Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 23, 2020

Tonight's show beings with The Kevin Owens Show. Tonight's guest is Daniel Bryan. Owens thanks Daniel Bryan for mentioning him as a wrestler he wants to face, as he is looking forward to the potential match as well. Daniel says they both pushed each other to be better, and that SmackDown has some of the best fresh, young talent in the world. After saying that he wants to see who gets to step up next, Daniel Bryan says he would like to see a championship defended each and every week on SmackDown, and that championship should be the Intercontinental Championship. Owens then mentions that he brought Daniel Bryan over to the show over a championship, and mentions he has never been a tag team champion in WWE, and asks Daniel to imagine what they would be as a team, complete with the team name of "Team Hell KO." Daniel does not really like the name, and Owens admits they can work on the name later. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode show up, and Ziggler thinks Daniel is talking about them concerning "fresh young talent." Roode says that Owens and Daniel should be talking about them and are wasting everybody's time, then The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up. Angelo Dawkins says Roode and Ziggler look like they came straight out of 1984, and Montez Ford says they are excited to be on SmackDown. Suddenly, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura show up. Cesaro says he and Nakamura have carried the tag team division on SmackDown for months, and that The Street Profits had their titles handed to them. Daniel takes Owens up on his offer to team up, then a tag team brawl begins. Adam Pearce shows up to try to restore order as the show goes to a commercial break.

Kevin Owens, Daniel Bryan and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura.

Otis, The Miz and John Morrison are in court. Ron Simmons is the bailiff, and JBL is the judge. Miz says he is here for the truth, and says case law is on his side and he can quote several cases. He says that Otis has victimized him physically and emotionally, and has not upheld the qualifications of being a Money In The Bank winner. Miz says he wants the contract removed from Otis and placed in the hands of an honorable Superstar, and says he is that Superstar. Otis, representing himself, says he won the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and deserves it based on that. When Miz's attorney agrees with Otis, Miz fires her.

We see a vignette for Bianca Belair, who is in action next.

Backstage, Daniel Bryan, Kevin Owens and The Street Profits celebrate their victory. Despite Bryan not being with it when it comes to current slang, The Street Profits know what Bryan is talking about. Owens and The Street Profits leave, then Sami Zayn shows up and tells Daniel Bryan does not share his vision of the Intercontinental Championship being defended every week, as he feels it is special and he calls the shots with the title. He tells Daniel Bryan to keep his visions about the title to himself, as nobody will listen to him and he will continue to do things his way for as long as he is champion.

Bianca Belair beats Zelina Vega.

We see a vignette for Lars Sullivan, who is in action next.

Kayla Braxton is in the ring with Shorty G. Shorty G says he is fed up with being unable to get drafted on either brand and says he has been disrespected, and to right the ship, he will prove he belongs in SmackDown by beating Lars Sullivan.

Lars Sullivan beats Shorty G. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Shorty G, who simply says "I quit."

Backstage, Alyse Ashton interviews Seth Rollins. Rollins says he plucked Murphy from obscurity and guided him only for Murphy to betray him, and says his idea of fun is what he will do to Murphy tonight, as Murphy needs to understand that the greater good is "all of us." He says that all of us have a role to play and that Murphy needs to understand his, as he is a messiah and Murphy is "a walk-behind-er." Rollin says he will determine Murphy's role for him, which he says is a lot of fun for him.

At the trainer's room, Adam Pearce meets with Shorty G, who says he is done being "Shorty G" and talking about accepting being who one is. He says he is tired of being a punching bag with a smile on his face, and says only one man can achieve anything he wants. He says that this man has earned so many achievements they have to be seen to be believed, and that man is "Gable...Chad Gable."

Bayley is in the ring. She says she feels annoyed having to address having four interviews where everyone asked "the same damn questions" about Sasha Banks, who she feels she cannot get away from. Bayley says she is not afraid, and that Sasha Banks does not deserve a title shot as she is "an ungrateful brat," and refuses to give her what she wants. Instead, Banks is "a bigger pain in [her] ass than she was before." Bayley says that Sasha has gotten conceited and that her head is so big it will not fit in the cell, and says the contract might as well be burned as Sasha is not the boss of her. Suddenly, Sasha Banks shows up. Sasha Banks carries the contract for their match at Hell In A Cell with her on the way to the ring, and demands Bayley sign the contract. Bayley tries to strike her with a chair, but Sasha ducks it and takes the SmackDown Women's Championship. Sasha forces Bayley into negotiating for the championship in exchanged for a signed contract, but grabs the belt. Sasha yanks her forward and knees her, then wraps the chair around her head. When Bayley refuses to sign, Sasha goes for a submission hold. Bayley finally gives in and signs the contract, then Sasha lets go of Bayley and stomps her before telling Bayley she will take her title and finish what she started.

Back in court, John Morrison says that Otis assaulted him, and says that the mental trauma endured is the trauma that hurts the most. Rey Mysterio is also in the courtroom, and confirms that Otis won the contract and should be able to cash it in. Asuka is also in the courtroom, and after she speaks, Teddy Long says he got "every single word of that." Tucker is also in the courtroom, where he tells Miz that he deserves everything coming to him, and Tucker says that with everything he has done to Otis, Otis is focused on beating Miz up, and so is he. JBL and Ron Simmons have to restore order, and JBL orders a short recess. JBL also announces that he will render a verdict when the court reconvenes. When court reconvenes, JBL says that the truth is missing within all the uproar, and says that Otis is a WWE Superstar and that the accusations against him are part of his job description, and if it were not, he and Ron Simmons would be serving life sentences right now. He also rules that Otis still has a full year after winning the contract to cash in, and is not practicing negligence. The Miz interrupts him, saying he has forgotten a key piece of evidence. The Miz produces a black briefcase, which he hands to Ron Simmons, which in turn he hands to JBL. JBL looks inside and smiles, then says that in light of new evidence, he rules in favor of The Miz. JBL then makes a match between Otis and The Miz at Hell In A Cell where the winner gets and keeps the Money In The Bank contract. Ron Simmons says "Damn!", then we see the left side of a scale lower while the other side rises up.

We see a video package chronicling the recent events between Murphy and Seth Rollins.

Seth Rollins beats Murphy after taking advantage of Murphy's injured left shoulder, which Murphy hurts during the match. During the match, Aalyah is watching the match backstage. Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio show up, and tell Aalyah not to involve herself in any matters regarding Murphy. After the match, Seth Rollins gets a Kendo Stick, and Aalyah heads to the ring when Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio refuses to help. Rollins strikes at Murphy, but Aalyah gets in the ring, which causes Rollins to run. When Dominik checks on Aalyah, Rollins attacks him, and Rey Mysterio runs into the ring with a steel chair, forcing Rollins to flee. As Rey and Dominik argue, Aalyah tends to Murphy.

Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman show up. As Roman is about to speak, Jey Uso is on the TitanTron and in Roman Reigns' dressing room. He says that Roman has changed and has his head so far up his "Tribal Chief ass" that he has lost touch with himself and his family. We then find out this is not really Jey, but Jimmy Uso after he takes off his bandanna, and Jimmy Uso tells Roman that Jey is right behind him. Sure enough, Jey strikes from behind, and while Roman tries to strike back, Jey comes out on top with a top rope Uso Splash. Roman tells The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) that they do not understand like he does, and says that if he quits, he is no longer Universal Champion, the face of WWE, the provider of the bloodline or Tribal Chief. He says that he can live with that, then asks Jey if he can do the same. He says that if Jey Uso quits, he will make him acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief, and if not, he, his brother and everyone in their family are out of the family lineage, and his part of the family will turn their backs on them. The Cell then lowers around Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman. Jey Uso then climbs halfway up the Cell and has a staredown with Roman to end the show.

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

Talking Smack: Daniel Bryan says this may be his last run in WWE.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 16, 2020

The SmackDown locker room is on the stage as Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are in the ring to start tonight's show. Stephanie McMahon welcomes everyone to tonight's show, and Triple H announces Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship as tonight's main event. Stephanie McMahon announces The New Day's (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) farewell match against Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura and Sheamus, while Triple H announces that Jeff Hardy will face Lars Sullivan. Stephanie also announces that Daniel Bryan will make his first appearance in months. Kevin Owens, Aleister Black, Sami Zayn and Otis are introduced as new faces, and Triple H announces that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) will defend the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships tonight before the Profits are attacked by Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. This leads to the entire SmackDown locker room getting into one big brawl in the ring, which leads to Lars Sullivan showing up and cleaning house in the ring with whoever is left standing. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy attacks Lars Sullivan and throws him out of the ring, which leads directly into their match that is coming up next.

Jeff Jarrett is seen on the Thunderdome screens before the next match.

Lars Sullivan - now known as "The Freak" Lars Sullivan - beats Jeff Hardy by grabbing him as he goes for a Swanton Bomb and hitting him with the Freak Accident.

We see a vignette for Bianca Belair.

Before the next match, Big E says that after the last six years, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) found something more powerful than the power of positivity: the WWE Draft. Xavier Woods mentions the split-up of The New Day, and Kofi Kingston thanks the fans for the support. The New Day look back on their best moments in the last six years, and Xavier Woods thanks Big E and Kofi Kingston for giving them a chance. Big E looks back on the trips to Waffle House, and Kofi admits The New Day re-energized his WWE career. Kofi also says that he also made the two best friends in his life in Big E and Woods. Woods then says they are here to "get it done one last time."

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Sheamus, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura. Sheamus says it will be an honor to beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) one last time, and Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura look forward to putting an end to The New Day for taking their tag team titles once and for all.

Fox Sports analysts predict who will win between Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship tonight.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat Sheamus, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura in their farewell match. (This is the first time Sheamus and Cesaro have teamed up since The Bar was broken up in the 2019 Superstar Shake-Up.) After the match, The New Day spend one last moment in the ring together.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Otis, but Sami Zayn shows up and says Otis has "lost to Raw" and will lose to The Miz in his current lawsuit. When Sami says "there are winners and there are Otises," Otis shoves Sami back several feet.

Daniel Bryan shows up. Daniel Bryan says that he loves his time at home, and mentions that Brie and Birdie are in the Thunderdome, then says that there are some new faces that he is excited to see on SmackDown, like Bianca Belair, The Riott Squad, Kevin Owens, Aleister Black and Apollo Crews. As Daniel Bryan states that he cannot wait to get in the ring with Owens, Black and Crews, Seth Rollins shows up and says that Brie Bella "let [him] off daddy duty" and that Daniel Bryan left his name out as he says he will lead SmackDown into the future. Seth Rollins then asks Daniel Bryan which side of history he is on, and says that he is either with him or against him, and says that Daniel should be smart enough to stand with him and build the future in his image. Daniel Bryan tells Seth Rollins his vision is a little short-sighted, self-indulgent, self-centered and "a little bit dumb." This leads Rollins to attack Daniel Bryan, who soon fights back and sends Seth Rollins running. As Rollins retreats, Rey and Dominik Mysterio walk down the ramp. Rollins wants Daniel Bryan to fight alongside him, but Daniel Bryan leaves. Murphy runs into the ring, stands with Rollins, then attacks him. Rollins then extends his hand to Rey and Dominik, but neither man trusts him and they both leave.

We hear from Fox Sports analyst Jay Glazer regarding SmackDown's gains in the WWE Draft.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode by disqualification when they refuse to heed the referee's five-count as they attack Angelo Dawkins in the corner. During the match, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is seen on the Thunderdome fan screens.

Sasha Banks shows up, followed by Bayley. Adam Pearce moderates the contract signing between them for their Hell In A Cell Match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. Sasha Banks signs the contract first, then says she has been waiting for this moment for a long time. Bayley says she has as well as she signs the contract, and says she wants to get this out of the way and stay champion. As Bayley says she stayed champion for a year all by herself, Sasha dares Bayley to repeat herself to her face, but Bayley says Sasha has been waiting to turn on her all this time and that she is upset that she beat her to the punch. Sasha says that if she wanted to turn on her, she would have done it years ago, and reminds Bayley that she was by her side during her first accomplishments on the main roster and that she helped her stay champion all this time. Sasha tells Bayley her name is bigger than Bayley's title, and that taking the title will be the icing on the cake. It almost gets physical between Sasha and Bayley, but Bayley leaves. Sasha tells Bayley to run like a coward, which Bayley does without signing the contract, and that there will be nowhere to run when she is locked in Hell In A Cell.

Ken Jeong, Joel McHale, and George Kittle wish WWE luck on the season premiere of SmackDown.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and Fox Sports Analyst Rob Stone are seen on the Thunderdome screens for the next match.

Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against Braun Strowman with a guillotine choke. Goldberg is seen on the Thunderdome screens during the match. After the match, Jey Uso - who has been watching the match from backstage - shows up. Strowman gets up, but Roman hits him with a Spear before daring Jey Uso to get in the ring with him. Jey looks at Strowman, and Roman says that this how the family eats, then tells Jey that if he can do this to Strowman, to imagine what he can do to him. He then strikes Strowman multiple times with a steel chair before officials intervene. When officials leave, Roman strikes Strowman with the steel chair again, and Jey Uso gets in the ring. Roman tells Jey he has forced his hand after embarrassing the family, then tells Jey to attack Strowman with the steel chair. Jey grabs the steel chair, then throws it down. Roman smiles, then Jey smacks Roman in the face before superkicking him and hitting him with the steel chair.. Officials run into place to stop Jey, but Roman gets up and Superman Punches Jey. Roman Reigns then leaves the ring to end the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 10, 2019

Seth Rollins shows up to start tonight's show with a steel chair in his hands. Rollins says it is a new era for the Universal Championship, and if anyone wants to face him for the title, they can face him for it or ask Brock Lesnar how it worked out. He says that nobody has ever done to Brock Lesnar what he did to him at Super Showdown, and that it felt "pretty damn good" smashing the steel chair into Lesnar and leaving him a heap in the middle of the ring. Suddenly, Baron Corbin shows up and makes fun of San Diego, California before telling Rollins that she should worry about him, for he will become the new Universal Champion after Stomping Grounds. Rollins says it didn't work out well for him at Super Showdown, but Corbin says Rollins only won because of referee John Cone. He then says he has been in meetings with WWE executives, and that John Cone will be severely punished and that he has a rematch at Stomping Grounds. He also states that there will be a special guest referee to prevent any mistakes this time around, and that he has also been allowed to hand-pick the referee. Rollins says he will beat him regardless of who it is, then asks who it is when Corbin has no friends. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up and says he agrees with Corbin here and that he has known Rollins for a long time and cares for him as a person, saying that being Universal Champion is not good for him. Sami says Rollins is dealing with Lesnar over and over again, and says it would be better for him and the fans if Corbin was Universal Champion, as he would not be obsessed with Lesnar. Rollins doesn't buy it, saying there has to be something in this for Sami Zayn. It soon becomes implied that Sami Zayn is the special guest referee, but Rollins asks Sami who will have his back when he slaps the taste out of his mouth. Kevin Owens shows up and says he has Sami's back, and that he agrees with Sami about Corbin being a better Universal Champion than Rollins. He does not, however, agree with how Rollins is talking to Sami, and Rollins tells Owens that if he does not like it, he can get in the ring and do something with it. Owens says that since he is here as a wild card, he might just do that, and after Rollins asks the fans what they think about it, Rollins tells Owens he's on.

Lars Sullivan beats The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado) in a 3-on-1 elimination handicap match in short order.

Backstage, R-Truth and Carmella are seen running away from other Superstars chasing after them. They make the mistake of taking the elevator, but the elevator closes before the referee can show up. Suddenly, the elevator stops, and they, EC3, Heath Slater, Drake Maverick and Cedric Alexander are stuck inside.

Michael Cole conducts an interview with Lacey Evans and Becky Lynch. Becky tells Lacey she talks so much yet does so little, and says she cannot allow someone like her to become champion. Lacey says she has done what is necessary to get what she wants, and says she will not stop until she gets it. Becky says the last time she got angry, she made history, and she will overcome her because she is relentless. Lacey tells Becky her "The Man" bravado is just a mask, and that fear of losing everything and sinking back down into obscurity is what really drivers her. She also says that Becky reeks of fear, and it is nasty. She says that fear will become reality when she takes the Raw Women's Championship from her, but Becky says all she'll take is a slap to the face.

Backstage, Alexa Bliss tells Nikki Cross that Bayley is a master manipulator and not what she comes off as, and that she knows the real Bayley: someone who has always alienated her. Nikki Cross asks why she is bringing this up, but Alexa Bliss says she can be herself. Nikki says she get it, and tells Alexa she will be in her corner tonight.

It's time for Miz TV with special guest Samoa Joe. The Miz introduces Samoa Joe, who shows up. Samoa Joe says there is nothing new about his championship reign, as Rey Mysterio stole his championship and he was afforded the opportunity to win it back. The Miz brings up Joe putting Rey in the Coaquina Clutch and threatening his son Dominic, and tells him that involving another man's family is not a line to cross unless you want to be called out. Joe tells Miz those lines belongs to him, and that there is no such thing as "too far" when it comes to getting what he wants, and if Miz wants wants to keep going, then maybe he can talk about his family. As Miz and Joe have a staredown, Braun Strowman shows up. Strowman tells Joe that if he is looking for a challenge, then he can get these hands. Suddenly, Bobby Lashley shows up and tells Strowman he is not done with him before telling Joe that they have history together and that if anybody deserves a chance at the United States title, it is him. Ricochet then shows up and says that after beating Cesaro twice, he wants to win his first title with the United States Championship. Cesaro then shows up and sucker punches Ricochet, starting a brawl between all six men. Miz and Strowman clear the ring, and Ricochet soon joins them.

The Miz, Braun Strowman and Ricochet beat Samoa Joe, Bobby Lashley and Cesaro.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Baron Corbin, who says that he is still looking for his special guest referee when Sami Zayn shows up and proceeds to have a private talk with Corbin.

We get a closer look at The Rock 'n Sock Connection (The Rock and Mankind), courtesy of Orange Vanilla Coca-Cola.

Lacey Evans and Alexa Bliss beat Becky Lynch and Bayley.

Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with Shane McMahon about being special guest referee for tonight's match between Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens as if it were an audition. Shane proposes making Sami an outside referee for the match, to which Sami agrees.

Paul Heyman is in the ring. He says he is disturbed by the amount of hostility between Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins, as well as the beating Seth Rollins gave to Brock Lesnar with a steel chair. Heyman says that Rollins is a "stupid, feckless thug" and not a worthy champion, for he has now guaranteed that Lesnar will continue to be Mr. Money In The Bank. He also announces that he and Lesnar will now longer announces when they will be cashing in, and neither confirms or denies that Brock Lesnar is here tonight. He also refuses to insinuate where Lesnar will be next or that Lesnar will give Rollins a vicious beating before taking the Universal Championship from him, as the latter is not an insinuation, prediction or a spoiler, but a threat, a promise and a guarantee from Lesnar.

Back in the elevator, Carmella tries to restore order, and EC3 threatens resorting to cannibalism. R-Truth cannot call for help, and everyone suddenly becomes desperate.

Backstage, The IIconics stated that they have demanded the finest competition and have just found it in two random competitors who are also standing in the ring, and state that they will never compare to them. They also state their opponents will never be Women's Tag Team Champions just like the San Jose Sharks will never be Stanley Cup Champions.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) beat Lisa Lace and Aleyah Mia.

In a post-match interview from Super ShowDown, Roman Reigns admits Shane McMahon had his win given to him by Drew McIntyre, but he will bounce back and beat Drew McIntyre.

Back in the elevator, R-Truth, Carmella, Drake Maverick, Cedric Alexander, EC3 and Heath Slater are actually getting along.

Drew McIntyre shows up. He soon brings out Shane McMahon. Shane says that he has seen a lot of amazing and special things growing up in WWE, and admits that Roman Reigns is something special as well as a future WWE Hall of Famer. He tips his hat to Roman Reigns and his accolades, and admits that he "hits like a mule," but states that Roman does not hold a victory over him. He tells Roman he should be ashamed, for he gave him his best, then says his best was not good enough to beat the best in the world. Shane thanks Drew McIntyre for using his battles with Roman to help him prepare and giving him emotional support. Drew McIntyre says Roman Reigns is a measuring stick, and when he loses, people turn heads. He then promises not only to beat Roman, but to hurt, maim and humiliate him at Stomping Grounds, and while Shane McMahon is the best in the world, he is the most dangerous and he will assault Roman until he is unrecognizable. Shane proposes that they celebrate with some champagne, and Shane drinks his out of the Best In The World Cup while Drew drinks straight from the bottle. Shane then introduces The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), whom he calls the next WWE Raw Tag Team Champions. He tells them that their Triple Threat Match for the titles are up next, and if they want into their party, they will have to bring some gold.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins. Ryder says they have been through it all, but they are still here for they are always ready no matter what. Curt Hawkins says their competition may say they are the best, but they are the champions, and it isn't midnight in their "Cinderella story" yet.

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match to become the WWE Raw Tag Team Champions for a second time after Scott Dawson picks the bones following an Uso splash.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that he is always ready and that he is ready for Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn tonight.

We get a closer look at "Classy" Freddie Blassie, courtesy of Progressive Auto Insurance.

Back in the elevator, the topic of marriage is between R-Truth, Carmella, EC3, Heath Slater, Drake Maverick and Cedric Alexander. Unfortunately for R-Truth, the elevator door opens. Somehow, R-Truth and Carmella manage to escape everyone.

On this week's edition of Firefly Fun House, Rambling Rabbit tries to fight off Mercy the Buzzard to keep him from eating him. Bray threatens to send in "The Fiend," then proposes letting fate decide. It becomes Rambling Rabbit's lucky day, and Rambing Rabbit says he doesn't want to be anybody's lunch. Bray Wyatt - now wearing a clown nose - proceeds to smash Rambling Rabbit with a hammer, killing him. He ends up turning Rambling Rabbit into a breakfast spread.

Kevin Owens beats Seth Rollins by disqualification after Seth puts his hands on special guest outside referee Sami Zayn, who interferes on Owens' behalf constantly throughout the match. After the match, Rollins attacks Sami, but he is soon attacked by Baron Corbin. Corbin gets a steel chair, but Rollins fights back and uses it against him before hitting Sami Zayn with it. Rollins then hits The Stomp on Sami Zayn to end the show.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 28, 2018

Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne). After the match, The Mighty assault Lorcan and Burch, and Lorcan tries to fend them off only to fall victim to the numbers game when they throw him into the ring post. The crowd responds by yelling "You still suck!"

We see footage from earlier today where Kairi Sane says she is not finished with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Dakota Kai says she doesn't like Shayna, and that she and her friends won't take her friends' interference. Io Shirai calls Kairi her best friend and is in it to protect her, and the three of them want Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir.

Ethan Carter III beats Marcel Barthel. After the match, EC3 says The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) tried to take him out, but they didn't finish the job. He says his message concerns one man - Bobby Fish - and says he will come for him in ways he cannot comprehend. He says he is vindictive, angst-driven and the top one percent of the industry, and he is EC3.

We see a vignette for Dominic Dijakovic.

In footage from earlier this week, Candice LeRae refuses to answer interview questions as she enters the WWE Performance Center.

Mia Yim beats Vanessa Borne.

We see a photo from earlier this week of War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) in the trainer's room of the WWE Performance Center.

We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that before he left, he promised he would return as the most dangerous person in the history of NXT, and all that he needed was one opportunity to win the NXT Champion. He says that he is the greatest sports entertainer of all time, and when he shows up next, he expects the fans to do one thing: follow his lead.

Lars Sullivan beats Keith Lee after Lee misses a middle rope moonsault, handing Keith Lee his first televised NXT loss.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 21, 2018

Keith Lee beats Fidel Bravo (who had just faced The Brian Kendrick and Akira Tozawa in a tag team match earlier on 205 Live on the WWE Network).

We see backstage footage from NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018 where "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler says she is the most dominant woman on the NXT roster and that there is no one who can stop her, Marina Shafir or Jessamyn Duke.

We see backstage footage from NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018 where "The King of Bros" Matt Riddle is speechless about his televised debut as well as his TakeOver debut, and cannot wait to see what happens next.

Lars Sullivan beats "All That" Keita Murray (who played Wayne Bryant last night on SmackDown Live). After the match, Sullivan calls Murray's defeat a warning and an example of what will keep happening until he gets an NXT Championship match. To ensure his point has been registered, he grabs Murray and punches him before hitting Freak Accident again. Before he can hit the Freak Accident a second time, however, Keith Lee runs in and fights Lars Sullivan, knocking him out of the ring.

We see backstage footage from NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018 where Aleister Black is confronted by Candice LeRae, who stares at him before walking away.

We see backstage footage from earlier where Keith Lee confronts Lars Sullivan as referees keep them apart. Sullivan tells Keith Lee he will see him next week. Meanwhile, the match has been made official for next week by General Manager William Regal.

Nikki Cross beats Candice LeRae.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 7, 2018

Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) beats The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake) in a close match after Tucker Knight shoves Steve Cutler into Jaxson Ryker!

We see footage from earlier today where Candice LeRae tells interviewers she did not come here to be exploited, and that she is asking General Manager William Regal for a match with Nikki Cross after Nikki gave her no answers.

Cathy Kelley interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Baszler asks how many times she has to beat Kairi Sane down until people realize how insignificant she is, then General Manager William Regal shows up. Regal tells Shayna Baszler the title rematch will take place at NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018 and that it will be a two-out-of-three falls match given Baszler's checkered past.

Dakota Kai beats Taynara Conti.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Mia Yim. Mia says she has been living the dream in NXT, then Bianca Belair interrupts her interview. Bianca wants to know why Mia Yim is being interviewed when she has been here for two years and still undefeated, and still hasn't gotten her title shot. She also tells Mia Yim to go back where she came from. Mia tells Bianca that she has yet to beat her. Bianca then laughs and leaves.

We see footage from last week where "The King of Bros" Matt Riddle and Keith Lee are talking to each other when Kassius Ohno welcomes Riddle as General Manager William Regal's "shiny new toy," saying he likes shiny new toys as they are easy to break. Nevertheless, Matt Riddle and Keith Lee are unfazed by Kassius Ohno's words.

We see a video package for The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) vs. War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe), Pete Dunne and Ricochet in a War Games Match at NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018.

We see a video of Johnny Gargano. Gargano says he always been open and honest with the fans, and mentions that he and Aleister Black are on their own paths. Gargano says his path lead to Tommaso Ciampa and the NXT Championship, but Aleister Black got in the way and became collateral damage. He says Aleister walks around like he owns the place, and calls Aleister "confused" after quoting the first two lines of Aleister's theme music: "Mo man is every truly good / no man is every truly evil." Gargano fancies himself the good guy at the end of the story, but as soon as he did something evil, everyone freaked out. He says he is still the same guy, but he has learned that sometimes, you have to fight a little dirty. He understands and accepts Aleister wanting to kick his face off, but after everything he has been through, he is not scared of him, for he lives in a dark place and he is not afraid of the dark anymore. As a matter of fact, he is starting to like it. He then shows the spot where he left Aleister laying, and at NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018, he will leave him laying again.

Next week: Mia Yim vs. Bianca Belair!

We hear from General Manager William Regal, who announces that there will be a match next week where the winner's team will get an advantage in the War Games Match at NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018.

Lars Sullivan beats Velveteen Dream after Dream takes out Tommaso Ciampa on the outside only to fall victim to the Freak Accident when he gets back in the ring. After the match, Ciampa gets in the ring and attacks Velveteen Dream as he gets back up, and tells him that he is the champ and that he does not share his spotlight or his main event as he is not even in his league. Ciampa then proceeds to viciously attack Velveteen Dream, but Dream is able to fight back and hits Ciampa with a twisting DDT onto the NXT Championship that Ciampa has laid in the middle of the ring. Referees rush out to stop Velveteen Dream from hitting the Purple Rainmaker. Velveteen Dream pretends to leave the ring, then rushes back to the turnbuckle and hits Ciampa with it anyway before lifting up the NXT Championship to end the show.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 3, 2018

The show begins with Nikki Cross wanting to play a game with Bianca Belair again, hoping that Bianca isn't afraid as she did not behave last time. Nikki also claims "I know."

Lacey Evans beats Candice LeRae with The Women's Right after sullying Candice's husband Johnny Gargano's name, saying Candice is a loser just like her husband to rile her up.

We see a video package for the NXT North American Championship Triple Threat Match between Adam Cole, Pete Dunne and Ricochet for next week.

We see a vignette for The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler, Jaxson Ryker), who are coming up next.

We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that when you are at the top, "they" will always try to chop you down by talking, speculating and lying in order to steal the spotlight for themselves. He says it is to hide their own tracks and their own guilt, and says Velveteen Dream's name is fitting as he is living in a dream world by thinking he attacked Aleister Black, but they both know what Aleister experienced. Ciampa warns The Dream to be careful, to keep his accusations and insinuations to himself and to stay out of his spotlight, for he is the one who ended the fairy tale and exposed the mystique, and he might turn the Dream into a nightmare.

The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler, Jaxson Ryker) beat Vinny Mixon, Cesar Rise and Torry Kirsh. Before the match, it is noted that Steve Cutler is wearing a face protector following The Forgotten Sons' recent match against Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).

We see a video package of "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler training for the NXT Women's Championship match against Kairi Sane at Evolution.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, who says that is is time that he took over NXT after proving he is a premier athlete on 205 Live.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bianca Belair, who says she is not here to play and that it is all about what she wants, as she is still undefeated and that is not changing anytime soon. She says Nikki Cross had the chance to run away, but now she has to beat her and stay undefeated.

Johnny Gargano beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese in a well-received match with the Garga-No Escape.

We see a video package where British Strong Style (Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch) talk about how they first met each other in NXT, got a shot at the NXT tag team titles, Oney Lorcan's orbital bone injury and their future in NXT.

In two weeks: Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair! Next week: Keith Lee vs. "The Finest" Kona Reeves! Adam Cole vs. Pete Dunne vs. Ricochet for the NXT North American Championship!

Lars Sullivan beats Ethan Carter III.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 26, 2018

General Manager William Regal shows up to start tonight's show. During the last month, he was been working on who attacked Aleister Black. Before he can say much more, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) shows up. Cole says that it is the same routine week after week for him not to do his job and instead pretend to be Sherlock Holmes. He says the attack on Aleister Black is on Regal and is in the past, and that Regal should make sure these attacks don't happen again. Strong asks if Regal will deal with War Raiders, then Cole says nobody in The Undisputed Era likes Aleister Black. Regal says he finds it funny that The Undisputed Era interrupted him, and the Era take offense to this. Cole thinks Regal is changing the subject to keep War Raiders unchecked, and also says that Ricochet has been ducking him. He is also furious that Pete Dunne has a championship opportunity. Cole then demands he be given a championship rematch right now. Regal tells Cole he never asked him for it and that he wanted Dunne to soften up Ricochet before asking. Cole tells Regal to watch what he is saying, but Regal says he won't be getting a fast one on him during the investigation on the attack on Aleister Black, and that he will not get his title match out of fairness. However, Adam Cole will be facing Ricochet and Pete Dunne for the NXT North American Championship in two weeks, while Strong and O'Reilly will defend the NXT tag titles against War Raiders in three weeks.

We see footage from earlier today where Johnny Gargano says he is excited about something for once: his match this week. He also says he did not like where he was going and went home. For the first time in a while, he is seeing clearly. He was sick and tired of whining and complaining, and that this is not him. Gargano says he had to go home to clear his head. All of a sudden, Gargano and Candice LeRae are approached by Lacey Evans, who says a real wife would fight beside her husband, which angers Candace. Gargano has to hold Candace back to make sure she does not attack Lacey Evans from behind.

We see a vignette for Lars Sullivan.

Backstage, The Velveteen Dream is approached for an interview by Cathy Kelley following a photo shoot. He refuses to talk about Johnny Gargano or Tommaso Ciampa, implying that Ciampa attacked Aleister Black. When asked if he knows that Ciampa attack Aleister, The Dream says he is not a snitch and that "the writing is on the wall."

Lars Sullivan beats Victor Orchant (portrayed by indies wrestler Vordell Walker) by disqualification after he is attacked by Ethan Carter III, who gets the better of Lars Sullivan in a post-match brawl.

Backstage, General Manager William Regal says he has narrowed things down and still needs answers on who attacked Aleister Black. Suddenly, Nikki Cross comes out of Regal's office, saying she wants to play with Bianca Belair again. Regal says she will take this under consideration, then Cross repeats the words "I know." When asked if Cross knows who attacked Aleister Black, Regal says that "nobody knows what Nikki knows."

Before the next match, The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) show up with Street Profits' (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) black Solo cup and jewelry.

The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) with a Figure Four jackknife pin after Montez Ford's knee buckles.

Kairi Sane beats Vanessa Borne. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Bsazler shows up and heads to the ring. Baszler tells Kairi to celebrate with the Women's title while she can, because time is running out. She says Kairi may have won at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4, but she will not take that anger out on her right now. She exercises her rematch clause, and says she will sink Kairi Sane and take back the title. Kairi gives her the rematch for the title at WWE Evolution, and says she will beat her again.

We see footage from earlier today where Keith Lee says he wants an opportunity at some championship gold to become limitless. He comes upon "The Finest" Kona Reeves, who is unimpressed by Lee before introducing himself. He tells Lee to wait his turn as he prepares for an interview, but Lee says if he wants to talk down to him, then they can meet in the ring so Reeves can bask in his glory.

Next week: The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake, Jaxson Ryker) in action! Ethan Carter III vs. Lars Sullivan!

Tommaso Ciampa beats Otiz Dozovic with two draping DDTs.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 12, 2018

At the beginning of the show, Tommaso Ciampa stays silent as he heads into Full Sail University.

British Strong Style (Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch) beat Cezar Bononi and Adrian Jauode.

Tommaso Ciampa shows up, and for the first time since the break-up of #DIY after his attack on Johnny Gargano, Ciampa has his own entrance music and video. Ciampa calls his entrance a message to the fans in which he politely tells them to shut up. He says that he has heard the whispers and seen everyone point the figure at him over who took over Aleister Black over the last month, and says he does not care what the fans think. Gargano says that if he wants to confront someone and beat them up, he does it in front of an audience so that they can "worship their master at work." He refuses to lie to the fans, saying "the champ never lies," and says he had all the intentions of taking out Aleister before TakeOver. Unfortunately, someone beat him to the punch, and he wants to know who did so he can pat them on the back for a job well done. Gargano tells everyone not to get things confused, and even if he were involved, he would still have been the winner in the end while Aleister and Gargano lost. He then "talks" to the NXT Championship, and says that the title has said to him that it is happy to be back in the main event of TakeOver. Gargano says he is the champion of champions and the greatest success history in NXT history. Before he leaves, he tells everyone that if they want to be a success, a winner and a champion, then all they have to do is follow the lead of Tommaso Ciampa.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Violet Payne with the Kirafuda Clutch after an Americana followed by a stomp to the elbow. After the match, Baszler heads up the ramp, then runs back down to ringside and put Violey Payne in the Kirafuda Clutch again. Referees have to run in to get Baszler to break the hold. She does, then puts her in the hold yet again before tossing her out of the ring.

We see footage from just earlier where Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otiz Dozovic) are confronted by Tommaso Ciampa for naming him the suspect in the attack on Aleister Black. Suddenly, General Manager William Regal shows up and demands Ciampa come to his office. Regal tells Dozovic that if he and Ciampa want to fight, they will have to do it another time.

We hear from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Strong says that they are too popular to hide from anybody, including War Raiders, and O'Reilly says that they are sneak attacking cowards. Fish agrees with O'Reilly, and Cole says that they can talk about War Raiders all week, but next week, Pete Dunne and Ricochet face each other in a champion vs. champion and the winner will fail to beat him for the North American title. He then says that regardless of who The Undisputed Era take on, they're are not on their level.

Lars Sullivan beats Raul Mendoza.

We see footage from earlier today where Pete Dunne, who says that what happened two weeks ago is Ricochet's fault, and while he got in The Undisputed Era's business, Ricochet has some gold that he wants. He says that Ricochet has held his title for five minutes, while he is the longest-reigning champion in WWE. All he has to figure out now is how to put two championship belts in his mouth.

Cathy Kelley interviews Ricochet, who says he has been in high-pressure situations for over 15 years and Pete Dunne is just another hurdle he has to leap over. He plans to become NXT's one and only dual champion next week.

We see a vignette for The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler, Jaxson Ryker).

We see footage from last week where Aliyah, Dakota Kai and Lacey Evans argue when Deonna Purrazzo show up ready to challenge them to a tag team match. Lacey and Aliyah walk away. That match will happen next week.

Kassius Ohno speaks with General Manager William Regal concerning the attack on Aleister Black. Regal says that Ohno seems perturbed, but Ohno says he would be too if he showed up and got leapfrogged by newer talent concerning opportunities upon his return. He tells him that when "his new shiny toy" gets here, he will take care of him.

Nikki Cross and Bianca Belair wrestle to a double count-out. After the match, referees have to break up a post-match brawl, and Bianca Belair has to toss Nikki Cross over the announce table. This does not stop Cross, who takes out Belair and all of the referees with a cross body off the table.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 23, 2018

Jonathan Coachman is seen in the front row before the next match, saying Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) are "his guys."

TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) beat Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) after using the ropes for leverage to get the win again, further cementing a heel turn.

We see a video package of Bianca Belair, who says she has the brightest future in the NXT Women's Division. Next week, the audience will learn more about her in "Who Is Bianca Belair?"

We see a video package for Ethan Carter III, who will be coming back soon.

Lacey Evans beats Kairi Sane by knocking Kairi Sane out of the air with A Woman's Right, giving Kairi Sane her first televised pinfall loss.

In footage from earlier tonight, Cathy Kelley is outside of the arena and comes across Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. Gargano says he and Candice have discussed their future, and he is going to mention what happens next for them in the ring. He says he does not want to do it, but it has to be done.

We see footage from after last week's where Biff Busick and Danny Burch have earned a right to the NXT tag team titles, and that they will beat The Undisputed Era again.

We hear from The Undisputed Era, who say that Oney Lorcan, Danny Burch and Pete Dunne were lucky last week, and that there is no way that Lorcan and Burch are contenders to the NXT tag team titles. They continue to call Lorcan and Burch nobodies, and say that the charade will come to an end at NXT TakeOver: Chicago. Meanwhile, Roderick Strong wants Danny Burch in the ring so he can prove last week was a fluke and that Lorcan and Burch are out of their league.

Lars beats Velveteen Dream and Ricochet in a 2-on-1 handicap match when Ricochet accidentally pushes Velveteen Dream off the top rope on a hot tag, causing Velveteen Dream to turn on Ricochet, hit him with a rolling Death Valley Driver and leave Ricochet high and dry.

Next week: Dakota Kai vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship!

In footage from earlier today, Cathy Kelley interviews Dakota Kai. Dakota says her match is something she has waited for for so long, but she has allowed "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to get into her head. Suddenly, Baszler shows up and tells Dakota that she does not stand a chance. Dakota responds by saying "We'll see about that."

Next week: Aleister Black live!

Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae show up. Gargano says the last time he walked into Full Sail University, it was for a championship match, but the bell never rang and he left on a stretcher. When he wakes up, his body reminds him of being kneed into an LED board and sent into a table. He has been wrestling his whole life, but he has sat down with Candice and he has realized that it is time to start thinking about his and Candice's future. Gargano asks himself if it is worth it, and the crowd chants "Yes!" Gargano says that with the injuries adding up and the toll it has taken on his family and friends, he asks again if it is worth it. The crowd once again chants "Yes!" After consulting with Candice, Gargano takes the neck brace off and says it is worth it, and calls out Tommaso Ciampa, daring him to finish this once and for all, much to the protest of Candice. Ciampa shows up and Candice runs away, and Ciampa says that if Gargano is still in the ring when he gets in, he will finish this. Suddenly, Candice comes back with some referees, and Gargano rolls out of the ring and tries to get at Ciampa. Gargano eventually calms down, and Ciampa mockingly waves goodbye at him before telling him to be a good little boy and listen to his wife. Gargano bolts for the ring, but gets pushed off the apron and into Candice, who hits the back of her head on the steel grates of the entrace ramp and is knocked out. Gargano checks on Candice as Ciampa walks away. WWE medical staff also show up to check on Candice, and the show ends.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 18, 2018

In memory of Bruno Sammartino, 1935 - 2018.

Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae show up to start tonight's show. The crowd chants "Welcome back," then Gargano says he has waited for the moment that he came back to NXT, and says it is great to be back home. He says that for the longest time, he was defined by Tommaso Ciampa, who broke his heart, cost him the NXT Championship and stole his career. He could not say his name as Ciampa haunted him, but after an intense, grueling 37-minute match, he has his life back. Gargano says he is back where he belongs, and the crowd cheers "Johnny Wrestling" before Gargano announces he is back in NXT. He says the last few months have been the toughest of his career, and he thanks the fans for their intense support. He also thanks Candice LeRae, whom the crowd also chants for, and Gargano says the last few months have been hard on the both of them. He then says he would not have been able to do it without her. They both hug. Gargano then says "enough of the mushy crap," and says he is back and that he and Candice have unfinished business. Candice says that tonight, she will handle that business by going one-on-one with Zelina Vega. Gargano says that if Andrade "Cien" Almas gets involved, he will drop him like his name was "Tommaso Ciampa," and after everything is said and done, he has one more place to go: becoming NXT Champion.

Ricochet beats Fabian Aichner in his NXT television debut. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says he had a great television debut tonight, and that he has watched some WWE Superstars make a name for themselves in NXT. He then says it is his turn to take it up a notch and make a name for himself, and to prove why there is one and only Ricochet.

We see a vignette for Ethan Carter III, aka EC3.

We hear from Lars Sullivan, who says he has Killian Dain in a no-disqualification match, and that he can do whatever he wants to Killian and anything that comes to mind will happen. Tonight, everyone will see why he is a real-life freak of nature.

War Raiders (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) beat JC and Chris.

We see footage from earlier this week in the WWE Performance Center. "The Queen of Spades" Shayne Baszler says she is late, but she doesn't play by the rules and won't start now. Baszler then enters the locker room, interrupts a meeting, removes a piece of tape with Ember Moon's name on it and tells everyone to get in line behind her or get run over. Dakota Kai tries to leave, and Baszler harasses her as she does.

We see a vignette for Kona Reeves, who comes back in two weeks with longer, colored hair as he calls himself "The Finest."

In footage outside the WWE Performance Center from earlier this week, Pete Dunne tells an interviewer that he will see what he thinks of Roderick Strong when he comes back in a few weeks and rips Strong's head off.

Lars Sullivan beat Killian in a no-disqualification match.

We see a video package of Candice LeRae's time in NXT so far.

Next week: The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) return to NXT television! Oney Lorcan vs. Adam Cole for the NXT North American Championship!

Candice LeRae beats Zelina Vega with the Gargano Escape after Johnny Gargano stops Andrade "Cien" Almas from interfering in the match and putting him in the same hold. After the match, Johnny Gargano says the match was awesome and that they have one last piece of unfinished business. Now that Almas and Zelina are taken care of, Gargano challenges Aleister Black for the NXT Championship. Aleister Black shows up almost immediately, and stands at the stage as he tells Gargano that if he wants a match for the title, then next week, he shall have it.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 4, 2018

As Charly Caruso gives a recent rundown of what has happened in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, we see numerous WWE alumni and legends entering the arena. It is also announced that Bobby Fish has suffered a knee injury and is not medically cleared to compete at this time.

Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne vs. The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) in the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic ends in a double disqualification after The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly) attack both teams. As The Undisputed Era leaves, General Manager William Regal shows up. Regal says what The Undisputed Era did was smart, as they thought they did not have to defend the titles if the tournament had no winner. He then says they were not smart enough. He then puts both teams from the finals in a triple threat tag team match against The Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championships for NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, where the winners will both win the tag team titles and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

We see a video package previewing the six-way ladder match for the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.

Kairi Sane beats Vanessa Borne.

In footage from earlier today, Lacey Evans says there is nothing she can accomplish in NXT until General Manager William Regal stops allowing "societal trash" to walk around. She says that she has shown what a strong woman is capable of, and yet "complete psychos" like Nikki Cross run the show. She also asks when the last time Ember Moon has made a difference and shown the strength of a woman. She also plans to take Kairi Sane's opportunity just like a proper woman woman.

Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly confront William Regal over putting Adam Cole in two matches at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. He gives them three choices: Cole takes part in both matches, O'Reilly competes on his own, or Cole leaves the North American Championship match for the tag team title match.

We see a video package previewing the NXT Championship match between Aleister Black and Andrade "Cien" Almas.

We see footage from earlier this week where Ember Moon is not sorry for her brawl with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for Baszler's selfish, spoiled and disrespectful behavior. She says that she represents NXT, and that Baszler started the war and that she will end it.

Next week: Kairi Sane vs. Lacey Evans!

Lars Sullivan vs. Killian Dain ends in a no-contest. During the match, Velveteen Dream shows up after both Lars and Killian fight on the second rope and crash to the outside, and he is soon joined by Adam Cole. They are then joined by Ethan Carter III, and all three men then argue with each other. Killian Dain gets up, as does Lars Sullivan, and neither man is happy that they are here. Ricochet then shows up to round out the preview of NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 28, 2018

We see footage from earlier today where Tommaso Ciampa shows up outside of the arena to a shadow of boos and refuses to answer any interviewer questions. Ciampa finds General Manager William Regal and blames him for Johnny Gargano going after him on WWE property and at his house. Regal makes official an unsanctioned match between Gargano and Ciampa for NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. If Gargano wins, he is re-employed at NXT. If Ciampa wins, Gargano says fired.

General Manager William Regal shows up. Regal announces that at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, the NXT North American Championship will be introduced. As Regal announces that the new title will have a proud lineage, the words "I am the top 1% percent" are heard. All of a sudden, EC3 - Ethan Carter III - fresh out of Impact Wrestling, appears. EC3 says he will bask in the moment because he deserves it, and asks for the "EC3" chant to keep going. He then tells Regal that this is too much, and that he knew he was a kind man for giving him the call to come to NXT. He also knew he was a reasonable man for letting him strut his stuff and giving him a lucrative contract and "a banger of a theme song." As the crowd chants "One percent," EC3 says he had no idea Regal was logical enough to make a new title and give it to him on the very first day. The crowd chants "NX3," then he puts himself on a pedestal. Regal stops EC3, saying he is happy to finally have him here a competitor, but telling him that he has to earn the title and that he has proven more than capable, or else he would not be here. At NXT TakeOver: New Orleans will compete against five other men for the NXT North American Championship with the title suspended high above the ring in a ladder match. The crowd chants "Thank you, Regal," then EC3 tells Regal it does not matter if he lines up the entire NXT locker room, as he will show why he is the top 1% of the industry.

Charly Caruso gives us a recap of what has happened recently in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic from the NXT Control Center.

We see footage from earlier today where TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) show disappointment in losing in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. They feel they need a change of attitude to survive in addition to beating better teams. Suddenly, Ember Moon and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler are seen brawling near the practice rings.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) to advance to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. During the match, Montez Ford is dancing around after a spinebuster to Akam from Angelo Dawkins only to run into Paul Ellering. He offers Ellering a sip from his cup, but Ellering smacks the cup out of his hand and tells Montez that messing with him is not a wise idea. Suddenly, a distracted Angelo Dawkins is hit with Last Chapter by The Authors of Pain, who sail on to the finals.

Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager William Regal backstage. Regal has announced that Adam Cole will be in the ladder match for the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. Suddenly, The Velveteen Dream shows up, wanting a piece of the action in that match. Regal admits that Velveteen Dream has been impressive as of late, and makes him the third competitor in the match. The Velveteen Dream says Regal may have broken ground by putting him in the match, but he may have also set the stage.

Lars Sullivan beats John Silver.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager William Regal again. Suddenly, Lars Sullivan shows up, and Regal makes him the fourth participant in the NXT North American Championship match at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. Sullivan says that he will bring the destruction that only he can, and this time, it will not be just with his hands, but also with a ladder. He then demands Killian Dain, and Regal mentions Dain is in the match as well. Regal then makes a match between Lars and Dain official for next week.

Before the next match, Andrade "Cien" Almas is seen attacking Aleister Black outside of the arena. Almas dunks Aleister's head into a cooler full of bottled water before slamming him into a door and getting him in the arena. The brawl then makes its way to the tech area and then to ringside. Almas then tosses Aleister into the ring and brings in a steel chair. The referee gets out of the way as the chair is smashed into Aleister's back and Almas demands Aleister respect him. Aleister then raises the NXT Championship up into the air in front of a downed Aleister Black. Referees check on Aleister Black in the ring, and Aleister tries to get back up under his own power.

Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne beat SAnitY (Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe) to advance to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Next wek: Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager William Regal yet again. Regal introduces the last competitor of the ladder match for the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans: Ricochet.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 10, 2018

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly) welcomes us to 2018. They closed 2017 in style by winning the NXT tag team titles and proved why there are the baddest team on the planet. Their year will begin with they beat SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wulfe, Killian Dain) once and for all, and Cole will end anyone who gets in his way of becoming NXT Champion.

Before the next match, we see footage of "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler nearly sending someone into unconsciousness at the WWE Performance Center.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Dakota Kai by referee stoppage by stomping Dakota Kai's elbow, breaking it. Baszler then tries to choke Dakota Kai out, but Ember Moon shows up. Baszler breaks the hold and laughs as Ember Moon tends to Dakota Kai, and the referee has to keep Ember Moon and Shayna Baszler from going at it.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) speak for the first time, and Paul Ellering makes it clear to both SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wulfe, Killian Dain) and The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly) that they want the tag team titles back.

In footage from moments ago, Christy St. Cloud interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, but General Manager William Regal asks St. Cloud to let him talk to her. She leaves, then Regal tells Baszler her behavior won't get her far. Shayna simply replies with "We done here?" and leaves.

Kassius Ohno beats Raul Mendoza.

In footage from earlier today, Zelina Vega says she and Andrade "Cien" Almas are on the same page more than ever before and that he knows what to do to stay NXT Champion. She says Almas is as prepared as he has ever been and is taking Johnny Gargano seriously. She says that there will be no running from the NXT Champion.

Christy St. Cloud interviews Johnny Gargano, who says to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship is indescribable. Suddenly, Velveteen Dream shows up and demands Gargano thank him, because he got lucky. Velveteen Dream then gives Gargano a hard time for taking 30 minutes to beat Kassius Ohno, saying he could beat him in 30 seconds. He also says he should not have beaten Aleister Black, and that he will not beat Andrade "Cien" Almas at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia. He then tells Gargano he did not earn his spot, and to think about it, because he knows.

We see footage of Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) backstage for Street Talk. They head to General Manager William Regal's office and ask for a shot at the tag team titles. Next week, there will be a #1 contender's match for the titles between Street Profits and The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar).

Lars Sullivan beats Lio Rush. After the match, Lars says he has faced opponent after opponent, and they have all fallen by his hands. But now, he keeps going back to two weeks ago when he dealt with a force that he had never felt before. It brought him joy, as he wants to destroy that force. The force he is talking about is Killian Dain. Afterwards, Lars picks up Lio Rush and hits Freak Accident from the top rope.

Backstage, The Undisputed Era is seen attacking Eric Young. Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain are already down, and referees rush in to call for help for all three of them.

The Undisputed Era show up. Cole says he has a weird feeling that they are missing something, and O'Reilly asks where SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) is. Fish thinks they forgot, but Cole says they kicked the chaos out of them and will do it to others. Referees show up holding Nikki Cross back. Adam Cole is about to speak again when General Manager William Regal. He guarantees they will be defending the tag team titles tonight. Suddenly, Roderick Strong shows up and says he'll fight them. Before he says he will find a tag team partner backstage, Aleister Black shows up. He then says to Strong "As will I." They get in the ring, and a brawl starts before the match begins.

The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Roderick Strong and Aleister Black after Aleister chases Adam Cole up the stairs in the crowd and Roderick Strong falls victim to Total Elimination. After the match, Black fights off Adam Cole and The Undisputed Era, but the numbers game quickly catches up to him. The Undisputed Era give Aleister Black a beatdown, then O'Reilly grabs a steel chair. Adam Cole then slams Aleister into the chair. Afterwards, General Manager William Regal shows up and tells Adam Cole his match with Aleister Black at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia is now an Extreme Rules match.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 27, 2017

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Kris Starr and Riley Apex. After the match, Montez Ford tells the crowd that in 2017, they came and saw, and in 2018, they will conquer. After namedropping the best in the tag team division, they announce they will be coming for the tag team titles. Angelo Dawkins then finishes by saying "We here."

Ember Moon retains the NXT Women's Championship against Sonya Deville. After the match, Kairi Sane shows up. She points her telescope at Ember Moon and looks at her through it before making it clear she wants the Women's title. Suddenly, Kairi Sane is choked out from behind with a sleeper hold by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, and referees have to pull Baszler off Kairi Sane.

Paul Ellering says that in NXT history, The Authors of Pain have defined it, and became undefeated NXT Tag Team Champions and the winners of the Dusty Rhodes Classic. The Undisputed Era think they may have the pen of creativity, but The Authors will write the next chapter. He says that this is The Authors' house and that they are judge, jury and executioner, and that The Undisputed Era are on borrowed time.

Backstage, Christy St. Cloud interviews Ember Moon. She says she knew she would have a target on her chest, and she is not hard to find. If Shayna Baszler or Kairi Sane want to make a statement, all they have to do is step into the ring next time.

Next week: the 2017 Year in Review!

Johnny Gargano beats Killian Dain, Aleister Black and Lars Sullivan in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship after The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly) attack Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 20, 2017

The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) beat SAnitY (Eric Young and Killian Dain) to become the NXT Tag Team Champions after the distraction and attempted interference by Adam Cole, which takes Killian Dain out of the equation and distracts Young to allow Fish and O'Reilly to hit Total Elimination for the win and the titles.

We see a video package of Roderick Strong prior to his Fatal 4-Way #1 Contendership Qualifying Match with Lars Sullivan.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler is coming soon...

Heavy Machinery are outside the arena when they find Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss' Maserati. Tino and Moss show up as Otis is about to move it with his bare hands, and they brag that one day, they could earn something like it. After a lot of talk, Otis wants to fight. Tino and Moss get in the Maserati and drive away.

We see footage from earlier this week where Sonya Deville says she will never beat Ember Moon next week, and says that Ember Moon got the win off her ankle lock in the Triple Threat Match.

We see a video package of Lars Sullivan prior to his Fatal 4-Way #1 Contendership Qualifying Match with Roderick Strong.

Lars Sullivan beats Roderick Strong to continue to the Fatal 4-Way NXT Championship #1 Contender's Match.

We see the second episode of Street Talk starring Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).

The fatal 4-Way NXT Championship #1 Contender's Match is next week!

Christy St. Cloud interviews Tyler Bate. He and "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne have history, and last year, he beat Pete to become the WWE United Kingdom Championship. At NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Dunne took the title. Tonight, he takes the title back.

Pete Dunne retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Tyler Bate as NXT goes into overtime.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 15, 2017

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss.

We see a video package for Alexander Black vs. Velveteen Dream at NXT TakeOver: War Games.

Lars Sullivan beats Raul Mendoza. After the match, Lars Sullivan is about to hurt Raul Mendoza again when Kassius Ohno gets in the ring and threatens to fight him. Lars simply laughs at Ohno, then leaves.

General Manager William Regal meets with Johnny Gargano in his office, and Gargano says he wants to turn his losing streak around. He learns Pete Dunne has thrown out an open challenge for the United Kingdom Championship, and Regal says Gargano is perfect for the job. Gargano accepts the challenge. He will face Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship next week.

We see a video package for the War Games Match at NXT TakeOver: War Games.

Ember Moon beats Mercedes Martinez. After the match, Nikki Cross shows up from out of the crowd and stares down Ember Moon from the other side of the barricade. Then, Peyton Royce approaches the ring from the ramp, and Kairi Sane stands at the top of the entrance ramp.

Next week: Ruby Riot vs. Sonya Deville!

Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre says it is great when a plan comes together, and tells Andrade "Cien" Almas that Zelina Vega's plan worked and that Almas has his NXT title shot at NXT TakeOver: War Games. However, they are both in trouble, as reality and the pressure will set in. When that happens, he wonders if Almas will be the same kind of man he is. As for Zelina Vega, who keeps rambling on about mountains, she and Almas will find out that he is the mountain. He then stands in the middle of the ring and asks Alms to face him like a man one last time, just to prove something to himself...that if, is Zelina Vega lets him off the leash for the night. Almost like clockwork, Almas shows up...except it's not him, it's Zelina Vega. Shortly afterwards, Almas does show up, and he gets in the ring and brawls with Drew McIntyre. Zelina Vega goes for a high flying cross body from the top rope. Drew catches her and places her back on her feet, but this allows Almas to hit Drew with a flurry of punches and kicks before hitting the Hammerlock DDT. Zelina then holds up the NXT Championship and tells Almas this is what it is all about at NXT TakeOver: War Games.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 11, 2017

Peyton Royce beats Nikki Cross and Liv Morgan in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the Fatal 4-Way Match for the NXT Women's Championship at the next NXT TakeOver. During the match, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly) are seen with Mae Young Classic competitor Taynara Conti, who eventually costs Nikki Cross the match after getting Cross to chase her around the ring.

Velveteen Dream beats Lio Rush. After the match, Velveteen Dream makes it clear he wants Aleister Black to say his name.

Lars Sullivan beats Danny Burch.

Next week: an exclusive interview with Drew McIntyre!

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Damian Smith and Marcos Espada. After the match, Street Profits celebrate in the crowd.

Next week: Ember Moon vs. Ruby Riot vs Sonya Deville in a qualifying match for the Fatal 4-Way Match for the NXT Women's Championship at ! Sanity vs. The Undisputed Era!

Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Johnny Gargano. During the match, Zelina Vega unzips her jacket, wearing a #DIY (Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) shirt, distracting Gargano. Gargano says #DIY means nothing to him anymore, and despite kicking out of an inside cradle afterwards, Almas still wins the match with the Hammerlock DDT after escaping Gargano's attempt at a Crossface, now known as "The Gargano Escape."

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 27, 2017

General Manager William Regal announces that the new NXT Women's Champion will be decided in a Fatal 4-Way at NXT TakeOver. One of the women in the match will be Mae Young Classic winner Kairi Sane. A series of matches in the coming weeks will determine the other three women in that match.

SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wulfe, Nikki Cross, Killian Dain) shows up from all over the arena. Eric Young says they wrote the book on making a mark, and that time and space do not exist, nor does it matter. He says that all that matters is chaos, and all that is for sure is change. Eric Young then says he will take Adam Cole to the edge of sanity.

Before the next match, Christy St. Cloud interviews Oney Lorcan. Oney doesn't like Lars or what he does to guys like No Way Jose. He then says it's time to see what Lars Sullivan can do to him.

Lars Sullivan beats Oney Lorcan. After the match, Lars Sullivan is about to destroy Oney Lorcan again when Danny Burch saves Lorcan from destruction.

Kayla Braxton interviews Ruby Riot. Nikki Cross is not a friend, and she doesn't even know why she helped her. Whenever she sees her, she's trying to punch her in the face. If Billie Kay and Peyton Royce want a fight, they're going to get one. If Nikki Cross shows up again, she has nothing to do with it, but she had better stay out of her way.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) beat Demetrius Bronson and Patrick Scott.

In footage from earlier today, General Manager William Regal tells Johnny Gargano he will get his match with Andrade "Cien" Almas in two weeks.

We see Christy St. Cloud interview Roderick Strong in footage from earlier today. Roddy says he is training for his match with Drew McIntyre like he does every other match. He says that he can see the fear in Drew McIntyre. He knows that Drew keeps getting back up and moving forward. Roddy says that this time, the outcome will be different, as he never stops and Drew does not have the tenacity to stop him. He could tell Drew this is business, but this is very personal. He says he will come at him with everything he has and will not stop until he is NXT Champion.

Liv Morgan beats Vanessa Borne.

We see footage from earlier today where Aleister Black is traning in the WWE Performance Center. Aleister Black says in this age of individuality, there is always one who thinks they are more unique or special. Left to their own device, they antagonize the horde, but they all want recognition. He refuses to acknowledge a child who holds his breath or throws a tantrum to get what they want or to get his attention. He says if Velveteen Dream thinks this will work, he is sadly mistaken.

We get a closer look at Fabian Aichner, who lost to "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher in round one of The Cruiserweight Classic. His match with Kassius Ohno is up next.

Kassius Ohno beats Fabian Aichner.

Drew McIntyre says if anyone wants a shot at the NXT title, all they have to do is ask. He says that Roderick Strong earned his shot, and says he is good enough to be NXT Champion. He says next week might be his first defense, but it will not be his last.

We get a closer look at Kairi Sane.

Before the next match, Adam Cole asks how NXT survived without him, Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish. He says he feels something in the air that is new, and asks the fans in the building to focus and feel it. What they feel is change and a shock to the system...and it is them. Cole says they are untouchable, unstoppable and undisputed. He says this is their era.

Adam Cole beats Eric Young in his NXT debut match thanks to the distraction by Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish.