Speed Demon - Speed recap for June 19, 2024

Xavier Woods beats Dijak to advance to the semi-finals in the fourth tournament which determines a #1 contender for Andrade's WWE Speed Championship.

Next week: Nathan Frazer vs. Akira Tozawa!

TODAY on #WWESpeed!

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Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 31, 2024

The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) beat Kayden Carter and Katana Chance.

Pete Dunne beats Dijak after countering Feast Your Eyes with an inside cradle.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 16, 2024

Noam Dar beats Dijak following the distraction by Oro Mensah.

Backstage, General Manager Ava is met by Ilja Dragunov. Ava proposes a match, but she lets Dragunov pick the opponent. Dragunov asks Ava to let the locker room that whoever wants to stand toe to toe with him will face him tonight.

We see a vignette for Tatum Paxley, who says that no matter how good she is, nobody wants to play with girls like her. She says the cool kids did not want to play with her, but she made them, then makes it known she wants the NXT Women's Championship. She says she loved Lyra Valkyria because she was the closest to good and wanted to be with her, but she lost the NXT Women's Championship and broke her heart. She then says that Lyra is nothing to her now. Tatum then says that Roxanne Perez is the coolest girl in the class, but she cannot have that anymore, and that needs to be her. She then proclaims that Roxanne is in her way.

Lola Vice beats Sol Ruca after Sol Ruca is tripped off the top rope by Blair Davenport. After the match, Natalya shows up on the TitanTron and tells Lola Vice that in two weeks, she will face her on her own turf and put her to the test in response to costing her a championship, and announces that it will be in NXT Underground.

In footage from yesterday from NXT Anonymous, Ridge Holland is seen meeting with General Manager Ava when Joaquin Wilde confronts Ridge. Ridge briefly pins Wilde to the wall, then leaves when Ava tells Ridge to stop.

We see Arianna Grace, who meets with Gigi Dolin for dress shopping. Gigi wants to play it safe and go with basic black, but Adrianna Grace opts towards more colorful clothing and says Gigi will be looking like her in no time.

Ridge Holland beats Joaquin Wilde. Shawn Spears shows up to watch later in the match.

Backstage, Josh Briggs finds out from the doctor that he has to take it easy with his ribs. Ivar shows up and tells Briggs to take it easy and wait until he is champion so he can get the first shot, but Briggs is not in the mood to wait and tells Ivar to put his war paint on so they can decide who faces Oba Femi first tonight.

We see TikTok footage of Brinley Reece training with Malik Blade and Edris Enofé. Enofé does not like his chances with the Authors of Pain, but Malik says they just have to believe.

Backstage, Thea Hail is met by Andre Chase, and the two of them talk about Jacy Jayne's recent revelations. Chase says that he decided to risk it all when he had faith that Thea Hail could beat Tiffany Stratton, but after seeing her suffer, he just wanted her to be okay. He says that his heart was and always will be in the corner of Thea Hail, and Thea apologizes to Chase for doubting him.

The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Arianne Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) heads to the ring. Tony D'Angelo says that when he and Stacks lost the NXT tag team titles, he said it was time for rapid growth in the family, and while he is not NXT Champion, he is doing better than he was a year ago. He says he went toe-to-toe with one of the toughest men in NXT history in Ilja Dragunov, and it was one of the hardest fights he ever went through. He says that while he did not win, it was all about toughness. No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) suddenly shows up, and Charlie Dempsey confronts D'Angelo for airing their business. D'Angelo says Dempsey came to his family to take care of one of his own, and D'Angelo tells Dempsey not to mention any specifics before asking where his money is. Luca Crusifino gives Dempsey the option of handling the debt or having the family handle it their way, and D'Angelo says that the family lives by a code that cannot be betrayed before saying that the Heritage Cup looks pretty nice. Dempsey says the Heritage Cup represents talent and history, and should not be held by a two-bit gangster in wrestling boots. This soon leads to a brawl between both sides.

Ilja Dragunov enters the ring, and soon, the entire locker room shows up and fights over who faces Dragunov. All of a sudden, Je'Von Evans shows up on the other side of the ring, jumps over Dragunov and answers the open challenge.

Ilja Dragunov beats Je'Von Evans in an open challenge match.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Karmen Petrovic, who plans on training Natalya for her NXT Underground match when Lola Vice shows up and says that Natalya cannot handle her heat, especially after she and Natalya see who she has in her corner.

Backstage, Sol Ruca meets with General Manager Ava regarding Blair Davenport, saying she wants her in a no-disqualification match at Spring Breakin' and that she will not stop until Blair has to be carried out of the ring.

Tatum Paxley beats Thea Hail after Jasmyn Nyx distracts Thea and Jacy Jayne trips Thea off the ropes as she goes for a moonsault. After the match, Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne brawl, and both women have to be held back. As this goes on, Lyra Valkyria suddenly shows up and attacks Tatum Paxley in the ring.

Backstage, Roxanne Perez says that Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley can destroy each other for all she cares while she takes entertainment in and gives a title match to who comes out of it. As Roxanne asks why General Manager Ava complains about her job, Ava shows up and puts Lyra, Tatum and Roxanne in a Triple Threat Match for the NXT Women's Championship at Spring Breakin'.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofé. After the match, Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up surrounded by referees to confront AOP.

Arianna Grace and Gigi Dolin go dress shopping. Adrianna finds a jade green dress, and Gigi gets the idea to make the dress her own, both figuratively and literally.

Ivar beats Josh Briggs.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Oba Femi, who simply finds Ivar's victory "interesting." On his way out of the locker room, Oba Femi hits Oro Mensah in the forehead with a door again.

We see a video package of the events leading up to Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes in a steel cage match.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Carmelo Hayes, who tells Trick Williams that it is not over until he says it is and that he will make sure Trick does make it out of the steel cage as he takes everything from him.

Trick Williams beats Carmelo Hayes in a steel cage match. During the match, members of Carmelo Hayes' personal security try to get in the cage, and one of them succeeds while also bringing in a metal folding chair. Trick takes out that member of Carmelo's security, but Carmelo gets his hands on the chair. Carmelo swings at Trick, but Trick ducks and hits a jumping knee that knocks the chair into Carmelo's head, earning him the victory. After the match, Ilja Dragunov shows up on the balcony, and he and Trick have a staredown.

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.

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

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.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 27, 2024

Ilja Dragunov heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says he is not in the mood to wait around all tonight, for this is Stand & Deliver season, and calls out Carmelo Hayes so they can have a discussion regarding the NXT Championship. Carmelo shows up and says Dragunov may be champion for now, but he is the one that makes the brand go. Security shows up to stand between him and Dragunov, who Carmelo says makes him sick with his custom suits and has to be ticked off that he used him. Dragunov says that he can be spiteful, and Carmelo says that he will not step into the ring until he sees a contract. Carmelo says Dragunov's biggest fear is losing the NXT Championship, then tells Dragunov to get everything in order before the end of the night so they can talk business. Dragunov approaches the ropes, and when a few members of Carmelo's security approach him, they get laid out.

Backstage, General Manager Ava is met by Gigi Dolin, who wants to talk about her NXT future. When Ava heads to her office, Jaida Parker is already there, and this leads to an argument between Gigi and Jaida. Ava kicks Jaida out.

Kiana James beats Kelani Jordan after Izzi Dame trips Kelani off the apron, which allows Kiana to hit the Dealbreaker for the win.

In backstage footage from last week, an irritated and enraged Roxanne Perez beats Jakara Jackson up in the locker room after losing out on another opportunity for the NXT Women's Championship.

The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Edris Enofe and Malik Blade. After the match, Andre Chase and Duke Hudson show up from the Chase U section and challenge Gallows and Anderson to a match when Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up also wanting a piece of Gallows and Anderson. All of a sudden, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro hit Gallows and Anderson from the top rope from behind, and all three teams clear Gallows and Anderson out of the ring. Meanwhile, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker are on the nearby balcony.

Backstage, Oba Femi meets with General Manager Ava concerning his next challenger. After Ava says she is figuring this out, Ilja Dragunov shows up, wanting to speak with her.

Roxanne Perez beats Jakara Jackson with the crossface. During the match, Lash Legend gets ejected when Jakara grabs onto Lash Legend to counter the Pop Rox.

Backstage, Thea Hail talks about Riley Osbourne, who says that that the Thea Hail he dated was not the one that he got to know and that they are better off as friends. Jacy Jayne says "the old Thea" was a loser, Fallon Henley is a moron who begs people to be her friends, and that Andre Chase and Duke Hudson are also losers. Suddenly, Kiana James and Izzi Dame show up to talk about the calenders, which leaves Thea alone with her thoughts.

Backstage, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker are met by The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Anderson makes fun of "Comedian Corbin" "liking it in NXT," then says it will not take him and Gallows long . Corbin says the only thing funny was the sound Anderson's made when AJ Styles slapped in the mouth. A fight almost breaks out, and Breakker says that when they get in the ring, the dogs come out. Gallows says they will see if Breakker and Corbin can get past Chase University, and if they do, he and Anderson will be waiting for them.

Dijak beats Luca Crusifino. After the match, Joe Gacy shows up freeing himself from his straitjacket, and Crusifino hits Dijak from behind with a crowbar before Gacy and Dijak brawl their way to the back.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo tells Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo to go get Luca Crusifino for him after the two of them and Adriana Rizzo watch the previous match.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Noam Dar and Oro Mensah. Noam says Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) is ready for anything and that nobody is doing it like they are right now, and that regardless of who he faces, it will end the same way.

Lyra Valkyria heads to the ring. She wishes Shotzi a speedy recovery and tells her that she still owes her a title shot, then gives credit where credit is due to Lash Legend for stepping up afterwards. She says she promised to stand in the ring as NXT Women's Champion and held up that promise, then mentions she made a promise to Tatum Paxley for staying in the background like she asked her to and asks her to come to the ring. Lyra crawls out from behind the barricade and says she would do anything for her, then says she has proven that she is a woman of her word after trying to come off as less creepy. Lyra tells Tatum that she has gotten with General Manager Ava and that they will face The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. As Tatum gets excited for the match, Ridge Holland shows up and wishes the both of them the best of luck, then asks for the ring in order to get something off his chest. Tatum and Lyra leave. Ridge says he is a man of action than he is a man of words, and that his actions have gotten him in this predicament. He says that when he retaliates against someone, he takes it too far, and he apologizes for defending himself and his family. As he says that there was no malicious intent in his actions, the lights go out, and a message stating "Truth will ultimately prevail, but there is bringing it to light" is heard. A man then hits Ridge with a chair when a spotlight is on the ring, and the man is Shawn Spears, previously known as Tye Dillinger.

Backstage, Brooks Jensen confronts Oba Femi and challenges him for the North American Championship, saying Josh Briggs told him to grow some balls and that this is what he is going to do. Oba Femi says that looking for a fight is one thing, but when he is done with him, he will not even be able to walk.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid is able to interview Carmelo Hayes, who is surrounded by security. Carmelo says he wants Ilja Dragunov in the ring and General Manager Ava with a contract for him to sign. He tells Dragunov "no contract, no Melo."

Von Wagner beats Lexis King with a schoolkid pin after Mr. Stone - who was accidentaly sandwiched between Von Wagner and the barricade earlier in the match - gets on the . After the match, Lexis King attacks Von Wagner's leg, and Mr. Stone grabs Lexis King by the hair only to get punched in the face. Lexis King then hits Mr. Stone with the Coronation, and referees rush in to check on Mr. Stone.

We see a video package chronicling the careers of The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane). Backstage, Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley entertain the idea of being women's tag team champions. Jaida Parker says The Kabuki Warriors will embarrass them, and Arianna Grace tries to defuse the situation through words only for Jaida Parker to make fun of her crown.

Backstage, Joe Gacy sneaks up on Dijak as he argues with General Manager Ava and attacks him. Referees have to break up the ensuing brawl.

Jaida Parker beats Gigi Dolin when Arianna Grace shows up and grabs Gigi's arm when she rears back only to get decked, which allows Jaida Parker to get the win when Gigi is distracted.

We see the message "See you soon" written on a beach followed by the NXT Roadblock logo.

Charlie Dempsey beats Noam Dar two falls to one (2-1) to become the NXT Heritage Cup Champion! Charlie Dempsey scores the first fall with a bridge pin with 1:14 (one minute, fourteen seconds) left in Round 1. Noam Dar scores the second fall with the Nova Roller with 2:39 (two minutes, thirty-nine seconds) left in Round 4. Charlie Dempsey scores the third and deciding fall with a German suplex bridge pin with 2:08 (two minutes, eight seconds) left in Round 5 following the distraction by the rest of No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) and Drew Gulak taking a Nova Roller for Dempsey.

Backstage, Shawn Spears says he likes Ridge Holland, but says Ridge has lied to himself for far too long and that the pain coursing through his body is the truth. He says the truth can bring one to their knees, and this is why he is in NXT. After Shawn Spears walks away, Roxanne Perez refuses an interview on the way out.

Ilja Dragunov and General Manager Ava are in the ring for a contract signing between Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship at Roadblock. Carmelo Hayes soon shows up with a security detail. Carmelo says that he and Dragunov are now speaking the same language, then states that he has brought security with him for Dragunov's protection and that he will become NXT Champion again at Roadblock. Dragunov says he and Carmelo have known each other for eight months and was initially shocked by his blatant honestly, but has realized that is who he is and that he will do anything to become champion. Carmelo mentions Dragunov saying he wants to take his soul and tells him that he is colder than Dragunov can imagine, then The D'Angelo Family shows up. Tony D'Angelo gets in the ring and says that if everyone is talking about big business, then he should be part of the conversation. Carmelo is against this, but D'Angelo says one must not be "Him" to move things around here, for there is only one Don. All of a sudden, Carmelo's security detail walks away, then D'Angelo says he has been watching this feud go on for the last eight months and that he is the one man who can flip things on their head. He says Carmelo has had more of, then tells Dragunov is the man who wants to take the NXT title from him and not Carmelo, as he has earned everything he has ever gotten and that anyone who crossed him earned what they got coming to them. He says he will earn a title match at Stand & Deliver, then Dragunov says D'Angelo has gotten his interest. Tony D'Angelo says it will be him and Carmelo Hayes at Roadblock, with the winner facing Dragunov for the title at Stand & Deliver. Dragunov says he would like nothing better than Carmelo earning something for once in his life, and tells D'Angelo he has his match before telling him "Whoop that 'Melo." D'Angelo and Dragunov shake hands as Carmelo asks if Ava will stand behind the decision of a cowardly champion before telling D'Angelo that he cannot beat him, saying D'Angelo is better suited for a menial job while he is the real Don. D'Angleo confronts Carmelo, who shoves him into Dragunov and casues D'Angelo to inadvertently elbow Dragunov, then signs the contract for the match.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 6, 2024

Carmelo Hayes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He shows up with a metal folding chair and sits in it, but as the crowd boos him, he says "Not yet," and leaves.

Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker are at ringside. As Baron is about to start their Dusty Cup celebration, Bron Breakker asks ring announcer Alicia Taylor to announce them as the winner of the Dusty Cup. She also names them "The Wolfdogs," much to the annoyance of Corbin, who says that Vengeance Day was off the charts and that they dominated, and that there is nobody in the company who can stop them. After Corbin jokes with Bron Breakker running into the top rope, Breakker says things go wrong running at twenty-three miles per hour and that Corbin would not have made it over the top rope if he didn't give him a boost. The both of them call out The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo), then Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up for the next match. Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker guest on commentary for the next match.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom beat Edris Enofe and Malik Blade. After the match, Bron Brakker and Baron Corbin attack Frazer and Axiom and throw them out of the ring. Suddenly, The D'Angelo Family show up, and Corbin challenges them for the tag titles next week. Stacks says they have their tag team title match.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Ilja Dragunov, who says that he wants answers from Carmelo Hayes.

Ilja Dragunov heads to the ring. Dragunov says that he and Trick Williams went to war on Sunday and that he not only respects him, he likes him, but regardless of that, he could not allow Trick to slay him. He says that Trick gave him everything he had, and if there is anyone who were to beat him, Trick would be a worthy champion. He then says it is his duty to call out one person: Carmelo Hayes. He says that Carmelo has been attacking him with false accusations for months and that there was no mental manipulation between himself and Trick, and that everyone can now see his true color. Dragunov says that Carmelo could not see Trick reaching new heights in NXT, and calls Carmelo Hayes "a traitorous son-of-a-bitch" as he promises to break him. When Carmelo fails to show, Dragunov tells Carmelo to show up before he fights him himself. Dijak shows up instead, and wants to know why Dragunov is obsessed with Carmelo and Trick. Dijak says the two of them are a couple of winners after Vengeance Day, but Dragunov says tonight is not the night and that he is not the man he should mess him tonight. Dijak says that Dragunov likes to call himself "unbesiegbar" but is looking "regular besiegbar" with a broken nose, and Dragunov tells Dijak to get out of his way and that Dijak will suffer like he has never suffered before when they cross paths again. Dijak punches in the nose, but Dragunov gets him with a takedown. Referees and security have to hold both men back.

Backstage, Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne celebrate the "Women of Chase University" calendar selling out in 30 minutes on WWE Shop when Thea Hail realizes Riley Osborne's match is next. Jacy tells Thea not to come off as "too available" and that the thrill is in the chase.

Backstage, Noam Dar and Von Wagner talk about Von Wagner's Heritage Cup match with Noam Dar. Mr. Stone's sons show up from behind the couch and propose that Mr. Stone tag team with Von Wagner against Meta-Four.

Lexis King beats Riley Osborne after Osborne takes too long on the top rope as he briefly looks for Thea Hail in the Chase U section of the crowd. During the match, it is announced that Ilja Dragunov vs. Dijak is official for later tonight.

We hear from Kelani Jordan, who says that the business is not fair and that he is stomping on business, not just standing on it. She says that she has found her place in NXT, and that while NXT has the best women's division, she is not afraid, as fear has never crowned a champion. She says she refuses to settle anything for less, because she wants will be hers.

In the women's locker room, Kiana James and Izzi Dame are not impressed with Kelani and the rest of the women's division, saying everyone is happy to be here. Suddenly, Brinley Reece shows up with a drink, and Kiana and Izzi take it and dump it in the trash.

Carmelo Hayes is in the ring sitting in a metal folding chair. This time, the arena is dark and there is a spotlight on him as the crowd chants "You're not Him!" Carmelo says the villain is always the villain when the hero is telling the story. He then asks why nobody wants to hear his side before telling Trick Williams he is not jealous of his success and that he allowed him to succeed, and that he wanted him to achieve the highest of highs and make his parents proud. He then says he had to take it from him when he got close enough to remind him of his place and remind him of what happens when he bites the hand that feeds him, as Trick crossed him first. Carmelo says they had an agreement where he would get the NXT Championship while Trick will get the North American Championship, but Trick let the people get in his head and believed they were on the same level. He says that Trick went behind his back and tried to take what belonged to him, and when he did, he knew what he had to do. Carmelo then admits that he attacked Trick Williams all that time ago and that he would do it again if he crossed him. Suddenly, Trick Williams' music hits, but Trick does not show and it is revealed to be a trick orchestrated by Carmelo. Carmelo says that Trick is not coming back and that Trick is laid up in the hospital next to Booker T, then says he and Trick are not the same and that the fans are so caught up in the headlines that they pushed him to the sidelines. After stating that nothing gets by him in NXT, he says that Trick tried to be like him, but he was "still a trick." He says that Trick was only his hype man and that this is all it is and all Trick will ever be.

We see the "Man has three faces" vignette from Vengeance Day again.

We see a vignette for Oba Femi, who says that he is "the giant of NXT" and that he stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Backstage, Riley Osborne is met by Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne. Riley admits he did not see Thea in the Chase U section. Thea says she was handling some business, but lets him know Valentine's Day is still on. After Riley leaves, Jacy tells Thea to relax and that she has the advice she needs.

Roxanne Perez beats Lola Vice following the distraction by Tatum Paxley, who shows up with the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament contract only to get kicked in the head by Lola Vice only for Roxanne to hit Lola with the Pop Rox for the win.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson). Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson say that Kelani Jordan's career will end before it begins, and Noam Dar says that they will put Von Wagner and Mr. Stone to an end next week. No Quarter Catch Crew show up and call out Noam Dar for taking Von Wagner and Mr. Stone's tag team challenge.

Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) beat Fallon Henley and Wren Sinclair.

Backstge, Brooks Jensen catches up with Josh Briggs. They both talk about Fallon Henley's recent match, and as Josh Briggs is about to leave, Jensen admits that he is lost without him and Fallon. Briggs tells Jensen to get out of the past and stand on his own two feet and gets a tag physical as he does.

Backstage, Jaida Parker speaks with General Manager Ava, wanting a match with Adrianna Rizzo next week. Ava says that nobody else can be at ringside for the match, and Jaida agrees to the match. Jaida leaves, and Ridge Holland wants a match with Gallus. Ava says that she cannot give him a 3-on-1 match and that he will have to settle with one member at a time, and if he loses at any point, it is over between him and Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). Ridge accepts the terms.

Ilja Dragunov beats Dijak after Joe Gacy hits Dijak from underneath the ring with what looks like a boxing glove on a stick, allowing Dragunov to hit the H-Bomb for the win. After the match, Dragunov is hit from behind with a chop block by Carmelo Hayes, who then grabs the NXT Championship and nails Dragunov in the face with it.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 7, 2023

Noam Dar retains the NXT Heritage Cup Championship two falls to (2-1) against Akira Tozawa. Noam Dar scores the first fall with 2:30 (two minutes, thirty seconds) left in Round 2 with a surprise roll-up pin, then lands a cheap shot after the bell. Akira Tozawa scores the second fall with 1:21 (one minute, twenty-one seconds) left in Round 4 with an ankle lock after Noam Dar inadvertently kicks the ring post. Noam Dar scores the third and deciding fall in Round 5 with :40 (forty seconds) left after Lash Legend saves Noam Dar from a top rope senton from Akira Tozawa, allowing Noam Dar to hit the Nova Roller to retain. After the match, Oro Mensah gets in Tozawa's face, and he gets slapped in the face by Maxxine Dupri before Chad Gable and Otis beat him up.

It is announced that Mick Foley has picked the qualifying matches for the Iron Survivor Challenge. Mick Foley makes Fallon Henley vs. Tiffany Stratton and Dijak vs. Tyler Bate official for the women's and men's qualifiers, respectively.

Backstage, Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice show up in the locker room, and Lola Vice calls her previous NXT Women's Breakout Tournament footnotes on the way to her tournament win. Roxanne Perez then shows up and says it is one thing to win the contract, but it is another thing to become champion, and advises her not to make enemies out of the entire locker room.

Lyra Valkyria heads to the ring. She says that whoever advised never to meet one's heroes never met Becky Lynch, for she is an absolute legend, and she managed to beat her and put the NXT Championship around her waist. She says that she and Becky Lynch both brought the fight, and that the fans made it feel like magic when they showed what women's wrestling was all about. She then goes on to say that everything about her story is true and that she is not the only one to dream of holding the women's title. Suddenly, as Lyra says that there are other challengers waiting to face her for the title, Xia Li shows up, and she asks security to allow her to the ring. Xia Li boasts about attacking Becky Lynch, then makes it clear she wants Lyra's title. Xia Li then spin kicks one of the security guards in the face, and Lyra is game to face Xia Li.

We hear from Tyler Bate, who tells his challengers not to mistake his nature for weakness. He says that Mick Foley sees what he can see and that the Iron Survivor Challenge is something he needs, for he is riding on a resume of the past and he plans to write his future by beating Dijak. Xia Li then spin kicks one of the security guards in the face, and Lyra is game to face Xia Li.

Before the next match, Fallon Henley tells Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen that she is ready and that "Tiffy Time" is over.

Backstage, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri) keeps Akira Tozawa focused, and Maxxine mentions that they will be back next week to guest on SPRNVA Sessions. All of a sudden, Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp and Myles Borne show up, and Gulak mocks Alpha Academy by saying that his foursome is bred for greatness. Charlie Dempsey then says that the Heritage Cup should be kept away from people like Alpha Academy, and this leads to Otis challenging Gulak to a match tonight.

It is announced that discretion will be exercised in Von Wagner vs. Bron Breakker tonight, and that there will be a winner.

Tiffany Stratton beats Fallon Henley to qualify for the women's Iron Survivor Challenge.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee. Wes Lee says he was on a "never-ending hamster wheel" and he had to leap off, and now he is back on track and he wants to smack Dominik Mysterio in the mouth and win back the North American Championship. Baron Corbin shows up and insults Wes Lee's plans, and Wes Lee says that as much as he would like to see Ilja Dragunov smack him, he would love to do it himself. Corbin tells Wes Lee that he will fail just like Dragunov.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Bron Breakker, who says that tonight will be the end of the shortest comeback attempt in history when he destroys Von Wagner in record time for thinking he can beat him.

We hear from Dijak, who says Mick Foley put Tyler Bate in a qualifying match that he cannot win, and that Mick Foley can see that he has what it takes for the Iron Survivor Series. He says that he has caused destruction with nothing on the line, then asks what he can do when something is.

Bron Breakker beats Von Wagner after hitting Von Wager with two Spears, one outside the ring after saving Mr. Stone and another back inside the ring. After the match, Mr. Stone hits Bron Breakker in the back with a chair, and Bron Breakker grabs Mr. Stone by the neck. Von Wagner gets the better of Bron Breakker and powerbombs him through the announce table. Von Wagner then hugs Mr. Stone afterwards.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo Hayes says that he is surprised that Trick Williams after what happened to him, then makes it clear that he did not attack Trick Williams and that Trick Williams is listening to "all the outside voices." He says he will give Trick the explanation he deserves, for they are friends.

We hear from The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch), who tell OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) that they grew up on the streets and that those who fought survived and that they stood tall. Ridge mentions his rugby career before Butch mentions his wrestling career, then they both mention that they have different principles than OTM and that they will see those principles when they knock their teeth down their throats.

Before the next match, Arianna Grace wishes the four participants of the next match the best of luck as she looks forward to facing them all, then sits down and watches from the ramp.

Kelani Jordan and Roxanne Perez beats Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice. After the match, Arianna Grace declares Roxanne and Kelani the winners, then calls the fans the real winners before Karmen Petrovic hits her from behind and tells her to shut up.

We hear from Joe Gacy. He says that when it started, it was a whisper, but it soon got louder and louder and he ended up seeing red and people started to judge and label him "the weird guy" and "a maniac." He says that this is how he was built, and the people he surrounded himself with made that voice quiet. Now he feels like he is in his own personal hell and it feels like he does not know what to do, but he has a feeling that maybe he does know what to do.

We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says it took everything he had to beat Carmelo Hayes again and that Carmelo is a warrior. He then mentions Baron Corbin jumping him backstage, then tells Corbin that the only one who can slay the dragon is the dragon himself. As Corbin watches Dragunov's promo from backstage, Malik Blade, Edris Enofe, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger show up thinking Dragunov will beat Corbin.

Otis beats Drew Gulak.

Backstage, Kiana James congratulates Tiffany Stratton on qualifying for the Iron Survivor Challenge tonight, then both of them agree that they are carrying the women's division on their back and that it will be down to them in that match. Meanwhile, Dante Chen is talking with Boa in the background, and is wearing facepaint.

At Chase University, Jacy Jayne is met by three members of Tony D'Angelo's family, who have a message for Andre Chase. Jacy reads the message only to be chastised by Chase after being surprised by it. Jacy then mentions that Andre Chase and Duke Hudson's tag team title rematch with Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and Chase dismisses class so he and Hudson can strategize. Chase then reads the message after Jacy leaves.

Dijak beats Tyler Bate to qualify for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge.

Trick Williams arrives at the arena.

It is announced that Lita will pick who will be in the qualifiers for the Iron Survivor Challenge next week.

Carmelo Hayes is in the ring, where he asks Trick Williams to join him so he can give him an explanation. Trick Williams shows up, and Carmelo says he knows Trick is upset after being blindsided out of the biggest opportunity of a lifetime, and that roadblocks will always be present. He says that he has always shared his glory with him, for without Trick, there would be Carmelo. Trick says he has always been putting their friendship first, and that Carmelo's success has been his success and that he made sure that when Carmelo shot, he did not miss. Carmelo says that it worked, because he did not miss, and when he won, Trick won. Trick says it is easy to say when Carmelo has the ball, then asks why Carmelo is not there for him like he was for Carmelo before trying to ask if Carmelo attacked him. Carmelo says he always believed in Trick, and that what John Cena told him, he told him months ago, and that he knew Trick could be a once-in-a-lifetime performer. Trick says he wants to do his own thing and have his moments, but he wants Carmelo to see that. He also mentions that he did not see who attacked him and that Carmelo was not there when it happened, but Carmelo is fixated on the fact that Trick did not see his attacker. Trick finally asks Carmelo if he attacked him, and before Carmelo can tell him, Lexis King shows up. Carmelo and Trick tell Lexis King to mind his business, then Lexis King says it could be somebody new looking to prove themselves with a twisted mind and unclean thoughts, then asks Trick if he was sure that Carmelo attacked him. Trick refuses to answer the question, but Lexis King tells Trick to say what everyone has expected him to say. Trick rears back to hit Lexis King, but hits Carmelo when Lexis King dodges. Trick then helps Carmelo up to end the show.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 17, 2023

Andre Chase and Duke Hudson last beat Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza in ten-team Bada Bing Bada Boom Battle Royal following the distraction by Brutus Creed, who was eliminated along with Julius Creed by Humberto and Garza after the latter team was tossed over the top rope while the referees on the outside were distracted by a brawl between The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price).

Backstage, Blair Davenport says it is not over between her and Gigi Dolin and that she is now more dangerous than ever, and that she wants to derail Dolin's career. She then challenges Dolin to a match at Halloween Havoc.

We hear from Lexis King, who says that he never really knew or loved his father Brian Pillman and that Pillman spent more time in hotel rooms than with him, and that Halloween Havoc is the start of his career, not the continuation of someone else's. He says he will start his own path and become a bigger name than his father ever was.

Carmelo Hayes heads to the ring. Carmelo talks about being in the ring with John Cena and The Undertaker before Baron Corbin shows up. Corbin says Carmelo sounds like a fanboy and that he thought Carmelo would be different from the rest of the locker room, saying fans should be in the stands and not the locker room. Corbin tells Carmelo to concentrate more on being a Superstar than a fan before Dijak shows up. Dijak tells Corbin and Carmelo to be more concerned about what he will do to them before he beats Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship and tells Carmelo that all the showboating will make no difference against him. Dijak also says that Corbin cries in the back because people do not want to shake his hand and that people are afraid of him, but Corbin says Dijak does not know him and that he is stupid. As Dijak threatens to beat both Corbin and Carmelo up, Dragunov shows up on the TitanTron and says all three men should be focused on their match tonight, as he will be watching to see who will challenge him for the NXT Championship. He also states that before the end of last week's show, he made one last decision, making their match a Fatal 4-Way with the last competitor being Trick Williams, who shows up. Dijak accuses Carmelo of stabbing Carmelo in the back and Corbin makes fun of Trick Williams' blue jeans, then Trick verbally fires back before telling Carmelo things are still good between them. Corbin accuses Trick of making the match a Fatal Four-Way behind Carmelo's back, but Carmelo is not shaken, saying he will beat whoever it takes to become champion. After Dijak asks Carmelo about Trick, Corbin and Dijak go for a cheap shot, but Carmelo and Trick fend them off as a team.

Backstage, Fallon Henley talks to the rest of the women's locker room about the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament from last year. Suddenly, Tiffany Stratton shows up and calls Henley a loser who spends time at a horse farm with dirt underneath her nails after Henley calls her a stuck-up, egotistical bitch.

Karmen Petrovic beats Jaida Parker by submission to advance in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.

Backstage, Tegan Nox is met by Natalya, who says she wanted to be here for tonight after she was there for her on Raw.

Lyra Valkyria beats Tegan Nox following the distraction from Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. After the match, Tegan and Natalya brawl with Chelsea and Piper to the back before Lyra says that nobody was standing in her way to a title match at Halloween Havoc and that all of her decisions have led her to a title match with Becky. She says that when Becky returned to her old wrestling school, she say something in her, but when she looked to becoming the first Irish-born NXT Women's Champion, Becky took that from her. She says that Becky may have won the title first, but she will still beat her for it. Becky shows up on the TitanTron and says she is proud of her and that she has been watching her for years, and that she has been wanting to share the ring with Lyra. She says that Lyra is good, but she is better, and when Lyra comes for her title, she comes for the reason she leaves her home and does what she does and she has to fight like her life depends on it. She says that when they step in the ring, Lyra will have to despise her and wear the chip on her shoulder that got her here.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes talks with Trick Williams. Trick Williams says he got advice from John Cena before doing this, and apologizes for putting him through this. Carmelo then says that he has to do what he has to do, and Trick agrees, saying they will always be friends.

Backstage, Gigi Dolin says Halloween Havoc is her favorite event of the year, then reveals the wheel of stipulations and spins it. It lands on "Lights Out Match," and she tells Blair Davenport it will be lights out next week.

We see footage of Von Wagner in rehab from earlier this week. As Von Wagner struggles to get stronger, Mr. Stone says he may have started this, but when Von gets back to 100%, he will end things with Bron Breakker.

Shotzi Blackheart beats Kiana James after hitting Kiana with her own business bag and tricking the referee into thinking Kiana hit her with it after Roxanne Perez shows up to stop Kiana from cheating.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Lash Legend and Oro Mensah. It is (humorously) revealed that Jakara Jackson is not medically cleared. Akira Tozawa shows up looking for Noam Dar, and tells Oro Mensah that he is looking for Noam. Afterwards, it is revealed that Trick Williams has been attacked backstage.

It is reported by Kelly Kincaid that Trick Williams has been relocated to a local hospital for further evaluation and is out of tonight's main event, making the match a Triple Threat Match again.Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell tries to interview "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and Nathan Frazer shows up and attacks Dominik. Their brawl goes all the way to the ring, and Rhea Ripley has to save Dominik from a Phoenix Splash.

Backstage, Shotzi notices that Roxanne Perez has become a lot better since they teamed up on SmackDown a year ago, then find the wheel of stipulations. Roxanne spins it and lands on "Devil's Playground Match," and says the playground will be Kiana James' hell.

Before the next match, Arianna Grace says it is always devastating to see someone get hurt and that her heart goes out to Jakara Jackson, as she was also sidelined by a worse injury and she came back better than ever. She hopes Jakara also comes back better, too, although it pains her deeply to accept her bye into the semi-finals of the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament. Suddenly, her new opponent, Brinley Reece, heads to the ring.

Arianna Grace beats Brinley Reece to advance in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament after Arianna rakes Brinley's face and gouges her eyes outside of the referee's vision.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Bron Breakker. Bron says last week's episode was the biggest in history because of him, then Mr. Stone shows up. Bron tells Mr. Stone to run back to Wagner and help him with his rehab, but Mr. Stone confronts Bron for what he did to Von Wagner and says he wants him at Halloween Havoc. Bron laughs as he accepts the challenge, then tells Mr. Stone to call a hospital.

Carmelo Hayes beats Dijak and Baron Corbin after Corbin hits Dijak with End of Days and Carmelo hits Corbin from out of nowhere with Nothing But Net to face Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc.

Backstage, Lyra Valkyria looks at a picture of herself with Becky Lynch, and says that in one time, Becky's title is hers. As she tears up the picture and leaves, Jade Cargill shows up on the nearby television and points at her wrist.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 26, 2023

Butch beats Joe Coffey after Coffey dives into the side of the ring steps to win the Global Heritage Invitational and face Noam Dar for the NXT Heritage Cup at No Mercy.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who says he has a free Saturday only to find out he is defending the North American title against the winner of Axiom vs. Tyler Bate vs. Dragon Lee later tonight at No Mercy.

We hear from Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, who are focused on the family dinner as well as their next title defense when Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza, who make it known they want the NXT tag team titles.

Trick Williams beats Joe Gacy.

After the match, Kelly Kincaid interviews Trick Williams in the ring. Trick says it feels good to get the win, and says that while Ilja Dragunov hits hard, he would be a fool to bet against Carmelo Hayes retaining his championship. Trick Williams then says that with Carmelo holding his own championship, it is time to get one himself.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Blair Davenport, who calls Gigi Dolin "pathetic" and says that the difference between them is that when she attacks people, they don't get back up, and that Gigi will find this out tonight.

Backstage, Andre Chase and Duke Hudson are met by Jacy Jayne. Jacy Jayne brings out Thea Hail, who shows up with a new look. Duke Hudson has to get Andre Chase to hold back on his opinion of Thea's clothes before Thea gets ready for her match with Dani Palmer later tonight.

Baron Corbin beats Josh Briggs with a cheap shot followed by End of Days. After the match, Baron Corbin says that he will find out if Bron Breakker barks or bites at No Mercy before teling him he has seen his end of days. Bron gets in the ring and punches Corbin in the face, starting a brawl that security and officials quickly have to break up.

Trick Williams is seen entering Shawn Michaels' office.

We see a video package for Tiffany Stratton vs. Becky Lynch in an Extreme Rules Match for the NXT Women's Championship at No Mercy.

Bronco Nima and Lucien Price - now known as "Out The Mud" - beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger after Scrypts grabs Tank Ledger in the corner, allowing Bronco and Lucien to gang up on Hank and double-team Tank for the win.

Backstage, Blair Davenport turns the lights out and attacks Gigi Dolin in the locker room.

Humberto Garcia and Angel Garza have dinner with Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo when The Creed Brothers also join in. In the middle of this, D'Angelo and Stacks find out about the tattoos that Humberto and Angel have in tribute to their grandfather.

Axiom and Tyler Bate talk about the Triple Threat Match that they have tonight. Trick Williams shows up and says that he is now in the Triple Threat Match, making it a Fatal 4-Way.

Eddy Thorpe beats Dijak in a Strap Match. After the match, Dijak hits Eddy Thorpe with Feast Your Eyes before superkicking him into the Tree of Woe position in the corner. He then hogties Thorpe's legs together with the leather strap before whipping Thorpe with a leather belt until referees stop him.

Blair Davenport butts in on commentary, then tells Gigi Dolin to remember how she feels right now next time she wants to play her game, because next time will be far worse.

Thea Hail beats Dani Palmer with the Kimura Lock.

Backstage, Trick Williams talks with Carmelo Hayes regarding his chance for a shot at the North American Championship, but Carmelo is too pre-occupied with his contract signing with Ilja Dragunov later tonight.

Baron Corbin is attacked by Bron Breakker again backstage.

Trick Williams beats Axiom, Tyler Bate and Dragon Lee in a Fatal 4-Way to face "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Championship after headbutting Dragon Lee, accidentally backing into Tyler Bate and knocking him off the ring apron after hitting the headbutt and falling into Axiom for the win.

Out The Mud (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) show up late for Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Everyone argues over who D'Angelo and Stacks will defend the NXT tag tiles against. D'Angelo calls for some back-up, then D'Angelo says he wants to see all the teams at No Mercy. Everyone toasts on it.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Dominik Mysterio, who says that he will whup Trick Williams before making it known that he runs NXT that he will destroy Trick like he destroyed Dragon Lee. Dragon Lee then jumps Dominik from behind.

We see footage of somebody changing channels on a CRT television until stopping at WCW Saturday Night.

Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes have a contract signing for their match for the NXT Championship at No Mercy. Carmelo tells Dragunov that there is nothing left to talk about, but Dragunov tells Carmelo that he is the wrong person at the wrong time and the wrong man for the NXT Championship. Carmelo says he did not plan for The Great American Bash to go the way that he did, and that he will walk into No Mercy knowing that he will beat Dragunov, and Dragunov mentions that Carmelo struggles outside of his comfrot zone with his confidence and will know unbearable pain. Carmelo says the real unbearable pain is Dragunov believing his own hype, but Dragon asks Carmelo what will happen if Carmelo gives his best and it is not enough. Carmelo says being NXT Champion is about being undeniable and being "Him," and that he wants Dragunov to realize that he is unlike those he has beaten before - including Trick Williams, whose name he accidentally blurts out - and that they will get rid of those "what ifs." Dragunov signs the contract, then slams it down on the table in front of Carmelo and tells him that he will do nothing because he cannot do nothing. He says that he will push Carmelo to his limits, and that when he becomes NXT Championship, Carmelo's dynasty will fall. Carmelo signs the contract. Carmelo then tells Dragunov that the NXT Championship is bigger than both of them and that while Dragunov can carry the NXT Championship and its responsibilities, he cannot do it better than he can. Afterwards, it is announced that Dragon Lee will be the special guest referee for Trick Williams vs. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio for the North American Championship, then it is revealed that Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes are fighting outside of the building. Bron goes for a Spear, but Corbin dodges and Bron hits the car door. This leads to Corbin choke slamming Bron on top of the car, but Bron gets back up. Corbin makes his way into the arena, but Bron fallows him and breaks through the wall into Shawn Michaels' office.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 29, 2023

In memory of Terry Funk, 1944 - 2023. In memory of Windham "Bray Wyatt" Rotunda, 1987 - 2023.

The Creed Brothers (Julius and Creed Brothers) beat The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) in a steel cage match to be reinstated in NXT. Before the match begins, the masked followers of The Schism (Joe Gacy, Fowler, Reid, Ava) beat up Brutus Creed and carry him off to the back to make the match a two-on-one handicap match, but Brutus Creed shows back up later and takes out all of the masked followers as he chases Joe Gacy and Ava around before ripping the cage door clean off its hinges.

We hear from Roxanne Perez, who says that she once respected Gigi Dolin and Kiana James, but now she does not care if she has to go over three bodies to become champion again and that she starts the road back to what she never lost in the first place tonight.

We are introduced to the Global Heritage Tournament for a shot at the NXT Heritage Cup, as well as the participants: Axiom, Tyler Bate, Charlie Dempsey and Butch for Group A and Duke Hudson, Joe Coffey, Akira Tozawa, and Nathan Frazer in Group B.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo are met by Carmelo Hayes, and they in turn are met by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Carmelo leaves, then The Street Profits joke around with Stacks and D'Angelo when a bunch of wrestlers in the women's division suddenly brawl in front of them.

Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) are seen watching from a distance before the next match.

Butch beats Charlie Dempsey in Group A of the Global Heritage Invitational. Butch scores two (2) points.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Dragon Lee. Dragon Lee is soon interrupted by Mustafa Ali, but says that he is more of a deserving of a championship match with Dominik Mysterio, and that Dragon Lee lost in his one chance and that he is now up to bat.

Ilja Dragunov is in the ring. He admits that Trick Williams impressed him in their match and says he is not a mere entertainer or a sidekick, and that he deserves everyone's respect. He then says nothing stands in the way of his destiny: the NXT Championship. As he addresses Carmelo Hayes, Noam Dar interrupts for an impromptu SPRNVA Sessions to say everyone wants to see him, not Dragunov. This soon leads to an argument where Noam Dar says he has the Heritage Cup while Dragunov has nothing but excuses. Dragunov considers walking up to their lounge, but Noam Dar proposes a match. Oro Mensah says he will be in the opposite corner, and Oro and Dragunov soon brawl. Dragunov quickly gets the upper hand, and Oro Mensah retreats.

We hear from Mr. Stone and Von Wagner. Wagner says Bron Breakker had to blindside him twice, and says that next week, it will be the two of them in a no-disqualification match.

Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice beat Kelani Jordan and Dana Brooke.

We hear from Gigi Dolin. She calls chaos "the devil she knows," and says Tiffany was smart for making the four biggest threats to her title battle it out for a chance to face her, yet she allowed her in this match. She tells Tiffany she will see her next week.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes meets with Trick Williams. He says that he does not want people to think he retained the NXT Championship because of Trick, and doubts Trick when he asks him if he can beat Dragunov one-on-one and Trick says he thinks he can. When Carmelo leaves, Trick says he does not think Carmelo can win; he knows he can win.

Dijak beats Eddy Thorpe with a loaded right hand on the outside as the referee is putting away a chair that Dijak has introduced into the match.

We hear from Kiana James, who says that her name exudes success and that while her opponents are good, they all fall short. She says she does not make excuses and make things happen no matter the cost, and she will do whatever it takes to get her hand raised.

Backstage, Bron Breakker meets with Baron Corbin as Corbin messes with a backstage worker, and demands a thank you for saving him from Von Wagner. Corbin says he does not care about him or Von Wagner, even as Breakker threatens to end him if he gets involved in their match.

Angel Garza wakes up at home and finds blood on his chest. As he washes it off, Humberto Carrillo shows up saying he had a dream of their grandfather Humberto Garza and woke up with a scratch on his chest, then Humberto Garcia mentions that he had the same dream and scratches. Angel takes this as a sign from Humberto Garza that they must start from scratch. Angel and Humberto return next week.

WWE looks back on the life and career of Bray Wyatt. A lone wooden rocking chair is seen on the stage afterwards.

We hear from Blair Davenport, who says that after a decade of destroying women all over the world, she is smiling not just because she knows she will become #1 contender, but because of the pain she will deal to her opponents.

We hear from Rhea Ripley and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Rhea says people want a piece of Dominik, but Dominik will hold the North American Championship until he retires. Dominik tells Mustafa Ali and Dragon Lee to fight it out so he can fight the winner. At the behest of Rhea Ripley, who whispers into his ear, Dominik says that match must have a winner and that he will be special guest referee to ensure that.

Joe Coffey beats Nathan Frazer in Group B of the Global Heritage Invitational. Coffey scores two (2) points).

At Chase University, Thea Hail is noticeably absent. Chase asks Duke Hudson where Thea is, but Duke does not know and does not think she is skipping class. Chase mentions Duke Hudson being in the Global Heritage Tournament and the rules for the tournament, and after class lets out, Thea Hail shows up, and it becomes apparent that she is now hanging out with Jacy Jayne when Jacy suddenly shows up and Thea Hail skips out on study hall to hang out with her.

In footage from NXT Anonymous, Fallon Henley offers an invitation to Myles Borne to team with Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen, which Myles Borne takes after they both discuss Myles being the errand boy for Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey and Damon Kemp.

We hear from Wes Lee, who says that he is clearing his mind as he is in the desert after Heatwave did not go his way.. He says that he and Carmelo Hayes are done and that he beat himself, but he says that the outcome will be different when they meet again.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tyler Bate, who welcomes the challenge of Group A in the Global Heritage Tournament, especially with the history between himself and Butch involved. He then addresses Dabba-Kato, telling him he made a big mistake pushing him around before challenging him to a match next week so he can be the David to Dabba-Kato's Goliath.

Kiana James beats Gigi Dolin, Roxanne Perez and Blair Davenport in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship. After the match, Tiffany Stratton has a staredown with Kiana James in the middle of the ring.

The show ends with Carmelo Hayes meeting with Shawn Michaels in his office.

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 15, 2023

Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) after Ava, Joe Gacy and the rest of Schism block Ivy Nile's path when she shows up, allowing two of the masked men to attack The Dyad and allow the tag champs to retain.

We hear from Eddy Thorpe, who says that NXT is moving forward and that he cannot be left behind, and that he will move forward without fear.

Backstage, Wes Lee meets with Carmelo Hayes as he signs autographs and makes it known to him that once he beats Dijak, the next thing Carmelo will sign is a contract for a championship match against him.

Backstage, Andre Chase tells Duke Hudson that he has gotten Thea Hail a match with Jacy Jayne to get some of her anger out and get back on the winning track. Thea Hail shows up and is not impressed with Andre thinking he knows what is best, and tells him not to throw in the towel this time.

Blair Davenport beats Dana Brooke. During the match, Dana tries to use the ring bell as a weapon, but Kelani Jordan does not let her do it.

Backstage, Dijak confronts Carmelo Hayes as he signs autographs, telling him to save a picture for himself. Carmelo says him to focus more on Wes Lee, but Dijak tells him it will only be a matter of time before he comes for his title.

Trick Williams beats Drew Gulak after Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen attack Charlie Dempsey and Damon Kemp.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Baron Corbin, who implies that he is saving what he has to say for the ring.

We hear from Dabba-Kato, who says that he has fought his way out of the shadows, and that when he returns, he will cast his own shadow upon NXT.

Baron Corbin is in the ring. Corbin says the best thing about being him is that he can say what he wants in NXT without consequence, and that he ran Gable Steveson out of WWE and nobody has seen him since. He then says everyone in the locker room is a bunch of "soft-ass little bitches" and that he is ushering a new era for himself where he puts himself back in the main event where belongs. Von Wagner and Mr. Stone show up and disagree with Corbin, then Mr. Stone says he knows what Corbin wants and has the qualifications to do so, and that Von Wagner is standing in his way. Mr. Stone then tells Corbin that Von Wagner is just getting started, then Corbin wonders why he is talking to Mr. Stone when he should be talking to Von Wagner. Corbin tells Wagner that he has to "learn how to talk on the stick" if he wants to succeed. Corbin then brags about how he went to toe-to-toe with The Rock and made the big bucks afterwards, and suggests that Von Wagner follow him unless he wants to stand in the shadows. Wagner says he may not have talked enough, but that may be because Corbin talks too much, then says he and Mr. Stone are tired of Corbin's sob story and that he will put him through a table at Heatwave. Corbin punches at Wagner, but Wagner fights back. Wagner then goes for a powerbomb through the table, but Corbin rams him into the ring apron, and security and officials get between both men.

Backstage, Rhea Ripley and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio talk about how Dominik is the greatest North American Champion ever. She then says Lyra Valkyrie should have been happy with her endorsement, but she had to kick her in the face, and hopes that Dragon Lee and Lyra can work as a team against them at Heatwave.

We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that the North American Championship has been carried by individuals who do not represent North America the way it should be represented it. He says the people of North American deserve better and deserve someone who is champion in and out of the ring, and that he is the North American Champion the people need. Mustafa says he will elevate the title to new heights and inspire people to do incredible things the right way, and that the time for a new North American Champion is now.

Wes Lee beats Dijak to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship after Eddy Thorpe distracts Dijak on the outside.

Backstage, Dragon Lee meets with Lyra Valkryia. Dragon Lee says he would be a champion if it were not for Rhea Ripley, but Lyra says she will kick Rhea so hard that Dominik Mysterio will feel it. She then says they have to be on the same page if they want to win. Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tyler Bate. After seeing some video from "NXT Anonymous" where Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) confronts Tyler Bate at a live event, Tyler Bate says that he does not react to anger and make it his own when it comes to his match with Joe Coffey.

We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who tells Trick Williams that fantasy will not become reality for him, and while he expects him to bring his confidence and swagger, he is bringing his raging fire, for next week will be a fight.

Backstage, Wes Lee leaves Shawn Michaels' office with a contract for an NXT Championship match at Heatwave.

Tyler Bate vs. Joe Coffey ends with Dabba Kato showing up and attacking Tyler Bate.

Backstage, Baron Corbin is met outside of the arena by Bron Breakker, who says he is not finished with Von Wagner. Corbin says he looked pretty finished when Wagner put him through a table, and tells Bron that he does not intimidate him.

It's time for Nathan Frazer's Hard Hitting Home Truths. Nathan Frazer talks about the matches on Heatwave, one of which involves him defending the Heritage Cup against Noam Dar. Suddenly, The Meta-Four (Naom Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) take over the show. Frazer, knowing that this would happen, shuts down Noam Dar's attempts of accusing Frazer of making up conspiracy theories about him, then produces a button that calls Noam Dar a fraud every time Noam Dar lies. Unsurprisingly, the button gets plenty of exercise before Noam Dar tells Nathan Frazer that he will take back the Heritage Cup.

Jacy Jayne beats Thea Hail after Jacy removes a turnbuckle cover only for Andre Chase to get on the apron and cover it up, which gets Thea Hail angry at him. The unintentional distraction allows Jacy Jayne to beat Thea Hail with a roll-up.

We see a video package of what is going on with Los Lotharios, in which their grandfather Humberto Garza advises them to tear away their past and start a new beginning with no more games or distraction, reminding them that if one loses, the other loses.

Wes Lee meets with Carmelo Hayes, this time with the contract for their NXT Championship match this week. Carmelo tells Wes he will see him next week, but Wes says he is not waiting and takes the autograph table with him to the ring.

We hear from Tiffany Stratton, who says that she will see everyone next week at Heatwave.

After the commercial break, Carmelo Hayes heads to the ring, and Wes lee tells him to hurry up and sign the contract. Carmelo tells Wes Lee that he is about to turn back into his old self and tells him to chill. When Wes Lee mentions Carmelo having a luxurious life as NXT Champion, Carmelo tells him that is not the case and that his reign came with responsibilities much like Wes' reign as North American Champion. Carmelo says Wes' shot is next week, but he does not know if Wes will be "Him." Wes tells Carmelo that he was one of the chosen one while he had doubters his whole life and career that he proved wrong, even having beaten Carmelo for the North American title. Carmelo says Wes won the title, but he did not beat him, and that without him, nobody would give the North American title the time of day. Carmelo says he agrees with just about everything Wes is saying, but next week, Wes cannot beat him. Wes says he has turned doubters into believers and that his biggest doubter is himself, for doubt always resonates with him, but he will not fail anymore. Wes signs, then demands Carmelo does the same. Carmelo tells Wes he earned this shot, but tells him not to chase waterfalls and stick to the rivers and the lakes he is used to before signing the contract, saying that next week is not "Melo Don't Miss," but "Melo Can't Miss." Wes Lee stomps the table in half and tells Carmelo he will see him at Heatwave.

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