Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for January 2, 2020

General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala announce two more matches for NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II. Eddie Dennis will face Trent Seven, while Tyler Bate will face Jordan Devlin.

Before the next match, Kona Reeves tells the fans to shut up, as they threw him off during his match with Trent Seven a few weeks ago, then says he was jet-lagged, had improper nutrition, did not have enough sleep and was generally not ready. He then tells everyone to sit down so he can focus on the "monstrosity" in the ring, then implies that Dave Mastiff does not deserve to be in the same ring as him before saying tonight is his lucky night. After Reeves states that he will be able to tell his "pathetic" family that he was defeated by him, the next match starts.

Dave Mastiff beats Kona Reeves.

Toni Storm shows up. Storm says that after she lost the NXT UK Women's Championship, she had to go away for a while because she did not know herself anymore, as Kay Lee Ray got into her head and sent her into a very dark place. Toni then states that she owes somebody an apologizes, and says that she would really like to talk to Piper Niven. Piper Niven shows up, and Toni apologizes for letting Kay Lee Ray drive a wedge between them after all Piper has done for her. She then asks Piper Niven to step aside from the NXT UK Women's Championship match at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, and tells her she will make her the first in line when she wins the title. Piper tells Toni she loves her and has sacrificed much to make it to where she is now, and says that she cannot walk away from this opportunity, stating that Toni has had her time and that she must have hers. Toni pulls her aside only to be headbutted by Piper. This starts a brawl between the two women that referees quickly break up, and Kay Lee Ray shows up and watches from the entrance ramp with glee.

Kassius Ohno beats Ligero with the Kassius Klutch. After the match, Kassius Ohno says he has figured out why his match with Tyler Bate had an unfavorable outcome, and says it will never happen again. He says he lost sight of why he came to NXT UK: to be the liven embodiment of British wrestling. He says it makes him sick to his stomach that nobody in the back knows nothing about British wrestling, then says he is a wrestling genius and that he can beat people with wrestling, not punches or boots, for he is the greatest wrestler alive.

In footage from earlier this week, A-Kid's promo is hijacked by Joseph Conners, who says he is UK TakeOver worthy. Conners tells A-Kid that he is currently on a roll in NXT UK and that he has has no problem ruining things for him.

In footage from during the break, Kassius Ohno says he is the best British wrestler alive when Dave Mastiff shows up from behind and tells him he knows where to find him when he wants to fight a real British wrestler.

Oliver Carter and Ashton Smith beat The Outliers (Riddick Moss and Dorian Mak) when Smith pins Moss with an inside cradle as The Outliers prematurely celebrate a victory.

We see a video package for Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) vs. Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) vs. "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II.

Ilya Dragunov beats Alexander Wolfe in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel show up and attack Dragunov, then Walter stands at the stage as Wolfe, Aichner and Barthel stand in the center of the stage. As Walter approaches the ring, he is attacked by Joe Coffey, who then runs to the back.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for November 21, 2019

Before the next match, Kona Reeves says it is typical of the people not to know when they have real talent in their presence, and that is why he thought it would be beneficial if he hopped on a jet to compete in NXT UK. Reeves go on to say he knows a lot about Trent Seven, then say that the fans for idiots for cheering for him, as he is out of shape, out-of-date and not exemplary of what a Superstar is. He plans to show him that twisting his mustache does not make him a star and give him a taste of what it is like to be in the ring with "The Finest." After the match, Trent Seven is shocked by the sudden appearance of Eddie Dennis in the front row as he high-fives the crowd.

In footage from earlier today, Radzi interviews Ilya Dragunov, who says that Alexander Wolfe - who trained him - tried to trick him into joining Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Wolfe), but he always made decisions for him and disrespected him. He plans to prove that he is the only one in charge of his own future when he steps out of Wolfe's shadow.

NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II is live on the WWE Network on Sunday, January 12th, and is already sold out within two hours of tickets being available.

A-Kid beats Jack Starz by submission.

In footage from earlier today, Radzi interviews Jinny and Jazzy Gabert. Jinny gives the women's division credit for their talent, but says that they are "little girls." Jinny says that she is championship material, and that Piper Niven will have to overthrow her as queen, as she has never pinned her.

Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. Gibson says they should be NXT UK Tag Team Champions, and that the only reason they are not is a stipulation to their match at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff that cost them the titles. He states that Grizzled Young Veterans is a great tag team capable of bouncing back, as they had Flash "Morgan" Webster and Mark Andrews beaten until Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) and Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe)showed up and got the match thrown out. Gibson then says that there have been no consequences for both teams' actions, and demands that the powers that be pay attention and listen to them, as they were on the way to making the NXT UK tag team titles the most venerable in WWE. He then says that the titles are depreciating in value as they do not have it, then talks about the Bill Shankly statue in front of Shankly Gates in Anfield, saying they want to make the people happy. Gibson demands that General Manager Johnny Saint make the people happy and give Grizzled Young Veterans the tag title shot they deserve, as NXT UK needs them in the match and the world will be talking about them.

We hear from Jordan Devlin, who places a highlight reel of himself before saying he is an "inspirational leader of men" in NXT UK before A-Kid will not succeed solely on Tyler Bate's endorsement when he beats him next week.

Ridge Holland beats Oliver Carter in his debut. Marty Jones is seen in the front row before the match. Ashton Smith checks on Oliver Carter after the match. (Holland is best known as former professional rugby player Luke Menzies.)

"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks says that Joseph Conners is "out of order." Ligero says that Conners robbed him of the victory and the fans out of a fair fight. Conners says he is happy he was able to leave a good impression on everyone.

In footage from during the break, Ashton Smith talks with Oliver Carter, saying they need a win to go places. Suddenly, Noam Dar shows up and insults both of them, but Smith decides to play Dar's bluff and challenges him to a match. Noam says he doesn't need friends, and that he will face Ashton Smith on his time.

Next week: Jinny vs. Piper Niven!

Alexander Wolfe beats Ilya Dragunov following the involvement of the rest of Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel). After the match, Imperium attacks Dragunov, but Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) runs in and fends them off. When Gallus stands tall in the ring, and when Walter tries to retrieve the WWE United Kingdom Championship, Joe Coffey grabs it, saying the title will soon be his.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 4, 2019

Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Matt Martel and Chase Parker.

In footage from earlier today, Cathy Kelley interviews Jordan Myles, who is confident he can beat Adam Cole for the NXT Championship tonight. Keith Lee tells Myles he should have all the confidence in the world with his NXT title opportunity, especially after getting one so quickly.

Candice LeRae is attacked outside of the arena by Io Shirai with a Kendo stick.

We hear from Cameron Grimes, who is angered with the fact that he did not win the Breakout Tournament and is now back at the bottom. He plans on getting back on top and becoming the champion.

Velveteen Dream beats Kona Reeves. After the match, Roderick Strong is seen on the video screen asking Velveteen Dream if he is ready for him. It is then revealed that Velveteen Dream's couch has been set on fire.

Next week: Rhea Ripley vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler!

Bianca Belair beats Taynara Conti, who is now just known as Taynara.

Next week: Johnny Gargano addresses his NXT future!

General Manager William Regal announces a #1 contender's Triple Threat Match for next week between Mia Yim, Bianca Belair and Io Shirai, with the winner facing "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship.

Adam Cole retains the NXT Championship against Jordan Myles.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 5, 2019

Keith Lee beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves.

In footage from WWE.com, Io Shirai is frustrated following her match with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler at NXT TakeOver XXV.

Next week: Io Shirai and Candice LeRae vs. Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir!

In footage from WWE.com, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) celebrate their tag team title victory after NXT TakeOver XXV, saying hard work and dedication led them to championship gold.

In a WWE.com exclusive interview after NXT TakeOver XXV, Tyler Breeze says his match could have gone either way and that Velveteen Dream is North American Champion for a reason. He says that he has gained respect from Velveteen Dream and that Dream may have more respect for him, and while NXT may have changed since he was last here, he isn't going anywhere and he is still in NXT.

We see another vignette for Damian Priest.

Mia Yim beats Bianca Belair.

In a WWE.com exclusive interview from after NXT TakeOver XXV, Drew Gulak said things were about to go his way until KUSHIDA beat him. He plans to challenge him again, this time to a submission match. It is then reported via Twitter that KUSHIDA accepts his challenge for next week.

Next week: KUSHIDA vs. Drew Gulak in a submission match! Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch vs. The Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong)!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 15, 2019

It is announced that Percy Watson has moved on to the next chapter in his life and that WWE Hall of Famer "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix is taking his place on commentary.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up. Ivar and Erik state that they have went to Raw and have taken on its tag team division, but they are far from finished raiding and since they still have the NXT tag team titles, they demand that General Manager William Regal join them right now. William Regal shows up, and Erik says that since there is no one who can take the tag team titles from them, they are here to relinquish the titles. He and Ivar hand the titles to a surprised Regal, then Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up. Montez Ford is surprised at The Viking Raiders' claim that nobody can beat them, and says Street Profits brought the fight to them last week. Even though they lost, everyone realized that Street Profits can beat The Viking Raiders. He says it makes sense that The Viking Raiders are on Raw, as they know Street Profits can beat them. Dawkins makes fun of the recent Viking Raiders team name controversy, then The Viking Raiders take the tag titles and demand Regal make the title match. Regal makes the match for the tag team titles official for tonight.

We see WWE.com-exclusive footage from after last week's show where Adam Cole calls Roderick Strong "a little bitch" as he yells at him and says he is undeserving of being a member of The Undisputed Era (Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Strong) while Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly hold him back. Afterwards, we see Cathy Kelley interviews Adam Cole as he says that he is the absolute leader of The Undisputed Era - while backstage workers are seen responding to something happening nearby - when Roderick Strong shows up and tells him he has thought about last week. He says they are stronger when on the same page. He then hands Cole a sandal and says that "The Matt Riddle problem" is taken care of, much to the delight of Cole, Fish and O'Reilly.

Keith Lee beats Cezar Bononi.

As Cathy Kelley announces that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler will have to defend the NXT Women's title against Io Shirai at the next TakeOver, The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake, Jaxson Ryker) show up, saying Street Profits were handed a tag team title shot. They state that they want answers from General Manager William Regal as to why they do not have a title shot, and if they don't get a good enough answer, they will show first hand why they will not be forgotten.

KUSHIDA beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves with the Hoverboard Lock. During the match, Drew Gulak shows up to watch the match from the stage.

Backstage, Bianca Belair takes Cathy Kelley to General Manager William Regal's office when she confronts Mia Yim. Mia says she asked Regal for a rematch with her and she plans to take care of business. Afterwards, Bianca takes Cathy Kelley to Regal's office again, then closes the door in her face before she can go in.

Matt Riddle is tended to by a trainer. Johnny Gargano, who is nearby, tells an interviewer that Riddle will be okay and that Adam Cole will not like Riddle when he is angry. He also says that he has spoken to General Manager William Regal, and at the next NXT TakeOver, it will be him and Cole for the NXT Championship one more time.

Vanessa Borne beats Jessie.

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) for the NXT Tag Team Championships ends after The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake, Jaxson Ryker) attacks Ivar. After the match, all three teams brawl, and Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch run in to get in on the action. After a double team to The Viking Raiders, Street Profits run to the back, and The Viking Raiders take their anger out on Lorcan, urch and Wesley Blake to end the show.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for April 17, 2019

Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) beats Humberto Carrillo and Raul Mendoza.

Backstage, Kassius Ohno says that despite his mixed success, he plans to show the authentic UK wrestling style and he will not waver. He says he is quality over quantity, unlike Ligero, and he needs only one opportunity to show Ligero what a real veteran is.

We hear the opinions of some NXT UK Superstars concerning Pete Dunne losing the WWE United Kingdom Championship to Walter.

"Bomber" Dave Mastiff beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves.

We hear from "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews. They look forward to facing Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) on the road to become the first Welsh champions in NXT UK.

Backstage, Radzi interviews "Bomber" Dave Mastiff when Wolfgang shows up and says Mastiff has yet to face the likes of him. Mastiff says he wants to see what Wolfgang can do, and this leads to an argument that is quickly broken up.

Rhea Ripley beats Kacy Catanzaro. Rhea Ripley attacks Kacy after the match.

In the trainer's room, Rhea Ripley tells Kacy Catanzaro she will end up in medical for stepping in her division, then Viper shows up and asks Rhea Ripley if she said something.

Backstage, Jinny has no words when it comes to her championship loss against Toni Storm.

Next week: Kassius Ohno vs. Ligero! "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews vs. Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven)!

Before the next match, Zack Gibson says that wherever they are, he and James Drake are the best tag team with the greatest tag team titles, then tells Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan this match is the closest they will get to their titles.

"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) after Grizzled Young Veterans decide to retreat from the match.

Backstage, Pete Dunne says he carried the United Kingdom title for over 600 days, and that he refuses to walk away from the championship. He says people got used to him as champion that they forgot about the chase, but he has not forgotten about the chase, and Walter gave him the fight of his life. He now knows what to expect and how to beat Walter, and he knows he can take the championship back. He knows what it means to be champion, something that Walter has not learned yet as he prepares to breathe down his neck. He tells Walter he was at the right place and the right time, but he built the platform that Walter is standing on and demands a championship rematch from Walter.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 27, 2019

Adam Cole shows up to start tonight's show. The NXT Championship is seen on a table in the center of the ring. Cole states that he outlasted four of NXT's very best last week and earned the right to face Johnny Gargano for the vacant NXT Championship, and while he could give a million reasons for why he will be champion, he wants Gargano to come to the ring. Gargano shows up and meets Cole in the ring, and sits on the top turnbuckle as dueling fan chants fill the arena. The chants end after Cole yells that he needs no support and can win the title on his own and Gargano states that he loves the chants. Gargano then demands Cole list off all the reasons that Cole knows he will beat him, then demands the fans get their cameras out as NXT history is being made because Cole is at a loss for words. He then asks Cole if he knows that he is in the fight of his life, as Gargano states that his path ends at the NXT Championship and that his path goes through Cole, who will find out why he is called "Johnny Takeover." Cole is interrupted by "Johnny Takeover," then implies that the nickname does not intimidate him as Gargano has not been in the winner's circle at TakeOver and that "Johnny Participation" is more fitting. He states that Gargano cannot beat him in one fall, much less two, because he become the first-ever North American Champion, first-ever War Games Match winner and winner of his debut match all at TakeOver events, and plans to repeat history with a NXT title win. Cole claims that he earned all of his accolades, and asks what Gargano has done to earn a championship match. Gargano admits he didn't get the red carpet rolled out for him like Cole did, and that he was initially told he wasn't good enough to be in NXT. He talks about how he fought for his one chance - which he got in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic while thrown into a tag team with Tommaso Ciampa - and fought for his life alongside Ciampa to make it. After the tournament, a month passed with no response, but he was suddenly invited back again and again, because every time he showed up, he poured his heart out in the ring and fought so hard that the fans chanted for him. The louder they chanted, the harder he fought for a chance in NXT, as the fans fought for him and he fought for them back to defy the odds and earn his NXT contract and all of his accolades here. Gargano states he earned everything he could here because NXT is his life, and that he was not "handed a top spot in a group of cronies who fought for [him] since day one," and he would not change a thing. He then states he will fight to make his dream come true, fulfill his destiny and finally become NXT Champion. Cole leaves, then turns back and tells Gargano that he can fight all he wants, but he will become the NXT Champion in the end because the win will not be definitive according to WWE CEO and NXT founder Triple H, but undisputed as Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong stand at the top of the ramp.

Vanessa Borne and Aliyah vs. Lacey Lane and Kacy Catanzaro ends in a no-contest. During the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke show up and attack Lacey Lane and Kacy Catanzaro while Vanessa Borne and Aliyah leave. Kacy Catanzaro fights back, but she falls victim to a Kirafuda Clutch from Baszler. Baszler, Duke and Shafir head to the announce table, and Baszler announces that this will keep happening as long as she is mistreated before standing on the announce table and raising up the NXT Women's Championship.

Matt Riddle beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves with the Bromission. During the match, two women carry Velveteen Dream out on a couch, and this distracts Riddle to the point that he almost loses. After the match, Velveteen Dream interrupts the ring announcer to congratulate Riddle on his win and acknowledge him as his challenger at NXT TakeOver: New York. After the match, Velveteen Dream interrupts the ring announcer to congratulate Riddle on his win and acknowledge him as his challenger at NXT TakeOver: New York. Riddle takes the goblet out of Velveteen Dream's hand and drinks out of it before tossing it aside, then takes Dream's microphone and tells him "I'll see you in New York...bro."

Aleister Black and Ricochet beat The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler) to win the 2019 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and face War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) for the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: War Games. During the match, Jaxson Ryker gets ejected from the match after getting caught pulling Aleister Black's foot off the rope as Wesley Blake goes for a pinfall attempt. After the match, War Raiders show up and stare down with Aleister and Ricochet in the ring to end the show.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 10, 2018

Tommaso Ciampa shows up to start tonight's show. Ciampa says the greatest sports entertainer of all time has the greatest entrance music of all time. He says the best part is that it has brought silence to the sheep, but in every flock, there is always one who tries to break away from the pack. He says that in this case, it is Velveteen Dream, whom the crowd immediately chants for. He says Dream has his attention, but he has gone about it the wrong way when he pointed fingers, made accusations and stuck his nose in other people's business. Dream then shows up. Dream considers Ciampa's speech amusing, and says he does not appreciate his threats. He can only assume Ciampa speaks like he does because he believes he is a bad man, but he believes the NXT title deserves a real experience and not a guilt trip from "an angry little bald man" with insecurities. Ciampa says he may be a "angry little bald man," but he is the one with the title, and says Dream wants what he has: the main event, the spotlight and the NXT Championship. He says Dream does not even believe himself when he accuses him of attacking Aleister Black, saying Dream wants attention. He says everyone is listening, and tells him to be an admit "it." He then says the title says that maybe Dream is just not tough enough. After the thinly veiled Tough Enough reference, Dream says he is tough enough and man enough, and more man than Ciampa can handle. He tells Ciampa that if he wants to find that out, all he has to do is give him a moment with him and the NXT title. All of a sudden, Nikki Cross shows up. The crowd immediately chants for a Triple Threat match before Nikki Cross smiles at both Ciampa and Dream, and the crowd then chants "Nikki knows a secret!" Nikki tells Dream she knows what the Dream doesn't, then swats at him before listening to the NXT Championship and swatting the microphone out of Ciampa's hand. She then drops down and says into the microphone "I know what you don't, too!" She then repeatedly says "I know" before charging the Dream out of the ring and kicking the microphone away from Ciampa. Nikki Cross leaves while repeatedly saying "I know!" The crowd then chants "She knows!"

Keith Lee beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves with a powerslam called the Supernova.

We see another video package of "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler training as she talks about her time in NXT, how she lost the NXT Women's Championship, and how she will get it back.

We see footage from earlier today where Kairi Sane talks about how she is excited to head to Evolution to face "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. She says Shayna can train all she wants, but she will beat her again.

General Manager William Regal says he will not reveal his list of remaining suspects, but he needs more information and says that Nikki Cross keeps saying she knows. Suddenly, Kassius Ohno meets up with Regal, who wants to know when his "shiny new toy" will show up, saying that this person may be the one who did it. Regal refuses to answer and enters his office, then Nikki Cross shows up saying she knows what Ohno doesn't.

Next week: War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) vs. Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) for the NXT Tag Team Championships! Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair!

Ricochet retains the NXT North American Championship against Pete Dunne and Adam Cole.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 5, 2018

Kassius Ohno beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves. After the match, Ohno says that when he came back to NXT, there was so much buzz until there wasn't, and he became an afterthought. He says it tore him up thinking about it, but he knows now there will always be someone new and fresh, and whoever the next guy with buzz is, he is going to be the first one to welcome them before knocking them to the back of the line.

The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in their televised debut after The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) show up and distract Montez Ford by stealing Street Profits' jewelery, allowing Jaxson Ryker to hit Montez Ford with a cheap shot on the outside. (The Forgotten Sons are accompanied by Jaxson Ryker, best known as Gunner from Impact Wrestling.)

General Manager William Regal interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic). Otis Dozovic admits he broke a toilet in the Performance Center, but Tucker Knight tells him this is not what this is about. We learn that Heavy Machinery supplied video footage, but Regal wants more. Knight says he saw Johnny Gargano in the bushes, which was not in the footage.

We see footage from last week where Pete Dunne and Ricochet argue backstage. Both men claim they are better than the other, and Ricochet tells Dunne he will soon take his title. It is then announced that both men will face each other in a Champion vs. Champion Match with both the NXT North American Championship and the WWE United Kingdom Championship on the line.

We see a vignette for War Raiders.

Kairi Sane pulls the NXT Women's Championship out of a treasure chest full of gold coins on the way to the ring for the next match.

Kairi Sane beats Trish Adora. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up and shoves down the treasure chest of gold coins on the stage before telling Kairi to enjoy her fantasy while she can, because reality will hit her ship like a cannonball when she invokes her rematch clause. As for tonight, she wants to "see if this pirate can swim." Kairi Sane seemingly comes out on the losing end of a quick brawl after a clothesline, but Kairi gets up and fights back, forcing Baszler to retreat.

We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he has not been seen since NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 as he does not have a #1 contender. With Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano gone, he truly is the last man standing, the main event, the NXT Champion and the best sports entertainer of all time. He also is filming this on his own time because he is sick and tired of the fans' opinions, and that he does not want to be "the voice of the voiceless;" instead, he wants to lead wolves as he is the top of the food chain. He knows everybody wants to hear what he has to say, and that fewer hear his message, and asks everyone to follow his lead.

General Manager William Regal interviews Lars Sullivan, who apologizes for not letting him know he has been medically cleared sooner. Sullivan says he was at Full Sail University to locate Aleister Black on the night of the attack, but he heard him scream out in the distance, and when he finally got close enough, Aleister Black was laid out. The last thing he saw was The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) leaving and William Regal showing up, and also says that if he did do it, Aleister would be out for longer than he already is. General Manager William Regal puts Lars Sullivan in a match with Raul Mendoza for next week, and asks that his path of destruction stay in the ring.

Velveteen Dream beats Johnny Gargano with a Dream Valley Driver as Gargano runs at him to hit him with a knee to the face in response to Velveteen Dream calling him a failure and a disappointment. After the match, half of the fans chant "Johnny Failure" while the other half chants "Johnny Wrestling." Gargano sits on the apron and looks at a fan that he thanked earlier in the match for reminding him of who he was, then heads to the back from the side. As he does, he looks back at the fans one more time. The show ends.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 1, 2018

Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovich) beat The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) after Street Profits' (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) entrance hits and they show up in the crowd, distracting The Mighty.

Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) beat Matt Knotts and Brandon Taylor. After the match, Trent Seven says they are back at Full Sail University, and the last time Moustache Mountain, things did not turn out quite well. He apologizes to Tyler Bate and the fans. He says that he has spoken to General Manager William Regal, and they have a plan. Tyler Bate says The Undisputed Era not only went for their tag team titles, but they also tried to tear them apart. He says that Trent Seven's well-being matters to him, and now Moustache Mountain are on a mission to take back the NXT tag team titles. They are invoking their rematch clause at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV.

Ethan Carter III beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves. During the match, Velveteen Dream shows up and says there is someone in the building who still cannot get over NXT's recent trip to the United Kingdom, and if EC3 wants to talk about it, they can do that, but he has to enter "The Dream's World." If he is lucky, he may be able to bask in the experience. After he leaves, Reeves hits the Hawaiian Drop, but EC3 kicks out, and hits Reeves with the One Percenter as Reeves trash talks him while he is down.

Backstage, EC3 asks what kind of man would turn down The Velveteen Dream's invitation. He will join him for a conversation, but it will turn into a fight for he is the best here, there and everywhere and he is EC3.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Candice LeRae with the Kirafuda Clutch. After the match, Baszler puts LeRae in the Kirafuda Clutch again, and two referees show up to break the hold. Suddenly, Kairi Sane runs into the ring and confronts Baszler, but the referees hold her back. Baszler pretends to leave the ring, but goes back in and boots Kairi Sane as she checks on Candice LeRae. Kairi goes after Baszler, but once again, she is held back by the referees.

Outside Full Sail University, Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) says they don't need any tricks to beat The Undisputed Era, as they will take the NXT tag team titles again. Suddenly, War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) show up. They say that they made it clear that it doesn't matter who has the titles after NXT TakeOver, as they will take out the champions as well as anyone who gets in their way.

General Manager William Regal announces that EC3 will face Velveteen Dream at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV, and that Adam Cole will also defend the NXT North American Championship at the event against Ricochet.

Next week: Ricochet in action! Keith Lee debuts in NXT!

Tommaso Ciampa shows up. Tommaso Ciampa pretends the NXT Championship is telling him that he deserves it, and says it deserves them and that they make a great couple before saying this is his NXT now. He says that all that he needed one moment, and he is a man of his word. He tells the fans to take a deep breath, but all they do is tell him to "shut the hell up." Ciampa then says he looks so good with the NXT Championship, and says nobody has deserved it like he did. He tells the fans to take a deep breath and enjoy it, for this is what it is like when NXT's most dangerous man takes his place at the head of the table. The fans repeatedly chant "No!" He then approaches an elderly woman that he remembers seeing in the front and tells her that he is her NXT Champion. He then gets back in the ring and, as the fans chant "You're an asshole!", says that the icing on the cake is that he not only beat Aleister Black, but Johnny Gargano once again proved that he is a failure and that Gargano loses and he wins. The crowd alternates between "Johnny Wrestling" and "Johnny sucks!" chants as Ciampa says Gargano and Aleister are two of the top talents in the world, but he is the one that ended Gargano's fairy tale with his hands cuffed and put the final nail in the coffin of Aleister's mystique. He says Aleister and Gargano can bicker over who is better all they want, but there is no dispute that he is so much better than whoever is #2 and that he is untouchable. He says that now that he is NXT Champion, NXT is now the A-show and he is the greatest sports entertainer of all time. He then sits in the middle of the ring like Aleister Black in the middle of the ring until Aleister shows up. Aleister walks to the ring, but Gargano all heads to the ring faster than Aleister is walking and overpowers Ciampa, who then escapes over the barricade. Gargano says NXT does not belong to Ciampa while he is still breathing, and that Ciampa is only NXT Champion because of him. As Gargano continues to repeat that last statement, Aleister nearly kicks Gargano's head off and knocks him down. The crowd chants "You deserve it!" to Gargano. Aleister then takes the microphone and tells Gargano that Ciampa is indeed NXT Champion because of him before leaving.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 27, 2018

Aleister Black shows up to start tonight's show. Aleister says that adversity and how you deal with it defines you as a champion, and at NXT TakeOver; Chicago II, adversity was Lars Sullivan, who Aleister says is truly a freak among nature. Nevertheless, he made adversity fade to black. Suddenly, Tommaso Ciampa shows up, and tells Aleister that he stood up to adversity, but it is now time to stand up to the devil. Ciampa says he can see through Aleister, and while he is NXT Champion, he thinks the title made Aleister and not the other way around. He says Aleister barely squeaked by Lars Sullivan while he beat Johnny Gargano in a Chicago Street Fight with his hands tied behind his back, and now that "the Gargano fairy tale" is behind him, he is focusing on the NXT title as Aleister has something he wants. Aleister asks Ciampa if he likes the sound of his own voice, and tells him that if General Manager William Regal makes the match, he will knock his lights out. Ciampa tells Aleister to watch what he says, for when he steps in the ring and beats him, he will lose his mystique along with the title. He then says all he needs is one title opportunity and one moment, and in that moment, his title reign will fade to black. Ciampa waves goodbye and backs away as Aleister approaches him.

It is revealed that Lars Sullivan fought half his NXT Championship match against Aleister Black at NXT TakeOver: Chicago II with a broken jaw.

We see footage from earlier today of Vanessa Borne outside of the Performance Center. Vanessa wants to know why Kairi Sane dresses like a pirate, then says it is stupid and that people should be admiring her over Kairi Sane. She plans to take Kairi in the ring and make sure she does not walk out to ensure she is the one on all the posters and all the shows.

Kona Reeves beats Max Humberto.

We see footage of Mustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) beating The Undisputed Era (Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly) for the NXT Tag Team Championships at the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament.

Candice LeRae beats Lacey Evans.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Johnny Gargano. Gargano says his wife Candice LeRae is his favorite wrestler, but he finds it hard to focus after his loss against Tommaso Ciampa. He has watched their Chicago Street Fight over and over, and after seeing how Ciampa treated his wedding ring and still managed to win, he plans to go to General Manager William Regal to do this one more time, as this ends with Ciampa does.

We see footage from earlier today where Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) where have a barbecue at home while proclaiming that they are coming after The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne).

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Candice LeRae, who says that she is not letting whatever is going in Johnny Gargano's life interfere with her future and her goals. She says that Johnny Gargano has driven and inspired her to go for the NXT Women's Championship.

Before Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate) can face Dave Dixon and Carl Axelrod, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) attack Dixon and Axelrod from behind and toss them off the stage. O'Reilly calls Moustache Mountain's title victory was a fluke and that it was the UK crowd's fault, and Roderick Strong calls them phonies. Cole says they will make sure they will not leave America with the tag titles, and this is their era and they are living in it. Suddenly, Ricochet runs into the ring and dares The Undisputed Era to get in the ring.

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) beat Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate) and Ricochet. During the match, Ricochet has the match won with the 630 Splash on Adam Cole, but O'Reilly yanks Cole out of the pin. After Ricochet hits a tope suicida to O"Reilly, Roderick Strong hits Ricochet with a modified End Of Heartache on the ring apron before sending him back into the ring. Adam Cole rolls into place and pins Ricochet with one arm for the win.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 16, 2018

Tommaso Ciampa shows up to start tonight's show. Ciampa says Johnny Gargano may have won the battle, but he will always win the war, and that is why he is here while Gargano is sitting at home in a neck brace he put him in. He goes on to say he has broken him piece by piece - his heart, his mind, his spirit and now his body - and now Gargano is gone and he wins. As the crowd chants "You tapped out!," Candice LeRae shows up and confronts Ciampa. Candice takes the microphone and asks who Ciampa is, saying she thought she knew him but now does not recognize what he has become. She does not know why he is bent on ruining her and Gargano's lives, and says the only thing broken is Ciampa. She then says she is tired shedding tears for his cruelty, as he is a monster he will never forgive, and while Gargano's future may be uncertain, Gargano was always better than Ciampa. Candice tosses the microphone away, then Ciampa picks it up, and says that maybe Gargano was better than him, but Gargano is only half the man he is since Candice is here in the ring for him. Ciampa then says that he lived with them for two years and that Candice was always more of a man that Gargano was, and that during the wedding, all he thought about was how Candice could be marrying Gargano. This earns him a slap in the face. Ciampa smiles, then waves goodbye to Candice before stepping out of the ring. Candice then leaves as Ciampa says "I win."

Lacey Evans beats Brandi Lauren with a new move called The Women's Right. After the match, Kairi Sane attacks Lacey Evans, but Lacey runs out of the ring before Kairi Sane can hit the Insane Elbow.

We see footage from earlier tonight where Aleister Black says he has learned a few things since becoming NXT Champion: that you have a bigger target on your chest, and that when Ricochet and Velveteen Dream step in the ring with him, they become the target.

We see footage from Dakota Kai, who wishes she had an idea what Nikki Cross was up to after what happened last week. As she talks about how her focus on strength and condition, Nikki Cross shows up and asks when she will face "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, and then says that with fear comes opportunity. She tells her to face her fear and fight, then laughs and leaves.

Velveteen Dream vs. Ricochet ends in a no-contest when Lars Sullivan runs in and decimates both men.

Kona Reeves beats Raul Mendoza.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Ricochet near General Manager William Regal's office when Velveteen Dream shows up. After Ricochet says he's going after Lars Sullivan, Dream says they have something in common before walking into the office.

We see footage from earlier today where Heavy Machinery meet with TM61, whom they confront for cheating last week. TM61 says victory is all that matters, and that Heavy Machinery haven't tasted it in a while. Heavy Machinery tells TM61 that when they get in the ring with them, they'll be sore the next morning, and challenge them to a match next week.

Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) in a hectic match.

Next week: Velveteen Dream and Ricochet vs. Lars Sullivan in a 2-on-1 handicap match!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 2, 2018

We hear from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Adam Cole says that he made Oney Lorcan famous when Oney failed to take the North American title from him. Kyle O'Reilly says Danny Burch got what he deserved for sticking his nose in their business, and Bobby Fish says that all The Undisputed Era has to do is say the word, and they will be sending some more people to rehab soon. Roderick Strong then brags about turning on Pete Dunne at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, and says it will pale in comparison to what he will do to him tonight.

Kairi Sane beats Shazza McKenzie. (This is Shazza's first appearance on NXT television since losing to Emma in 2015.) After the match, Lacey Evans shows up and says a true lady with class has to be able to admit they were wrong. She says she is sorry to Kairi Sane, and says that from her debut in the Mae Young Classic to now, Kairi belongs in NXT. She hopes that she can accept her apology, then extends her hand. Kairi refuses to shake hands with her, and Lacey Evans hits her with a cheap shot.

Cathy Kelley interviews Candice LeRae backstage. She says that this has not been an easy year after what Johnny Gargano has gone through, but now it has been up and down ever since Tommaso Ciampa turned on him. She says that this should be over and done with, but now Ciampa has stretchered her husband Gargano out of the building. She tears up and leaves to get ready for her match, never providing an update on Gargano.

We see a vignette for Lars Sullivan, where he says that he touched championship gold at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans and warns that he is going after anyone with a title as the era of destruction will begin.

TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) after Shane Thorne puts Nick Miller's feet on the ropes following the reversal of a Sunset Flip by Montez Ford.

Next week: War Raiders (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) vs. Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic)!

"The Finest" Kona Reeves is up next!

Cathy Kelley interviews Kassius Ohno. He has known Johnny Gargano for over ten years and knows what kind of person is, but he also knows the person that Tommaso Ciampa has become, and he calls him a coward. When he saw Gargano get stretchered out, he wanted to make Ciampa feel just as helpless, and now he wants to put words into action.

"The Finest" Kona Reeves beats Patrick Scott.

Next week: Ethan Carter III makes his NXT television debut!

We see footage from earlier today where Dakota Kai talks about the state of the NXT Women's Division. She says she wants to make her mark in NXT. She refuses to say anything about "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, and Vanessa Borne mocks Dakota Kai before saying she will slap Baszler in the face and saying she is not afraid of anyone. Dakota Kai says that she is not afraid of her despite her issues with Baszler, and Vanessa Borne leaves in a huff. Dakota then tells reporters she can take Vanessa on.

Bianca Belair beats Candice LeRae after showing off her impressive strength.

Next week: Raul Mendoza vs. Ethan Carter III! Kassius Ohno vs. Tommaso Ciampa!

Pete Dunne beats Roderick Strong by disqualification after Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly get involved in the match after Pete Dunne hits the Bitter End. After the match, O'Reilly and Cole stomp Pete Dunne (and O'Reilly loses one of his shoes in the process), then Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch run in to make the save for Pete Dunne. Dunne tosses O'Reilly's shoe back at Roderick Strong.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 3, 2017

Killian Dain beats Danny Burch.

We see Hideo Itami entering the building for tonight's show.

We see a vignette for "The Velveteen Dream" Michael Clark.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) beats Ricardo Watts and Hector Kunsman. After the match, Heavy Machinery say they love having a fun time but love smashing bodies even more. They then want The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), saying they've beaten every team except for Heavy Machinery, who are hungry for bigger, better competition.

We see Bobby Roode talking to Kona Reeves backstage.

#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) are interviewed. Ciampa says Heavy Machinery are big guys who can rhyme, but Gargano says they've been tag team champs and are still owed their rematch. They don't mind the competition, but the line to the titles starts behind them.

Hideo Itami beats Kona Reeves.

We see a video package of Drew McIntyre.

We see part 2 of "Who Is Roderick Strong?" Part 2 focuses on Roderick Strong's rise to wrestling superstardom, his time in Ring of Honor, his journey to NXT and his life today.

Bobby Roode learns from General Manager William Regal that next week, Roderick Strong and Hideo Itami will face off, and the winner is #1 contender to the NXT Championship. Roderick Strong shows up and stares Roode down as Roode leaves.

Next week: Aleister Black is in action!

A battle royal to determine a #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship is thrown out after Asuka pushes Ember Moon off the top rope as she goes for an Eclipse on Ruby Riot, having hit one already on Nikki Cross. Referees have to check on Ruby Riot, Nikki Cross, and Ember Moon, then General Manager William Regal shows up and declares that Asuka will defend the NXT Women's Championship against Ember Moon, Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross in a Fatal Four-Way Match at NXT TakeOver: Chicago.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 26, 2017

The show starts with Nikki Cross slinking into the ring before slinking back out and calling out Ruby Riot. Ruby Riot shows up and approaches the ring, then both women get in. After a brief staredown, both women brawl until referees and security are able to pull both women apart and carry Nikki Cross to the back.

Bobby Roode calls Hideo Itami's attack on him cowardly, and says this is his NXT now. If Hideo wants to challenge him, he can, but if he thinks he can challenge him for the NXT Championship, he'll have to earn that glorious opportunity.

Drew McIntyre beats Andrade "Cien" Almas.

NXT General Manager William Regal announces that Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot will compete in a one-on-one match later on this evening.

We take a closer look at Roderick Strong in part 1 of "Who Is Roderick Strong?".

Aleister Black beats Kona Reeves.

Christy St. Cloud interviews Ruby Riot. She says SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain, Nikki Cross) doesn't conform to the norm...but wants everyone to conform to them. If they want to push, she'll push back, and she plans to push Nikki Cross out of her way tonight.

Andrade "Cien" Almas is seen entering an SUV full of women, and is in no mood for interviews. His loss to Drew McIntyre does not faze him, either.

Nikki Cross attacks Ruby Riot from behind before the match can begin, and referees and security have to pull both women apart again. Nikki has to be carried to the back this time.

NXT General Manager talks to Asuka, and says he will find out who will be the #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship in a battle royal next week. Asuka doesn't really seem to care.

Tyler Bate retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. Wolfgang, Pete Dunne, Mark Andrews and Trent Seven are seen in the front row after the match.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 25, 2017

Ember Moon beats Liv Morgan. Both women show respect after the match.

Andrade "Cien" Almas says Roderick Strong should be worried because he will kick him in his face. Roddy shows up, saying he's not hard to find and dares him to do it right now. Almas walks away, but runs back and attacks him.

No Way Jose beats Kona Reeves. After the match, No Way Jose is about to be interviewed when "The Drifter" Elias Samson and plays his guitar. Jose isn't having any of this, and tells him that his song sucks and that he needs to drift away. Samson runs to the apron only to be punched off, and he backs off.

We see an interview from last week, where "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger says Eric Young never travels alone. He dares Young to bring the rest of SAnitY with him (Alexander Wulfe, Nikki Cross, and Big Damo, who is now renamed Killian Dain) to NXT TakeOver: San Antonio.

Eric Young beats Chris Atkins. After the match, Eric Young says "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger made his choice and that it was the wrong one. Killian Dain - formerly Big Damo - makes an example out of Atkins by hitting him with a running senton.

Earlier this week, Shane Thorne was forced to undergo surgery for a torn ACL and a lateral meniscus tear, and will be out for seven to nine months.

General Manager William Regal brings out Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Nikki Cross and Asuka. Peyton and Billie show up first, and say they run the NXT Women's Division and will prove it at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio. They've done damage to Asuka, and say Nikki Cross is simply crazy before proclaiming that one of them will win the NXT Women's Championship. Nikki Cross shows up, followed by Asuka. Asuka runs in and chases Billie and Peyton away before staring down with Nikki Cross, but Billie and Peyton rush into the ring and attack them. Asuka and Nikki Cross come out on top, then they stare down again. Security shows up, but Asuka and Nikki Cross both fight security off before Asuka nails Nikki with a roundhouse kick and fighting security again. Nikki Cross takes down Asuka - and all the security guys who try to drag Asuka out of the ring - with a high flying cross body from the top rope to end the show.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 23, 2016

Rich Swann vs. Kona Reeves (formerly known in NXT as Noah Kekoa and Noah Potjes) takes a strange turn when SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wulfe, Sawyer Fulton, Nikki Cross) shows up. The match ends when both men gets attacked by the foursome, and Reeves receives the brunt of the destruction. Rich Swann hits Wulfe with a top rope cross body, but he falls victim to the numbers game at the hands of SAnitY. Eric Young then gets on the microphone and says that this world is hanging on by a thread, and that this generation will be revered. He says that SAnitY tried it "your way," and it got them nothing. He says that they are not going to ask permission or look for approval, and that they will take. After the commercial break, No Way Jose, who is checking on Swann with the officials, calls out SAnitY, saying he wants Eric Young in a match tonight so he can whup his ass. All four members of SAnitY return to the ring and get on the apron, and all but Eric Young stand down as he and No Way Jose brawl. It isn't long before Wulfe and Fulton attack Jose from behind, and Nikki Cross joins in soon afterwards. Eric Young then lands the final blow.

In an interview after NXT TakeOver: Toronto, Paul Ellering says that Chapter 3 of The Authors of Pain's book has yet to be written.

Last Saturday, Daria Berenato was approached by Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, and asked her to be their tag team partner for this week's six-woman tag team match. Daria accepts.

Dash Fuentes interviews Billie Kay, Peyton Royce and Daria Berenato. Billie and Peyton say they're really good people, and that they plan to make the world a little more beautiful after Daria re-arranges the face of anyone who gets in their way. Daria throws a few punches, and Billie and Peyton are in surprise.

In an interview after NXT TakeOver: Toronto, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger calls his loss to Bobby Roode disheartening, saying he tries so hard but always comes up short, especially when he needed this win in his own home country. He doesn't know what's next for him, but he knows 10,000 people stood up for him, and if they didn't give up on him, he won't give up on them. He stepped back and was still a perfect ten. He came up short this time, but he won't again.

In an interview after NXT TakeOver: Toronto, #DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) cannot put into their words the thrill of their tag team title victory. They have finally proven the critics wrong, and both men show respect for one another. They cannot believe this title victory is real, but it is.

In an interview after NXT TakeOver: Toronto, Mickie James says that it was amazing to be out there, and says that Asuka is an incredible wrestler and felt that she had her number. She lost a lot of respect for her when Asuka didn't shake her hand, however.

After NXT TakeOver: Toronto, "The King of Strong Style" says he wants his rematch with Samoa Joe.

Samoa Joe returns to NXT next week.

Next week: No Way Jose vs. Eric Young!

Ember Moon, Liv Morgan and Aliyah beat Billie Kay, Peyton Royce and Daria Beranato after Billie and Peyton leave Daria high and dry.

In two weeks, "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura will get his NXT Championship rematch against Samoa Joe in Osaka, Japan.