey that she has revenge on her mind and that she will get it quickly. She then tells Lainey to keep her head on a swivel, as she is coming for her.

Dante Chen beats Shiloh Hill.



Friday, October 25, 2024

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for October 25, 2024

Mark Coffey beats Dion Lennox following the distraction by Joe Coffey and Wolfgang. After the match, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) gang up on Dion Lennox, but Shiloh Hill and Cutler James run in to even the numbers game, causing Gallus to retreat.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Tyra Mae Steele. Tyra Mae says that with every single week that passes by, she gets hungrier and hungrier for that first victory, and when she faces Izzi Dame, the fans will see a hunger like no other. Izzi shows up and tells Tyra Mae that her Olympic gold medal is not going to help her in NXT, but Tyra Mae says that fear and intimidation may work on the rest of the women's division, but it will not work on her. She proposes that they settle things right now, but Izzi says she will get her shot later tonight and leaves.

Izzi Dame beats Tyra Mae Steele.

In backstage footage from earlier this week, Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon messes with Drake Morreaux while working out. Drake Chen shows up and says he does not have much going on this week, and challenges Uriah and Kale to a tag team match before Morreaux punks them out.

Dante Chen and Drake Morreaux beat Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors.



Friday, October 4, 2024

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for October 4, 2024

Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino guest on commentary for the next match.

Adriana Rizzo beats Lainey Reed.

In backstage footage from earlier this week, Sarah Schreiber interviews Harlem Lewis, who plans to bring New York intensity and aggression to the ring. After mentioning his college football background, he then says that Dante Chen is the gatekeeper of NXT for a reason, and while he respects Dante, he fears no man. Harlem Lewis proclaims that when the bell rings, he is "all gas, no brakes." (Harlem Lewis is formerly known as Vincent Winey, who faced Odyssey Jones in a squash match on the August 12th episode of Raw.)

Backstage, Adriana Rizzo, who is talking to Layla Diggs, is met by Lainey Reed, who is angry about her loss. Adriana says that Lainey impressed her, and wishes her luck on the next match before leaving. Layla tells Lainey that Adriana said that a compliment, but Lainey tells Layla to worry about herself.

Dante Chen beats Harlem Lewis.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Friday, August 9, 2024

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for August 9, 2024

Dante Chen beats Keanu Carver.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lainey Reid. Lainey says she has not been in the ring with someone like Wendy Choo, who she admits has been acting pretty suspicious lately. She does not know what to think of her, but she wants the taste of victory, and she came close in her match with Adrianne Rizzo. She says that she is leaving her fear in the locker room, as she is turning Wendy Choo's nightmare into a sweet Southern dream.

Wendy Choo beats Lainey Reid by submission.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Kale Dixon. Dixon says it has been too long since he last wrestled, and that when one has the potential that he does, it really sucks being on the bench, and he knows everyone missed him. He says he is pumped to be back against Edris Enofé for a little "tune-up match," and he now has a win to take.

NXT No Mercy is live on WWE Network and Peacock on Sunday, September 1st!

Edris Enofé beats Kale Dixon.



Thursday, August 8, 2024

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for August 8, 2024

We hear from Steph de Lander, who invites the fans to her honeymoon tonight, and asks if PCO would like to see her in black or red.

The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC head to the ring to start tonight's show. Alisha says she is sick and tired of the fans for making fun of The System failing, then brags about still being one-half of the Knockouts Tag Team Champions and states that The System is the most dominant faction in wrestling and will all hold gold again. Eddie Edwards says that everyone else losing their championships was nothing more than a fluke, and that The System will do anything to get their titles back. Brian Myers says that nothing has changed and that The System is still the greatest faction in wrestling today, and that if the fans think otherwise, they are just delusional. JDC tells the fans to shut up before Moose states that while "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth may be World Champion, he will never be the face of the franchise, and when the time is right, he will take back what is rightfully his. Moose then addresses Mike Santana, saying that Santana has not looked at his resumé before threatening to take him out back and give him the Old Yeller treatment next week.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jonathan Gresham. Gresham does not have his mask on this time, then says he has been gone for a while because he has not been feeling well. After Gresham says that he is here and ready to go, KUSHIDA shows up. Gresham offers his hand, but KUSHIDA is wary. Gresham does not seem to know what is going on.

Bound For Glory is coming October 26th!

In a digital exclusive from earlier this week, Director of Authority Santino Marella asks "Speedball" Mike Bailey about the Ultimate X Match at Emergence. Speedball hopes to carry on the match's history in the match. When Santino announces three qualifying matches for the Ultimate X Match, Speedball issues an open challenge to anyone willing to step up to him for the X Division Championship and places himself in one of the three matches, stating that if he cannot win, he does not deserve to be champion.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Jake Something and Trent Seven in an Ultimate X Match qualifier to keep the TNA X Division Championship. (Had Speedball lost the match, he would have been forced to vacate it.)



Backstage, we hear from Tasha Steelz, who says that she is on the climb back to the top to earn the Knockouts World Championship, and if anyone stands in her way, they will get dropped like Gisele Shaw, who soon shows up. Gisele mentions Tasha stealing two victories from her, and when things are about to get physical, Director of Authority Santino Marella steps in and makes a third match with two more referee to ensure there are no shenanigans. Tasha has no problem with this and beating Gisele again.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella is met by Hammerstone, who says that he has taken an interest in the X Division, which he finds "cute" and "amusing," and says it is time to shake things up, as he wants in. Director of Authority Santino Marella puts Hammerstone in one of the qualifying matches and leaves, then Eric Young shows up and tells Hammerstone that they have unfinished business.

KUSHIDA beats Jonathan Gresham with the Hoverboard Lock.



We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin says that they are now three-time tag team champions, and Chris Bey wants to know who is next to step up. Suddenly, "Speedball" Ace Austin shows up to congratulate them on becoming champions and thanks them for making him the warrior that he is, and says it would be an honor for them to take part in the Ultimate X Match qualifiers. ABC says they will think about it, and after Speedball leaves, Ace Austin says they could be double champions.

We hear from Steph de Lander, who has organized a jacuzzi date for PCO as she is currently in a jacuzzi. She calls PCO only to be sent straight to voicemail.

Rosemary answers Jordynne Grace's open challenge for the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

Rosemary vs. Jordynne Grace ends in a no-contest after Ash by Elegance and personal concierge George Iceman show up so that Iceman can distract the referee so that Ash can hit both Rosemary and Jordynne with a pink shinai. After the match, Ash and Iceman flee as soon as Jordynne Grace angrily gets up.



It is announced that Bound For Glory 2024 will take place in Detroit, Michigan at the Wayne State University Fieldhouse on October 26th.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring. Alexander says that the fans changed, not him, and that TNA used to signify the best professional wrestlers in the world, yet the fans choose to believe in someone like Joe Hendry. Alexander then says that Hendry is too busy right now and that he is a meme, not a professional wrestler, and that Hendry cannot lace his boots on his best day. Alexander then says that he earned the title of "The Heart and Soul of TNA" and was the standard of TNA, even becoming the longest-reigning TNA World Champion in the process, and that he is the best wrestler in the world today. He then says he is focused on only one thing - getting back the TNA World Championship - and calls out "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth after Nemeth has stated that he wants to be a fighting champion. Alexander then says that he is face of TNA, not Nemeth, and that Nemeth will go back to being called what he was called in WWE - a transitional champion - when he takes the title. Nic Nemeth heads to the ring and hits Alexander in the throat with a microphone followed by a Superkick, then tells Alexander he has his World title match next match and that he will end him.



Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella makes "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship official for next week. Frankie Kazarian shows up, saying Alexander should not be placated and that he should be number one contender, and tells Santino to do the right thing. When Marella tells him it is not happening, Kazarian says he will become number one contender one way or another.

Zachary Wentz beats KC Navarro and Dante Chen in an Ultimate X Match qualifier.



Steph de Lander is confronted by Matt Cardona during her honeymoon, and PCO is held down by Matt Cardona and two other men before Cardona tells PCO not to mess with "his property" and stomps on his head.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry says it was not so long ago that he and Wolfgang were making names for themselves in Scotland, and it was not so long ago that he appeared in NXT and made the fans believe. He also says it was not so long ago that Joe Coffey smashed him in the back with a guitar while Mark Coffey and Wolfgang held him down, then says Joe and Mark are not here tonight and it is just the two of them. Joe Hendry then goes to town on Wolfgang before the bell rings.

Joe Hendry beats Wolfgang.



Backstage, security have to break up a brawl between Mike Santana and The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC.

Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!



Friday, July 26, 2024

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for July 26, 2024

Jaida Parker beats Layla Diggs.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Cutler James meets with Dante Chen and mentionst that he was rooting for him in his NXT Championship match against "All Ego" Ethan Page, and asks him for a match this week on NXT LVL UP. Dante Chen accepts, then says he is "the gatekeeper of NXT" for a reason, and that he has been keeping his eye on him.

Dion Lennox beats Uriah Connors after Connor is caught with his hand on the ropes during a roll-up and Lennox counters with a roll-up of his own.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Layla Diggs. Layla says she hates losing, and says that every time she moves in the right direction, she doubts herself and loses her confidence. As she says that Jaida Parker was the epitome of confidence tonight, Adrianna Rizzo shows up and says Layla Diggs had "the four F's," as she was fast, flying, flipping and "fhysical," and that all she needs is a little bit of confidence to be unstoppable, as she has everything else that it takes. She also says that she has her eye on Layla.

Dante Chen beats Cutler James.



Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 16, 2024

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Wes Lee) beat Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) in a six-man tag match. During the match, Joe Hendry shows up to guest on commentary.





Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne). As soon as Kelly mentions Roxanne Perez, Thea Hail gets ready for her match, and Duke Hudson follows her. Andre Chase says that when Duke Hudson is hard to stop when on his A-Game and that tonight, Chase University will show up and show out. Riley Osborne says that Duke Hudson will beat the unbeatable and bring the North American Championship to Chase University.

Duke Hudson has to stop Thea Hail from attacking Roxanne Perez backstage.

Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page is in General Manager Ava's office, stating that NXT is in unsafe working environment when Oro Mensah shows up. Oro wants a shot at the NXT Championship, but Ethan tells him he cannot beat him and refuses to defend the title, saying Oro is not a worthy challenger. Ava refuses to make the match official due to Oro's anger, and Oro tells Ethan that the longer Ethan runs, the worse it will get. Ethan Page changes his mind on defending, then picks Dante Chen for his opponent.

Roxanne Perez heads to the ring. Roxanne says that the fans are witnessing greatness before her eyes, yet give Lola Vice the standing ovation when it should have been her. She says that the fans do not deserve to watch her perform, even though she is so good before her prime and she is competing with the history books. Roxanne then mentions Charlotte Flair going from her first televised NXT match to become a future Hall of Famer with 14 women's world championship reigns, and says she is going to shatter all of her records. Roxanne then addresses Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer and the fans thinking they will beat her, and says that even they will not have a chance to beat her, much like Thea Hail, who has as much a chance of beating her as Duke Hudson has of beating Duke Hudson. Thea Hail shows up and says Roxanne Perez acts like she is owed respect when she is really owed nothing, then admits she used to look up to her. She then says that Roxanne is doubting her, and says that she has beaten doubters before. After Thea says she will rewrite the history books and become one of the youngest NXT Women's Championship, Roxanne says it will not be Thea's time or anybody else's time, then says Thea is not ready and that her title "is for big girls, not children." After Roxanne calls Thea "a little girl," Roxanne kicks Thea in the gut and starts a brawl, which ends with Thea putting Roxanne in the Kimura Lock before Duke Hudson shows up and pulls her off.



Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Kelani Jordan, who says she had to dig down deep to retain again Sol Ruca, and while one challenge ends, another one beings, and as champion, she will keep upping her game. Wendy Choo shows up and looks at the NXT Women's North American Championship briefly, then leaves.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Lola Vice. Lola says Roxanne Perez had to hit her with the Pop Rox five times to beat her, then Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx show up and tell Lola to go back to MMA, but Lola takes this as a challenge and sees Jacy Jayne as her next opponent.

Je'Von Evans beats Brooks Jensen after Shawn Spears shows up and distracts Josh Briggs, and Brooks Jensen tells Briggs not to waste his time on Spears. After the match, Brooks Jensen attacks Je'Von Evans, but Josh Briggs quickly pulls Jensen away from him.

Backstage, Charlie Dempsey meets with Tony D'Angelo and tells him that he gave Damon Kemp the car trunk treatment. D'Angelo is impressed, then Dempsey says he is in a bit of a situation and needs some advice a female witness catching him in the act. D'Angelo tells Dempsey he will be have to take care of this one on his own.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dante Chen, who says that he trains for moments like tonight and that he knows that "All Ego" Ethan Page sees him as an easy first challenger, but he plans to make the most out of this opportunity.

Backstage, Trick Williams is on the phone, saying he does not recognize himself without the NXT Championship. Ilja Dragunov says there is nothing he can do now that he is on the main roster. After the phone call, Trick notices Pete Dunne, but when he asks him for advice, Dunne says "Figure it out."

"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT Championship against Dante Chen. After the match, Oro Mensah tries to attack Ethan Page, but Ethan gets the better of him. Ethan Page leaves the ring, but Oro Mensah gets back up and continues their brawl, and this time, Oro gets the upper hand and "pins" Ethan Page.



We see a video package of Duke Hudson's time in NXT.

No Mercy is Sunday, September 1st! Halloween Havoc is Sunday, October 27th!

Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) is furious with their loss to The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Wes Lee). Joe Coffey mentions Joe Hendry, who then shows up. Hendry says he gets where they are coming from, then says he is sticking around in NXT, but Joe Coffey says nobody likes him and that people think of Gallus and Drew McIntyre when they think of Scotland, not some "flash in the pan." Hendry says they would feel better if they believed in him, then leaves. Joe Coffey is furious.

Tatum Paxley beats Izzi Dame. Wendy Choo shows up to watch from ringside during the match. After the match, Wendy Choo produces a doll with the head ripped off, and Tatum Paxley puts the head back on it before Wendy leaves.

Backstage, Duke Hudson thanks Ridge Holland for getting him a title shot. Hudson says Oba Femi is the man, but he can be beaten.

Cedric Alexander and Ashante "Thee" Adonis are backstage, and Adonis is distracted by all of the female talent. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson catch Adonis' attention, particularly Jakara. Oro Mensah shows up and confronts Adonis, saying this is not happening, and as Adonis calmly takes offense to Oro's confrontational nature, Cedric has to step in. Lash and Jakara walk away.

Lola Vice beats Jacy Jayne. After the match, Fallon Henley attacks Lola Vice while Jazmyn Nyx checks on Jacy Jayne. Jacy, Jazmyn and Fallon all attack Lola, but Sol Ruca and Karmen Petrovic show up to even the numbers game, and they and Lola soon clean house.

Backstage, Kelani Jordan meets Tatum Paxley, who says that Tatum is too old to be playing with dolls. Kelani walks away, and Tatum Paxley produces a doll that looks somewhat like Kelani.

Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page refuses to do an interview as he leaves the arena.

The O.C. (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, "Michin" Mia Yim) beat OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker) in a six-person tag match.

Backstage, No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, Tavion Heights) is met by Wren Sinclair, who wants to be part of the group and threatens to rat them out. She then messes with Myles Borne before telling Charlie Dempsey she will wrestle her way into the group.

We see footage of Lexis King getting in Eddy Thorpe's DJ booth at the club, and security steps in as both men throw down.

Oba Femi retains the NXT North American Championship against Duke Hudson.



Backstage, Brooks Jensen blames his loss on Josh Briggs, then challenges him to a match next week. Briggs says he does not want to put him through what he went through again, but Jensen demands it be no disqualification before leaving.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!



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



Friday, June 28, 2024

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for June 28, 2024

Riley Osborne beats Jasper Troy.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Jazmyn Nyx and Jacy Jayne. Jazmyn says Kendal Grey cannot beat the rest of the women's division just because she managed to pick up one win, and that she has Jacy Jayne is in her corner. She says that a former amateur wrestling standout will not get past her and her kicks before Jacy ends the interview.

Jazmyn Nyx beats Kendal Grey.

Dante Chen beats Myles Borne.



Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 11, 2024

Kelani Jordan heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Kelani says she has won many gymnastics championships in her life, but nothing compares to becoming the first-ever NXT Women's North American Championship, and says that while it was a fight on Sunday, she will remember this for the rest of her life. She also says that with no prestige or legacy to uphold with her title, she has to make one herself, and she will prove day in and day out in the ring that no one can "do it like 'Lani." Jaida Parker shows up and says all Kelani Jordan proved is that she can scurry up a ladder like a squirrel, then namedrops "Michin" Mia Yim as she says she will be the next Women's North American Champion before she is suddenly attacked by Michin. This starts a match.

"Michin" Mia Yim beats Jaida Parker with a roll-up. During the match, The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up to check on Michin, then Jaida Parker gets a chair. As Gallows distracts the referee, Anderson takes the chair away, and Michin rolls Jaida up for the win.

In footage from yesterday, New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) stand up for Wes Lee. Tyler Bate says he will not stand by and let Wes Lee get bullied, then Pete Dunne tells Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) to prove themselves in the ring.

Backstage, Chase University is divided when it comes to Ridge Holland, with Duke Hudson and Riley Osborne saying they do not trust Ridge. Thea Hail finally yells at everyone to stop arguing and realize they have all been in a situation of being untrustworthy. She then says that they are all Chase U and that this is not a teachable moment; this is the truth.

We see footage of "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes outside of the building with fans from earlier today.

Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) beat Wes Lee and New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) in a six-man tag match.



Backstage, Jaida Parker mentions her loss to Bronco Nima and Lucien Price and The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) getting themselves involved, then mentions that she will run Michin out of NXT.

Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofé want Brinley Reece to be careful tonight. Brinley says she appreciates the concern, then says Wendy Choo is a sweetheart and that they will have a fun match.

We see a travel diary of Sol Ruca's time in Las Vegas for NXT Battleground.

Wendy Choo - now with a darker appearance and personality - beats Brinley Reece with a straitjacket hold.

In footage from after last week's show, Oro Mensah attacks Ethan Page and security has to step in. We also see footage from before NXT Battleground where Oro attacks Ethan again, as well as another post-show attack from Oro on Ethan at Battleground. It is now announced that as per General Manager Ava, Oro Mensah has bene fined as well as banned from the building tonight.

Outside of the building, Byron Saxton interviews Roxanne Perez. Roxanne brags about beating Jordynne Grace and retaining the NXT Women's Championship, then mentions her State of the Women's Division address before Mr. Stone congratulates her and asks what will be in her address. Roxanne says everyone will have to wait just like she did for her opponent on Sunday.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Rhodes says "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles has been a lot of things throughout his career, then says that he will add quitting to him to his career on Saturday. Suddenly, Trick Williams shows up. Trick says that he and Cody have had similar journeys, huge mountains to climb and huge chips on their shoulders to get to where they are now, and now that they have their championships on the other side of the mountain, everything feels different now. He says that instead of chasing something, they have what they chased, and now people are attacking them. He then asks Cody how he deals with all this. Cody says that even though they have conquered similar mountains, there is another mountain for Trick to climb. He then says he does not want to get ahead of himself, then says General Manager Ava has allowed him to reveal his next challenger for the NXT Championship. Cody announces that the next challenger will be decided in a 25-man over-the-top-rope battle royal, and some of the people in the match may come from different locker rooms. Trick stops Cody as he leaves, saying that July 4th is around the corner, and asks him if he is coming to the cook-out. Cody says yes, and both men hug before Cody's theme is played.



Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dante Chen, who says that while Lexis King may dismiss his two victories against him, he will leave a lasting impression with cane shots on his body before striking at some pipes. Dante then says his Singaporean spirit will teach him discipline as he ends this on his terms.

Backstage in the women's locker room, Carlee Bright introduces herself to Wendy Choo, but finds out like everyone else in the room that Wendy's dark side is out there for all to see.

The WWE 2024 NIL class is seen in the front row.

Lexis King beats Dante Chen in a Singapore Cane Match after hitting Dante with a low blow and nailing him in the throat with his own cane.



Backstage, Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx are met by Cody Rhodes, who gifts Jacy with his "Undashing" face mask from out of a brown paper bag.



Eddy Thorpe returns next!

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson catch up with "Michin" Mia Yim, who announces that she is the next challenger for the Women's North American Championship. Anderson says that Styles will become WWE Champion at the same time that Michin tastes gold.

Before the next match, someone tries to get his hands on Vic Joseph at the announce table. (It is later revealed via social media that this is Brooks Jensen.)

Eddy Thorpe beats Tavion Heights.

Backstage, Charlie Dempsey has been watching the last match, and he tells Myles Borne to go get Tavion Heights so they can recruit him. When Damon Kemp says they do not need new members in No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Kemp, Borne), Dempsey mentions his failure to win back the Heritage Cup.

Backstage, General Manager Ava and Mr. Stone talk in the office regarding Roxanne Perez's State of the Women's Division address when Stevie Turner shows up and says that she has overheard Roxanne wanting an apology from Ava. Ava then gets an important phone call.

Shawn Spears beats Je'Von Evans after Je'Von Evans leaps backwards off the middle rope and lands face-first on the announce desk.



Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom are with New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) in the locker room when The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino) shows up. Tony D'Angelo says he did not think Nathan Frazer and Axiom did not have it in them, and D'Angelo wants to give him a history lesson on the Heritage Cup. After The D'Angelo Family leaves, Axiom wants Frazer to focus, but Frazer says he can be a double champion, as he misses holding the Heritage Cup.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Shawn Spears, "All Ego" Ethan Page and Lexis King - all good friends who used to be in All Elite Wrestling - who all say they will win the battle royal next week.



Roxanne Perez heads to the ring for her State of the Women's Division address. Roxanne says she has upheld her promise to protect the NXT Women's Championship and that there are levels to this and nobody is on hers. She says that the fans are just finding out what she has always known, then asks General Manager Ava to head to the ring. Ava shows up and congratulates Roxanne, but says it is about what one does as champion, not what one says. Roxanne says that Ava makes everything about her, and says that she will find a way to win against whoever she puts in line for her and that there is nobody who will take her title. Suddenly, Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx show up. Jacy, who is wearing "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' mask on top of hers, says Roxanne has been taking credit for the entire women's division and that Roxanne lost her innocence as well as her memory, as she was a reason people tuned in to NXT before Roxanne's rise. Jazmyn says the last few weeks have made Roxanne forget that the biggest threats to her title reign are right under her roof, then Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson show up. Lash says Meta-Four has been making history every single week, and Jakara says since Roxanne wants to take credit for what they are doing, they are going after her and not Kelani Jordan. Lola Vice shows up and says that while Roxanne proved she was different at NXT Battleground, so did she, and her fists do not lie. She says it is only a matter of time and that only Roxanne is on her level. When Jakara tells Lola to shake her ass to the back of the line, Lola kicks Jakara in the head, starting a brawl, and Lola stands tall with Roxanne in the ring to end the show.



Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!



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



Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 21, 2024

Fallon Henley beats Thea Hail after baiting her into a Shining Wizard to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match. After the match, Jazmyn Nyx gets in the ring and beats up Thea Hail. During the match, Ridge Holland stops Fallon from using a metal folding chair as a weapon, but the referee ends up tossing him and the rest of Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Riley Osborne) ejected from ringside.

Backstage, The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, is met by Nathan Frazer and Axiom. After an A-Kid joke and a chat about championship opportunity where Frazer and Axiom state they will give title shots to NXT Superstars, Luca Crusifino and Stacks want a shot at the tag team titles. Frazer says they've got it.

It is announced that Ivar is out indefinitely following the attack from Gallus at the end of last week's show, and that Wes Lee and Josh Briggs want to beat him up.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). The three of them brags about beating up three of NXT's best, and Joe Coffey says that when he becomes #1 contender tonight, Oba Femi will find out just how dangerous Gallus is. Mark Coffey says NXT will not be as comfortable now that they are back.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom retain the NXT Tag Team Championships agaisnt The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino) after No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) leap the barricade and attack Tony D'Angelo at ringside. After the match, The O.C. attack Nathan Frazer and Axiom in the ring.



Backstage, Mr. Stone is talking to one of the participants of the NXT Women's Combine when Lexis King shows up and says the only way to recruit the next big superstar is to recruit him, as he is virtually undefeated. General Manager Ava shows up and puts Lexis King in a match against a mystery opponent. Lexis leaves, and Mr. Stone says Lexis King should have has ass handed to him and that he should be the one to do it. Ava reminds him that his last match did not go so well and says that he will find the perfect opponent for Lexis King.

Backstage, Riley Osborne is ticked off with Ridge Holland getting Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Osborne) ejected from ringside, and blames him for Thea losing the match. As Ridge confronts Riley for judging him when he gave him the benefit of the doubt last week, Andre Chase stands between them and tells them to settle things in the ring.

Oba Femi guests on commentary for the next match.

Wes Lee and Josh Briggs beat Joe Coffey in a Triple Threat Match to decide a #1 contender for the NXT North American Championship. During the match, Josh Briggs headbutts Wes Lee, which causes him to fall onto Joe Coffey's legs before he hits a splash on Joe Coffey. Both men are on top of Joe Coffey for the three count.



Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Karmen Petrovic and Natalya. Karmen Petrovic says that this may be her first main event, but with Natalya at her side, she is ready. Natalya says she and Karmen have bonded and that they will be a well-oiled winning machine.

Backstage, Edris Enofé says he is full of bad luck, but Malik Blade tells Edris to focus on positivity. Brinley Reece says it not about luck, but about confidence, and whatever they decide to do as to whether they will be in her corner tonight, she is all for it.

Backstage, Oba Femi meets with General Manager Ava on who his opponent will be. He finds out that he will be facing Wes Lee, Joe Coffey and Josh Briggs for the NXT North American Championship in a Fatal 4-Way Match at Battleground.

Jaida Parker beats Brinley Reece to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match. Malik Blade and Edris Enofé watch from backstage during the match, but show up to watch from the stage near the end.



Backstage, Fallon Henley is met by Jazymn Nyx, who talk about Henley's win tonight and her Women's North American Championship aspirations. Jazymyn Nyx mentions Fallon saying she does not need friends, which means she could get her revenge on Thea Hail, then walks away. Fallong looks shocked.

We see Wendy Choo wake up.

We hear from Roxanne Perez, who says it is her title against the world and that she is better, and anybody can say what they want to say about her. She says all she cares about is the NXT Women's Championship, as all she sees is a prodigy when she looks in the mirror.

Backstage, General Manager Ava is on the phone, stating that Roxanne Perez will soon find out who her next challenger for the NXT Women's Championship is for Battleground.

Before the next match, Lexis King says that another opponent will soon fall to him and that he is undefeated. Mr. Stone soon shows up, points to the stage, and Dante Chen shows up to challenge Lexis King.

Dante Chen beats Lexis King after countering the Coronation with an inside cradle following the distraction by Mr. Stone.

Backstage, Lola Vice and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler talk about their match. Lola says they are unstoppable, and Shayna tells Lola to keep the dancing backstage.

Trick Williams heads to the ring. He brings up Noam Dar attacking him from behind on Supernova Sessions, then mentions Noam Dar being attacked backstage last week. He makes it known that he did not attack Noam Dar, and if he wanted to, Noam Dar would have unconscious. Suddenly, the rest of Meta-Four show up, and Jakara Jackson says that Trick Williams isn't tricking them and that they know it was him. Oro Mensah tells Trick to be a man admit he does not deserve to be NXT Champion. Lash Legend, on the other hand, believes Trick, much to Jakara and Oro's surprise, and Trick threatens to kick Oro's ass. Suddenly, Joe Coffey shows up, and Wolfgang and Mark Coffey attack Trick from behind with Joe Coffey joining in. Je'Von Evans runs into the ring to save Trick Williams, but the numbers game takes over, even as Trick Williams gets back up.



Backstage, Mr. Stone tells Dante Chen that he deserved tonight's win, and General Manager Ava shows up to congratulate Dante Chen. Chen thanks Ava for the opportunity, and Ava thanks Mr. Stone for making another star tonight.

Natalya and Karmen Petrovic beat "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice. After the match, Shayna helps Lola up, but Lola kicks Shayna in the head. Shayna gets up as Lola dances on the apron, however, and puts Lola in the Kirifuda Clutch. Referees have to get Shayna off Lola, then General Manager Ava shows up. Ava says they are looking for a fight and that they will get it at Battleground, then Shayna Baszler takes the microphone and says "NXT Underground" before going at it with Lola again to end the show.



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



Friday, May 10, 2024

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for May 10, 2024

Wendy Choo beats Wren Sinclair in her first match in almost a year.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cutler James. He says he is a friendly neighborhood guy, but he is a competitor and hometown hero who brings his best to face the best, and he plans to grow his legacy in WWE, starting with Josh Briggs.

Josh Briggs beats Cutler James.

The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino) beat Dion Lennox and Dante Chen.



Friday, April 26, 2024

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for April 26, 2024

Jakara Jackson beats Arianna Grace following the distraction by Oro Mensah, allowing Jakara to poke Arianna's left eye and drive Arianna into the mat for the win.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dante Chen and Dion Lennox. Dion Lennox says it is early days for him and that he want to learn and grow, and with Dante as the gatekeeper of NXT, he wants to learn with him and not against him. Dante says he has his eye on everyone in NXT, and Dion has impressed him with his strength, agility and the ability to gain knowledge. Both of them agree that they need to focus on film study.

Jaida Parker beats Carlee Bright.

Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Dante Chen and Dion Lennox.



Friday, April 5, 2024

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for April 5, 2024

Dante Chen beats Drake Morreaux.

Earlier this week in the Performance Center, Je'Von Evans is confronted by OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts, Jaida Parker), but Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont show up before things get worse.

Tatum Paxley beats Brinley Reece.

OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts) beat Je'Von Evans, Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont in a six-man tag match.