Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 17, 2021

Finn Balor is in the ring to start tonight's show. He names all of the people he has beaten to keep the NXT Championship, then says Karrion Kross is the only one remaining, that he has been waiting for him and that Kross' time is up. Suddenly, Kross and Scarlett show up. Kross said that this match would never have happened until they settled their separate affairs, and now, it will be the two of them one-on-one, and that the entire world needs to know who the real champion is around here. Finn says everyone wants to be the champion until the real champion walks into the room, and says that while Kross walks and talks like a champion, he is the champion, not Kross, and that Kross does not have what it takes to be in the main event and beat him. Kross promises him that at TakeOver, Finn will know what if feels like when he squeezes all the oxygen out of his throat and chokes him out, while Finn says he will know what it is like to be at the main event of TakeOver and choke. Scarlett says that she has already seen this in the cards: two champions draped in gold with the fans in awe, and that is all happens for a reason. Suddenly, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch show up. Burch says that all the words being said in the ring are just words, and Lorcan says that Pete Dunne is the real champion and can beat both Finn and Kross and become the real NXT Champion. Scarlett says there are moments in time like this that lead to an inevitable future, and that Burch and Locan will put their tag team titles on the line. She asks if Burch and Lorcan are confident and know what they want, and if they know what they bring to the table. She also asks if the two of them would like the word "coward" associated with them, which leads to Burch and Lorcan putting the NXT tag team titles on the line against Finn and Kross tonight. Scarlett reiterates that every moment happens for a reason, and tells Finn Balor that he cannot change fate.

Dexter Lumis beats Austin Theory with Silence after Theory almost rekindles his friendship with Lumis.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell hopes to get a word with General Manager William Regal when Tommaso Ciampa shows up and says that Alexander Wolfe is not here and that Timothy Thatcher has taken matters into his own hands, and that Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel are about to find out they messed up.

Adam Cole is in the ring. He says that Kyle O'Reilly made the biggest mistake in his life last week, and says that he did not need him anymore. After mentioning that O'Reilly cost him the NXT Championship, he says that O'Reilly knows he is jealous of him. Cole says that O'Reilly knows he will never be as successful as he is, and that he just signed his death warrant. He also says that he does not care if O'Reilly is medically cleared, and that he will not leave until O'Reilly gets in the ring. General Manager William Regal shows up and says that O'Reilly has been banned from the building due to not being medically cleared, then O'Reilly shows up on another video screen and says he will not rest until he ends him like Cole tried to end his career. O'Reilly says that he knows a lot about Cole, but not what he will do to him, and tells him that this is indeed a threat. Cole tells Regal that O'Reilly will not be able to hurt him if he finds him first, then heads to the back.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Ember Moon and Shotzi Blackheart. Ember Moon says she came back to NXT to make history and become a champion, then Robert Stone, Jessi Kamea and Aliyah show up. Kamea says the women's tag team titles will look better on them, and Aliyah challenges them to a tag team title match. Shotzi accepts, and Ember tells Stone his suit sucks.

Jordan Devlin is seen pulling up to the arena.

Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza) beat Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango). After the match, Santos Escobar wants to know where Jordan Devlin is, and Jordan Devlin soon shows up. Devlin tells Santos to take a good long look at a real champion after talking trash for a year, and says he did not need two stooges to call him out. Santos calls off Wilde and Mendoza, then steps into the ring with Devlin. Devlin says Escobar has said he is the king of his division, but "The Ace" is back in town, and he tells Escobar to throw his "replica title" in the trash, but Escobar says he has redefined what it means to be a cruiserweight. Escobar says he has made history as the Cruiserweight Champion and has proven it time after time, and says Devlin only has his title because everyone forgot he had it in the first place. Escobar then tells Devlin to wrap up his business in the UK before facing him to see who the true Cruiserweight Champion is at TakeOver: Stand and Deliver. Devlin answers with a headbutt followed by a Devlin-side.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Adam Cole, who says that he will leave the building, and that if he finds Kyle O'Reilly, he will end him as he promised.

We see a vignette for Sarray (formerly Sareee), who is coming soon to NXT.

Dakota Kai beats Zoey Stark. After the match, Io Shirai shows up with a contract in her hand, which she shoves at Raquel as she tells her to sign the contract before helping Zoey Stark to the back.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews General Manager William Regal, but a backstage worker tells Regal that something has happened to Adam Cole.

We get a closer look at MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee), courtesy of Dairy Queen.

We hear from Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Drake says MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) will know the consequences of their actions, and Gibson says MSK made the biggest mistake of their lives after hurting his hand.

Before the next match, Marcel Barthel is attacked from behind with a chair by Tommaso Ciampa.

Tommaso Ciampa beats Marcel Barthel despite the distractions and attempted interference by Fabian Aichner. After the match, Walter shows up, and Aichner and Barthel try to ambush Ciampa. Ciampa fights back, but he gets chopped by Walter, who soon powerbombs him.

Outside of the arena, Kyle O'Reilly and Adam Cole are both handcuffed and arrested by the police. Cole says that O'Reilly tried to run him off the road.

Backstage, LA Knight talks about his debut when Bronson Reed looks at him in disgust before entering the locker room.

LA Knight beats August Grey in his NXT debut. During the match, Bronson Reed shows up with one of LA Knight's jackets, and tears it up as he puts it on and flexes his muscles to rip it up further. This nearly costs Knight the match.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Raquel Gonzalez, who says Io Shirai made a mistake giving her a contract, as it puts an expiration date on her championship reign. Dakota Kai shows up and says they have a match against Zoey Stark and Io Shirai next week. Raquel says she can have Shirai whenever she wants, but Dakota reminds her that they have back-to-back tag team losses and need to show the rest of the women's division who dominates.

We see a vignette for Xia Li, who says that resistance will not be tolerated and that obstacles will be removed according to Tien Sha as she stands next to Boa.

Backstage, General Manager William Regal says he hopes the police department will drop the charges against Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly and that he will soon have a solution to the situation to the Cole-O'Reilly problem.

Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Karrion Kross and Finn Balor after Danny Burch gets hurt during the match and Finn Balor inadvertently drop kicks Oney Lorcan into Scarlett, leading to Karrion Kross ramming Finn Balor into the barricade multiple times, allowing Lorcan to retain with a running European uppercut. After the match, Kross gets in the ring and decimates Oney Lorcan, then demolishes Finn Balor and puts him in the Kross Jacket. Scarlett stops Kross and gets Finn Balor up only for Kross to level him with a right hand. Scarlett then drapes the NXT Championship on Finn Balor, then says everything happens for a reason and that he cannot escape fate.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 10, 2019

Candice LeRae beats Aliyah.

In backstage footage from WrestleMania, Velveteen Dream says that he stole the show at NXT TakeOver: New York while retaining the North American title, then makes fun of Buddy Murphy for losing the Cruiserweight title.

In WWE.com exclusive footage, KUSHIDA signs his NXT contract alongside founder and WWE COO Triple H and General Manager William Regal.

Jaxson Ryker beats Danny Burch despite Oney Lorcan fending off Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler. After the match, Oney Lorcan saves Danny Burch from a choke slam, but the numbers game is too much for Lorcan and Burch.

In backstage footage from WWE.com, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler that no matter who is put in front of her, she is keeping the NXT Women's Championship.

In backstage footage from WWE.com, Pete Dunne says there will be a rematch for the United Kingdom Championship.

In backstage footage from WWE.com, Adam Cole chews out the rest of The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) for getting involved in his match at NXT TakeOver: New York.

Next week: Buddy Murphy vs. Velveteen Dream for the NXT North American Championship!

street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for April 3, 2019

"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan beat Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel with a schoolkid pin to Barthel.

Backstage, Radzi interviews Rhea Ripley, who says that she let Piper Niven off easy before warning that she will make her dream of being in NXT UK a living nightmare. Piper Niven makes her NXT UK debut next week.

General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala are interviewed. As they talk about the United Kingdom Championship match at NXT TakeOver: New York, Jordan Devlin shows up demanding to know why Walter has a title shot while he is on the sidelines. Scala states that the contracts have been signed, but warns them that he will be watching the match very closely.

Kay Lee Ray beats Isla Dawn in her NXT UK debut.

Backstage, Radzi interviews Toni Storm, but it isn't long before Jinny runs in and lays her out.

We hear from "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who admits that he used to admire and emulate Kassius Ohno, but is disappointed at how elitist Kassius Ohno is. He says that if Ohno thinks he is so good, then he should get in the ring with him and prove it.

Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. Gibson says that he and Drake are not dressed to compete, as he is not medically cleared after Oney Lordan turned his eardrum to mincemeat; nevertheless, they are still NXT UK Tag Team Champions. He then says that he has been hearing numerous people slagging them off, and says they have a chip on their shoulder after watching everyone back the wrong talent for years to the point that they have been leapfrogged over following the departure of the old guard. Gibson proclaims that they are not willing to wait any longer, and at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, they took their places as tag team champions, but now they are hearing more rumors.He states that the basis of "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan being in line for their titles is groundless, and they have been in the business for only five minutes. While the old guard is gone, they own the locker room now.

Next week: The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Kassius Ohno! Jinny vs. Toni Storm for the NXT UK Women's Championship!

Joe Coffey beats Trent Seven with a double leg crab.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 6, 2019

Ricochet and Aleister Black beat Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

In footage from earlier this week at the Performance Center, Dominik Dijakovic threatens to fight Keith Lee and has to be held back. Dijakovic and Lee will have their rematch in two weeks.

The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake) beat Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic after hurting Lorcan's back.

Velveteen Dream shows up. He stands on the announce table, then reminds everyone that he is the new NXT North American Champion, but before he can say much else, Matt Riddle shows up. Riddle says he's here to say hello and congratulate him on his recent title victory, but he also wants a closer look at the North American title. Now that he has, he says he cannot help but wonder how it would look around his waist one day. Velveteen Dream says Riddle must be on cloud nine today, for he is not Riddle's "bro" and the spotlight - which he shines on himself on command with the snap of his fingers - belongs to him.

In footage from earlier today, Io Shirai says Bianca Belair is good, but she has yet to beat "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Kairi Sane says she and Shirai want NXT gold, but she believes Shirai can beat Bianca. Shirai says her destiny is to be the champion, and says that compared to Bianca, she has already proven she is the best. Shirai and Belair will square off in a #1 contender's match for the NXT Women's Championship next week.

Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Before the next match, #DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) come out to their individual entrance before entering the ring to the original #DIY entrance theme and being announced as #DIY.

#DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) beat The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) show up and stare down #DIY from the stage to end the show.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for March 6, 2019

In memory of King Kong Bundy, 1957 - 2019.

Ligero beats Joseph Conners with a La Magistral cradle. After the match, Ligero extends his hand, but Conners walks past him.

In footage from earlier today, Toni Storm says Rhea Ripley had a chance to prove she was the rightful champion but came up short. After the interview, Jinny is seen in the background, and she decides to follow Toni Storm.

We see a vignette for "Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose, who will be in action in two weeks.

We hear from Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). Wolfgang says the Coffey Brothers may be related by blood, but they are family and they are not to be disrespected. Mark Coffey says "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews found out what it is like to be victims, and Gallus wants more. Joe Coffey says that Gallus demands respect, and tells Walter and Pete Dunne that their disrespect is liking coming to their house and taking food off their table, and now they are on the menu. He says that NXT UK is still very much Gallus' kingdom.

Backstage, Radzi tries to interview Walter concerning Gallus' (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) recent comments, but Walter says nothing and walks away.

Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel beat Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley.

We see another vignette for Nina Samuels, who is in action next.

We see another vignette for Kay Lee Ray.

In footage from the NXT UK Performance Center, Pete Dunne says it doesn't matter if he and Walter can coexist, as he has proved himself against Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) time and time again and he will make sure next time is the last time.

Next week: Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) vs. Pete Dunne and Walter!

Jordan Devlin beats "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for January 30, 2019

"Bomber" Dave Mastiff beats "The Primate" Jay Melrose.

We see a vignette for Xia Brookside, who will be in action next week.

Zack Gibson and James Drake show up. Gibson says that for a very long time, he and Drake said "soon" were focused on one goal while everyone was focused on everything else. He says that they were focused on their goal when they stole the show at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, and they are now the first-ever NXT UK Tag Team Champions. Gibson says the fans will not take the moment away from them, and that they will call them "grizzled young veterans" and tag team champions. He says that the tag team titles will soon be the most important in NXT UK. Assistant to the NXT UK General Manager Sid Scala shows up, and tells them they will not be short of challengers. At Worlds Collide, NXT UK will soon show why they are the hottest up-and-coming brand in sports entertainment. He announces that General Manager Johnny Saint has found the perfect team to be their first challengers: Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. The match will take place soon on NXT UK. Scala asks Gibson and Drake not to let the brand down.

Next week: Ligero vs. Mark Andrews!

Walter beats Jack Starz in his NXT UK debut.

We see some post-match footage where Joe Coffey mouths off at Walter. Afterwards, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel approach him and tell him that if he needs friends, they've got his back. Walter walks away and Aichner almost goes after him, but Barthel stops Aichner.

Jinny beats Kasey Owens.

In footage from earlier today, Rhea Ripley barges in on General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala and says she is the best of both the UK and America before demanding a rematch for the NXT Women's Championship at Worlds Collide. The match is now official and will take place in three weeks.

Next week: Mark Coffey vs. Walter!

Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate) beat Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 23, 2019

Velveteen Dream shows up to start tonight's show. He says that he has a little sparkle in his eye and something special in his sights, and that he waits for no man. That sparkle is one of championship gold; more specifically, the North American Championship. Before Velveteen Dream can get done talking, Adam Cole and Bobby Fish show up. Cole says 2019 will be the year of The Undisputed Era (Cole, Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) , as they will take all the championship gold NXT has to offer. While Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong have the tag team titles, he and Fish have no gold to speak off. Cole says that will change, and that Velveteen Dream can continue to "dream on." Fish says that Velveteen Dream should be ashamed of aspiring for championship gold, and tells him that he should learn to live in reality, for 2019 will continue to be The Undisputed Era's era. Velveteen Dream says he is ready to dispute that claim, but only if that is okay with Cole. Fish charges at Dream only to be tossed out of the ring, and the same thing happens to Cole before Velveteen Dream slides out of the ring.

We see a video package for Bianca Belair vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix.

Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel.

We see a video package for Aleister Black vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix.

Kairi Sane and Io Shirai beat Amber Nova and Tanea Brooks. (Tanea Brooks is perhaps best known as Rebel from TNA/Impact Wrestling.)

In footage from moments ago, Kairi Sane says she and Io Shirai will take care of business together. Shirai says nobody can stand them. Suddenly, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir show up and welcome them back. They tell Kairi and Shirai to enjoy their time in NXT while they can, for they will soon send them back out at sea.

Velveteen Dream beats Bobby Fish despite damage deal to his left leg during the match as well as interference by Adam Cole.

Next week: Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake)! Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir vs. Kairi Sane and Io Shirai!

Ricochet shows up. Two weeks ago, Johnny Gargano talked about being better, then blindsided him with a superkick. The way he sees it, 2019's Johnny Gargano is the same as last year's, and that he just showed his true colors: a deceitful liar who cares only about himself. Meanwhile, he showed his true colors last year by winning the NXT North American Championship and proving that he is something Gargano is not: a champion. Gargano shows up, and says that Ricochet is trying to use his emotions against him. He says that he has a plan, then tries to brawl with Ricochet. Ricochet gets the upper hand, but is blinsided by Tommaso Ciampa. Gargano then notices Ciampa, and both men stare down before Ciampa backs down and stays in the ring to let Gargano wail on Ricochet at ringside. Suddenly, Aleister Black shows up and attacks Tommaso Ciampa in the ring. Gargano gets in the ring and attacks Aleister from behind before superkicking him. Gargano and Ciampa then look at each other before Ciampa proceeds to pound on Aleister, then Gargano goes back to work on Ricochet when Ricochet gets back in the ring. They then lay Ricochet and Aleister out before staring at each other again, then they both leave the ring. They then look at each other again outside of the ring as they both make their way to the back. Ciampa then extends his hand, but Candice LeRae jumps in between them and tells Gargano that they are not going through this again.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for January 16, 2019

Ligero beats Saxon Huxley.

Jinny beats Isla Dawn.

We hear from "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who says that Jordan Devlin attacked him not once, but twice at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool. He says that it will be the two of them next week, and that Jordan Devlin will feel the Buzzsaw.

Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel beat Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 9, 2019

Johnny Gargano shows up to start tonight's show. He wishes the fans a happy new year, and says 2018 was a bit of a roller coaster for him. Nevertheless, he reflected over the holidays and realized success is measured by two things: wins and championships. Regardless of how hard you try or how good you are, all that matters are wins and titles, and in 2019, he will be better, he will win and he will become a champion. As for Tommaso Ciampa, he and Ciampa teaming together in the steel cage was a one-time thing and that Ciampa is still a piece of trash with something that he wants. He says that there is another championship out there, and as soon as Ciampa mentioned him and Gargano side-by-side with both singles titles, Ricochet called Gargano out. Gargano says that if he wants the North American title, he will take it. Ricochet shows up shortly afterwards, and tells Gargano that if he wanted a shot at the North American title, all he had to do was ask. He then asks if Gargano will take it face-to-face or attacking him from behind in a parking lot. Ricochet then mentions that he has heard all the talk about Gargano, and reminds him that when it comes to NXT TakeOver: Phoenix, there will be only one man who retains the North American title, and it will be him. Suddenly, Tommaso Ciampa shows up and says Johnny has a point about wins and championships, but Gargano tells Ciampa to shut up, as it is about him and Ricochet and that Gargano has nothing to do with this. Aleister Black then shows up on the video screen, and tells Ciampa that he sincerely hopes that he is more concerned with him than with grooming his "little dog of water," for unlike Gargano, he poses a real threat to him. He promises to make Ciampa fade to black at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Aleister is behind Ciampa, and he attacks him, starting a brawl on the stage. The brawl quickly goes to the commentary table, and Aleister chases Ciampa to the back. As Ricochet and Gargano watch, Gargano hits a surprise superkick to Ricochet's jaw.

It is announced that as per General Manager William Regal on Twitter, The Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) will be defending the NXT Tag Team Championships against War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) and NXT TakeOver: Phoenix.

Bianca Belair beats Nikki Cross.

We hear from Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who announce that they will take over in 2019. They plan to open up doors in the tag team division, and they will be in action next week.

Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel beat Kunzman and Stanley Watts.

Outside Full Sail University, Cathy Kelley interviews Ricochet, who says that he wants Johnny Gargano by any means necessary, as he has lost all respect for him. If Gargano wants to take the North American title, then he will take him out.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Keith Lee, who says that Kassius Ohno's attack on Matt Riddle was unsettling. He dares Ohno to show up next week so he can show him a lesson about respect and ensure that he has no choice but to bask in his glory.

Adam Cole beats EC3 follow the attempted interference of the rest of The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), which allows Adam Cole to hit the Last Shot for the win. After the match, The Undisputed Era attacks EC3, then War Raiders show up and get the upper hand against The Undisputed Era.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for January 2, 2019 - Episode One

In memory of "Mean" Gene Okerlund, 1942 - 2019.

"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks beats Jamie Ahmed. After the match, Jordan Devlin shows up and says they have wrestled all over the world and ended up in NXT UK, but the difference between him and Banks is that he has a home country while Banks left New Zealand and never came back.

We see a video package for Gallus (Wolfgang and Mark Coffey) vs. Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) later tonight.

Next week: "Bomber" Dave Mastiff vs. Eddie Dennis!

Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner beat "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan.

In footage from earlier today, Radzi Chinyanganya spots Toni Storm and Deonna Purrazzo argue over who should be at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool. Storm proposes they have a match to see who faces Rhea Ripley for the NXT UK Women's title, and Deonna accepts.

In a backstage interview, General Manager Johnny Saint says that NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool will be historic. Assistant Sid Scala announces the NXT UK Women's Championship match when Joe Coffey shows up wanting to know why he has to find them. Joe Coffey says it is about him and his opportunities, and that it is his time and his championship opportunities. He wants a match for the United Kingdom Championship, and Scala says they will take it under advisement.

Jinny beats Candy Floss.

Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) beat Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang). During the match, Mark Coffey then waves for Joe Coffey, who shows up, but Pete Dunne shows up to even the numbers and brawl with Joe, getting the upper hand and allowing Moustache Mountain maintains momentum and advances to the finals of the NXT UK Tag Team Championship Tournament at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool. After the match, Gallus attacks Moustache Mountain, and Pete Dunne fends them off. He and Moustache Mountain clear the ring and stand tall to end the show. Pete Dunne then addresses Joe Coffey, telling him he'll see him at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, then he and Moustache Mountain brawl with Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) again to end the show.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for December 26, 2018 - Episode Two

Zack Gibson and James Drake beat "Wild Boar' Mike Hitchman and the debuting "Primate" Jay Melrose. After the match, Gibson says that the NXT UK Tag Team Championships are right around the corner and that he knows a thing or two about winning tournaments. He says Liverpool has conquered Europe and that they will not will stop. Gibson says he loves his city, but he absolutely hates the people of Liverpool and says the scouse fans turned their backs on him when he found success around the world. He says that nobody in the crowd can take his success from him or the success he and James Drake about to achieve, and that he and Drake are the best tag team in the world and soon to be NXT UK Tag Team Champions.

Backstage, Tyler Bate says the road to NXT UK Takeover has begun, but before he and Trent Seven get there, they have Gallus to contend with. Trent says they've come to blows, but this time, it's two-on-two with the winners going to TakeOver. Both of them have been there before and won, and they plan on becoming crowned the NXT UK Tag Team Champions.

Next week: Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) in the semi-finals of the NXT UK Tag Team Championship Tournament!

"Bomber" Dave Mastiff vs. Josh Morrell ends before it begins when Morrell is attacked by Eddie Dennis before the match. Dennis and Mastiff have to be kept separated by referees, who quickly move into place.

Joseph Connors talks about the diversity of the NXT UK landscape, calling them "shiny new toys" and that new toys have a shelf life. Two years ago, he was one of these "new toys," but he is battered, scratched and discarded. If he cannot be a "new toy," then he plans to batter and scratch everyone else as badly as he is.

Marcel Barthel beats Mark Andrews in his NXT UK debut with the assist from Fabian Aichner. After the match, Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner shake hands as if to imply an alliance.

We see a video package for Toni Storm.

We see a video package for "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who will be in action next week.

Rhea Ripley retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against the debuting Deonna Purrazzo. After the match, Rhea Ripley attacks Deonna Purrazzo, but Toni Storm runs in and makes the save. After Rhea Ripley leaves, Purrazzo and Storm fist bump in a sign of respect.

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 August 8, 2018

Nikki Cross beats Amber Nova.

We see a vignette for Keith Lee, who is coming to NXT tonight.

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) brings out a knocked-out Ricochet before the next match can begin. Adam Cole says he is not a coward and does not back down from anybody, and that Ricochet is battered and bruised while he stands tall as the one and only North American Champion. Cole then says that when he beats Ricochet at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV, that will still be undisputed.

Backstage, Vanessa Borne says her gameplan against Taynara Conti is to win, and says she does not want to deprive the fans of "the vision." Tonight, she and the world will both get what they deserve, and she will take the final spot in the Mae Young Classic.

Kassius Ohno beats Adrian Jauode.

We see footage of Ethan Carter III's and Velveteen Dream's poolside summit. The two of them take a walk, and The Dream teases tosses EC3 into the pool. EC3, having come to The Dream's house wanting to fight, says that this match is worth waiting for. He proposes that they go at it at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV instead. The Dream thinks that EC3 is disrespecting him, and as he says that he respects him, drops his sunglasses. EC3 goes to pick them up, and The Dream charges at him. EC3 sees it coming and throws him into the shallow end of the pool before leaving. The Dream screams for help, but EC3 tells him it's only three feet deep.

Next week: Velveteen Dream live!

Keith Lee beats Marcel Barthal.

We hear from Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who host another episode of Street Talk in front of an ATM. Marcel Ford says that The Mighty (Shane Thorne and Nick Miller) think that Street Profits are jokes. Street Profits make fun of The Mighty's new name and says they want none of Street Profits. Street Profits and The Mighty will face off next week.

Taynara Conti beats Vanessa Borne to qualify for the Mae Young Classic.

Next week: Kairi Sane vs. Aliyah! Tyler Bate vs. Roderick Strong!

Two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez is seen in the crowd.

Johnny Gargano vs. Aleister Black ends with Tommaso Ciampa showing up, tossing Gargano out of the ring and attacking Aleister, setting in motion a brawl between all three men that referees have to rush into the ring to break up. Suddenly, General Manager William Regal shows up and says this is getting out of control and that all three men are hell-bent on destroying each other. He has no intent to control or prevent this; instead, he will let it happen, as the NXT Championship will now be decided in a Triple Threat Match between Gargano, Aleister and Ciampa at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV.