Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
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.
Backstage in the locker room, Charlie Dempsey and Wren Sinclair argue over whose lead to follow, with Wren saying if it was not for her, Dempsey would not have the Heritage Cup. Meanwhile, two of Tony D'Angelo's associates try to meet with D'Angelo, but D'Angelo is too focused on the match tonight.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Jaida Parker. Jaida says that her journey has been whirlwind as of late and that she has her sights set on the NXT Women's Championship, and while she is a little sore, she is still ready for Roxanne Perez. She says that Roxanne is one of the best champions in NXT history, but she is not scared of the spotlight after competing in college soccer and she is "a WWE Superstar who used to play soccer," and that the cheers for her will get louder at No Mercy. Roxanne Perez shows up and forces Sarah Schreiber out of the interview to brag about how she ends everyone's stories in disappointment, then says Jaida has everything, but she is not "The Prodigy," and that there is no one better than her. Jaida threatens to slap the taste out of Roxanne's mouth, then actually does it. She then notices someone off camera and says they can get some too, then leaves. Roxanne then notices the person Jaida noticed, but we do not see them.
The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Adriana Rizzo) beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, Wren Sinclair) in a six-person mixed tag match. During the match, the two associates from The D'Angelo Family get in touch with Tony D'Angelo at ringside, and they and D'Angelo head to the back.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Pete Dunne. Dunne says that while the NXT Championship is still the goal, he will teach Trick Williams that when he messes with "The Bruiserweight," he will beat him within an inch of his life.
Backstage, General Manager Ava confronts "All Ego" Ethan Page for attacking referees last week, and Ethan tries to get himself suspended so he does not have to defend the NXT Championship against Joe Hendry. Ava says that Ethan will be defending the NXT Championship, and that she needs to figure things out.
Zachary Wentz and Wes Lee show up for their face-to-face meeting. Security guards and referees have surrounded the ring before the commercial break. Zachary Wentz says other stables break up, but not The Rascalz, but Wes Lee tells him he is incredibly naive. Wes Lee says he is the bigger star and that Wentz is jealous of everything he has accomplished and is only back to get "the NXT rub." Wes Lee says that they are both on different levels, but Wentz says that no one is prouder of his accomplishments than he is. He says that MSK (Wentz and Wes Lee) was the best tag team in NXT, and while he messed it up, Wes Lee became a star while he became a man. He says that everything motivated him to come back, and Wes Lee admits that while he loves the motivation, the win would only be good for nostalgia. He says that it is not 2022 anymore. Wentz reminds Wes Lee that he was about to quit NXT for the third time when he and Trey showed up. Wentz tells Wes that he always had his back, but Wes Lee says that they are on different levels. Wentz says that Wes Lee has underestimated him despite him wishing Wes success, and now he hopes to fail at No Mercy. Wes tells Wentz to forget everything they have ever done, as he will remind Wentz why he is "a WWE Superstar" while Wentz is "a TNA wrestler," but Wentz says he will beat Wes Lee's ass.
Backstage, Joe Hendry thanks Trick Williams for the assist last week. Trick says that he believes in Joe Hendry, and Joe Hendry tells Trick Williams that when he beats "All Ego" Ethan Page for the NXT Championship, Trick will be his first challenger.
Kelani Jordan heads to the ring. Kelani Jordan heads to the ring. She wants to know what opponent Wendy Choo has in mind for her when Wendy appears on the TitanTron and directs a woman in a black leather hoodie towards the ring. That woman is Rosemary from TNA.
Kelani Jordan beats Rosemary. After the match, Wendy Choo's laughter can be heard, and her face appears on the TitanTron. Suddenly, Kelani is grabbed from behind for a sleeper by Wendy Choo, who soon puts Kelani to sleep. Rosemary hands the Women's North American Championship to Wendy, who holds it up.
Backstage, Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) is met by Lexis King, who says that nobody wants to hear Oro Mensah's sob stories. He also calls Noam Dar "the real daddy of Meta-Four," and Oro says that is very rich from someone lacking a father figure. Oro and Lexis brawl, and referees have to break the brawl up.
At Chase University, Andre Chase and Ridge Holland celebrate winning the NXT Tag Team Championships, but Duke Hudson expresses regret about himself and Riley Osborne not getting the job done last week. Ridge says that he is still glad to call Chase University his family and that he will not let the NXT tag team titles go. Thea Hail says they will have the reign of all reigns, then Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up. Nathan Frazer and Axiom talk about how they have made each other better, then Frazer says that while there isn't anyone who doesn't love Chase University, Chase U will soon come crumbling down when they take the tag titles back.
Brooks Jensen beats Malik Blade.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans. Je'Von says that his Joe Coffey does not think he can wrestle, and that Joe Coffey is about to find he can not only wrestle, but throw hands.
Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger talk about Joe Hendry as well as their online show. OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) show up, bragging that Jaida Parker will win at No Mercy. This turns into what each team has done lately, and Lucien Price says that when they eliminate Hank and Tank, they will get their shot at tag team gold.
Joe Coffey beats Je'Von Evans after Wolfgang distracts the referee from the ring apron so that Mark Coffey can take a bullet for Joe by eating a top rope cutter meant for him.
At the restaurant, Tony D'Angelo finds out that Oba Femi is in his private dining room. D'Angelo is amazed by Oba Femi, and Oba Femi says that while D'Angelo is a powerful man as "The Don of NXT," he is the ruler of NXT and he does not take disrespect. D'Angelo says that he does not take disrespect either, and says that they can handle things like men. Oba Femi says that he will wait until Sunday to handle things, but D'Angelo says he will prove Oba Femi mortal. Oba says others have tried and failed and that D'Angelo will be no different before leaving.
Joe Hendry heads to the ring for his second NXT concert. Hendry thanks the fans for choosing to spend their evening with him, as he a potentially career-defining opportunity against "All Ego" Ethan Page at No Mercy before thanking the fans for their support. To show his appreciation, he has written another song, this time about Ethan Page. Hendry makes fun of Ethan's hobbies as well as his "Karate Guy" character and a loop of Ethan Page lifting weights in a Bowser costume, then tells Ethan Page to put on some clothes. Ethan shows up just before the end of the song as two referees try to hold him back, saying that the sing-along is done and that Hendry will not embarrass him with out-of-context footage. The crowd continues to chant Hendry's song as a visibly bothered Ethan Page tells Hendry that he knows what is best for the people, which is keeping Hendry out of NXT and away from his title. General Manager Ava shows up and says Ethan Page should be flattered, then says she has things figured out and that because of his attack on the referees last week, their match will have a special guest referee: Trick Williams. Trick shows up in a sleeveless referee's shirt and black shorts as Ethan Page is visibly miffed. Ethan tries to attack Hendry with the NXT Championship, but Hendry ducks and hits Hendry with the Standing Ovation before Trick makes the three-count. As Hendry waves the NXT Championship from side to side, Pete Dunne tells Trick Williams that he will not make it to No Mercy.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shiloh Hill. Shiloh says he has seen Riley Osborne wrestle a lot of times and knows that he has talent and technique, and that he has his work cut out for him. He does have a plan, however: hit him, hit harder, and repeat step two. He says it is not about experience, technique or pretty moves, but heart, grit and work, and for him, it is about time.
Riley Osborne beats Shiloh Hill.
We see footage from "NXT Anonymous," where Uriah Connors asks two other Superstars to help him out with something.
Malik Blade beats Bronco Nima with an inside cradle from top rope following the distraction attempt by Lucien Price.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. Tank says Dion Lennox and Uriah Connors are "half power and half grit," then holds up an "HT TV" microphone and asks Hank Walker what the plan of attack is tonight. Hank says they are "running the ball downhill and keeping it inside the A-gaps."
Tatum Paxley beats Layla Diggs.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dion Lennox and Uriah Connors. Lennox says he and Connors have been doing okay on LVL UP lately and are hoping to find more success as a team. He says everyone loves Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, but Connors stops him and says they do not because they are standing in their way and that nice guys finish last while he and Lennox are agitators, and that Lennox needs to channel that.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat Uriah Connors and Dion Lennox after Connors and Lennox argue, with Lennox confronting Connors about removing a top turnbuckle cover in order to win.
The show starts with Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) learning that Noam Dar has been attacked backstage.
Backstage, Kiana James talks with Izzi Dame. As Kiana says there is a reason why she is a friend to her unlike everyone else in the locker room, she says she will run Raw while Izzi runs NXT. We then hear from Sol Ruca, who says that she ranked #1 in the women's combine and that she will ride that wave to the NXT North American Women's Championship.
Sol Ruca beats Izzi Dame to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match.
General Manager Ava meets with The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Ariana Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) regarding their recent actions, and fines them $20,000. Tony D'Angelo pays the fine in cash, and demands "no funny business" tonight.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice. Shayna says she knows nothing but dominance, and that she and Lola are curious about who Roxanne Perez's opponent will be. Suddenly, they are attacked by Natalya and Karmen Petrovic. The women's locker room shows up to break up the brawl, followed by an official.
Backstage, the rest of Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) finds out that Noam Dar is out indefinitely. Oro tells Noam that he will step up tonight, while Lash Legend heads to the ring for the next match.
Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom are chatting with Ridge Holland when The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) shows up and mock Ridge, who is not in the mood for anything from them. The O.C. challenge Ridge to a tag team match, then make fun of him for having no friends.
Lash Legend beats Ivy Nile to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match after Jakara Jackson grabs Ivy Nile's ankle.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans, who says that he did not attack Noam Dar and does not know who did, then says that it is going to get "real wicked and real bouncy" against Oro Mensah in the next match.
Backstage, Carlee Bright meets with General Manager Ava about getting a match with Lola Vice tonight, and Ava grants it. Meanwhile, Tatum Paxley watches from inside Ava's office.
Je'Von Evans beats Oro Mensah after Trick Williams shows up to stop Lash Legend from introducing a metal folding chair into the match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Charlie Dempsey, who says that Myles Borne and Damon Kemp are in rough shape after last week but will be here tonight. He says that the Heritage Cup is staying with No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Kemp, Borne) after he beats Tony D'Angelo within an inch of his life.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes says things were a bit different when he was last in an NXT ring with a microphone, and he admits he was in a dark period of his life and was unsure of whether he would make it back. He says that he loves NXT and that he still wants the NXT North American Championship back, and that he missed NXT while he was gone. Wes Lee talks about how he was back up and training after his surgery and how his main goal was to get back into NXT, and instead of missing nearly a year, he fought to get back in the ring in six months. Before he can think of what to say next, Oba Femi shows up and says he is impressed with him due to the heights he took the North American title to, but tells him that he has taken it as far as he can, and that he will take the title to heights Wes never could. He says that Wes' trials and tribulations prove that Wes has the heart of a lion and the spirit of a warrior, but he is an actual warrior that Wes cannot conquer. He tells Wes that if he wants a title shot, he must prove himself for an opportunity. Wes says Oba checks all the box of what a champion is supposed to look like, and as Wes says that he may not check as many boxes, Ivar shows up and says everyone is happy to have Wes back, including him, as he has been through a career-ending injury. Ivar says that when he came back, he had to fight for everything he got, and says that he knows Wes is not afraid to do the same. He says they both want a shot at Oba Femi before Josh Briggs shows up. Josh Briggs mockingly says everyone in the ring is so emotional regarding the North American title before proclaiming that this is "a man's game," and while he and Oba tore the house down, he did it with broken ribs and he is now healed. He says that he and Oba should run it back and that he will give Wes and Ivar title shots when he wins. Oba says everyone has very compelling arguments, and tells the three of them to fight among themselves, with the winner getting a title shot.
Backstage, Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) meets with Ridge Holland during his interview with Kelly Kincaid, and Andre Chase offers Ridge the opportunity to team with Riley Osborne.
We hear snoring again, followed by an alarm clock.
Backstage, Lexis King brags about his winning streak when Jazmyn Nyx asks everyone to sign a "Get Well Card" for Jacy Jayne. Nobody is interested, except for Lexis King, who signs while spelling Jacy's name "Jacky."
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Ridge Holland and Riley Osborne after Riley inadvertently drop kicks Ridge as Gallows has Ridge in his grasp.
We see a vignette for Carlee Bright.
Lola Vice beats Carlee Bright. After the match, Natalya and Karmen Petrovic rush into the ring and brawl with Lola and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, then they challenge them to a tag team match next week.
Backstage, Riley Osborne apologizes to Ridge Holland, who tells him that accidents happen, then hopes that Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) can trust him. Riley and Ridge shake hands.
Tony D'Angelo beats Charlie Dempsey two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT Heritage Cup Championship! D'Angelo scores the first fall with 15 seconds (0:15) left in Round 1 with a Victory Roll. Charlie Dempsey scores the second fall with 51 seconds (0:51) left in Round 3 with a German suplex. During Round 5, Damon Kemp and Myles Borne rush out and attack Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino before going after D'Angelo. D'Angelo fends them off before hitting Dempsey with the Fisherman's Buster to win the match and the title with 1:53 (one minute, fifty-three seconds) left in Round 5.
Backstage, it is revealed that Wes Lee has been attacked, as is Josh Briggs and Ivar. The attackers are none other than Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), who have not been seen in NXT in some time.
Jakara Jackson beats Arianna Grace following the distraction by Oro Mensah, allowing Jakara to poke Arianna's left eye and drive Arianna into the mat for the win.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dante Chen and Dion Lennox. Dion Lennox says it is early days for him and that he want to learn and grow, and with Dante as the gatekeeper of NXT, he wants to learn with him and not against him. Dante says he has his eye on everyone in NXT, and Dion has impressed him with his strength, agility and the ability to gain knowledge. Both of them agree that they need to focus on film study.
Jaida Parker beats Carlee Bright.
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Dante Chen and Dion Lennox.
Noam Dar beats Dijak following the distraction by Oro Mensah.
Backstage, General Manager Ava is met by Ilja Dragunov. Ava proposes a match, but she lets Dragunov pick the opponent. Dragunov asks Ava to let the locker room that whoever wants to stand toe to toe with him will face him tonight.
We see a vignette for Tatum Paxley, who says that no matter how good she is, nobody wants to play with girls like her. She says the cool kids did not want to play with her, but she made them, then makes it known she wants the NXT Women's Championship. She says she loved Lyra Valkyria because she was the closest to good and wanted to be with her, but she lost the NXT Women's Championship and broke her heart. She then says that Lyra is nothing to her now. Tatum then says that Roxanne Perez is the coolest girl in the class, but she cannot have that anymore, and that needs to be her. She then proclaims that Roxanne is in her way.
Lola Vice beats Sol Ruca after Sol Ruca is tripped off the top rope by Blair Davenport. After the match, Natalya shows up on the TitanTron and tells Lola Vice that in two weeks, she will face her on her own turf and put her to the test in response to costing her a championship, and announces that it will be in NXT Underground.
In footage from yesterday from NXT Anonymous, Ridge Holland is seen meeting with General Manager Ava when Joaquin Wilde confronts Ridge. Ridge briefly pins Wilde to the wall, then leaves when Ava tells Ridge to stop.
We see Arianna Grace, who meets with Gigi Dolin for dress shopping. Gigi wants to play it safe and go with basic black, but Adrianna Grace opts towards more colorful clothing and says Gigi will be looking like her in no time.
Ridge Holland beats Joaquin Wilde. Shawn Spears shows up to watch later in the match.
Backstage, Josh Briggs finds out from the doctor that he has to take it easy with his ribs. Ivar shows up and tells Briggs to take it easy and wait until he is champion so he can get the first shot, but Briggs is not in the mood to wait and tells Ivar to put his war paint on so they can decide who faces Oba Femi first tonight.
Backstage, Thea Hail is met by Andre Chase, and the two of them talk about Jacy Jayne's recent revelations. Chase says that he decided to risk it all when he had faith that Thea Hail could beat Tiffany Stratton, but after seeing her suffer, he just wanted her to be okay. He says that his heart was and always will be in the corner of Thea Hail, and Thea apologizes to Chase for doubting him.
The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Arianne Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) heads to the ring. Tony D'Angelo says that when he and Stacks lost the NXT tag team titles, he said it was time for rapid growth in the family, and while he is not NXT Champion, he is doing better than he was a year ago. He says he went toe-to-toe with one of the toughest men in NXT history in Ilja Dragunov, and it was one of the hardest fights he ever went through. He says that while he did not win, it was all about toughness. No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) suddenly shows up, and Charlie Dempsey confronts D'Angelo for airing their business. D'Angelo says Dempsey came to his family to take care of one of his own, and D'Angelo tells Dempsey not to mention any specifics before asking where his money is. Luca Crusifino gives Dempsey the option of handling the debt or having the family handle it their way, and D'Angelo says that the family lives by a code that cannot be betrayed before saying that the Heritage Cup looks pretty nice. Dempsey says the Heritage Cup represents talent and history, and should not be held by a two-bit gangster in wrestling boots. This soon leads to a brawl between both sides.
Ilja Dragunov enters the ring, and soon, the entire locker room shows up and fights over who faces Dragunov. All of a sudden, Je'Von Evans shows up on the other side of the ring, jumps over Dragunov and answers the open challenge.
Ilja Dragunov beats Je'Von Evans in an open challenge match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Karmen Petrovic, who plans on training Natalya for her NXT Underground match when Lola Vice shows up and says that Natalya cannot handle her heat, especially after she and Natalya see who she has in her corner.
Backstage, Sol Ruca meets with General Manager Ava regarding Blair Davenport, saying she wants her in a no-disqualification match at Spring Breakin' and that she will not stop until Blair has to be carried out of the ring.
Tatum Paxley beats Thea Hail after Jasmyn Nyx distracts Thea and Jacy Jayne trips Thea off the ropes as she goes for a moonsault. After the match, Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne brawl, and both women have to be held back. As this goes on, Lyra Valkyria suddenly shows up and attacks Tatum Paxley in the ring.
Backstage, Roxanne Perez says that Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley can destroy each other for all she cares while she takes entertainment in and gives a title match to who comes out of it. As Roxanne asks why General Manager Ava complains about her job, Ava shows up and puts Lyra, Tatum and Roxanne in a Triple Threat Match for the NXT Women's Championship at Spring Breakin'.
Arianna Grace and Gigi Dolin go dress shopping. Adrianna finds a jade green dress, and Gigi gets the idea to make the dress her own, both figuratively and literally.
Ivar beats Josh Briggs.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Oba Femi, who simply finds Ivar's victory "interesting." On his way out of the locker room, Oba Femi hits Oro Mensah in the forehead with a door again.
We see a video package of the events leading up to Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes in a steel cage match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Carmelo Hayes, who tells Trick Williams that it is not over until he says it is and that he will make sure Trick does make it out of the steel cage as he takes everything from him.
Trick Williams beats Carmelo Hayes in a steel cage match. During the match, members of Carmelo Hayes' personal security try to get in the cage, and one of them succeeds while also bringing in a metal folding chair. Trick takes out that member of Carmelo's security, but Carmelo gets his hands on the chair. Carmelo swings at Trick, but Trick ducks and hits a jumping knee that knocks the chair into Carmelo's head, earning him the victory. After the match, Ilja Dragunov shows up on the balcony, and he and Trick have a staredown.
Ilja Dragunov heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says he is not in the mood to wait around all tonight, for this is Stand & Deliver season, and calls out Carmelo Hayes so they can have a discussion regarding the NXT Championship. Carmelo shows up and says Dragunov may be champion for now, but he is the one that makes the brand go. Security shows up to stand between him and Dragunov, who Carmelo says makes him sick with his custom suits and has to be ticked off that he used him. Dragunov says that he can be spiteful, and Carmelo says that he will not step into the ring until he sees a contract. Carmelo says Dragunov's biggest fear is losing the NXT Championship, then tells Dragunov to get everything in order before the end of the night so they can talk business. Dragunov approaches the ropes, and when a few members of Carmelo's security approach him, they get laid out.
Backstage, General Manager Ava is met by Gigi Dolin, who wants to talk about her NXT future. When Ava heads to her office, Jaida Parker is already there, and this leads to an argument between Gigi and Jaida. Ava kicks Jaida out.
Kiana James beats Kelani Jordan after Izzi Dame trips Kelani off the apron, which allows Kiana to hit the Dealbreaker for the win.
In backstage footage from last week, an irritated and enraged Roxanne Perez beats Jakara Jackson up in the locker room after losing out on another opportunity for the NXT Women's Championship.
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Edris Enofe and Malik Blade. After the match, Andre Chase and Duke Hudson show up from the Chase U section and challenge Gallows and Anderson to a match when Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up also wanting a piece of Gallows and Anderson. All of a sudden, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro hit Gallows and Anderson from the top rope from behind, and all three teams clear Gallows and Anderson out of the ring. Meanwhile, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker are on the nearby balcony.
Backstage, Oba Femi meets with General Manager Ava concerning his next challenger. After Ava says she is figuring this out, Ilja Dragunov shows up, wanting to speak with her.
Roxanne Perez beats Jakara Jackson with the crossface. During the match, Lash Legend gets ejected when Jakara grabs onto Lash Legend to counter the Pop Rox.
Backstage, Thea Hail talks about Riley Osbourne, who says that that the Thea Hail he dated was not the one that he got to know and that they are better off as friends. Jacy Jayne says "the old Thea" was a loser, Fallon Henley is a moron who begs people to be her friends, and that Andre Chase and Duke Hudson are also losers. Suddenly, Kiana James and Izzi Dame show up to talk about the calenders, which leaves Thea alone with her thoughts.
Backstage, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker are met by The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Anderson makes fun of "Comedian Corbin" "liking it in NXT," then says it will not take him and Gallows long . Corbin says the only thing funny was the sound Anderson's made when AJ Styles slapped in the mouth. A fight almost breaks out, and Breakker says that when they get in the ring, the dogs come out. Gallows says they will see if Breakker and Corbin can get past Chase University, and if they do, he and Anderson will be waiting for them.
Dijak beats Luca Crusifino. After the match, Joe Gacy shows up freeing himself from his straitjacket, and Crusifino hits Dijak from behind with a crowbar before Gacy and Dijak brawl their way to the back.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo tells Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo to go get Luca Crusifino for him after the two of them and Adriana Rizzo watch the previous match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Noam Dar and Oro Mensah. Noam says Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) is ready for anything and that nobody is doing it like they are right now, and that regardless of who he faces, it will end the same way.
Lyra Valkyria heads to the ring. She wishes Shotzi a speedy recovery and tells her that she still owes her a title shot, then gives credit where credit is due to Lash Legend for stepping up afterwards. She says she promised to stand in the ring as NXT Women's Champion and held up that promise, then mentions she made a promise to Tatum Paxley for staying in the background like she asked her to and asks her to come to the ring. Lyra crawls out from behind the barricade and says she would do anything for her, then says she has proven that she is a woman of her word after trying to come off as less creepy. Lyra tells Tatum that she has gotten with General Manager Ava and that they will face The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. As Tatum gets excited for the match, Ridge Holland shows up and wishes the both of them the best of luck, then asks for the ring in order to get something off his chest. Tatum and Lyra leave. Ridge says he is a man of action than he is a man of words, and that his actions have gotten him in this predicament. He says that when he retaliates against someone, he takes it too far, and he apologizes for defending himself and his family. As he says that there was no malicious intent in his actions, the lights go out, and a message stating "Truth will ultimately prevail, but there is bringing it to light" is heard. A man then hits Ridge with a chair when a spotlight is on the ring, and the man is Shawn Spears, previously known as Tye Dillinger.
Backstage, Brooks Jensen confronts Oba Femi and challenges him for the North American Championship, saying Josh Briggs told him to grow some balls and that this is what he is going to do. Oba Femi says that looking for a fight is one thing, but when he is done with him, he will not even be able to walk.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid is able to interview Carmelo Hayes, who is surrounded by security. Carmelo says he wants Ilja Dragunov in the ring and General Manager Ava with a contract for him to sign. He tells Dragunov "no contract, no Melo."
Von Wagner beats Lexis King with a schoolkid pin after Mr. Stone - who was accidentaly sandwiched between Von Wagner and the barricade earlier in the match - gets on the . After the match, Lexis King attacks Von Wagner's leg, and Mr. Stone grabs Lexis King by the hair only to get punched in the face. Lexis King then hits Mr. Stone with the Coronation, and referees rush in to check on Mr. Stone.
We see a video package chronicling the careers of The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane). Backstage, Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley entertain the idea of being women's tag team champions. Jaida Parker says The Kabuki Warriors will embarrass them, and Arianna Grace tries to defuse the situation through words only for Jaida Parker to make fun of her crown.
Backstage, Joe Gacy sneaks up on Dijak as he argues with General Manager Ava and attacks him. Referees have to break up the ensuing brawl.
Jaida Parker beats Gigi Dolin when Arianna Grace shows up and grabs Gigi's arm when she rears back only to get decked, which allows Jaida Parker to get the win when Gigi is distracted.
We see the message "See you soon" written on a beach followed by the NXT Roadblock logo.
Charlie Dempsey beats Noam Dar two falls to one (2-1) to become the NXT Heritage Cup Champion! Charlie Dempsey scores the first fall with a bridge pin with 1:14 (one minute, fourteen seconds) left in Round 1. Noam Dar scores the second fall with the Nova Roller with 2:39 (two minutes, thirty-nine seconds) left in Round 4. Charlie Dempsey scores the third and deciding fall with a German suplex bridge pin with 2:08 (two minutes, eight seconds) left in Round 5 following the distraction by the rest of No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) and Drew Gulak taking a Nova Roller for Dempsey.
Backstage, Shawn Spears says he likes Ridge Holland, but says Ridge has lied to himself for far too long and that the pain coursing through his body is the truth. He says the truth can bring one to their knees, and this is why he is in NXT. After Shawn Spears walks away, Roxanne Perez refuses an interview on the way out.
Ilja Dragunov and General Manager Ava are in the ring for a contract signing between Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship at Roadblock. Carmelo Hayes soon shows up with a security detail. Carmelo says that he and Dragunov are now speaking the same language, then states that he has brought security with him for Dragunov's protection and that he will become NXT Champion again at Roadblock. Dragunov says he and Carmelo have known each other for eight months and was initially shocked by his blatant honestly, but has realized that is who he is and that he will do anything to become champion. Carmelo mentions Dragunov saying he wants to take his soul and tells him that he is colder than Dragunov can imagine, then The D'Angelo Family shows up. Tony D'Angelo gets in the ring and says that if everyone is talking about big business, then he should be part of the conversation. Carmelo is against this, but D'Angelo says one must not be "Him" to move things around here, for there is only one Don. All of a sudden, Carmelo's security detail walks away, then D'Angelo says he has been watching this feud go on for the last eight months and that he is the one man who can flip things on their head. He says Carmelo has had more of, then tells Dragunov is the man who wants to take the NXT title from him and not Carmelo, as he has earned everything he has ever gotten and that anyone who crossed him earned what they got coming to them. He says he will earn a title match at Stand & Deliver, then Dragunov says D'Angelo has gotten his interest. Tony D'Angelo says it will be him and Carmelo Hayes at Roadblock, with the winner facing Dragunov for the title at Stand & Deliver. Dragunov says he would like nothing better than Carmelo earning something for once in his life, and tells D'Angelo he has his match before telling him "Whoop that 'Melo." D'Angelo and Dragunov shake hands as Carmelo asks if Ava will stand behind the decision of a cowardly champion before telling D'Angelo that he cannot beat him, saying D'Angelo is better suited for a menial job while he is the real Don. D'Angleo confronts Carmelo, who shoves him into Dragunov and casues D'Angelo to inadvertently elbow Dragunov, then signs the contract for the match.
Carmelo Hayes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He shows up with a metal folding chair and sits in it, but as the crowd boos him, he says "Not yet," and leaves.
Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker are at ringside. As Baron is about to start their Dusty Cup celebration, Bron Breakker asks ring announcer Alicia Taylor to announce them as the winner of the Dusty Cup. She also names them "The Wolfdogs," much to the annoyance of Corbin, who says that Vengeance Day was off the charts and that they dominated, and that there is nobody in the company who can stop them. After Corbin jokes with Bron Breakker running into the top rope, Breakker says things go wrong running at twenty-three miles per hour and that Corbin would not have made it over the top rope if he didn't give him a boost. The both of them call out The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo), then Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up for the next match. Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker guest on commentary for the next match.
Nathan Frazer and Axiom beat Edris Enofe and Malik Blade. After the match, Bron Brakker and Baron Corbin attack Frazer and Axiom and throw them out of the ring. Suddenly, The D'Angelo Family show up, and Corbin challenges them for the tag titles next week. Stacks says they have their tag team title match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Ilja Dragunov, who says that he wants answers from Carmelo Hayes.
Ilja Dragunov heads to the ring. Dragunov says that he and Trick Williams went to war on Sunday and that he not only respects him, he likes him, but regardless of that, he could not allow Trick to slay him. He says that Trick gave him everything he had, and if there is anyone who were to beat him, Trick would be a worthy champion. He then says it is his duty to call out one person: Carmelo Hayes. He says that Carmelo has been attacking him with false accusations for months and that there was no mental manipulation between himself and Trick, and that everyone can now see his true color. Dragunov says that Carmelo could not see Trick reaching new heights in NXT, and calls Carmelo Hayes "a traitorous son-of-a-bitch" as he promises to break him. When Carmelo fails to show, Dragunov tells Carmelo to show up before he fights him himself. Dijak shows up instead, and wants to know why Dragunov is obsessed with Carmelo and Trick. Dijak says the two of them are a couple of winners after Vengeance Day, but Dragunov says tonight is not the night and that he is not the man he should mess him tonight. Dijak says that Dragunov likes to call himself "unbesiegbar" but is looking "regular besiegbar" with a broken nose, and Dragunov tells Dijak to get out of his way and that Dijak will suffer like he has never suffered before when they cross paths again. Dijak punches in the nose, but Dragunov gets him with a takedown. Referees and security have to hold both men back.
Backstage, Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne celebrate the "Women of Chase University" calendar selling out in 30 minutes on WWE Shop when Thea Hail realizes Riley Osborne's match is next. Jacy tells Thea not to come off as "too available" and that the thrill is in the chase.
Backstage, Noam Dar and Von Wagner talk about Von Wagner's Heritage Cup match with Noam Dar. Mr. Stone's sons show up from behind the couch and propose that Mr. Stone tag team with Von Wagner against Meta-Four.
Lexis King beats Riley Osborne after Osborne takes too long on the top rope as he briefly looks for Thea Hail in the Chase U section of the crowd. During the match, it is announced that Ilja Dragunov vs. Dijak is official for later tonight.
We hear from Kelani Jordan, who says that the business is not fair and that he is stomping on business, not just standing on it. She says that she has found her place in NXT, and that while NXT has the best women's division, she is not afraid, as fear has never crowned a champion. She says she refuses to settle anything for less, because she wants will be hers.
In the women's locker room, Kiana James and Izzi Dame are not impressed with Kelani and the rest of the women's division, saying everyone is happy to be here. Suddenly, Brinley Reece shows up with a drink, and Kiana and Izzi take it and dump it in the trash.
Carmelo Hayes is in the ring sitting in a metal folding chair. This time, the arena is dark and there is a spotlight on him as the crowd chants "You're not Him!" Carmelo says the villain is always the villain when the hero is telling the story. He then asks why nobody wants to hear his side before telling Trick Williams he is not jealous of his success and that he allowed him to succeed, and that he wanted him to achieve the highest of highs and make his parents proud. He then says he had to take it from him when he got close enough to remind him of his place and remind him of what happens when he bites the hand that feeds him, as Trick crossed him first. Carmelo says they had an agreement where he would get the NXT Championship while Trick will get the North American Championship, but Trick let the people get in his head and believed they were on the same level. He says that Trick went behind his back and tried to take what belonged to him, and when he did, he knew what he had to do. Carmelo then admits that he attacked Trick Williams all that time ago and that he would do it again if he crossed him. Suddenly, Trick Williams' music hits, but Trick does not show and it is revealed to be a trick orchestrated by Carmelo. Carmelo says that Trick is not coming back and that Trick is laid up in the hospital next to Booker T, then says he and Trick are not the same and that the fans are so caught up in the headlines that they pushed him to the sidelines. After stating that nothing gets by him in NXT, he says that Trick tried to be like him, but he was "still a trick." He says that Trick was only his hype man and that this is all it is and all Trick will ever be.
We see the "Man has three faces" vignette from Vengeance Day again.
We see a vignette for Oba Femi, who says that he is "the giant of NXT" and that he stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Backstage, Riley Osborne is met by Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne. Riley admits he did not see Thea in the Chase U section. Thea says she was handling some business, but lets him know Valentine's Day is still on. After Riley leaves, Jacy tells Thea to relax and that she has the advice she needs.
Roxanne Perez beats Lola Vice following the distraction by Tatum Paxley, who shows up with the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament contract only to get kicked in the head by Lola Vice only for Roxanne to hit Lola with the Pop Rox for the win.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson). Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson say that Kelani Jordan's career will end before it begins, and Noam Dar says that they will put Von Wagner and Mr. Stone to an end next week. No Quarter Catch Crew show up and call out Noam Dar for taking Von Wagner and Mr. Stone's tag team challenge.
Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) beat Fallon Henley and Wren Sinclair.
Backstge, Brooks Jensen catches up with Josh Briggs. They both talk about Fallon Henley's recent match, and as Josh Briggs is about to leave, Jensen admits that he is lost without him and Fallon. Briggs tells Jensen to get out of the past and stand on his own two feet and gets a tag physical as he does.
Backstage, Jaida Parker speaks with General Manager Ava, wanting a match with Adrianna Rizzo next week. Ava says that nobody else can be at ringside for the match, and Jaida agrees to the match. Jaida leaves, and Ridge Holland wants a match with Gallus. Ava says that she cannot give him a 3-on-1 match and that he will have to settle with one member at a time, and if he loses at any point, it is over between him and Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). Ridge accepts the terms.
Ilja Dragunov beats Dijak after Joe Gacy hits Dijak from underneath the ring with what looks like a boxing glove on a stick, allowing Dragunov to hit the H-Bomb for the win. After the match, Dragunov is hit from behind with a chop block by Carmelo Hayes, who then grabs the NXT Championship and nails Dragunov in the face with it.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofe to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Fallon Henley. Fallon says she had fun last week, but it is now down to brass tacks and she has to go through nineteen other women for a shot at the NXT women's title. She says it is time to put on the work boots and reach the final four.
We see a video package of the end of Dragon Lee's NXT North American Championship reign.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice talk about their battle royal plans when they are suddenly met by Tatum Paxley, who says she will win the battle royal so that Lyra Valkyria does not have to defend her title.
Oba Femi heads to the ring. Oba Femi says it was set in stone that he would be omnipotent and the embodiment of a war leader, and that he was tested as a young Nigerian prince and dominated his opposition. He says that in NXT, the goal is still the same, and now he is North American Champion and has divine right to rule over the fans and crush everyone who stands in his way to dust. Dragon Lee suddenly shows up. He says he cannot be mad after last week, for Oba Femi was hungry, and says that nobody has made an impact in NXT much like Oba Femi. He says the North American title represents opportunity and that he hopes that Oba Femi will continue the open challenge and hopes to be Oba Femi's first opponent tonight. Oba Femi refuses, saying the open challenges are now closed, and Dragon Lee demands a rematch at Vengeance Day. Oba Femi says he does not get to decide any more, although he may consider it.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Eddy Thorpe is met by Trey Bearhill, who thanks Eddy for representing their culture. Dijak suddenly intervenes, and when Trey steps up to Dijak, Dijak mentions putting Thorpe on the shelf and says he might do it to Trey next.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams talk about their win tonight and their rise to the Dusty Cup finals when Ilja Dragunov shows up, apologizes to Trick Williams, then says their title match will be at Vengeance Day. Carmelo reminds Trick afterwards that the Dusty Cup finals will also be at Vengeance Day.
Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley beat Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice when Paxley folls onto Lola and inadvertently gets the win.
Backstage in the women's locker room, everyone gets ready for the women's battle royal as Arianna Grace declares that she will win. As she speaks, everyone gradually leaves the room.
Ridge Holland beats Joe Coffey. After the match, Mark Coffey and Wolfgang attack Ridge Holland, and Joe Coffey joins in. Gallus (Joe, Mark, Wolfgang) keeps looking towards the entrance as the three of them lay Ridge out.
In video footage from "NXT Anonymous", Thea Hail, Jacy Jayne have succeeded in raising some money. After everyone else leaves, Jacy Jayne and a student named Jazmin head out to get some drinks.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan says she is entering tonight's women's battle royal with a chip on her shoulder and that she is breaking through in 2024, and that patience is not going to unlock the doors she is trying to open. She is then met by Brinley Reece, who is just as hyped for the match and thinks highly of Kelani's chances as she does her own.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Baron Corbin when Bron Breakker shows up. Both men insist that they are one who led the team of victory while carrying the other, then Breakker says they will punch their ticket to the Dusty Cup finals. Baron Corbin is not exactly on board with their team name being "The Wolf Dogs" or Bron Breakker thinking about the team in the shower. "Wild Boars" does not go much further, either.
The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) beat Chase University (Duke Hudson and Riley Osborne) to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Backstage, Arianna Rizzo is met by Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Arianna is nervous due to her debuting in tonight's women's battle royal. Stacks says "The Rizz always takes care of biz," and D'Angelo reminds her of how she always knocks people when they deserved it and that everyone in the women's battle royal deserve it.
In backstage footage from last week, Mr. Stone and Von Wagner are met by Noam Dar and Oro Mensah. Wagner wants a shot at the Heritage Cup as he throws a cup in the Cup, then pretends to not know how the rules work to get on Noam's nerves.
Joe Gacy guests on commentary for the next match.
Dijak beats Trey Bearhill despite a headbutt to Dijak by Joe Gacy. After the match, Joe Gacy attacks and brawls with Dijak, and the brawl makes its way to the back. After this, Trey Bearhill is attacked from behind by Lexis King.
Backstage, Josh Briggs is met by JBL. Briggs asks JBL for advice, and JBL tells Briggs that he has all the talent in the world but needs to figure out and show who he really is just like he did years ago.
We hear from No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne), who go back to basics in conditioning and toughness. The four of them agree that they will show no pity, no mercy and no quarter.
Backstage, Trick Williams speaks with Carmelo Hayes, saying they will finish what they started with the Dusty Cup before he wins the NXT Championship in the main event at Vengeance Day. Carmelo says they should put the NXT Championship to the side and focus on the Dusty Cup, but Trick likes the idea of the two of them being Triple Crown Champions.
It is announced that Cora Jade has suffered a torn ACL during a match with Wren Sinclair (formerly known as Madi Wrenkowski) in a live show at Dade City, Florida and will be out for several months. Wren Sinclair is in the next match.
Roxanne Perez last beats Kelani Jordan, Kiana James and Fallon Henley in a battle royal turned Fatal 4-Way to become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship. During the match, Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice turn on each other and brawl their way to the back after Lola eliminates Elektra only to be quickly eliminated in turn. After the match, Lyra Valkyria shows up to stare down Roxanne from outside of the ring.
Backstage, Jaida Parker re-introduces herself for those who did not see her in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament. She knows that Gigi Dolin has been here before her and was a former tag team champion, but she is nobody to play with and she wishes Gigi all the best because she is going to need it.
Gigi Dolin beats Jaida Parker.
Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofe.
Noam Dar retains the NXT Heritage Cup Championship against Chad Gable with one fall apiece (1-1). Noam Dar scores the first fall with :39 (thirty-nine seconds) left in Round 2 with a Nova Roller following a cheap shot by Oro Mensah. Chad Gable scores the second fall with 2:49 (two minutes, forty-nine seconds) left in Round 5 with a Chaos Theory suplex, but Noam Dar hits Chad Gable with a cheap shot after the bell. In Round 6, Noam Dar taps out to Chad Gable's ankle lock, but it is after the bell. After the match, Lash Legend shoves Maxxine Dupri, then Oro Mensah does the same thing to Otis only for Otis to not even budge. Otis then wiggles in front of Lash Legend, then Maxxine gets up. When Lash turns around, Maxxine slaps her, then Otis catches Lash, who then runs away.
JBL picks Carmelo Hayes vs. Josh Briggs for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge qualifier and Blair Davenport vs. Thea Hail for the women's qualifier.
At a restaurant, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo agree that they are not done with Chase University, then D'Angelo says tonight is about them. D'Angelo and Stacks then meet with some old friends, including the family, whom they did not expect, and the family has a toast to another tag team title reign before having dinner.
Backstage, Trick Williams tells Carmelo Hayes that tonight is his night. Carmelo says he has to get into the Iron Survivor Challenge, and Trick says "[Josh] Briggs is a bad boy...but you 'Melo." Carmelo then says that he has to do this himself, and Trick reminds him to focus on tonight.
Xia Li attacks Lyra Valkyria from behind before the next match.
Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofe.
Backstage, Fallon Henley and Brooks Jensen hope that Josh Briggs qualifies for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge. Briggs says he has waited his entire life for this opportunity, then heads to the ring.
Josh Briggs beats Carmelo Hayes to qualify for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge following the distraction by Lexis King.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Lyra Valkyria, who says that her match is still happening and that even if she was at 10%, she would not let Xia Li - who she owes a kick to the face - leave with her title tonight.
Von Wagner shows up to Mr. Stone's home for dinner with some brownies and meets Mr. Stone's wife and two sons. Von Wagner and the two kids rip through the spaghetti, then Wagner offers to help the kids with some bullies before brownies.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes Lee says that him losing the North American Championship caused The Judgment Day to start holding all the gold, then says looking at Dominik Mysterio makes him see red. He says he felt like he belonged as a champion and that everybody respected him, and he wants that back. Wes Lee then says he wants one more shot at Dominik at Deadline, then Dominik shows up. Dominik says the one thing Wes Lee better than anyone is make the fans feel bad for him, because he was beaten by Ija Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes, took two months off, lost to Baron Corbin and thinks he deserves a title shot because the fans love him. He says that Wes Lee's opinion is worthless and that he made the North American title more relevant than he ever did, but Wes Lee says The Judgment Day saved his ass at every possible moment and is the only reason he is still champion. After Wes Lee says he will do anything to take his title back, Dominik Mysterio tells Wes Lee to prove himself by facing three other former North American Champions to get to him at Deadline. He also says that if Wes Lee does win, it will be his last shot at the North American Champion. Wes Lee accepts the challenge.
We see a video package regarding the Chase University scandal. Next week, Andre Chase will break his silence.
Backstage, Thea Hail waits for Andre Chase and Duke Hudson, but Jacy Jayne says there is a good reason they are not here tonight and tells Thea she can get the job done tonight and that she has her back.
Backstage, Josh Briggs is met by Tiffany Stratton, who says that she will she him at Deadline. Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley congratulate Briggs, but Henley is surprised that Tiffany talked to Briggs.
Blair Davenport beats Thea Hail to qualify for the women's Iron Survivor Challenge after Davenport gets the knees up on a springboard senton.
We see a video package regarding the feud between Baron Corbin and Ilja Dragunov. In this video package, Baron Corbin makes Ilja Dragunov's life sound miserable compared to his own and how it was easy to get what he wanted out of Dragunov.
Eddy Thorpe beats Charlie Dempsey by pinning Dempsey's shoulders to the mat as Dempsey has him in a submission hold. After the match, Drew Gulak and Myles Borne attack Eddy Thorpe.
After the D'Angelo Family dinner, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo are jumped by Huberto Carrillo and Angel Garza.
We see a vignette for Arianna Grace, who says that real beauty queens fix each others' crowns. She says that she was the victim of an attack by Karmen Petrovic that has gone unnoticed and unpunished, and says she find it a struggle to find the beauty in Karmen. After telling the fans to get mental help and shower, she then says that Karmen Petrovic is "an incurable disease" and that she is the cure.
Lyra Valkyria retains the NXT Women's Championship against Xia Li.
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Boa and Dante Chen after Boa inadvertently stomps Chen in the gut.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley. Fallon says Lash Legend has the size and power to succeed, but she cannot get past the fact that she is loud and annoying. Briggs and Jensen both agree that they also cannot stand the rest of Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Jakara Jackson). Fallon admits they have style and that they should take a page out of their book, which Brooks and Jensen have a laugh about before Fallon points out that it is nearly Halloween, then says that Lash may be able to talk a good game, but she had better be ready to saddle up. Brooks and Jensen tell Fallon that they have her back, then Fallon says it is time to get the win.
Fallon Henley beats Lash Legend after Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen stop Noam Dar and Oro Mensah from getting involved in the match.
Ilja Dragunov beats Wes Lee to face Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship at No Mercy. After the match, Carmelo Hayes shows up to have a staredown with Wes Lee.
We see footage of Von Wagner being placed on a stretcher and into an ambulance after the end of last week's show. It is announced that Von Wagner has been diagnosed with a small skull fracture, and that it is not known when he will recover.
Baron Corbin heads to the ring. Corbin says that he shows up and neither he or the fans like each other, then mentions how the feed had to be cut to black after what Bron Breakker did to Von Wagner. Corbin admits he does not like Von Wagner, but says everything about Von Wagner and his skull is very real, and that Von Wagner will never be the same again. He then calls out Bron Breakker. Corbin tells Breakker that what he did to Von Wagner was "freakin' awesome," then Breakker says he did not do this to get Corbin's approval, but to end Von Wagner's career. Breakker says he can still close his eyes and feel the atmosphere from before he did what he did and says he loved it. Corbin says he appreciates Breakker doing whatever it takes, then says he came here to be nice and even pay his fine before saying he is the more evil man after ending two Olympic athletes' WWE careers. Corbin says there are levels to what he does and that Breakker is not on his, and that Breakker should be respecting him instead of spitting on his legacy. Breakker then says there is only one thing left to do, and that is a match between them at No Mercy. He then says he will leave Corbin leaving the building like Von Wagner, but Corbin says Breakker has a lot to learn and that he is not Von Wagner before slapping him. Breakker slaps back, and this leads to a brawl that security quickly step in to break up.
Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey and Damon Kemp beat Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Myles Borne in a six-man tag match after Myles Borne turns on his team by attacking Brooks Jensen.
At Chase University, Andre Chase and Duke Hudson find out that Thea Hail is no longer sharing her location on her phone. Meanwhile, Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne are met by two guys who make fun of them only to get beaten up.
Lyra Valkryia beats Dana Brooke. After the match, Lyra Valkyria and Dana Brooke shake hands, and Kelani Jordan has to keep Dana from attacking Lyra from behind.
The NXT Women's Breakout Tournament is coming soon.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Eddy Thorpe, who says that Dijak cannot beat him without "a little something extra." Suddenly, Dijak shows up on the monitor in the forest where Eddy Thorpe finds guidance and tells him that he is marking his territory after failing to find him before hitting a tree with his belt.
Backstage, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio runs into Carmelo Hayes. Mysterio and Carmelo both argue over Carmelo not having an original thought in his head and their title defense opponents, then Carmelo says they will say who is still champion.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Becky Lynch, who says that after ten years, nobody can doubt her and she is more passionate than ever, and that she will right a wrong by winning the NXT Women's Championship tonight. Suddenly, Kiana James shows up and says she doesn't want Becky here and that she would send Becky back to Raw empty-handed, but Becky takes that as a challenge for after she wins the title.
Tyler Bate beats Axiom in Group A of the Global Heritage Invitational and earns two (2) points. During the match, Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) are seen in their lounge with an African safari theme.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Butch. Butch says he and Tyler Bate go way back and have history, but he is here in NXT to prove he is the baddest man in NXT and nobody brings out the bruiser in him more than Tyler.
In footage from earlier today, Joe Gacy meets with Ava in front of a rotten tree. He says that with The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) gone, their tree is rotten and they stand more isolated than before.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes meets with Trick Williams, who proposes to offer his help against The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio). Carmelo Hayes likes the offer, but mentions Trick Williams wanting to do his own thing. Trick Williams says he is still open to being part of a team, however. Meanwhile, Wes Lee shows up and cleans out his locker in the background.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofe. After the match, multiple tag teams arrive and brawl over The Creed Brothers.
Backstage, Becky Lynch is met by Lyra Valkyria, who tells Becky to win the Women's Championship tonight. Becky tells Lyra to keep killing it in the ring.
Backstage, Roxanne Perez talks about the last year of her career and the upcoming NXT Women's Breakout Tournament while also mentioning Elektra Lopez. Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice show up and confront Roxanne, and Lola Vice says she will beat Roxanne and win the tournament.
Nathan Frazer beats Akira Tozawa in Group B of the Global Heritage Invitational and earns two (2) points. Akita Tozawa, with three losses, is stuck at the bottom of the group with zero (0) points.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). Joe Coffey says he will slap Duke Hudson across the face in front of Hudson, and Hudson walks in and says that if he beats Coffey, it will lead to a three-way tie and he will become "the spoiler."
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Mustafa Ali. Ali says that he does not like "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio's officiating, but it is out of his hands, and when he knew Dominik helped him win, he dropped him. Dragon Lee shows up and asked Mustafa if he watched the match, Mustafa tells Dragon Lee that he will get the first shot at the title when he wins it.
Backstage, Wes Lee says that Ilja Dragunov was the better man tonight and that he is going home tonight, saying that he is done. After he leaves with his fiancee, Gigi Dolin attacks Blair Davenport, and security jumps in.
Becky Lynch beats Tiffany Stratton to become the NXT Women's Champion!
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interview Trey Bearhill. Trey says that he is Muskogee Creek Beaver clan, and that where he comes from, stories are passed down generation to generation before the written word. He says that tonight, he writes his first letters, and while he does not know how his story ends, he knows it begins tonight.
Tiffany Stratton retains the NXT Women's Championship against Thea Hail after Charlie Dempsey gets involved in the match from the outside, trigger an argument between Thea and Dempsey. Drew Gulak distracts the referee, and while Thea makes Tiffany tap out, Gulak's distraction makes it so that the referee cannot see this. When Thea confronts the referee, Tiffany retains with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Duke Hudson confronts Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey only to be ganged up on and attacked by them. All of a sudden, Chase Hudson suddenly returns and makes the save before he and Hudson take Gulak and Dempsey down for good.
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says that while he takes the pain of conflict like any other man, he endures, embraces and becomes that pain, and that his mind is unbreakable and his will unstoppable. He says that no matter what evil he faces, he will always be "Unbesiegbar."
In backstage footage from last week, Dana Brooke is met by Kelani Jordan in the trainer's room. Kelani considers Dana's match inspiring and says she is happy Dana is here in NXT. Dana hopes to have a match with Kelani when she heals up.
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Malik Blade and Edris Enofe. During the match, Los Lotharios (Humberto Carillo and Angel Garza) are seen watching the match from the balcony. Later on in the match, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo goes to tackle Mark Coffey only to inadvertently hit Edris Enofe when Mark Coffey dodges, which allows Gallus to retain.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews The Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson). Noam Dar still cannot comprehend losing the NXT Heritage Cup, and while the Meta-Four try to stay positive, Noam Dar is in a funk. Lash brags about her and Jakara's win last week, and Jakara says that their win could be "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler's future. Oro Mensah says they are more focused on the future.
Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine) holds a family meeting in the ring where everyone is able to air their grievances openly. Jagger Reid says that they were part of Schism a year ago after thinking it would enhance their lives, but that they seem to be enhancing Gacy's more. Gacy says that they might have enhanced his life, but if it were not for him, Rip Fowler would not even let him have a voice. Fowler admits they were in a bad blace when they met and that Gacy showed them a new way, but he admits they have seen cracks and that Gacy has not only flipped between inclusivity and exclusivity, but things have never added up. Gacy says that if he is a dictator, but they have become different and that Fowler and Jagger have been more ready to take on the world than they were a year ago. Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) shows up, and Brutus Creed says that they are tired of this family meeting, and Julius Creed mentions Ava Raine cheating to keep them from tag team gold before telling them to hurry up and implode. Gacy asks Julius Creed what his problem is, and Julius Creed says he considers them toxic to NXT. Gacy proposes a match between The Creed Brothers and The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid), with the stipulation that the losers leave NXT. Julius Creed accepts, much to Fowler and Jagger's chagrin.
We see a vignette for Bronco Nima and Lucien Price.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger chat with Axiom and Scrypts when Nathan Frazer shows up. Axiom congratules Frazer on winning the Heritage Cup, and when Scrypts mentions that Axiom has his eyes on the Cup, Axiom says he is drawn to it.
Backstage, Trick Williams talks about Carmelo Hayes put the work in to become champion and how tonight is his. Carmelo and Trick are soon met by Rhea Ripley, who tells them they made a a big mistake and that by stepping into The Judgment Day's (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) business, they become their business.
Nathan Frazer retains the NXT Heritage Cup against Dragon Lee. Valentina Feroz is the cornerperson for Dragon Lee, and Yulisa Leon is the cornerperson for Nathan Frazer. Axiom is seen watching from the outside halfway through Round 1. Nathan Frazer scores the first fall with a sudden pinfall attempt with 1:50 (one minute, fifty seconds) left in Round 2. Dragon Lee scores the second fall with a sit-out powerbomb with 1:15 (one minute, fifteen seconds) left in Round 4. Nathan Frazer scores the third and deciding fall in one of a series of roll-ups between both men with 0:01 (one second) left in Round 5.
We see a video package of Raw Underground from 2020.
We see Eddy Thorpe train with Gabe Steveson. Steveson tells Thorpe to stick to the gameplan and to not let Damon Kemp get into his head. Afterwards, Eddy asks Steveson to be in his corner, which Steveson accepts.
Backstage, Wes Lee talks with Myles Borne when Mustafa Ali shows up. Borne leaves, and Ali apologizes for slapping him in the face. He also tells him that he wanted a clear victory and that he got too involved. Tyler Bate confronts Mustafa Ali for his referee skills and wants a rematch, but Ali says he had his chants and wants Wes Lee in a title match. When Tyler asks who his special guest referee, Ali questions Tyler's ability to call it down the middle. As Ali and Tyler argue, Wes Lee leaves.
Backstage, Mr. Stone looks for Von Wagner when he finally finds him. Von Wagner is torn over what his family had to go through to make sure he stayed alive as a child, and that he cannot handle thinking about the childhood trauma.
Gigi Dolin beats Kiana James after Kiana's attempt at using her business bag as a weapon fails. After the match, Kiana hits Gigi from behind with her bag, which contains cans of orange and blue paint that she dumps on Gigi afterwards.
In prison, Tony D'Angelo is met by Joe Coffey. Coffey says he knows people, too, and that things are not what they seem. He says a lot has been changed since he was locked up, and D'Angelo accuses Joe Coffey of ratting on him and that Stacks will handle things. Joe Coffey tells Tony D'Angelo that Stacks has a mind of his own and that he sold him out. When D'Angelo does not believe him, Joe Coffey provides audio proof of Stacks telling him to lay low for a week and that he is tired of being the underboss, and that there is a new don on the streets.
We see footage of Roxanne Perez being attacked by Blair Davenport as she answers Twitter questions on Snapchat.
Backstage, Jacy Jayne talks about Lyra Valkyrie behind her back and says she will not make if she cannot handle one little comment. Tatum Paxley tells her to tell her off, and Jacy continues to talk about Lyra until Lyra shows up, punches her in the face, and tells her she does not play games before leaving. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley shows up and says "You kinda deserved it it...Lyra's a badass."
Backstage, Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid are angry with Joe Gacy making decisions for them. Ava Raine tells them to trust Joe Gacy, for he has a plan. Fowler says Gacy had better have a plan, because if he does not, they will.
Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT Championship against Baron Corbin.
Backstage, Bron Breakker storms out of Shawn Michaels' office angry, saying he cannot be controlled, and Bron announces that everyone will find out why next week.
Wes Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Tyler Bate after specialg guest referee Mustafa Ali fires both men up and narrowly avoids a Cardiac Kick. After the match, both Wes Lee and Tyler Bate look at Mustafa Ali strangely.
We hear from Gigi Dolin, who looks at various pieces of street art as an influence of her style as something that sets her apart from everyone else and states that wherever she walks, she can create whatever enters her mind. McKenzie Mitchell interviews Kiana James, who calls street art "a waste of real estate" as she says that she does not talk about bright colors or her feelings. Kiana states that she and Gigi Dolin are not all that different, but that unlike Gigi, she grew up and embodied success while Gigi enjoys swimming in a pool of mediocrity.
Duke Hudson hosts a pep rally for Thea Hail in the ring. Thea Hail shows up and says her heart is beating so fast right now, as next week is the fight of her life, and while everyone has had accomplishments while she graduated from high school and became a WWE Superstar. She says that she did not want to go to college and that she does not need a Master's degree, and that next week, she will become NXT Women's Champion. After Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey express their misgivings about Thea Hail having just graduated high school, Thea Hail thanks Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Gulak and Dempsey before stating that she will give Tiffany Stratton a Chase University-sized ass whupping. Tiffany Stratton shows up and says Thea Hail was nobody's pick to win the battle royal and that she got lucky, and that her celebration was so cute before telling her that she is the dumbest person in the building if she thinks she will beat her to become champion. Tiffany says there is a 0% chance of winning and that Thea holding her title is "cringe," but Duke Hudson tells Tiffany that Thea will beat her at the age of 19 and that he, Chase University and the fans all believe in Thea. Tiffany says that Thea will not only not beat her, but she will not tap her out. Thea then gets Tiffany in the Kimura Lock and makes her tap out before running around in a circle with the NXT Women's Championship.
In backstage footage from last week, Joe Gacy is angry about what happened as he talks to the rest of The Schism (Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine), as he feels his misfortunes are affecting orders. Jagger Reid tells him that they indeed do, and Joe Gacy tells Jagger that he is correct and that this is why The Dyad has been hitting harder than ever, and that he has to re-evalutate his actions that got them here and that togetherness is what is important. Ava says their tree will not fall from one chop, and that they cannot change what happened tonight. Backstage, Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) have seen The Schism's backstage blow-up. Julius says that they are a threat and "a legitimate cancer" to NXT and that they will send them packing.
We see footage from "NXT Anonymous" of Jacy Jayne being confronted by Lyra Valkyria, who confronts her for her words from last week. Jacy says it was just "locker room chat," but Lyra tells her she does not play games.
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat the team of Hank Walker and Tank Ledger and the team of Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match to become #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships next week.
Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) briefly talk about their match for next week, but as they are about to head to the pub, Los Lotharios (Humberto Garcia and Angel Garza) show up and say they were lucky they were not in the three-way tag team match, for if they were, they would be losing their titles to them. Gallus laughs them off and heads to the pub.
Eddy Thorpe is met by Damon Kemp, who says that in two weeks, he is bringing Raw Underground to the ring and that they will be in a ropeless 20x20 ring where the only way to win is by pinfall, knockout or submission. As they speak, Roxanne Perez passes by and attacks Blair Davenport, who takes the attack as a challenge.
Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is met by Nathan Frazer. Both men congratulate each other on recent championship wins. As Rollins says that he knows what he is getting into and that he got the best Finn Balor, he congratulates Frazer on becoming the competitor that he has become, and tells him to take care of the people who helped him along the way. Frazer leaves, then Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams show up and introduce themselves to Rollins before the three of them have a laugh and talk about their upcoming matches.
Cora Jade beats Dana Brooke by referee stoppage. During the match, Dana Brooke tweaks her knee, and as medical staff put her on a stretcher, Cora Jade refuses to leave Dana alone and move away from the stretcher as she mocks her. Dana gets off the stretcher and continues the match as the stretcher is almost halfway up the ramp after Cora Jade grabs her by the hair. Cora Jade wins by referee stoppage after keeping Dana in the middle of the ring with a single leg crab on the injured leg.
In footage from earlier today, Von Wagner and Mr. Stone talk in an empty arena. Wagner says Mr. Stone cared about him when nobody else did, then says that as a baby, he had to get surgery to fix his skull, which was fused into place at birth due to childhood trigonocephaly, and give him a life and allow his brain to grow. He says that he was in intensive care for a week after hours of surgery and no knowledge of whether or not he would survive, and that his parents made sure that they could pay for the medical bills and live. He says that kids called him a monster because he looked different while other parents also shunned him, and all he could do was take it because he knew he looked different. Wagner then cuts the conversation short, then leaves.
Backstage, Eddy Thorpe, Scrypts, Axiom and the rest of the locker room watch footage of Raw Underground when Gable Steveson shows up and offers to be Eddy's training partner.
Baron Corbin and Carmelo Hayes meet in the ring for a face-to-face meeting. Corbin says that posing will not keep the NXT Championship and that having the title does not mean one has made it, and while Carmelo may look cool, there is nothing he can say that he has not heard or anything he can do that he has not seen. Carmelo says Corbin has never seen a title reign or the respect of the people, and Corbin says he does not care what the fans - or Carmelo - think. Carmelo says he thinks that Corbin thinks he will come to NXT and take his title and make himself relevant again, and while it is not possible, it is not probable. He says this is nothing new to him as other people on the main rosters have challenged him before and that he has sent them packing, and that there is nothing separating Corbin from the rest of them. As Carmelo says that beating him will not be a jackpot like he thinks it is, Corbin says "Happy Corbin" bought him a $1.8 million house and that his insult does not land while he has an eight-year career some people only dream of before daring Carmelo to compare lifestyles with him. Carmelo says he has done more at age 26 compared to Corbin, saying he won the Breakout Tournament while Corbin was cut from the Arizona Cardinals, and while he gave past generations of NXT credit for setting the bar high, he will not meet their expectations, as he creates expectations of his own. He also says that he has renovated and added rooms to NXT's foundation, and has repaired the roof multiple times from blowing the roof off in the ring. Corbin tells Carmelo that if he has to tell everyone he is "Him," then he is nothing and he is insignificant, which is why he barely saw him over the barricade at SmackDown. He then says that while this is the part where he cracks his jaw and leaves him laying, he will not do it, because he will beat him for the NXT Championship and place it on his mantle while he lives a lifestyle Carmelo cannot afford and say "Today was a good day."
Backstage, Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon get ready for their match when Dragon Lee congratulates them on their recent match last week while Nathan Frazer shows up and does the same. Feroz and Leon leave, then Frazer mentions his conversation with Seth Rollins and gives Dragon Lee a shot at the Heritage Cup.
In backstage footage from moments ago, Joe Coffey finds out that there are rats at the bar from someone calling him, then he is attacked by Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, who then kidnaps him.
Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) beat Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon following the distraction from Oro Mensah, who grabs Yulisa Leon out of the air only for Valentina Feroz to take him down.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker. After the match, Rollins is attacked from behind by Finn Balor, who then hits Rollins with a chair after beating up the two members of security who run out to stop him. Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams run into the ring as Finn is about to hit the Coup de Grace.
