Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 24, 2026

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis are in the ring for Aldis' match with Gunther at SummerSlam to start tonight's show. Aldis is already in the ring, and Gunther is introduced. Pearce dictates that Aldis cannot compete as a WWE Superstar while General Manager, and that when he signs the contract, he relinquishes his position as SmackDown General Manager to Pearce. There is also a hold harmless agreement, which means that Aldis is voluntarily returning to action and that WWE is not responsible for what happens when the bell rings in the match. Aldis says he knows what he is signing up for and knows what he is giving up, even though he never wanted any of this, saying that Gunther has found his breaking point before signing the contract. Gunther says this match will be the greatest moment of Aldis' career, and says that all of this is beneath him and that he should be preparing to become champion, but cannot because Aldis cannot do his job. He says that Aldis had an issue with him and that he chalked it up to jealousy, and says that Aldis dreamed of being a WWE Superstar and never had it happen while he walked in and got it all. Gunther says that Aldis had to be honest with himself and tell himself he was not good enough to be a WWE Superstar, then says he will give him that dream, sign the contract, which he does, and make him a legend. He says that Aldis will be yet another legend like Goldberg and AJ Styles who got retired by him while looking for one more moment, and says he will end Aldis' career before it properly starts. After Gunther throws the contract at Aldis, Aldis says that Gunther keeps saying this only to get him to believe something, as Gunther thought it would never come to this, and knows Gunther wants none of this. Aldis says that Gunther has put his career in jeopardy and has put himself in a situation he cannot get out of, and at SummerSlam, Gunther will go from a career killer to a man made into a bitch by his boss. Gunther swings at Aldis, and Aldis blocks and hits back, starting a brawl. Gunther shoves Aldis into Pearce, then kicks Aldis in the groin and powerbombs him through the signing table as Pearce calls for assistance. Officials have to escort Gunther out of the ring.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley is interrupted by Sami Zayn, who says that he won the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions and that it became crystal clear as soon as he won it that he was not wanted as champion when he had to defend against Cody Rhodes. He then says that when Cody was taken out, "Corporate Poster Boy #2" CM Punk showed up and took it from him, and says that while CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes looks good on a poster and everyone is happy, he has to ride the bench. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up, and Sami says that Aldis deserves to be in the trainer's room because Aldis screwed him, too. Sami demands that Pearce make the WWE Championship match a Triple Threat. Pearce says that he cannot do that, then tells Sami that there is a Fatal Four-Way Match tonight with Damien Priest, Royce Keys, Finn Balor, and Trick Williams, and the winner faces Sami. Sami hates the option, but Pearce says "Take it or leave it." Sami has no choice but to take it, but he wants no shenanigans or funny business.

Before the next match, Lainey Reid says it is funny how Saturday Night's Main Event was supposed to be the most important night of Fatal Influence's (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) career, yet Brie Bella and Paige will be the ones remembering it forever. Fallon says they took out two legends, which he admits could keep her up at night. Jacy Jayne says that if she had gold around her waist, Fatal Influence would be the perfect pacakge, but thanks to Brie Bella and Paige, she is not in the WWE Women's Championship ladder match. Jacy then says she has the perfect solution: taking the WWE United States Women's Championship from Tiffany Stratton. She then says that tonight, Lainey will embarrass Brie and put her out of her misery once and for all.

Brie Bella beats Lainey Reid after Paige pulls Jacy Jayne off the ring apron and Brie counters with a Sunset Flip after Lainey Reid gets caught by the referee using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) attack Brie and Paige, but Nikki Bella - who is now medically clear following a foot injury - comes back and makes the save. Nikki says that Fatal Influence will not steal from her sisters and that they are the reason they are here. Nikki then challenges Fatal Influence to a six-woman tag match at SummerSlam.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Finn Balor. Finn says he thinks about 2016 when he thinks about SummerSlam, when he had the best and worst night of his career. It has been ten years since he started clawing back to those heights, and he is close. Gunther shows up and says Finn Balor has great plans, but he is next in line, and he will take back what is his regardless of who he has to face.

Backstage, Royce Keys is met by Solo Sikoa, who looks forward to Royce Keys having two matches at SummerSlam. Royce Keys says he is focused more on tonight and becoming #1 contender and not to worry about The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu), then LA Knight shows up. He tells Royce he should always be worried about The Bloodline, but Royce says he is taking it all tonight. Solo tells both men to calm down, as they are all on the same team and The Bloodline have found an ass-whipping instead of a weakness.

Backstage, Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green are looking forward to SummerSlam. When Chelsea leaves, Blake Monroe shows up and says she actually likes Tiffany, saying she likes the finer things in life like her. Blake says that Tiffany would worry more about her championship than Chelsea, as the more she climbs, the more people look up at what she has.

Chelsea Green beats Kiana James in an Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match qualifier.

Backstage, R-Truth catches up with Damian Priest as Priest gets ready for his match. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up, and Cody is thinking about holding the WWE Tag Team Championships with CM Punk. R-Truth leaves confusedly, then says that Cody looks forward to the Fatal 4-Way tonight after what Punk said about Priest. Priest says he has respect for Punk and Cody, but he and the boys in the back are tired of the same people being the face of SmackDown, and says that whoever is champion after SummerSlam is going to get dropped. Cody says that he likes that attitude, and wishes Priest good luck.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring, then introduces CM Punk. Cody hands Punk a microphone only to accidentally drop it, much to Punk's chagrin, and Cody says it was an accident. Punk takes one from the side of the ring, then says it is a shame that they are at this point and that he cannot trust Cody. Cody says that Punk smacking him with the strap of the WWE Championship was an accident, then says he has to beat Punk for himself. Punk says there should be no other reason and that the title should not come between them. He then tells Cody that if he has another explanation, he should explain it. Cody says that he respects Punk, but he does not like him, as he says that he was inspired by Punk's "pipe bomb" promo, but while he dropped a nuke on the business, the fans wished it was Punk. He also mentions Damian Priest's comment of everyone being tired of the same people being the face of SmackDown, then mentions that he does not sweat anyone in the greatest locker room in wresting except for Punk. Cody says he can love and respect Punk, but he does not like him, and that it is only fair to say that he has to beat him at SummerSlam. Punk asks Cody if he does not like him or the fact that he is the champ, and says he casts a shadow few people can get out of. He says that brothers fight and that this is not one-way traffic, then asks Cody if did what he learned from better before stating that it is up to the fans and the history books to decide. Punk says he was learning from Cody in 2022 and that he learned that there was a way back, then tells Cody that he is lying to himself about how he feels about him. Punk says he cannot handle the pressure of taking the WWE Championship from someone that he cares about and rising to the occasion in an athletic competition with someone who is his equal, and that he has to make everyone his enemy. He says that if everyone else was Cody's enemy, then he is his only friend, and that he will stab him in the front and break his heart at SummerSlam. Cody loosens his tie and says that the both of them have said all that needs to be said, and that their upcoming tag team matches will be an apology for beating Punk at SummerSlam. Punk says he will beat Cody at SummerSlam, and that Cody will learn that not even he can touch him. Cody stops Punk, saying he will be winning the WWE Championship for a fourth time.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte does not regret her actions from last week and that all she thought about is that she is here and that her best friend is not, and while Jade Cargill can come after her all she wants, she will not go after Alexa Bliss. Charlotte says that if she has to go through Nia Jax to prove that point, then so be it.

Charlotte Flair beats Nia Jax in an Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match qualifier by disqualification after Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab show up and cause havoc around the ring before Cargill punches Charlotte in full view of the referee.

Finn Balor beats Damian Priest, Trick Williams and Royce Keys in an Undisputed WWE Championship #1 contender's match and will be facing Sami Zayn to decide a true #1 contender at SummerSlam. During the match, Solo Sikoa shows up, and soon, so do The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). The Usos attack Solo, but LA Knight shows up from out of the crowd to back Solo up, and their brawl eventually goes into the crowd as the match continues to go on while Sami Zayn and Candice LeRae watch from backstage. At one point, Royce Keys nearly gets the win, but he is pulled out of the pinfall attempt by Jacob Fatu, who sends Royce Keys into the ring post. After that, Finn is able to hit Priest with the Coup de Grace for the win.

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Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 3, 2026

Sami Zayn heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Sami says it seems a lot of people came to ride or die with "the last real good guy," then thanks the fans for their support before finding it hilarious that the people who were previously booing him once wanted him to be world champion. He says he could be petty and tell those who gave up on him to kiss his ass, but he will not, because he is a good guy and he never changed. He says that he did not become selfish to win the WWE Undisputed Championship and that he won it his way and the right way. He also says that he could tell those who said he could never win the big one to kiss his ass, but he will not, because this is a celebration and he will forever go down as one of the all-time greats, a WrestleMania main eventer and a Grand Slam champion. As Sami states that nobody can take this away from him, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes suddenly shows up and heads to the ring. Sami asks Cody what he wants to talk about. Cody says that Sami was the first to celebrate with him when he won his first WWE Championship, and that he is here to return the favor before he shakes his hand. Cody is about to leave when Sami asks him to stay and just be himself for a moment, as he has something that Cody once had and will want again, and asks Cody why he is really out here when "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up. Jey Uso and Sami Zayn do their old friendship handshake before Jey tells Sami that he is proud of him and that he deserves it, but tells him that he wants to bring the gold back to the family and that it is just business. Cody asks what year it is and asks when Jey was reduced to running errands for Roman Reigns, and Sami Zayn says that as far as he is concerned, the WWE Championship is still in the family and that it is not going anywhere. He tells Jey and Cody to stay away from him. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce shows up as Sami Zayn leaves, and says that as his first order of business taking over for Nick Aldis is to find a new challenger for Sami. Sami wants some say on his SummerSlam opponent, but Pearce says his new challenger will face him next week on Raw and it will be whoever wins between Jey and Cody tonight.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair, who says that Jade Cargill got what she deserved and that she will keep teaching Cargill lessons until she gets the picture. Alexa Bliss shows up wishing that Charlotte told her she was at Night of Champions. As Alexa and Charlotte argue, Tiffany Stratton shows up and says she did not need her help, but thanks her. Chelsea Green shows up and says Jade Cargill should be worried about them, then Charlotte says "You're welcome" to Tiffany.

Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab beat Tiffany Stratton, Chelsea Green and Charlotte Flair in a six-woman tag match.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce ends an angry phone call with Nick Aldis when Sami Zayn shows up. Pearce says he has given him a great opportunity to show he is a great champion on a great show, then runs off. Sami almost smacks another water bottle, then smacks it anyway when he sees Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae and tells Gargano that he won the big one and could not have done it without him. Sami says that one must stay true to themselves to win championship gold, then has Candice take a picture of him with Gargano.

Rey Fenix retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Giulia. Giulia says she does not back down from any fight, and if Blake Monroe stops being a coward, she will fight her anytime and anywhere. Kiana James shows up and says that Giulia is the kind of person to bite the hand that feeds her and that Giulia got lucky. Suddenly, Giulia is attacked from behind by Blake Monroe, and when Kiana mouths off at Giulia, Blake Monroe attacks her, too.

Backstage, Jimmy Uso is talking to Jacob Fatu when Royce Keys shows up. Jimmy wants to know where Solo Sikoa is on family business, and Royce says that blood does not make one family and that he has been loyal to Jacob for fourteen years, which makes him his family. Jimmy says "Not no more. Right, Jacob?" Jimmy leaves, and Jacob follows suit.

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring. Before Lil Yachty can speak, Carmelo Hayes suddenly appears and makes his way to the ring. Carmelo says that Trick got the job done and that they have no choice but to run it back for the WWE United States Championship, then gives credit where credit is due to Trick Williams and says Trick is only unstoppable because he has not chosen to stop him. He says that Trick has changed the WWE United States Championship from a title to an accessory and that he can just buy him a replica title from WWEShop, then says the United States title is the workhorse title for those who are starving, and Trick looks like he has had too much to eat. As Carmelo tells Trick to put the title up against someone he knows best, saying that Trick has "two left feet and a mouth full of marbles" when in the ring with him, then Lil Yachty interrupts and tells Carmelo he has his match next week. He then says the match is not for the title, as Carmelo has had his chance and Trick needs to get his reps in, and that when Trick wins, Carmelo will have no more excuses as to why he cannot get the job done. Trick acknowledges that given their history, he knows Carmelo like the back of his hand, then turns around and backhands Carmelo before leaving with Lil Yachty. Carmelo responds with a dive over the top rope that takes out Trick. Trick has to stop Lil Yachty from retaliating.

Backstage, Danhausen has Kit Wilson and The Miz in his lab when Matt Cardona shows up. Danhausen mentions that he has a match with JD McDonagh on Saturday Night's Main Event, then says he has back-up local to New York City for the match. Dahausen then has Cardona twist a knob on a machine, which smokes when Cardona does so, and Danhausen thinks The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) sabotaged his equipment before leaving while Miz and Kit get shocked.

Lainey Reid beats Brie Bella after Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley get involved on the outside.

Backstage, Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom), R-Truth and Damian Priest have a hot dog eating contest, which R-Truth wins. Fraxiom leaves, the The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up and Ivar eats the hot dog while Erik asks if they will accept their challenges with both of their tag team titles on the line. R-Truth accepts their challenge to a winner takes all match, as does Priest, and Priest says it will happen on SmackDown.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Finn Balor. Cody welcomes Finn to SmackDown, and Finn says he has wanted to face him. He hoped that it would be for the title, however, and tells Cody to get the WWE Championship back. Cody leaves, then Tama Tonga shows up and says that he has thought about what Finn told him. Talla Tonga shows up from behind and attacks Finn, then Tama says he is closing the books from everything in his past and that Finn is next.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats "Main Event" Jey Uso to become #1 contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship next week on Raw after hitting Cross Rhodes following a sleeper hold attempt by Jey Uso in the corner.

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 10, 2026

Tatum Paxley heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Tatum says that for the longest time, she felt like she was getting noticed wrong and kept feeling alone, and wondered if everything was everything and if she should be "less Tatum." After Saturday, she realized she became a champion not because of The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) or because somebody carried her there, but because the fans willed her to keep going, and now she has the confidence that she belongs that she has looked for for a long time. She states that she won the NXT Women's Championship for The Culling, but she won the Women's North American Championship for the fans. All of a sudden, Izzi Dame shows up.Izzi congratulates Tatum before reminding the fans of what Patum used to be like, and we see a short video package of Tatum at the start of her career. Izzi says that Tatum is fake and has not changed, and has just continued to prove that she is not a weirdo. Izzi says that Tatum is "the chameleon of NXT" and that the woman Tatum is afraid of will come out again, and everyone will find out who she really is. Izzi then attacks Tatum after demanding the title back and Tatum runs into Shawn Spears and Niko Vance.

Backstage, Ricky Saints meets with "All Ego" Ethan Page and says that the both of them need to be champions again. He says that they will beat Myles Borne and Joe Hendry and that one of them will be back in line for championship gold. Saints says that the two of them will soon be two-time champions.

Eli Knight and "Super" Sean Legacy beat Jasper Troy in a Triple Threat Match after both men pin Jasper Troy at the same time. During the match, Keanu Carver suddenly attacks Jasper Troy from out of nowhere and slams him through the commentary table, then yells at Booker T to keep his name out of his mouth again.

Backstage, Tatum Paxley is looking for Izzi Dame before she leaves, and runs into Shiloh Hill as she does. Shiloh Hill grabs a tire iron and says he may be able to help with that.

Backstage, Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and Arianna Grace meet before Lexis and Uriah's match. Uriah says that his father has made the call and that "they" will be on their way.

Lexis King and Uriah Connors beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Tavion Heights) when Dempsey turns on Heights after William Regal and Fit Finley show up. After the match, Dempsey joins Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and Arianna Grace.

Backstage, The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) find out their vehicle is on cinderblocks, and Interim General Manager Robert Stone finds out that everyone's cars are on cinderblocks thanks to Shiloh Hill, who hands him a tire iron.

Tony D'Angelo heads to the ring. D'Angelo says that he came back for two reasons. The first is to destroy DarkState, which he did at Vengeance Day, and D'Angelo commends Dion Lennox for dying on his shield. The second reason is something "the man in the mirror" was incapable of achieving. He says that he buried his past self six feet under so he could prove he is the baddest in NXT and win the NXT Championship. He says that Joe Hendry is a sensation, and while his past self would want to break bread with him, he is now willing to break his face, then says this is not business, but personal. D'Angelo gives Hendry one warning to prepare himself for his actions, for he will not be denied and he will be NXT Champion.

Backstage, Lola Vice meets with Sol Ruca. Lola says that she sees the next NXT Women's Champion in Sol Ruca and hopes to face her for the title. Sol Ruca plans to beat Jacy Jayne and take care of Zaria as well.

Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair congratulate Myles Borne on becoming champion. Myles is looking for Hendry, and Wren looks in a refrigerator only to find a cake in an attempt to summon him. Hendry shows up anyway and game plans with Borne while Kendal is suddenly devouring the cake.

Sol Ruca beat Lainey Reid.

Backstage, Elio LeFleur, Eli Knight and "Super" Sean Legacy meet with Interim General Manager Robert Stone regarding the WWE Speed Championship when The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) show up briefly regarding the NXT Tag Team Championships while mocking Knight and Legacy. Legacy says that he and Knight have suddenly had a change of plans.

Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Blake Monroe. Blake says that Jaida Parker brought out an ugly side of her, but she prevailed, and hopes to be at Stand & Deliver. Tatum shows up looking for Izzy, then Blake Monroe tells Blake Howard to change his first name because "Blake belongs to [her]."

Wren Sinclair beats Thea Hail by submission to advance in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament after countering a Kimura Lock with the Final Wrench.

Backstage, Interim General Manager Robert Stone meets with the tag team division. Stone announces a tournament where the winning team gets a shot at The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) shows up and fights with DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin), turning the meeting into mass chaos.

Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid). Jacy Jayne says she must make the impossible to enter Stand & Deliver as champion, as the odds are stacked against her. Fallon Henley says that all she has to do is beat Wren Sinclair within five minutes, then Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey show up. Wren says she can beat Fallon in five minutes, and Kendal Grey predicts that Fatal Influence will lose one of their titles and that she just might be the one to take one of them.

Backstage, Tatum Paxley finally catches up to Izzi Dame and attacks her, and Interim General Manager Robert Stone and security both have to jump in. Stone puts Izzi and Tatum in a steel cage match next week for the Women's North American Championship.

Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Interim General Manager Robert Stone, who hopes to make next week's show special, and announces that Hank Walker and Tank Walker will face "Birthright" (Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Stacks, Charlie Dempsey) in the tag team tournament. After Stone announces that OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) and DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin) are out of the tournament, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) show up and find out that they are in six-man tag action against Los Americanos (El Grande Americano I, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano). We then hear from Vic Joseph, who says that he and Booker T were supposed to be at the announce table for three months and it has now been three years, and that next week will be "Booker T Appreciation Night."

"All Ego" Ethan Page and Ricky Saints beat Joe Hendry and Myles Borne. During the match, Saints tries to use the NXT Championship as a weapon, but the referee stops him. Saints soon hits Hendry with a Spear, but Ethan wants Saints to let him get the win. Myles Borne gets in the ring, but is stopped by the referee, and Ethan Page hits Twisted Grin on Hendry on the NXT Championship for the pin and the win.

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Gold Rush, Week Two - NXT recap for November 25, 2025

Jackson Drake retains the Evolve Chapmionship against "Super" Sean Legacy.

In backstage footage from earlier today, "All Ego" Ethan Page tells Sol Ruca that she should be playing second to nobody and that she would still be Women's North American Champion if she was not worried about Zaria. Myles Borne shows up to stand up for Sol Ruca, who leaves as Ethan Page confronts Myles. Ethan calls Trick a man who does things the right way, then says Myles is so focused on everyone else that he does not have to focus on him.

We see a pair of sunglasses, followed by the word "3 Days."

Fallon Henley beats Zaria to become the WWE Women's Speed Championship after Lainey Reid saves Fallon Henley from being tackled into the ring steps on the outside. The five-minute time limit runs out during the match. General Manager Ava shows up and declares there must be a winner, as the title is vacant, and announces that the match is now sudden death.

We hear from Shiloh Hill, who talks more about his past. He talks about his lifelong wrestling fandom and how his father inspired him to try new things, which has also led to numerous occupations. He also talks about how he lost a tooth during training, then finds out he is missing his bolt cutters.

John Cena announces the competitors for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge for this year. Je'Von Evans, Leon Slater, Joe Hendry, Dion Lennox and the winner of tonight's main event between Trick Williams and Myles Borne are picked for the men's match.

We hear from Izzi Dame, who says that Tatum Paxley's refusal to listen to her led to her downfall and that she will explain everything next week, stating that "it is what it is."

Lei Ying Lee beats Kelani Jordan and Jordynne Grace to become the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Champion after kicking Jordynne in the back of the neck when she pins Kelani following a Blue Thunder Bomb. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva places the Knockouts title around Lei Ying Lee's waist.

Backstage, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) celebrates Fallon Henley's title win before Jacy tells Lainey that it is her turn. General Manager Ava shows up and bans Jacy and Fallon from ringside due to previous outside interference in their matches.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ricky Saints. Saints says that all eyes are on him and that there is more pressure on him, and he admits that he is now questioning his confidence, as his victory over Oba Femi seemed to line up perfectly. He also wonders where he is in his career and whether or not he is a sidetrack in Oba Femi's reign, and if all the work that he has undertaken will mean anything if he loses to Oba in the rematch. Saints says that he can use the pressure to his advantage, and that he will not let his journey fall to the wayside when it comes to Oba Femi.

Kendal Grey retains the Evolve Women's Championship against Lainey Reid after Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley try to get involved despite being banned from ringside and after Charlie Dempsey suddenly shows up to catch Wren Sinclair on the outside when Jacy knocks Wren off the ring apron, which gets everyone on the outside ejected from ringside.

We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who celebrate Dion Lennox being placed in the men's Iron Survivor Challenge. Dion Lennox looks forward to becoming a singles champion and winning the Iron Survivor Challenge.

John Cena announces that Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Jordynne Grace and Kendal Grey will be in this year's women's Iron Survivor Challenge.

Myles Borne beats Trick Williams with a Borne Again on the outside followed by another in the ring to be added to the men's Iron Survivor Challenge match. After the match, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up and surrounds the ring, and Je'Von Evans, Joe Hendry and Leon Slater stand beside Myles to end the show.

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 9, 2025

Je'Von Evans suddenly shows up and calls out Josh Briggs. Briggs shows up and a brawl soon begins as General Manager Ava makes the match happen right now.

Josh Briggs beats Je'Von Evans. During the match, Briggs tries to use a metal folding chair as a weapon only for Je'Von to kick it out of his hands. Briggs immediately pulls the chain from around his neck off and uses it as a weapon behind the referee's back to get the win.

Backstage, Oba Femi and Ricky Saints argues in front of General Manager Ava, who announces that next week, they will both be on The Grayson Waller Effect. Trick Williams shows up and finds out that things are in order, then tells Oba Femi that things are not over between them.

No Mercy is live on Netflix and Peacock on Saturday, September 27th!

#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) are in the ring. Ciampa says that every time they step foot in an NXT ring feels special and feels like home, and that today is the tenth anniversary of #DIY teaming for the first time. Gargano says that he meant it when he said he was NXT for life despite being on the main roster and that NXT will always be their home. Ciampa felt that deep down, his last match in NXT would not be his absolute last match. As soon as Gargano mentions Trick Williams, Trick shows up. Trick admits #DIY got the best of them last week, but that only went down because #DIY is jealous because their NXT crew cannot hang with his. Ciampa dares Trick to get in the ring for another reminder, but Trick says he is not alone this time. Carmelo Hayes shows up, and says that while Trick has said things that are true, he has said things that are not. Carmelo reminds Trick that #DIY built the house that he claims he belt and that Trick is "squatting in our house" and that rent is due. This leads to a "You're a squatter" chant. Carmelo also refuses to be interrupted as he tells Trick to put his high heels at the door and sit down while OG's are talking. Trick says Carmelo is upset because of their history, then admits that it was not right of him to talk trash about him. He then squats where he wants to squat, he wears heels where he wants to wear heels, and that this is still his house. After Ciampa questions who is the big brother and the little brother between Trick and Carmelo, Carmelo takes offense to it and that #DIY should not be talking considering their history, but Gargano says the fans want a tag team match between them. Gargano then throws the challenge down for next week at NXT Homecoming.

Natalya is seen in the front row before the next match.

Lainey Reid beats Faby Apache to advance in the Women's Speed Championship Tournament after Natalya climbs over the barricade and distracts Faby as she goes for the Swanton Bomb, which she ends up missing after Lainey avoids it.

Backstage, Sol Ruca and Zaria talk about what Sol Ruca will do with three belts before Zaria says she needs this win tonight. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger show up and strike a conversation. Both teams tell each other to get some championship gold, and Tank says he and Hank have a secret weapon for DarkState (Dion lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin).

We see a vignette for Blake Monroe, which states that it is not over between her and Jordynne Grace and that Jordynne made a big mistake. Blake says Jordynne ruined everything, and while she was supposed to be clean and perfect, she is really cruel and merciless. She says Jordynne made her feel something and that instead of humbling her, she awakened her. Blake says that she will show Jordynne why she can make even the Devil blush and that she will see Jordynne in Hell.

DarkState (Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Hank Walker and Tank Ledger despite the assist from Joe Hendry after Tank rolls Lennox up only for Osiris Griffin to reverse the roll-up.

We receive an explanation of the flag match in this week's NXT Focus.

We see a video from "NXT Anonymous" where Ethan Page speaks with Myles Borne, asking him how longer he will keep up with losing. Meanwhile, Lexis King mocks Myles Borne for losing to him in the locker room when Myles Borne shows up, turns the lights out and smacks Lexis with a chair before stating he is not done with him yet.

Tavion Heights beats "All Ego" Ethan Page in a Flag Match. After the match, Tavion drapes Ethan in the Canadian flag, then Tyler Breeze shows up and take a selfie of himself in front of a downed Ethan Page.

We see part two of an exclusive look at Lola Vice, where she returns to her father's taekwondo dojo and talks about how she had few close relationships while in an all-girls Catholic school. Meanwhile, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) are watching before their match. Jacy Jayne thinks little of Lola Vice and are more focused on winning the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.

The Culling (Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley) beat the team of Sol Ruca and Zaria and Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx) in a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders' Elimination Match. Sol Ruca and Zaria are eliminated after Sol Ruca goes for a Sol Snatcher on Tatum Paxley only to inadvertently hit Zaria instead. After the match, Jacy Jayne chews out Fallon and Jazmyn for embarrassing her for losing. As this goes on, some black SUVs show up outside of the arena.

After the commercial break, Jacy Jayne there is no way that they will be heading to NXT Homecoming and that the loss is on Fallon and Jazmyn. She says that she is tired of carrying them on her back and that she got to where she is on her own. Jacy says that the only person she ever needed was her and that she is the greatest NXT Women's Champion on her own whether anyone likes it or not. All of a sudden, Stephanie Vaquer shows up. Stephanie gives Jacy credit for beating her for the title, but she had the title along with the Women's North American Championship and she did it for herself. She says she will become champion again at Wrestlepalooza, and as Jacy Jayne says there are three of her and one of Stephanie, Stephanie brings out Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany says she is the longest-reigning champion right now and that she has beaten Fallon Henley before and that she also held the NXT Women's Championship. Jacy compares Tiffany and Stephanie to graduated seniors returning to high school to feel cool again before Rhea Ripley shows up. Rhea disagrees with Jacy's claim of being the greatest NXT Women's Champion of all time before challenging Fatal Influence (Jacy, Fallon, Jazmyn) to a six-woman tag match next week and quickly overpowering them in the ring.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 31, 2025

In memory of Hulk Hogan, 1953 - 2025.

Maxxine Dupri and Natalya beat Lainey Reid and Karmen Petrovic by submission with stereo Sharpshooters.

Johnny Gargano beats Nathan Frazer after Tommaso Ciampa is able to distract the referee so that Candice LeRae can shove Nathan Frazer off the top rope.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 8, 2025

"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.

Ricky Saints beats The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) in a Vanity Project Gauntlet Match to earn a shot at the NXT North American Championship at The Great American Bash. After the match, Ricky Saints tells "All Ego" Ethan Page that he will dog walk him all over Atlanta, Georgia in an Anything Goes Falls Count Anywhere Match.

Backstage, Sol Ruca and Zaria talk about their Evolution plans when Lainey Reid butts in. Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice confront Lainey for butting in, saying Lainey should be worried about her match with her tonight.

In footage from earlier today, Jordynne Grace trains for her match when Blake Monroe calls her with her own idea of a workout: Jordynne Grace looking glamorous. Jordynne Grace takes the ride provided by Blake Monroe and does not believe what she sees when she is dropped off.

Charlie Dempsey beats Tavion Heights after Wren Sinclair throws in the towel. (Had Tavion Heights won, he would have left Charlie Dempsey and Wren Sinclair in No Quarter Catch Crew.)

Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger get themselves ready for their match when Je'Von Evans shows up and tells Hank and Tank will get their lick back. Suddenly, Je'Von is attacked by Jasper Troy, and Hank and Tank have to hold Jasper back.

Mike Santana and Joe Hendry beat The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) despite Trick Williams attacking Joe Hendry on the outside as Wes Lee distracts the referee. After the match, Trick Williams attacks Santana, but Hendry makes the save. This only leads to the numbers game taking over and Trick Williams hitting Hendry with the Trick Shot.

The Great Muta, Naomi Marufuji, Ulka Sasaki, Iyo Sky and Kaito Kiyomiya send words of encouragement to Yoshiki Inamura before his NXT Championship match.

We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who make it clear that they will attack anyone anywhere and that they will see TNA again soon. They also look forward to the NXT tag team title match tonight.

Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura head to the ring, followed by Oba Femi. Inamura says Oba Femi will be his greatest challenge, but he is ready. He says that fans, friends and family support him, and now he must make them proud. He says that he will fight with honor at The Great American Bash and become the new NXT Champion. Oba Femi says that fans, friends and family will be the ones picking up the pieces and asks if Inamura can lose with honor, as the truth will prevail and Inamura will not take his title from him. Josh Briggs reminds Oba Femi that Inamura beat Jasper Troy more easily than Oba did and that he will beat Oba. He also says that while Inamura is a man of honor, he is a man of mayhem, and he will make sure Inamura leaves as champion, as this is their only chance. Oba tells Briggs this is not his fight, and wants Briggs out of his face. Briggs and Oba brawl, and while Oba sends Briggs out of the ring, Inamura slams Oba Femi with the greatest of ease before officials arrive.

Jordynne Grace meets Blake Monroe in a nail salon and reluctantly goes along with the idea. She ends up enjoying it and bonding with Blake Monroe after a while.

Kelani Jordan beats Lainey Reid. After the match, Thea Hail shows up and brawls with Lainey Reid, and their brawl quickly goes to the back.

Backstage, Jasper Troy attacks Je'Von Evans againk, this time in the trainer's room.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo, Luca Crusifino and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo meet near a table. Arianna Rizzo tells them all to sit down, then says they have all lost focus after creating a legacy as a family. Arianna says that they destroyed that legacy before bringing up one last piece of family business. She brings up everyone's doubts, then says she has talked to General Manager Ava and gave them a Triple Threat Match as well as their final battle. D'Angelo, Crusifino and Stacks argue, then D'Angelo says that whatever will be, will be. Things come to a head when all three men stand up at the same time.

Jasper Troy is suddenly in the ring, demanding that the NXT Championship match be a Triple Threat Match. Je'Von Evans shows up surrounded by security, but that does not stop him from taking Jasper Troy out.

Tatum Paxley joins The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) backstage. Niko Vance says he took down Hank Walker and Tank Ledger and can do it again, then The Culling focus on championship gold.

Hank Walker and Tank Ledger retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) after Sol Ruca and Zaria brawl with Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley.

Backstage, Kale Dixon has a panic attack, and Andre Chase has to talk him through it.

General Manager Ava is behind a podium in the ring. She talks about the first Evolution show, then mentions the match on the card that NXT's women's division are a part of, including the Evolution Battle Royal. She announces that Jaida Parker, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Lash Legend, Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley will represent NXT in the battle royal, but it is not long before The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) shows up. She mentions that Ava talks about everyone else when her match will be the highlight of Evolution, then says that when you talk about the women's division, you talk about her. Jordynne Grace shows up and says that the women who paved the way, not Jacy Jayne, that make Evolution special, and that she will steer NXT into the future when she beats Jacy. Lash Legend shows up and says she will win the Evolution Battle Royal, then Stephanie Vaquer suddenly shows up and says Jordynne will win the NXT Women's Championship like she will win the battle royal. Maxxine Dupri and Natalya show up and says that not only is Natalya part of history, and she and Natalya agree that they will be the last two women in the battle royal. Jaida Parker shows up in the crowd and says that while the women's division is stacked, she will enter the battle royal and be on point. Giulia also shows up as Jaida Parker is speaking, and she jumps in as all of the women start brawling. Officials rush into the ring to restore order as Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley watch from the ramp.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 1, 2025

Trick Williams guests on commentary for the next match.

Joe Hendry beats Wes Lee after Mike Santana takes out Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe for getting involved in the match.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sol Ruca and Zaria tell a distraught Tatum Paxley that they were keeping her from doing something that she would regret in joining Izzi Dame, but Izzi Dame shows up and tells her not to listen to them.

Luca Crusifino heads to the ring and asks Tony D'Angelo to join him. D'Angelo shows up, feeling as if Crusifino has been against him for the past month. Crusifino says that he sacrificed a lot out of loyalty to D'Angelo and to be in WWE, and that he has never doubted him. Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo shows up and thanks Crusifino, and Crusifino tells Stacks to shut up, saying this is between him and D'Angelo before punching D'Angelo. When Stacks laughs, Crusifino punches him, too. Crusifino then says "Luca Crusifino's loyalty lies with Luca Crusifino."

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Oba Femi. He wants to see Jasper Troy and Yoshiki Inamura destroy each other, then Inamura and Josh Briggs show up, with Inamura saying he will show Oba Femi tenacity. Oba Femi says that he is the hunter, not the hunted, and that he will watch to see who wins between Inamura and Jasper. Inamura tells him that he will not be waiting long.

George Gumbs Jr. and Tyreek Saps from the University of Florida Gators are seen in the front row.

Myles Borne beats Lexis King.

We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). They state that NXT has been chaotic ever since they show up, and that thins only happen because they allow it. They state that they will take out anyone who gets caught lacking.

Lainey Reid beats Thea Hail after grabbing the bottom rope for leverage.

Backstage, No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair) talk. Tavion Heights wants the same out from the group as Myles Borne. Dempsey gives him the match, but if Heights loses, he will not get another chance.

We hear from Jasper Troy, who says that everyone fears Oba Femi, yet Oba Femi did not look unbeatable facing him. He says that he will beat Inamura and that Oba Femi's destiny will be his.

Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley beat Sol Ruca and Zaria after Tatum saves Izzi from a Spear by Zaria.

Backstage, General Manager meets with Ricky Saints, "All Ego" Ethan Page and The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake). Ethan Page says he will be dictating whatever happens with the North American title from now, and gives Starks a shot if he can survive the "Vanity Project Gauntlet." Starks says he has no problem with this, and that if he wins, he will dictate the stipulation for their title rematch. Ava makes it official.

At Chase University, Andre Chase apologizes to Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors. He admits tough love is all he knows and that he is open to learning new tricks. He tells Kale Dixon that he got him a singles match, and that he will be better if they allow it. Kale and Connors accept his apology.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Joe Hendry and Mike Santana. Santana admits that they are opponents, even though they are united in defending TNA. After Hendry agrees, Santana says that he will be taking the TNA title home. Hendry says he will become champion again.

Backstage, Josh Briggs hypes Yoshiki Inamura before his match.

Backstage, The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) and Tatum Paxley celebrate their victory when General Manager Ava shows up and announces that Izzi Dame will face Sol Ruca for the Women's North American Championship. Suddenly, Hank Williams and Tank Ledger show up and confront The Culling, and security has to step in. Tatum defends The Culling, and dares Hank and Tank to defend their titles next week, which Ava makes official.

Yoshiki Inamura beats Jasper Troy to become #1 contender to the NXT Championship. After the match, Inamura has a staredown with Oba Femi as Je'Von Evans suddenly shows up and takes out Jasper Troy with a top rope cutter.

Jordynne Grace heads to the ring. Jordynne admits that getting to this point was the hardest thing she has ever done, but last week reminded her that she thrives under pressure, and the bigger the struggle, the greater the win. She says that she is going to make history among the best women's wrestlers in the world, but to do that, she has to be something she is terrified of being: vulnerable. Jordynne questions if she is really good enough to be here and if she belongs in WWE, even after doing everything she had to do to get her and become someone that could not be ignored. As she says that she will beat Jacy Jayne and remind herself of who she is, The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) shows up. Jacy asks Jordynne if she is done with her sob story and says that Jordynne will never carry the women's division like she can, then says Jordynne will never beat her for the NXT Women's Championship. She says that Jordynne is like Blake Monroe in that she thinks she can walk in and have everyone bow down , but The Fatal Influence will remind her of where she stands. Jordynne says Jacy's title win shocked the world, then Jacy goes for a cheap shot only for Jordynne to block and fire back. The numbers game catches up to Jordynne until Blake Monroe shows up and makes the save, then General Manager Ava shows up and pits Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne against Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe at The Great American Bash. This leads to both teams brawling only for Jordynne and Blake to come out on top quickly to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 10, 2025

The show starts with Jasper Troy attacking Oba Femi in the parking lot and choke slamming him into the windshield of a car.

"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT North American Championship against "Super" Sean Legacy after hitting Legacy with Twisted Grin when Legacy misses with the springboard 450 splash. After the match, Ethan is attacked by Ricky Saints, and their brawl goes to the back.

Backstage, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, meet with General Manager Ava, wanting to build some rancor as well as wanting to know who "the new girl" is. Lainey Reid shows up, slaps Jacy, and wants a title shot. Jacy says it does not work that way, but Lainey says she has nothing to lose and slaps Jacy again. Ava removes Lainey from the room, then Jacy demands a match with Lainey with the NXT Women's Championship on the line.

In footage from earlier today on Instagram, Sol Ruca and Zaria are in the locker room when Lash Legend argues with Wren Sinclair and Kelani Jordan.

Backstage, Shawn Spears meets with Niko Vance and Izzi Dame. Izzi says that there is no room for half-assedness in The Culling (Spears, Izzi, Vance) and that Brooks Jensen not only looked and acted differently from them, dressing differently from them and rolling his eyes during talk about family, he also dropped the ball. Shawn Spears and Niko Vance thank Izzi for her efforts, with Shawn trusting Izzi's judgment and Niko calling this "a new beginning." Izzi then states that she has her eye on something.

Psycho Clown and Octagon Jr. are seen in the front row.

The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) beat Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura.

Backstage, General Manager Ava talks to Ricky Saints regarding his attack on "All Ego" Ethan Page. Saints coughs, and Ava tells him that she can still see the bruising on his neck and tells him to rest at home.

Backstage, Oba Femi is still being checked on in medical. As Oba is being held back in the medical room, Chase University (Andre Chase, Kale Dixon, Uriah Connors) regroup. Andre Chase says they will do things his way, and that it is time to go back to class.

We see a vignette for "The Glamour" Mariah May. We see Mariah May getting ready in the bathroom, then we find out her name in WWE is Blake Monroe.

Kelani Jordan guests on commentary for the next match.

Lash Legend beats Wren Sinclair.

We hear from Lainey Reid, who says that she did not wait to become a rodeo champion or record-breaking track athlete. She says that she is taking opportunities and that she will shock the world when she beats Jacy Jayne - who she considers the most beatable champion in NXT - and becomes NXT Women's Champion.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Jasper Troy, who says that he knew what he was doing when he attacked Oba Femi and knows that Oba Femi will still enter the ring to defend the NXT Championship tonight.

Jacy Jayne retains the NXT Women's Championship against Lainey Reid following the distraction from Fallon Henley. After the match, General Manager Ava shows up on the balcony and declares that next week, there will be four singles matches. The winners will advance to a Fatal 4-Way on June 24th, and the winner of that match will face Jacy for the NXT Women's Championship at Evolution. Members of the NXT women's locker room are seen around the ring and in the crowd.

Backstage, Josh Briggs is furious as he and Yoshiki Inamura talk about their loss when Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) show up and introduce themselves. KC Navarro says the NXT Tag Team Championships will look better on them. Inamura finds Fir$t Class annoying, then AJ Francis says he has taken over this locker room before and will do it again. Elijah then shows up and says if it were not for Fir$t Cla$$, the Total Nonstop Action World Championship would be back in Total Nonstop Action. Fir$t Cla$$ then leave.

Backstage, Luca Crusifino takes a phone call, and when Tony D'Angelo shows up, Crusifino says he will do something that will make D'Angelo trust him before they head to the ring for their match.

Backstage, Tavion Heights meets with Myles Borne when Charlie Dempsey and Wren Sinclair show up. Charlie Dempsey wishes Myles good luck and shakes his hand, and Myles thanks Dempsey for shaping him into who he is today. Je'Von Evans shows up, then Tavion Heights wants a shot at Dempsey. Dempsey says he is not ready, but Je'Von is surprised by this. Dempsey then tries desperately to call what is left of No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Tavion, Sinclair) a team.

Mr. Iguana, La Yezca and El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. are seen in the front row.

The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) beat The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Luca Crusifino) after Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo tries and fails to beat up D'Angelo only for D'Angelo to catch Crusifino with Stacks' crowbar. When D'Angelo gets mad at Crusifino, The High Ryze take advantage with a double team and get the win.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Trick Williams. Trick Williams says that he does not care what anyone has to say, then tells Mike Santana that he lied to his daughter's face before telling Elijah to get music lessons and learn to squat. He then mentions the six-man tag match where he teams with Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) against Yoshiki Inamura, Josh Briggs and Elijah, saying that he will dogwalk Elijah again.

Oba Femi retains the NXT Championship against Jasper Troy despite the attack from the start of the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

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

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

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

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

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for December 20, 2024

Joe Coffey beats Keanu Carver.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lainey Reid. Lainey says she would beat Lainey and that she will beat Kendal Grey, much to the chagrin of the make-up lady, who leaves her high and dry.

Lainey Reid beats Kendal Grey. After the match, Lainey Reid attacks Kendal Grey again, and this time, Carlee Bright lays her out. Kali Armstrong suddenly gets in the ring with Carlee, and Wendy Choo suddenly shows up and also attacks Carlee. Layla Diggs shows up and makes the save for Carlee, outsmarting everyone to help Carlee and Kendal stand tall as the referee hold everyone else back.

We hear from Dante Chen, who says that he has been synonymous with NXT LVL UP and that many have called him "the gatekeeper of NXT." He says that NXT LVL UP means a lot to him and that he is glad to have been part of it, and announces that next week will be the final-ever episode of the show. He says that he has spoken with General Manager Ava and has issued a gauntlet match against anyone who wants to face him and have their hand raised at the end of an era.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for December 6, 2024

Dion Lennox beats Jasper Troy.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Layla Diggs. Diggs says she and Lainey Reid have gone at it for months despite not knowing what she did to make her angry, and that Lainey messed with the wrong person. She says Lainey can expect a victory for her and the taste of sweet revenge.

Backstage, Lainey Reid says that Layla Diggs does not want to let what is going on between them go, and that while she does not want this rematch, she will beat Layla once and for all.

Lainey Reid beats Layla Diggs and extends her win streak to four matches despite being caught using the bottom rope for leverage on a roll-up pin.

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

Joe Coffey beats Harlem Lewis.

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

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

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

Dante Chen beats Shiloh Hill.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for November 1, 2024

Lainey Reid beats Carlee Bright after grabbing Carlee's hair as Carlee has Lainey over her shoulders.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lainey Reid, who says she is not worried about Layla Diggs and that if Layla wanted to do something to her, she would have done it already, but Layla is nowhere to be seen since she beat her.

Oro Mensah beats Niko Vance.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for October 18, 2024

Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe beat Harlem Lewis and Niko Vance.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Byron Saxton interviews Malik Blade, who says that Tavion Heights is the real deal and someone who knows his way around the ring. He says that he also has amateur wrestling history and not a quitting bone in his body, and that Tavion will get a first-hand view of what that looks like.

Lainey Reid beats Layla Diggs to earn her first win after grabbing the ropes for leverage.

Backstage, Lainey Reid says she did what she had to do to win and that Layla Diggs should have minded her own business. Layla Diggs soon finds Lainey, who runs away, then says it is not over between them.

Tavion Heights beats Malik Blade.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for September 20, 2024

Lash Legend beats Lainey Reed.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interivews Kali Armstrong. Armstrong says he been watching Brinley Reece for a while, and while Briney brings the acrobatics, she brings he pseed and aggression. Amstrong talks about her track and field career, and says that while she is new to professional wrestling, she had to wrestle with seven siblings growing up, and she hopes Brinley Reece is ready.

Brinley Reece beats Kali Armstrong.

Backstage, Shiloh Hill is met by Cutler James as he prepares to face Mark Coffey. Cutler tells Shiloh he has what it takes to do it, but tells him to play defense, as Mark Coffey is a serious competitor. Shiloh says he has figured things out by watchin Cutler, and Cutler says that next time, he will get the job done against Mark Coffey. Shiloh says that if his time in Stanford has taught him anything, it is that he can match his physicality, and if he brings out the aggression early, the odds are on him.

Mark Briscoe beats Shiloh Hill after knocking one of his teeth out with a right forearm.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for September 6, 2024

Izzi Dame beats Layla Diggs.

In footage from earlier this week, Dani Palmer meets with Lainey Reid. Dani says that Lainey has been impressing her and challenges her to a match. Lainey says she would be honored.

Dani Palmer beats Lainey Reid.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Drake Morreaux, who says that he has been waiting a long time to face Dante Chen. He says he has to go through Dante Chen to make a name for himself, and while he came up short last time, he has gone back and studied film because he knew he would face him again. Morreaux says he is in for an uphill battle, and he is ready for the climb.

Dante Chen beats Drake Morreaux.

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

Dante Chen beats Keanu Carver.

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

Wendy Choo beats Lainey Reid by submission.

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

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

Edris Enofé beats Kale Dixon.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for July 19, 2024

Jakara Jackson beats Kendal Grey.

In footage from the Performance Center from earlier this week, Dion Lennox confronts Uriah Connors over last week's loss. Connors says he was helping Lennox get the win, but Lennox says he wants to win honestly. The argument gets more heated after Connors says he will always be a step ahead of Lennox while Lennox will always be a loser forever, and Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, who are training in a nearby ring, step in before things get physical.

Adrianna Rizzo beats Lainey Reed.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey. Kendal finds it frustrating to find a win, and that losing is seemingly becoming part of her standard instead of winning. She says the transition from amateur to professional wrestling has been difficult, and Carlee tells her to stop trying to fit in and be who she should be and start bringing back the killer instinct from her college days, when she was undefeated with 61 wins without a loss. Kendal says this is not a bad idea, and Carlee asks Kendal to go easy on her and bring out the real deal in the ring.

Lexis King guests on commentary for the next match.

Eddy Thorpe beats Shiloh Hill. After the match, Lexis King and Eddy Thorpe have a verbal confrontation, and referees have to stand between them before things get physical.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for May 24, 2024

Jazmyn Nyx beats Lainey Reed.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger talk about Tank's match tonight when Sarah Schreiber shows up. Tank says Hank is not medically cleared following a sneezing incident and that he and Hank love to research their opponents, then says Kale Dixon is a loose cannon with nothing to lose and that he himself is meant to endure after Hank mentions the M1 Abrams.

We look back at Kale Dixon getting broken in half by Bron Breakker on last week's Raw.

Tank Ledger beats Kale Dixon in a previously recorded match.