In footage from earlier today, Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) brag about showing the fans what they are all about, despite their loss to Nathan Frazer and Axiom, and they agree that they are about to show the whole world that they are about to become a problem.
We see a video package for Dani Palmer vs. Kali Armstrong later tonight.
Riley Osborne beats Javier Bernal. After the match, Chuey Martinez hands Bernal his jacket, but he looks at it, drops it and leaves. He is seen saying "I'm sorry" as he leaves.
Haze Jameson is seen in the VIP section.
Before the next match, we get a closer look at Bryce Donovan. He says he is a believer of Darwinism and natural selection, but he has realized that everyone on the Evolve roster is strong. He says that to survive, one must adapt and learn what to exploit, and that one must evolve. Afterwards, Zayda Stele, Jackson Drake and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) show up, and Baylor says Donovan is with them. They then all get in the ring and stand with Donovan, but Ice Williams, Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel show up to even the numbers. General Manager Stevie Turner shows up and turns the match into an eight-man tag match.
Bryce Donovan, Jackson Drake and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beat Drako Knox, Cappuccino Jones, Jack Cartwheel and Ice Williams in an eight-man tag match. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews the winning team, but all he gets is impertinence, and that leads to Cheuy starting a "Swipe Left" chant. Suddenly, "Super" Sean Legacy shows up, and Timothy Thatcher soon stands next to him. Officials show up before things can get physical.
Chantel Monroe is seen in the VIP section.
Kali Armstrong beats Dani Palmer. After the match, Kali Armstrong states that she is ducking no one and that she will make history as the first ever Evolve Women's Champion, and that there is nothing anyone can do about it. Chantel Monroe, Kendal Grey and Brinley Reece suddenly show up, and Kali makes it clear that she is different.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for March 12, 2025
Stevie Turner announces on behalf of NXT General Manager Ava that tonight's main event contains two men that the fans are very familiar with: Riley Osborne and Oro Mensah, who are now part of the Evolve roster. Also, WWE ID prospect Kylie Rae will face Zara Zakher. She also announces that there is no telling who else will show up tonight.
Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey are in the VIP section. They are soon met by It's Gal, who insists on sitting between them.
We get a closer look at Harlem Lewis, who says that he is about nothing but aggression and that the cameras are always on him. He says he cannot stand people who do not work hard and that he cannot stand people who are soft, and that he has never taken crap from other people. He states that he has been a champion in football and that he will be a champion in wrestling, and asks what will stop him.
We get a closer look at Braxton Cole, who talks about his history in college football and how WWE asked him to try out only to make the cut to his own surprise. He says he has always wanted to support his family and that he sees himself as having a stronger mind over others, which he feels will set him apart from everyone else.
Harlem Lewis quickly beats Braxton Cole. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Harlem Lewis, who says that he is hear to beat ass and that nobody in the locker room can touch him. As he asks if this is the best he can get, he is approached by Keanu Carver, and referees have to stand between them. Suddenly, It's Gal takes the microphone and introduces himself, stating that next week, he will face Keanu Carver, and says that "when you're in mint condition, there is no competition." Keanu Carver gets in the ring and demands the match right now, and one of the referees rings the bell.
Keanu Carver beats It's Gal.
We get a closer look at Kylie Rae. She says that she is a big ball of positive energy and that she was raised on WWE, and that she never thought she would be here. She says that she took the long way and that it makes her appreciate this more, and that she has the motivation to keep everyone happy, including herself.
Peter Rosenberg interviews Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey in the VIP section. Carlee says that they still have their battle scars from last week, but they are here to see what the competition has in store. Kendal Grey says there is no competition in Evolve as she will show good she is, which Carlee Bright corrects with a "we." Suddenly, Zayda Steel suddenly shows up wanting to know why she does not have a match, then sits in the VIP section.
We get a closer look at Zara Zakher. She says she is a small person, but that has never limited her. She says that everything she has gone through has shaped her into the person she is now. Zara mentions her background in acting, gymnastics, dance and cheerleading since a young age, then says that she gets in the ring, she shows up and she is herself.
Zara Zakher beats Kylie Rae with a Sunset Flip out of the Fireman's Carry position. During the match, Zayda Steel complains about not having a match in the VIP section, which leads to everyone booing her. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Zara Zakher, who says that her victory was indeed an upset, as she beat one of the best in Kylie Rae, and that she will use this victory as a stepping stone to move up the ranks, and next time, it will be "straight dubs." She then stops Kylie Rae to tell her that she respects her, then Zayda Steel jumps the barricade to complain about the good sportsmanship. When Wendy Choo arrives, Zayda immediately runs away. Wendy Choo then hands a bear carrying a note, which Kylie reads.
We get a closer look at Aria Bennett, who mentions her background in acting and gymnastics and her time in WOW: Women of Wrestling before trying out successfully for WWE.
Wendy Choo beats Aria Bennett by submission with a sleeper hold. After the match, Wendy Choo places a black blanket over Bennett and leaves. After the match, Brinley Reece talks with Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright about their match last week, and mentions that Kali Armstrong may not have been at the top of her game before talking about her match next week.
We hear form Javier Bernal, who has not been seen on WWE programming in months, in a face-off with Luca Crusifino. Bernal admits he lost his cool last week and that he just wants Evolve to be a brand new start after being injured for months and second-guessing himself from sitting on the sidelines, and asks how he can move forward if he is being judged by his past, especially when he has nothing against Crusifino or The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo). He says that Luca Crusifino's message of "If I know you, I'm not worried about you" from last week may not have been aimed at him, but he still could not let that go. Crusifino says he was not talking about him because he does not think about him, as Bernal is not a threat simply because he cannot get out of his own way, and he does not need to take him out because he does it to himself. Bernal agrees, saying this is a brand new start for him, and that he will fight for the rest of his life if he has to in order to show the world that he has changed. Crusifino says this is just words and that without action, his words are meaningless. Bernal asks for the chance to prove that he has changed with a one-on-one match. Crusifino accepts the challenge, but reminds Bernal that he asked for this.
We see a video pakcage for the WWE ID program.
Jack Cartwheel, Cappuccino Jones and "Super" Sean Legacy are in the VIP section. Kali Armstrong shows up looking for Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey.
Oro Mensah beats Riley Osborne. After the match, Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) are seen running out from backstage, where it is revealed that Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are out of control.
Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey are in the VIP section. They are soon met by It's Gal, who insists on sitting between them.
We get a closer look at Harlem Lewis, who says that he is about nothing but aggression and that the cameras are always on him. He says he cannot stand people who do not work hard and that he cannot stand people who are soft, and that he has never taken crap from other people. He states that he has been a champion in football and that he will be a champion in wrestling, and asks what will stop him.
We get a closer look at Braxton Cole, who talks about his history in college football and how WWE asked him to try out only to make the cut to his own surprise. He says he has always wanted to support his family and that he sees himself as having a stronger mind over others, which he feels will set him apart from everyone else.
Harlem Lewis quickly beats Braxton Cole. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Harlem Lewis, who says that he is hear to beat ass and that nobody in the locker room can touch him. As he asks if this is the best he can get, he is approached by Keanu Carver, and referees have to stand between them. Suddenly, It's Gal takes the microphone and introduces himself, stating that next week, he will face Keanu Carver, and says that "when you're in mint condition, there is no competition." Keanu Carver gets in the ring and demands the match right now, and one of the referees rings the bell.
Keanu Carver beats It's Gal.
We get a closer look at Kylie Rae. She says that she is a big ball of positive energy and that she was raised on WWE, and that she never thought she would be here. She says that she took the long way and that it makes her appreciate this more, and that she has the motivation to keep everyone happy, including herself.
Peter Rosenberg interviews Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey in the VIP section. Carlee says that they still have their battle scars from last week, but they are here to see what the competition has in store. Kendal Grey says there is no competition in Evolve as she will show good she is, which Carlee Bright corrects with a "we." Suddenly, Zayda Steel suddenly shows up wanting to know why she does not have a match, then sits in the VIP section.
We get a closer look at Zara Zakher. She says she is a small person, but that has never limited her. She says that everything she has gone through has shaped her into the person she is now. Zara mentions her background in acting, gymnastics, dance and cheerleading since a young age, then says that she gets in the ring, she shows up and she is herself.
Zara Zakher beats Kylie Rae with a Sunset Flip out of the Fireman's Carry position. During the match, Zayda Steel complains about not having a match in the VIP section, which leads to everyone booing her. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Zara Zakher, who says that her victory was indeed an upset, as she beat one of the best in Kylie Rae, and that she will use this victory as a stepping stone to move up the ranks, and next time, it will be "straight dubs." She then stops Kylie Rae to tell her that she respects her, then Zayda Steel jumps the barricade to complain about the good sportsmanship. When Wendy Choo arrives, Zayda immediately runs away. Wendy Choo then hands a bear carrying a note, which Kylie reads.
We get a closer look at Aria Bennett, who mentions her background in acting and gymnastics and her time in WOW: Women of Wrestling before trying out successfully for WWE.
Wendy Choo beats Aria Bennett by submission with a sleeper hold. After the match, Wendy Choo places a black blanket over Bennett and leaves. After the match, Brinley Reece talks with Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright about their match last week, and mentions that Kali Armstrong may not have been at the top of her game before talking about her match next week.
We hear form Javier Bernal, who has not been seen on WWE programming in months, in a face-off with Luca Crusifino. Bernal admits he lost his cool last week and that he just wants Evolve to be a brand new start after being injured for months and second-guessing himself from sitting on the sidelines, and asks how he can move forward if he is being judged by his past, especially when he has nothing against Crusifino or The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo). He says that Luca Crusifino's message of "If I know you, I'm not worried about you" from last week may not have been aimed at him, but he still could not let that go. Crusifino says he was not talking about him because he does not think about him, as Bernal is not a threat simply because he cannot get out of his own way, and he does not need to take him out because he does it to himself. Bernal agrees, saying this is a brand new start for him, and that he will fight for the rest of his life if he has to in order to show the world that he has changed. Crusifino says this is just words and that without action, his words are meaningless. Bernal asks for the chance to prove that he has changed with a one-on-one match. Crusifino accepts the challenge, but reminds Bernal that he asked for this.
We see a video pakcage for the WWE ID program.
Jack Cartwheel, Cappuccino Jones and "Super" Sean Legacy are in the VIP section. Kali Armstrong shows up looking for Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey.
Oro Mensah beats Riley Osborne. After the match, Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) are seen running out from backstage, where it is revealed that Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are out of control.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Speed Demon - Speed recap for November 1, 2024
Akira Tozawa beats Riley Osborne to advance in the seventh men's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Andrade's WWE Speed Championship.
Next week: Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker!
Next week: Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker!
TODAY on #WWESpeed!@TozawaAkira faces Riley Osborne in the #WWESpeed No. 1 Contender's Tournament! Who will punch their ticket to the #WWESpeed Quarterfinals? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ub1Y0qf5WD
— WWE (@WWE) November 1, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 15, 2024
Tony D'Angelo is in the ring with the rest of The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Adrianna Rizzo) to start tonight's show. D'Angelo says he wanted to celebrate his North American title victory tonight with his family, then gives a toast to the former champion Oba Femi, having been the longest reigning champion with the title. He says Oba is a machine, but he had to win by any means necessary and he had to use his biggest weapon - his pride - against him, and baited Oba into thinking he broke him when he really had Oba where he wanted him and beat him. D'Angelo says part of him thinks this is over, but he knows that it is far from over, and until then, he toasts to Oba. Oba Femi then shows up. Oba Femi admits that Tony D'Angelo got him and congratulates him, then says it happened once and will not happen again, as he will reclaim his title at Halloween Havoc and once again be the ruler of NXT. As he leaves, he tells D'Angelo that his family will not be by his side to help him. He then spins the wheel on his way to the back, and it lands on "Tables, Ladders and Scares."
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Oro Mensah. He asks who Lexis King is trying to fool with a "Gentleman's Duel" when he beat him at his game last time, then Lexis King says he wanted to make his father proud, they have a fair wrestling match.
Stephanie Vaquer beats Wren Sinclair. During the match, Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez watch briefly from backstage. After the match, Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez run in and attack Vaquer, but Giulia shows up and fights them off. Vaquer soon joins in, and she and Giulia clean house. Vaquer then challenges Cora and Roxanne to a tag match against her and Giulia at Halloween Havoc.
Backstage, Trick Williams meets with Kelani Jordan. As they talk about being in the ring last week, Kelani asks Trick about his match at Halloween Havoc. Trick says that no matter what happens, the NXT Championship is staying around his waist. Suddenly, The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) watch from a distance as Kelani says she will face whoever General Manager Ava picks as her next opponent. After Trick and Kelani Leave, The Fatal Influence decide to pay Ava a visit.
Backstage, Karmen Petrovic speaks with Brinley Reece when they are both approached by Ashante "Thee" Adonis, who offers a rose to Brinley and apologizes for his actions. Shawn Spears and Brooks Jensen show up, with Spears considering Adonis to be disrespectful before giving the rose to Jensen to tear it up. Adonis confronts Jensen, and Robert Stone shows up with security to take both men to General Manager Ava's office. Meanwhile, Karmen looks down and picks up the broken rose.
Lexis King beats Oro Mensah in a Gentleman's Duel following a series of pinfall attempts. After the match, Lexis King raises Oro's hand in respect.
Backstage, Cedric Alexander and Je'Von Evans are met by Nathan Frazer and Axiom. Suddenly, Wes Lee shows up and says he hopes Je'Von Evans enjoys his fifteen minutes of fame, as he is not ready for the NXT Championship, and that the title is his. Je'Von Evans accuses Wes of being salty, and this leads to Wes Lee getting angrier and angrier with Je'Von, who says that he hopes never to be like Wes Lee as he becomes a champion.
We hear from Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson. Lash says they will swat Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) out of the sky and eliminate them from the title picture before coming for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships again.
We see a vignette for Nikkita Lyons, who says that the fans have only gotten a taste of who she is and talks about her love for music, dance and nature before saying she will knock someone's lights out. She says the comeback is greater than the setback, and that she is about to take over the best women's division.
Nikkita Lyons beats Lola Vice in her first match in months after Jaida Parker shows up and hits Lola Vice with the Hipnotic behind the referee's back after Lola kicks her off the ring apron.
Backstage, General Manager Ava congratulates Stephanie Vaquer on her win tonight and gives her and Guilia their tag team match against Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade at Halloween Havoc. The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) show up wanting an opportunity at the Women's North American Championship, and Ava makes them work to get it with a tag team match against Vaquer and Guilia next week.
Ridge Holland beats Riley Osborne. After the match, Ridge continues to attack Riley, then throws him out of the ring and clears the announce table, but when he is about to put Riley through the table, Andre Chase shows up and gets the upper hand on Ridge until security arrives.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Tatum Paxley, who says that she does not forget Wendy Choo pretending to be her friend just to stab her in the back. Suddenly, Jaida Parker shows up and says she is the one on point in the women's division, and Tatum takes exception to Jaida's interruption of her interview. Jaida says she does not doubt Tatum can handle Wendy Choo, then tells Tatum that she does not play at all.
Brook Jensen beats Ashante "Thee" Adonis following the distraction by Shawn Spears. During the match, Karmen Petrovic shows up and dumps the petals from the rose from earlier out of a white pouch. This gives Adonis a second win, but Jensen still gets the win after Spears distracts Adonis as he is on the top rope.
We see a vignette of the female wrestler from earlier, who is now at the NXT tower. She punches the logo at the top of the tower with flaming fists, then we see her face.
Backstage, Lexis King meets with No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair), thanking Charlie Dempsey and consoling Wren Sinclair on her loss. He compliments Tony D'Angelo on his way out, then Tony D'Angelo talks with his family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Adrianna Rizzo) regarding Oba Femi. Luca Crusifino wants a match with Oba Femi to show him the true power of the family. D'Angelo tells Crusifino to get it done.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats . After the match, Ethan Page tells Trick Williams that he is not going anywhere as long as he has air in his lungs and that he will be NXT Champion again. He calls out Trick so he can spin the wheel, which lands on "Devil's Playground Match." As Trick says he is not scared, Ethan Page smacks Trick with what looks like a piece of the ramp lighting to end the show.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Oro Mensah. He asks who Lexis King is trying to fool with a "Gentleman's Duel" when he beat him at his game last time, then Lexis King says he wanted to make his father proud, they have a fair wrestling match.
Stephanie Vaquer beats Wren Sinclair. During the match, Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez watch briefly from backstage. After the match, Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez run in and attack Vaquer, but Giulia shows up and fights them off. Vaquer soon joins in, and she and Giulia clean house. Vaquer then challenges Cora and Roxanne to a tag match against her and Giulia at Halloween Havoc.
Backstage, Trick Williams meets with Kelani Jordan. As they talk about being in the ring last week, Kelani asks Trick about his match at Halloween Havoc. Trick says that no matter what happens, the NXT Championship is staying around his waist. Suddenly, The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) watch from a distance as Kelani says she will face whoever General Manager Ava picks as her next opponent. After Trick and Kelani Leave, The Fatal Influence decide to pay Ava a visit.
Backstage, Karmen Petrovic speaks with Brinley Reece when they are both approached by Ashante "Thee" Adonis, who offers a rose to Brinley and apologizes for his actions. Shawn Spears and Brooks Jensen show up, with Spears considering Adonis to be disrespectful before giving the rose to Jensen to tear it up. Adonis confronts Jensen, and Robert Stone shows up with security to take both men to General Manager Ava's office. Meanwhile, Karmen looks down and picks up the broken rose.
Lexis King beats Oro Mensah in a Gentleman's Duel following a series of pinfall attempts. After the match, Lexis King raises Oro's hand in respect.
Backstage, Cedric Alexander and Je'Von Evans are met by Nathan Frazer and Axiom. Suddenly, Wes Lee shows up and says he hopes Je'Von Evans enjoys his fifteen minutes of fame, as he is not ready for the NXT Championship, and that the title is his. Je'Von Evans accuses Wes of being salty, and this leads to Wes Lee getting angrier and angrier with Je'Von, who says that he hopes never to be like Wes Lee as he becomes a champion.
We hear from Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson. Lash says they will swat Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) out of the sky and eliminate them from the title picture before coming for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships again.
We see a vignette for Nikkita Lyons, who says that the fans have only gotten a taste of who she is and talks about her love for music, dance and nature before saying she will knock someone's lights out. She says the comeback is greater than the setback, and that she is about to take over the best women's division.
Nikkita Lyons beats Lola Vice in her first match in months after Jaida Parker shows up and hits Lola Vice with the Hipnotic behind the referee's back after Lola kicks her off the ring apron.
Backstage, General Manager Ava congratulates Stephanie Vaquer on her win tonight and gives her and Guilia their tag team match against Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade at Halloween Havoc. The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) show up wanting an opportunity at the Women's North American Championship, and Ava makes them work to get it with a tag team match against Vaquer and Guilia next week.
Ridge Holland beats Riley Osborne. After the match, Ridge continues to attack Riley, then throws him out of the ring and clears the announce table, but when he is about to put Riley through the table, Andre Chase shows up and gets the upper hand on Ridge until security arrives.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Tatum Paxley, who says that she does not forget Wendy Choo pretending to be her friend just to stab her in the back. Suddenly, Jaida Parker shows up and says she is the one on point in the women's division, and Tatum takes exception to Jaida's interruption of her interview. Jaida says she does not doubt Tatum can handle Wendy Choo, then tells Tatum that she does not play at all.
Brook Jensen beats Ashante "Thee" Adonis following the distraction by Shawn Spears. During the match, Karmen Petrovic shows up and dumps the petals from the rose from earlier out of a white pouch. This gives Adonis a second win, but Jensen still gets the win after Spears distracts Adonis as he is on the top rope.
We see a vignette of the female wrestler from earlier, who is now at the NXT tower. She punches the logo at the top of the tower with flaming fists, then we see her face.
Backstage, Lexis King meets with No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair), thanking Charlie Dempsey and consoling Wren Sinclair on her loss. He compliments Tony D'Angelo on his way out, then Tony D'Angelo talks with his family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Adrianna Rizzo) regarding Oba Femi. Luca Crusifino wants a match with Oba Femi to show him the true power of the family. D'Angelo tells Crusifino to get it done.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats . After the match, Ethan Page tells Trick Williams that he is not going anywhere as long as he has air in his lungs and that he will be NXT Champion again. He calls out Trick so he can spin the wheel, which lands on "Devil's Playground Match." As Trick says he is not scared, Ethan Page smacks Trick with what looks like a piece of the ramp lighting to end the show.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 24, 2024
Kelani Jordan retains the NXT Women's North American Championship against Wren Sinclair after dodging a top rope cross body from Sinclair that ends up hitting Myles Borne and Tavion Heights instead.
We see Trick Williams and Shawn Michaels hyping up NXT in Chicago, Illinois.
"All Ego" Ethan Page holds a press conference. He says that he has always dreamed of being a champion of a company and carrying a company on his back, which he says he does well, and that he has handled the pressure and has been a cut above. Ethan gives him credit where credit is due regarding Trick Williams' resiliency, but he says that resiliency will not be enough for him to become champion. He also guarantees that CM Punk will not be a factor in his NXT Championship match, and says he will make sure of that.
Backstage, CM Punk is talking with Je'Von Evans when Trick Williams shows up. Je'Von leaves, then Trick thanks CM Punk for stepping up as special guest referee and says the last month has been chaotic and that Ethan Page will do what it takes to stay champion. Trick says that he will not go down like that, and Punk says he has seen Trick win and lose the NXT title. While he hopes Trick wins the title back, Punk says there will be no favors given, as he is not playing favorites and he is ensuring the match is fair.
It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guests are Nathan Frazer and Axiom. At the start of the segment, Theory says that he and Waller are the greatest graduates in NXT history before listing off their collective accomplishments, then they bring out Frazer and Axiom, who they will face for the NXT tag titles. Grayson says that Frazer and Axiom would make great additions to the SmackDown roster, but as individual competitors, as the tag team is not going to last. Frazer says that they are "more than fine," which is more than could be said about A-Town Down Under (Grayson and Theory). Theory takes exception to that comment, and Grayson says that nobody wants them to break up before stating that Frazer and Axiom are done as a team after they beat them for the tag titles. As A-Town Down Under continue to state Frazer and Axiom are better as singles competitors, Axiom says that while they did not plan this, they ended up being the tag team division's gatekeepers, and Frazer that they will send A-Town Down six feet under. Theory says that A-Town Down will put anyone down and that there are levels to this game, as impressive as Frazer and Axiom is. Grayson agrees, saying they have performed under the brightest lights and biggest stages, and that Frazer and Axiom will feel "The Grayson Waller Effect."Frazer asks what "The Grayson Waller Effect" is and asks if it should be "The Grayson Waller and Austin Theory Effect. Theory says that is a good idea, and their argument leads to the two of them hitting Frazer and Axiom with cheap shots.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Lexis King meets with Oro Mensah before their match tonight, saying he has thought long and hard about Oro's situation. They both come to a mutual understanding and end up shaking hands.
We hear from Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, who state that they used to look up to The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) until recently, and that Gallows and Anderson are about to find out they not only hit first, they hit last.
Backstage, Karmen Petrovic and Brinley Reece get ready for their match when Ashante "Thee" Adonis shows up with a rose in his hand. He tries to hit on everyone in the room, but nobody is having it.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) after stopping The O.C.'s double team and responding with one of their own.
Backstage, Je'Von Evans talks to Cedric Alexander about his match against Randy Orton in two weeks when A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory) show up, saying that Je'Von's chances against Orton are not good. Cedric says Je'Von's chances are better than A-Town Down Under's chances of being tag champs. Je'Von challenges A-Town Down Under to a tag match, then fools them into thinking Kevin Owens is behind them.
Oro Mensah beats Lexis King after Lexis initially uses the ropes for leverage after a jackknife pin and then decides not to before Mensah takes advantage with the exact same move.
We see footage of The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Arianne Rizzo) getting Tony D'Angelo getting ready for Oba Femi with pull-ups, rope climbs, truck pushing, cinderblock smashing and a sparring session with a man about Oba Femi's size.
Ridge Holland beats Riley Osborne despite Osborne stopping himself short during his top rope Shooting Star Press when Ridge gets the feet up to block the attack. After the match, Ridge continues to attack Riley, but Riley fights back. Ridge sends Riley into the ring steps, then grabs the broken barricade piece only to get superkicked. Riley then dives into Ridge from the ring steps, and officials and security have to restore order.
In a post from X (formerly Twitter), The Miz invites Oba Femi and Tony D'Angelo to Miz TV on next week's CW premiere.
Oba Femi holds a press conference. He says Tony D'Angelo can fool everyone, including himself, but he cannot fool him, as he knows he is broken and can see it in his eyes. He then takes no more questions and leaves.
In backstage footage from moments ago, we see a face-to-face between Wes Lee and Zachary Wentz with both men in separate rooms. Wentz says Trey Miguel will watch as he "beats the fuck out of Wes," but Wes says he will put him through the drywall. He then tells Wentz "Make sure Gigi doesn't watch." Wentz tells Wes to keep his fiancée's name out of his mouth. Wentz leaves the room, and when Wes finds out, he leaves his room to find him, and they both soon brawl. Security and officials quickly move into place.
Booker T and Vic Joseph thank the USA Network for almost five years of NXT on behalf of WWE. We then see footage from the last five years of NXT on USA Network.
Backstage, Lola Vice is meeting with General Manager Ava when Jaida Parker shows up. Ava says they both have problems with The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx), and that both of them will get their hands on them in a tag team match. This leads to Lola and Jaida arguing, and Ava says they have a week to figure things out.
Wendy Choo and Rosemary beat Brinley Reece and Karmen Petrovic after Ashante "Thee" Adonis shows up and distracts Karmen Petrovic as he hands a rose to someone in the front row.
Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page meets with CM Punk, and admits that he is not thrilled Punk is the special guest referee in his championship match. Punk says he appreciates the honesty, but Ethan says he has seen how Punk conducts himself as a referee and that he is not in the mood for drama, but Punk says that what happened last week was funny at the time because he on a red eye flight with no sleep and that he will not let anything go down. He says that if Ethan is the man like he says he is, he will prove it, and if he wins, he will raise his hand.
The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) hold a press conference. Fallon says they have decided who among the two of them will be in the ring next week, but no one will know who until next week. Jacy says NXT has the greatest women's division in wrestling, then says that Kelani Jordan does not deserve to be champion before Lola Vice and Jaida Parker break in only for security to hold them back.
A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory) beat Cedric Alexander and Je'Von Evans after Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up to confront Grayson Waller, which causes Axiom to pull Frazer off the apron as Frazer has his hand on the top rope, which knocks Je'Von off the top turnbuckle. After the match, Frazer and Axiom argue with A-Town Down Under celebrates.
Trick Williams holds a press conference. Trick says he has held the NXT Championship once and wants to hold it again, as he needs to be the leader as NXT reaches new heights on The CW. He says that he is focused on Ethan Page, who he says always finds a way to get the job done, and that he has to be confident, control his emotions and beat Ethan Page to become champion.
Byron Saxton holds a press conference for Giulia vs. Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Championship next week. Giulia answers a question in Japanese, much to Roxanne's chagrin, and Funaki translates, saying Roxanne has shown that she is "The Prodigy," but her time is up. She says she has watched Roxanne come to NXT and carry the brand, but she came to NXT to become Women's Champion. Giulia says she became "The Beautiful Madness" by creating her opportunities, and in Chicago, she will show Roxanne that not is it a new era, but that it is time Roxanne passes the torch to her.Roxanne says she has been a Giulia fan and that she has watched her matches in Japan, and has wondered if their paths would ever cross. She says that this is a dream match for Giulia, who came all the way to NXT for her. Roxanne says that she is the one who deserves to lead NXT into a new era, as she is the one who built the division from the ground up. Giulia says she feels good and that moving to America has been incredible, as everything is new to her. She then say that what is not new is that she is the most feared wrestler in the world, and that NXT get to feel "The Beatiful Madness." Giulia then speaks in Japanese again only for someone else to interrupt, also in Japanese. All of a sudden, Stephanie Vaquer appears on the TitanTron, who asks Guilia what she will do when she appears on the other side of her championship match.
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We see Trick Williams and Shawn Michaels hyping up NXT in Chicago, Illinois.
"All Ego" Ethan Page holds a press conference. He says that he has always dreamed of being a champion of a company and carrying a company on his back, which he says he does well, and that he has handled the pressure and has been a cut above. Ethan gives him credit where credit is due regarding Trick Williams' resiliency, but he says that resiliency will not be enough for him to become champion. He also guarantees that CM Punk will not be a factor in his NXT Championship match, and says he will make sure of that.
Backstage, CM Punk is talking with Je'Von Evans when Trick Williams shows up. Je'Von leaves, then Trick thanks CM Punk for stepping up as special guest referee and says the last month has been chaotic and that Ethan Page will do what it takes to stay champion. Trick says that he will not go down like that, and Punk says he has seen Trick win and lose the NXT title. While he hopes Trick wins the title back, Punk says there will be no favors given, as he is not playing favorites and he is ensuring the match is fair.
It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guests are Nathan Frazer and Axiom. At the start of the segment, Theory says that he and Waller are the greatest graduates in NXT history before listing off their collective accomplishments, then they bring out Frazer and Axiom, who they will face for the NXT tag titles. Grayson says that Frazer and Axiom would make great additions to the SmackDown roster, but as individual competitors, as the tag team is not going to last. Frazer says that they are "more than fine," which is more than could be said about A-Town Down Under (Grayson and Theory). Theory takes exception to that comment, and Grayson says that nobody wants them to break up before stating that Frazer and Axiom are done as a team after they beat them for the tag titles. As A-Town Down Under continue to state Frazer and Axiom are better as singles competitors, Axiom says that while they did not plan this, they ended up being the tag team division's gatekeepers, and Frazer that they will send A-Town Down six feet under. Theory says that A-Town Down will put anyone down and that there are levels to this game, as impressive as Frazer and Axiom is. Grayson agrees, saying they have performed under the brightest lights and biggest stages, and that Frazer and Axiom will feel "The Grayson Waller Effect."Frazer asks what "The Grayson Waller Effect" is and asks if it should be "The Grayson Waller and Austin Theory Effect. Theory says that is a good idea, and their argument leads to the two of them hitting Frazer and Axiom with cheap shots.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Lexis King meets with Oro Mensah before their match tonight, saying he has thought long and hard about Oro's situation. They both come to a mutual understanding and end up shaking hands.
We hear from Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, who state that they used to look up to The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) until recently, and that Gallows and Anderson are about to find out they not only hit first, they hit last.
Backstage, Karmen Petrovic and Brinley Reece get ready for their match when Ashante "Thee" Adonis shows up with a rose in his hand. He tries to hit on everyone in the room, but nobody is having it.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) after stopping The O.C.'s double team and responding with one of their own.
Backstage, Je'Von Evans talks to Cedric Alexander about his match against Randy Orton in two weeks when A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory) show up, saying that Je'Von's chances against Orton are not good. Cedric says Je'Von's chances are better than A-Town Down Under's chances of being tag champs. Je'Von challenges A-Town Down Under to a tag match, then fools them into thinking Kevin Owens is behind them.
Oro Mensah beats Lexis King after Lexis initially uses the ropes for leverage after a jackknife pin and then decides not to before Mensah takes advantage with the exact same move.
We see footage of The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Arianne Rizzo) getting Tony D'Angelo getting ready for Oba Femi with pull-ups, rope climbs, truck pushing, cinderblock smashing and a sparring session with a man about Oba Femi's size.
Ridge Holland beats Riley Osborne despite Osborne stopping himself short during his top rope Shooting Star Press when Ridge gets the feet up to block the attack. After the match, Ridge continues to attack Riley, but Riley fights back. Ridge sends Riley into the ring steps, then grabs the broken barricade piece only to get superkicked. Riley then dives into Ridge from the ring steps, and officials and security have to restore order.
In a post from X (formerly Twitter), The Miz invites Oba Femi and Tony D'Angelo to Miz TV on next week's CW premiere.
Oba Femi holds a press conference. He says Tony D'Angelo can fool everyone, including himself, but he cannot fool him, as he knows he is broken and can see it in his eyes. He then takes no more questions and leaves.
In backstage footage from moments ago, we see a face-to-face between Wes Lee and Zachary Wentz with both men in separate rooms. Wentz says Trey Miguel will watch as he "beats the fuck out of Wes," but Wes says he will put him through the drywall. He then tells Wentz "Make sure Gigi doesn't watch." Wentz tells Wes to keep his fiancée's name out of his mouth. Wentz leaves the room, and when Wes finds out, he leaves his room to find him, and they both soon brawl. Security and officials quickly move into place.
Booker T and Vic Joseph thank the USA Network for almost five years of NXT on behalf of WWE. We then see footage from the last five years of NXT on USA Network.
Backstage, Lola Vice is meeting with General Manager Ava when Jaida Parker shows up. Ava says they both have problems with The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx), and that both of them will get their hands on them in a tag team match. This leads to Lola and Jaida arguing, and Ava says they have a week to figure things out.
Wendy Choo and Rosemary beat Brinley Reece and Karmen Petrovic after Ashante "Thee" Adonis shows up and distracts Karmen Petrovic as he hands a rose to someone in the front row.
Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page meets with CM Punk, and admits that he is not thrilled Punk is the special guest referee in his championship match. Punk says he appreciates the honesty, but Ethan says he has seen how Punk conducts himself as a referee and that he is not in the mood for drama, but Punk says that what happened last week was funny at the time because he on a red eye flight with no sleep and that he will not let anything go down. He says that if Ethan is the man like he says he is, he will prove it, and if he wins, he will raise his hand.
The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) hold a press conference. Fallon says they have decided who among the two of them will be in the ring next week, but no one will know who until next week. Jacy says NXT has the greatest women's division in wrestling, then says that Kelani Jordan does not deserve to be champion before Lola Vice and Jaida Parker break in only for security to hold them back.
A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory) beat Cedric Alexander and Je'Von Evans after Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up to confront Grayson Waller, which causes Axiom to pull Frazer off the apron as Frazer has his hand on the top rope, which knocks Je'Von off the top turnbuckle. After the match, Frazer and Axiom argue with A-Town Down Under celebrates.
Trick Williams holds a press conference. Trick says he has held the NXT Championship once and wants to hold it again, as he needs to be the leader as NXT reaches new heights on The CW. He says that he is focused on Ethan Page, who he says always finds a way to get the job done, and that he has to be confident, control his emotions and beat Ethan Page to become champion.
Byron Saxton holds a press conference for Giulia vs. Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Championship next week. Giulia answers a question in Japanese, much to Roxanne's chagrin, and Funaki translates, saying Roxanne has shown that she is "The Prodigy," but her time is up. She says she has watched Roxanne come to NXT and carry the brand, but she came to NXT to become Women's Champion. Giulia says she became "The Beautiful Madness" by creating her opportunities, and in Chicago, she will show Roxanne that not is it a new era, but that it is time Roxanne passes the torch to her.Roxanne says she has been a Giulia fan and that she has watched her matches in Japan, and has wondered if their paths would ever cross. She says that this is a dream match for Giulia, who came all the way to NXT for her. Roxanne says that she is the one who deserves to lead NXT into a new era, as she is the one who built the division from the ground up. Giulia says she feels good and that moving to America has been incredible, as everything is new to her. She then say that what is not new is that she is the most feared wrestler in the world, and that NXT get to feel "The Beatiful Madness." Giulia then speaks in Japanese again only for someone else to interrupt, also in Japanese. All of a sudden, Stephanie Vaquer appears on the TitanTron, who asks Guilia what she will do when she appears on the other side of her championship match.
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Friday, September 6, 2024
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for September 6, 2024
Dante Chen beats Skylor Clinton.
Riley Osborne beats Malik Blade.
Riley Osborne beats Malik Blade.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for August 15, 2024
Before the next match, John Skyler says that Jason Hotch will win his qualifying match and go on to Ultimate X just like he will, and says that regardless of who they face, the X will be brought down by "these good hands." Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
Riley Osborne beats John Skyler and Chris Bey in a Triple Threat Ultimate X qualifier. During the match, Chris Bey hits Osborne with The Art of Finesse, but Skyler tosses him out of the ring and tries to pick the bones. Osborne counters with a schoolkid pin and hits Skyler with a top rope Shooting Star Press to win the match and continue to the Ultimate X Match at Emergence.
In footage from earlier today, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up in a gray sports car and is interviewed by Gia Miller. Nic Nemeth says his match with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander is a big one, but it is not the Josh Alexander he knew. He says Alexander attacked his family and that all bets are off, then says he will lead the way as World Champion and that he will stand over Alexander and prove just how good he is.
Director of Authority Santino Marella is in the ring. Santino calls Matt Cardona to the ring after what transpired last week. Cardona shows up and makes his way to the ring. Santino calls Cardona an "uninvited guest" and a "wedding crasher" for wrecking PCO and Steph de Lander's honeymoon and cracking him in the jaw, then says he has a proposition for him. Cardona says Santino acts like he does not even know him, then says they go way back and that he works for no one, and threatens to hit him in the jaw again. Santino tells Cardona that he has just stooged himself off and that he will prosecute him and have him sent to jail unless he signs a contract for a match against PCO in Tampa, Florida. Cardona takes the contract and says he will have his lawyers look it over, and if the contract is good, he will face PCO. Cardona then leaves with the contract.
In a TNA Digital Exclusive, Frankie Kazarian is confronted by Eric Young for costing him the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Steve Maclin shows up and confronts them for complaining, and both of them take this as a threat. We then hear from Maclin, who says things have not gone as planned since Slammiversary, and while he has made it his goal to become TNA World Champion again and stack the bodies up one by one, he has Eric Young in his crosshairs. He says that they have never faced each other and that he will change that, and while Eric Young wants to lead TNA, he wants to be the new blood, and he will start the stack of bodies with Eric Young.
"The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw beats Tasha Steelz in a match with three referees after Tasha Steelz is caught by one of the two outside referees using the ropes for leverage during a pinfall attempt.
It is revealed that The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC have taken out Mike Santana, who is checked on by security.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC head to the ring. Alisha says that everyone expected to see Moose vs. Mike Santana tonight, but Santana is not medically cleared and Moose has the night off. Suddenly, Mike Santana makes his way to the ring limping and clutching his ribs despite a doctor telling him not to continue, and fights The System and JDC on the way to the ring. This leads to Mike Santana vs. Moose still being on.
Moose beats Mike Santana. After the match, Joe Hendry shows up with a metal folding chair and chases The System out of the ring. Joe Hendry says The System are making a lot of enemies right now, especially himself and Santana, but then mentions that The System knows strength in numbers and mentions two more enemies that they have. He then announces that next week, Moose and JDC will face The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy).
Backstage, Jody Threat says Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich are cheaters, not wrestlers. Dani Luna says they keep getting back up and that they did not do all this to become the next Knockouts Tag Team Champions. Jody Threat then dares Alisha and Masha to try again, because this time, it is do or die.
Backstage, we hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that she expected too much from Ash By Elegeance, who ruins her and others' opportunities as well as her legacy, which she cannot have. She says she is a wrestler's wrestler through and through, but if Ash By Elegance wants a fight, she will get one.
AJ Francis guests on commentary for the next match.
Jason Hotch beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Rich Swann in a Triple Threat Ultimate X qualifier after Chris Bey takes out both AJ Francis and Rich Swann and Hotch rolls Ace Austin up with the legs crossed following the distraction by John Skyler.
Backstage, Matt Cardona tells Director of Authority Santino Marella that he loves the contract and signs it, but also proposes a six-person tag match with the team of Rhino, PCO and Xia Brookside vs. himself, Steph de Lander and a mystery tag partner. Santino says there will still be a one-on-one match, but Cardona says they will build to it.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship ends in a time limit draw. After the match, Nemeth wants five more minutes, but Alexander rolls out of the ring and heads to the back. Nemeth drags Alexander back to the ring, but Alexander kicks him in the groin and then demands the five extra minutes. When he does not get them, Alexander takes the TNA World Championship into the ring and tells Nemeth that it belongs to him.
Riley Osborne beats John Skyler and Chris Bey in a Triple Threat Ultimate X qualifier. During the match, Chris Bey hits Osborne with The Art of Finesse, but Skyler tosses him out of the ring and tries to pick the bones. Osborne counters with a schoolkid pin and hits Skyler with a top rope Shooting Star Press to win the match and continue to the Ultimate X Match at Emergence.
In footage from earlier today, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up in a gray sports car and is interviewed by Gia Miller. Nic Nemeth says his match with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander is a big one, but it is not the Josh Alexander he knew. He says Alexander attacked his family and that all bets are off, then says he will lead the way as World Champion and that he will stand over Alexander and prove just how good he is.
Director of Authority Santino Marella is in the ring. Santino calls Matt Cardona to the ring after what transpired last week. Cardona shows up and makes his way to the ring. Santino calls Cardona an "uninvited guest" and a "wedding crasher" for wrecking PCO and Steph de Lander's honeymoon and cracking him in the jaw, then says he has a proposition for him. Cardona says Santino acts like he does not even know him, then says they go way back and that he works for no one, and threatens to hit him in the jaw again. Santino tells Cardona that he has just stooged himself off and that he will prosecute him and have him sent to jail unless he signs a contract for a match against PCO in Tampa, Florida. Cardona takes the contract and says he will have his lawyers look it over, and if the contract is good, he will face PCO. Cardona then leaves with the contract.
In a TNA Digital Exclusive, Frankie Kazarian is confronted by Eric Young for costing him the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Steve Maclin shows up and confronts them for complaining, and both of them take this as a threat. We then hear from Maclin, who says things have not gone as planned since Slammiversary, and while he has made it his goal to become TNA World Champion again and stack the bodies up one by one, he has Eric Young in his crosshairs. He says that they have never faced each other and that he will change that, and while Eric Young wants to lead TNA, he wants to be the new blood, and he will start the stack of bodies with Eric Young.
"The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw beats Tasha Steelz in a match with three referees after Tasha Steelz is caught by one of the two outside referees using the ropes for leverage during a pinfall attempt.
It is revealed that The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC have taken out Mike Santana, who is checked on by security.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC head to the ring. Alisha says that everyone expected to see Moose vs. Mike Santana tonight, but Santana is not medically cleared and Moose has the night off. Suddenly, Mike Santana makes his way to the ring limping and clutching his ribs despite a doctor telling him not to continue, and fights The System and JDC on the way to the ring. This leads to Mike Santana vs. Moose still being on.
Moose beats Mike Santana. After the match, Joe Hendry shows up with a metal folding chair and chases The System out of the ring. Joe Hendry says The System are making a lot of enemies right now, especially himself and Santana, but then mentions that The System knows strength in numbers and mentions two more enemies that they have. He then announces that next week, Moose and JDC will face The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy).
Backstage, Jody Threat says Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich are cheaters, not wrestlers. Dani Luna says they keep getting back up and that they did not do all this to become the next Knockouts Tag Team Champions. Jody Threat then dares Alisha and Masha to try again, because this time, it is do or die.
Backstage, we hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that she expected too much from Ash By Elegeance, who ruins her and others' opportunities as well as her legacy, which she cannot have. She says she is a wrestler's wrestler through and through, but if Ash By Elegance wants a fight, she will get one.
AJ Francis guests on commentary for the next match.
Jason Hotch beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Rich Swann in a Triple Threat Ultimate X qualifier after Chris Bey takes out both AJ Francis and Rich Swann and Hotch rolls Ace Austin up with the legs crossed following the distraction by John Skyler.
Backstage, Matt Cardona tells Director of Authority Santino Marella that he loves the contract and signs it, but also proposes a six-person tag match with the team of Rhino, PCO and Xia Brookside vs. himself, Steph de Lander and a mystery tag partner. Santino says there will still be a one-on-one match, but Cardona says they will build to it.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship ends in a time limit draw. After the match, Nemeth wants five more minutes, but Alexander rolls out of the ring and heads to the back. Nemeth drags Alexander back to the ring, but Alexander kicks him in the groin and then demands the five extra minutes. When he does not get them, Alexander takes the TNA World Championship into the ring and tells Nemeth that it belongs to him.
Friday, August 2, 2024
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for August 2, 2024
Tatum Paxley beats Tyra Mae Steele.
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.
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.
Friday, June 28, 2024
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for June 28, 2024
Riley Osborne beats Jasper Troy.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Jazmyn Nyx and Jacy Jayne. Jazmyn says Kendal Grey cannot beat the rest of the women's division just because she managed to pick up one win, and that she has Jacy Jayne is in her corner. She says that a former amateur wrestling standout will not get past her and her kicks before Jacy ends the interview.
Jazmyn Nyx beats Kendal Grey.
Dante Chen beats Myles Borne.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Jazmyn Nyx and Jacy Jayne. Jazmyn says Kendal Grey cannot beat the rest of the women's division just because she managed to pick up one win, and that she has Jacy Jayne is in her corner. She says that a former amateur wrestling standout will not get past her and her kicks before Jacy ends the interview.
Jazmyn Nyx beats Kendal Grey.
Dante Chen beats Myles Borne.
Friday, June 7, 2024
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for June 7, 2024
Tank Ledger beats Tavion Heights.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Wren Sinclair. Wren says she has shown and proved that she can climb to the top with her combine performance and feels honored to be part of that combine, and despite falling short to Kelani Jordan last week, she is proud of herself. She says that Adrianna Rizzo is a tough competitor and is so talented, and she must give her all to take her down.
Adrianna Rizzo beats Wren Sinclair.
Chase University (Riley Osborne and Duke Hudson) beat Javier Bernal and Drake Morreaux.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Wren Sinclair. Wren says she has shown and proved that she can climb to the top with her combine performance and feels honored to be part of that combine, and despite falling short to Kelani Jordan last week, she is proud of herself. She says that Adrianna Rizzo is a tough competitor and is so talented, and she must give her all to take her down.
Adrianna Rizzo beats Wren Sinclair.
Chase University (Riley Osborne and Duke Hudson) beat Javier Bernal and Drake Morreaux.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 14, 2024
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, Malik Blade and Edris Enofé get ready for their tag team match. Malik says that as long as they stick to the plan, they will win. Meanwhile, Edris is holding a lucky rabbit's foot. Brinley Reece shows up and throws the rabbit foot away, then the three of them head to the ring.
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.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofé after Enofé's boot comes loose during the match. During the match, Jaida Parker and Brinley Reece brawl on the outside twice, with both teams trying to break it up the first time and officials trying to break it up the second time.
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.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
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, Malik Blade and Edris Enofé get ready for their tag team match. Malik says that as long as they stick to the plan, they will win. Meanwhile, Edris is holding a lucky rabbit's foot. Brinley Reece shows up and throws the rabbit foot away, then the three of them head to the ring.
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.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofé after Enofé's boot comes loose during the match. During the match, Jaida Parker and Brinley Reece brawl on the outside twice, with both teams trying to break it up the first time and officials trying to break it up the second time.
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.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Friday, May 3, 2024
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for May 3, 2024
Eddy Thorpe beats Kale Dixon.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans, who says it has been a mad couple of weeks and that he willing to go against anyone and everyone to get to the top. He says Riley Osborne has been grinding, but he is in the way of something he wants, and that after tonight, NXT will have something to worry about.
Kelani Jordan beats Kendal Grey. Kelani raises Kendal's hand in a sign of good sportsmanship after the match.
Blake Howard replaces Byron Saxton on commentary for the next match.
Je'Von Evans beats Riley Osborne following a high stack-up pin after a Sunset Flip. Both men shake hands after the match.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans, who says it has been a mad couple of weeks and that he willing to go against anyone and everyone to get to the top. He says Riley Osborne has been grinding, but he is in the way of something he wants, and that after tonight, NXT will have something to worry about.
Kelani Jordan beats Kendal Grey. Kelani raises Kendal's hand in a sign of good sportsmanship after the match.
Blake Howard replaces Byron Saxton on commentary for the next match.
Je'Von Evans beats Riley Osborne following a high stack-up pin after a Sunset Flip. Both men shake hands after the match.
Friday, April 19, 2024
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for April 19, 2024
Riley Osborne beats Kale Dixon.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Karmen Petrovic. Petrovic admits there have been up and down, but it is all about moving forward. She says Wren Sinclair has a lot to offer, but she is heading into the ring with confidence and finesse and she plans to win.
Karmen Petrovic beats Wren Sinclair.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat Javier Bernal and Drake Morreaux.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Karmen Petrovic. Petrovic admits there have been up and down, but it is all about moving forward. She says Wren Sinclair has a lot to offer, but she is heading into the ring with confidence and finesse and she plans to win.
Karmen Petrovic beats Wren Sinclair.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat Javier Bernal and Drake Morreaux.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 19, 2024
Roxanne Perez beats Tatum Paxley with the Pop Rox followed by the crossface. After the match, Roxanne says it has been one week and that she will not wait any longer, and demands General Manager Ava give her the title that she has never lost. Lyra Valkyria shows up with her left arm in a sling and fights Roxanne. Roxanne fights back and also attacks Tatum Paxley when she tries to help, and referees have to stop Roxanne after she rips off Lyra's sling and puts Lyra in a crossface.
Backstage, Noam Dar talks with the rest of Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson). Noam says Trick Williams was smooth on the microphone, and that he will be smooth in the ring. After Lash Legend says she cannot wait to beat Trick up after the kiss he gave her last week, Alpha Academy (Maxxine Dupri, Otis, Akira Tozawa) shows up, and Otis admits that he is a bit jealous of Trick Williams, much to the disgust of Meta-Four.
Backstage, General Manager Ava checks on Lyra, who is medically cleared, in the trainer's room. Lyra tells Ava to make the match between her and Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Championship at Stand & Deliver. Ava tells Lyra she has her match.
Josh Briggs suddenly shows up and enters the ring, and mentions that Oba Femi will brag about what he did to Brooks Jensen. He says that it pissed him off that Oba decimated Jensen with a smile on his face as he was out there to wound. Josh Briggs then dares Oba Femi to put him through the ring, and Oba Femi shows up. Oba says he relishes the ide of pushing a man to his limits and then to the edge, for when he steps into the ring, there is no place for emotion. Femi says that results are all that matters, and that his results speak volumes. He calls Briggs a man of courage , and Briggs says Femi thinks he is the baddest man around here and is about to meet someone badder. Briggs says that NXT is where he throws hands, and dares Femi to put the North American Championship on the line so they can see who falls off the edge first. After Femi tells Briggs not to say that he did not warn him, Dijak shows up. Dijak says Oba Femi may be a man of destiny, but not a man of memory, and told him that he would be waiting for him. Dijak says he is here, then Briggs tells him to get out of the ring. Oba Femi says this is not between anybody and that there is only him and everyone else. As Oba Femi leaves, Briggs shoves Femi into Dijak, starting a brawl that referees have to stop.
Backstage, Shawn Spears relishes in what he has just seen in the ring. As he leaves, we find out that Joe Gacy has been watching him.
Carmelo Hayes is seen heading towards the arena with his personal security detail.
Nathan Frazer and Axiom beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Title #1 Contender's match qualifier.
In a video from "NXT Anonymous," Mr. Stone takes offense to Von Wagner carrying out of the ring like he was a little baby, saying he may have lost but felt like a man. Von Wagner says he did not mean anything carrying him out of the ring and will make it right, but Mr. Stone says he does not care what Von Wagner does.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin. As Bron and Corbin aruge over who paid the dinner check last night, Alpha Academy (Maxxine Dupri, Otis, Akira Tozawa) shows up, wanting to know why there are not in the tag team eliminator. Tozawa says they are here to represent the Alpha Academy, and Maxxine Dupri state that they want to earn their way to Stand & Deliver by beating Bron and Corbin tonight. Corbin says they will pay for issuing this challenge, but Tozawa says they will do whatever it takes to win. Bron says this will not be fun, and that it will end with a Spear and an End of Days.
Sol Ruca beats Brinley Reece. After the match, Sol Ruca is attacked from behind by Blair Davenport.
Backstage, Gigi Dolin and Wren Sinclair talk about Gigi's match with Arianna Grace. Arianna shows up and says Gigi's actions where intentional while hers were accidental, then says that while it will be a tall task, she will make her into a lady. She then gives Gigi a pageant sash saying "Ms. NXT In Training."
We hear from Ridge Holland via Instagram, who says that his efforts to redeem himself have not gone well and that his match with Shawn Spears has proven that, and that he will do what everyone wants him to do.
The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Adriana Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) heads to the ring. D'Angelo says that Stand & Deliver in two weeks will be the biggest one of all time when he gets his shot at the NXT Championship. He says that as The Don, time is at an ultimate premium and his family is on an upward trajectory. He mentions Crusifino's college education alongside Stacks and Adriana's muscle, then says wisdom equals power and that while he has a lot of power, a lot of responsibility comes with it. After D'Angelo introduces Crusifino as his consigliere, Crusifino says it is an honor and that he pledges his loyalty to the family. D'Angelo then addresses Ilja Dragunov, saying that he respects him as both a man and as a champion, and in the last few weeks, he showed Dragunov that he will be the one man to "break the unbreakable." Dragunov shows up on the TitanTron, saying he came to the restaurant for a conversation and that D'Angelo left him alone on a bridge with his own thoughts. He says the NXT Championship is a power beyond D'Angelo's reach. D'Angelo says that Dragunov has no idea what he can do and has no control, and that there is so much he can do between Stand & Deliver. He has even spoken with General Manager Ava, and next week, Dragunov has a match with Stacks. He says he will see Dragunov at Stand & Deliver, then asks what shape Dragunov will be in then and says it will all be up to him. D'Angelo then warns Dragunov that if he makes one wrong move, Stand & Deliver will be a burial.
Backstage, Thea Hail apologizes to Riley Osborne, saying she was not herself on their date and the last couple of months and says she is trying to figure out who she is. She wants to know if they can still be friends, and Riley says he is just glad Thea is back. As Thea celebrates with Andre Chase and Duke Hudson, Riley asks all three of them if they are coming with him to the ring for his match.
We see Karmen Petrovic practicing karate - and Lola Vice mocking Petrovic and practicing her MMA skills - on TikTok.
Drew Gulak beats Riley Osborne two falls to one (2-1) to retain the NXT Heritage Cup. Osborne scores the first fall with 24 (twenty-four) seconds left in Round 1 with a top rope Shooting Star Press. Gulak scores the second fall with 1:35 (one minute, thirty-five seconds) left in Round 2 with a Sunset Flip, then hits a cheap shot that starts a brouhaha during the commercial break and before the rest period can happen. Gulak scores the third and deciding fall with 46 (forty-six) seconds left in Round 4 after Thea Hail goes after Jacy Jayne in the ring, allowing Jasmyn Nyx to hold Riley by the feet as he goes for a Superplex on Gulak, allowing Gulak to land on top of Riley Osborne for the pin and the win to retain.
Backstage, Fallon Henley catches up with Brooks Jensen outside of the arena. Jensen says that he is done, and tells Fallon not to worry about him, as she is doing well and Josh Briggs has things figured out, and he has no idea what he wants. Meanwhile, Kelani James shows up looking for Kiana James and Izzi Dame, and Fallon Henley offers Kelani her help.
Backstage General Manager Ava makes Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) vs. Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin for a spot at Stand & Deliver official. Meanwhile, Thea Hail and Duke Hudson show up, and Thea mentions Jacy Jayne and Jasmyn Nyx costing Riley Osborne the Heritage Cup. Ava says that Jasmyn Nyx will get her first match against her, then talks with Duke Hudson and tells him he will be in action next week, and if he wins, he could be in the North American title picture at Stand & Deliver. Duke Hudson likes the idea.
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger to qualify for the #1 contender's triple threat tag team match at Stand & Deliver.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Trick Williams. Trick admits he is traveling light and making his own decisions these days, but that is how he likes it. He says that he will beat Noam Dar and look good doing it, and tells Carmelo Hayes that if he shows his face, he will whup his ass.
Backstage, Roxanne Perez says that if Lyra Valkyria will not do the right thing and hand her the NXT Women's Championship, then she will rip it out of her hands at Stand & Deliver.
Backstage, Kiana James and Izzi Dame give kudos to Jacy Jayne and Jasmyn Nyx for their actions earlier tonight, and they all agree that Thea Hail is a lost cause. After Kiana and Izzi brag about attacking Kelani Jordan's teammates, they are attacked by Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley.
Trick Williams beats Noam Dar despite Lash Legend trying to slap Trick from the apron. During the match, Carmelo Hayes and his personal security detail are seen leaving Carmelo's dressing room. After the match, Trick Williams calls out Carmelo Hayes, saying they can handle things right now. Carmelo Hayes' personal security detail shows up and surrounds the ring before Hayes himself shows up, but Hayes ends up being one of the security guards surrounding the ring. Carmelo attacks Trick as the rest of the security guards hold Trick down, then hits Trick with a running knee to end the show.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Noam Dar talks with the rest of Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson). Noam says Trick Williams was smooth on the microphone, and that he will be smooth in the ring. After Lash Legend says she cannot wait to beat Trick up after the kiss he gave her last week, Alpha Academy (Maxxine Dupri, Otis, Akira Tozawa) shows up, and Otis admits that he is a bit jealous of Trick Williams, much to the disgust of Meta-Four.
Backstage, General Manager Ava checks on Lyra, who is medically cleared, in the trainer's room. Lyra tells Ava to make the match between her and Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Championship at Stand & Deliver. Ava tells Lyra she has her match.
Josh Briggs suddenly shows up and enters the ring, and mentions that Oba Femi will brag about what he did to Brooks Jensen. He says that it pissed him off that Oba decimated Jensen with a smile on his face as he was out there to wound. Josh Briggs then dares Oba Femi to put him through the ring, and Oba Femi shows up. Oba says he relishes the ide of pushing a man to his limits and then to the edge, for when he steps into the ring, there is no place for emotion. Femi says that results are all that matters, and that his results speak volumes. He calls Briggs a man of courage , and Briggs says Femi thinks he is the baddest man around here and is about to meet someone badder. Briggs says that NXT is where he throws hands, and dares Femi to put the North American Championship on the line so they can see who falls off the edge first. After Femi tells Briggs not to say that he did not warn him, Dijak shows up. Dijak says Oba Femi may be a man of destiny, but not a man of memory, and told him that he would be waiting for him. Dijak says he is here, then Briggs tells him to get out of the ring. Oba Femi says this is not between anybody and that there is only him and everyone else. As Oba Femi leaves, Briggs shoves Femi into Dijak, starting a brawl that referees have to stop.
Backstage, Shawn Spears relishes in what he has just seen in the ring. As he leaves, we find out that Joe Gacy has been watching him.
Carmelo Hayes is seen heading towards the arena with his personal security detail.
Nathan Frazer and Axiom beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Title #1 Contender's match qualifier.
In a video from "NXT Anonymous," Mr. Stone takes offense to Von Wagner carrying out of the ring like he was a little baby, saying he may have lost but felt like a man. Von Wagner says he did not mean anything carrying him out of the ring and will make it right, but Mr. Stone says he does not care what Von Wagner does.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin. As Bron and Corbin aruge over who paid the dinner check last night, Alpha Academy (Maxxine Dupri, Otis, Akira Tozawa) shows up, wanting to know why there are not in the tag team eliminator. Tozawa says they are here to represent the Alpha Academy, and Maxxine Dupri state that they want to earn their way to Stand & Deliver by beating Bron and Corbin tonight. Corbin says they will pay for issuing this challenge, but Tozawa says they will do whatever it takes to win. Bron says this will not be fun, and that it will end with a Spear and an End of Days.
Sol Ruca beats Brinley Reece. After the match, Sol Ruca is attacked from behind by Blair Davenport.
Backstage, Gigi Dolin and Wren Sinclair talk about Gigi's match with Arianna Grace. Arianna shows up and says Gigi's actions where intentional while hers were accidental, then says that while it will be a tall task, she will make her into a lady. She then gives Gigi a pageant sash saying "Ms. NXT In Training."
We hear from Ridge Holland via Instagram, who says that his efforts to redeem himself have not gone well and that his match with Shawn Spears has proven that, and that he will do what everyone wants him to do.
The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Adriana Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) heads to the ring. D'Angelo says that Stand & Deliver in two weeks will be the biggest one of all time when he gets his shot at the NXT Championship. He says that as The Don, time is at an ultimate premium and his family is on an upward trajectory. He mentions Crusifino's college education alongside Stacks and Adriana's muscle, then says wisdom equals power and that while he has a lot of power, a lot of responsibility comes with it. After D'Angelo introduces Crusifino as his consigliere, Crusifino says it is an honor and that he pledges his loyalty to the family. D'Angelo then addresses Ilja Dragunov, saying that he respects him as both a man and as a champion, and in the last few weeks, he showed Dragunov that he will be the one man to "break the unbreakable." Dragunov shows up on the TitanTron, saying he came to the restaurant for a conversation and that D'Angelo left him alone on a bridge with his own thoughts. He says the NXT Championship is a power beyond D'Angelo's reach. D'Angelo says that Dragunov has no idea what he can do and has no control, and that there is so much he can do between Stand & Deliver. He has even spoken with General Manager Ava, and next week, Dragunov has a match with Stacks. He says he will see Dragunov at Stand & Deliver, then asks what shape Dragunov will be in then and says it will all be up to him. D'Angelo then warns Dragunov that if he makes one wrong move, Stand & Deliver will be a burial.
Backstage, Thea Hail apologizes to Riley Osborne, saying she was not herself on their date and the last couple of months and says she is trying to figure out who she is. She wants to know if they can still be friends, and Riley says he is just glad Thea is back. As Thea celebrates with Andre Chase and Duke Hudson, Riley asks all three of them if they are coming with him to the ring for his match.
We see Karmen Petrovic practicing karate - and Lola Vice mocking Petrovic and practicing her MMA skills - on TikTok.
Drew Gulak beats Riley Osborne two falls to one (2-1) to retain the NXT Heritage Cup. Osborne scores the first fall with 24 (twenty-four) seconds left in Round 1 with a top rope Shooting Star Press. Gulak scores the second fall with 1:35 (one minute, thirty-five seconds) left in Round 2 with a Sunset Flip, then hits a cheap shot that starts a brouhaha during the commercial break and before the rest period can happen. Gulak scores the third and deciding fall with 46 (forty-six) seconds left in Round 4 after Thea Hail goes after Jacy Jayne in the ring, allowing Jasmyn Nyx to hold Riley by the feet as he goes for a Superplex on Gulak, allowing Gulak to land on top of Riley Osborne for the pin and the win to retain.
Backstage, Fallon Henley catches up with Brooks Jensen outside of the arena. Jensen says that he is done, and tells Fallon not to worry about him, as she is doing well and Josh Briggs has things figured out, and he has no idea what he wants. Meanwhile, Kelani James shows up looking for Kiana James and Izzi Dame, and Fallon Henley offers Kelani her help.
Backstage General Manager Ava makes Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) vs. Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin for a spot at Stand & Deliver official. Meanwhile, Thea Hail and Duke Hudson show up, and Thea mentions Jacy Jayne and Jasmyn Nyx costing Riley Osborne the Heritage Cup. Ava says that Jasmyn Nyx will get her first match against her, then talks with Duke Hudson and tells him he will be in action next week, and if he wins, he could be in the North American title picture at Stand & Deliver. Duke Hudson likes the idea.
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger to qualify for the #1 contender's triple threat tag team match at Stand & Deliver.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Trick Williams. Trick admits he is traveling light and making his own decisions these days, but that is how he likes it. He says that he will beat Noam Dar and look good doing it, and tells Carmelo Hayes that if he shows his face, he will whup his ass.
Backstage, Roxanne Perez says that if Lyra Valkyria will not do the right thing and hand her the NXT Women's Championship, then she will rip it out of her hands at Stand & Deliver.
Backstage, Kiana James and Izzi Dame give kudos to Jacy Jayne and Jasmyn Nyx for their actions earlier tonight, and they all agree that Thea Hail is a lost cause. After Kiana and Izzi brag about attacking Kelani Jordan's teammates, they are attacked by Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley.
Trick Williams beats Noam Dar despite Lash Legend trying to slap Trick from the apron. During the match, Carmelo Hayes and his personal security detail are seen leaving Carmelo's dressing room. After the match, Trick Williams calls out Carmelo Hayes, saying they can handle things right now. Carmelo Hayes' personal security detail shows up and surrounds the ring before Hayes himself shows up, but Hayes ends up being one of the security guards surrounding the ring. Carmelo attacks Trick as the rest of the security guards hold Trick down, then hits Trick with a running knee to end the show.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 6, 2024
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.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
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.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Friday, January 26, 2024
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for January 26, 2024
Von Wagner beats Keanu Carver.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Luca Crusifino. He says that if Chase University had him on retainer, they would have had plans in place to transfer assets and intellectual property, but they thought of him as a worthless ambulance chaser. He tells Riley Osborne to stand toe-to-toe with him, and tells him that he will ground "The Riley Osborne Rise" and legally restrict his flight path while he will be the only one flying tonight.
Kiana James and Izzi Dame beat Kelani Jordan and Brinley Reece.
Riley Osborne beats Luca Crusifino.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Luca Crusifino. He says that if Chase University had him on retainer, they would have had plans in place to transfer assets and intellectual property, but they thought of him as a worthless ambulance chaser. He tells Riley Osborne to stand toe-to-toe with him, and tells him that he will ground "The Riley Osborne Rise" and legally restrict his flight path while he will be the only one flying tonight.
Kiana James and Izzi Dame beat Kelani Jordan and Brinley Reece.
Riley Osborne beats Luca Crusifino.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
New Year's Evil - NXT recap for January 2, 2024
Lyra Valkyria retains the NXT Women's Championship against Blair Davenport. During the match, it is announced that Kelly Kincaid will have a breaking news update immediately following this match. After the match, Lola Vice shows up and tries to cash in on Lyra Valkyria, but is attacke dout of nowhere by Tatum Paxley. Elektra Lopez shows up and attacks Tatum, then Valkyria makes the save for Tatum, starting a tag team brawl that has to be broken up.
It is announced backstage by Kelly Kincaid that Ilja Dragunov will not be medically cleared tonight and will not be able to compete tonight following the injury he suffered at the hands of Ridge Holland.
Dragon Lee is replaced by Carlito for the next match. (Dragon Lee is unable to compete tonight due to visa issues.)
The Latino World Order (Carlito, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) beats No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Carlito spits apple into Drew Gulak's face.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. Trick wishes the best for Ilja Dragunov and looks forward to their championship match in the future. All of a sudden, Grayson Waller shows up and tells Trick to consider it a blessing, but Trick says he will win the title. After both men argue about winning Iron Survivor status and Grayson calls Carmelo "the valet," this leads to a match between Trick and Grayson, with Carmelo putting Trick's #1 contendership for the NXT Championship on the line.
We hear from Riley Osbourne, who says that tonight is the biggest match of his life and the chance for his name to be among the European greats like Finn Balor and Drew McIntyre and earn a shot at the NXT Championship. While he admits Oba Femi is powerful, he must win.
Roxanne Perez beats Arianna Grace. After the match, Arianna tells Roxanne that she has issues and needs help, and Roxanne responds by beating Arianna up again before putting her in a crossface. Referees have to break the hold. The decision is then reversed due to Roxanne refusing the referee's direction, with Arianne Grace getting the win. Roxanne is livid.
Backstage, Ava says that Ilja Dragunov will defend his championship against whoever wins between Trick Williams and Grayson Waller when he is cleared. She also says that the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic starts next week.
We see a video package of the events leading up to Tiffany Stratton vs. Fallon Henley later tonight.
Backstage, Blair Davenport is met by Nikkita Lyons. Nikkita shows Davenport the respect Davenport did not give her, as taking her out right here does not getting her closer to championship gold. Nikkita also says she would rather do it in the ring. This leads to an argument that officials have to break up.
Fallon Henley beats Tiffany Stratton after Tiffany tries to use a chair during the match and the referee takes it away. As per pre-match stipulation, Tiffany Stratton has to be Fallon Henley's ranch hand.
Backstage, Baron Corbin talks with Bron Breakker. Corbin thinks that they would make a good team for the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Breakker thinks Corbin is desperate, but Corbin says nobody else is knocking on Breakker's door because he is a smug, arrogant, a-hole. He says that since they are both "a-holes," they could make a good team and win the tag titles. Breakker warms up to the idea, but both men say they will be the leader of the team, and Breakker eventually agrees.
We hear from Oba Femi, who says that he is head and shoulders above the rest in terms of strength and that Riely Osborne will crumble at his feet as he proves to be the heartbeat of Nigeria and the heart of NXT.
Backstage, Gigi Dolin is talking people when Cora Jade notices Gigi at her locker. Both of them want to fight each other almost immediately, and everyone else in the women's locker room steps in before things get physical.
We see Sarah Schreiber interview Ridge Holland. Ridge admits he is no stranger to injuries, mishaps and accidents in the ring, and that he has been injured at crucial points in his WWE career. He considers The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge, Butch) bittersweet, for as much as he treasures that time, he still has flashbacks to when he suffered an injury to his nose two years ago. He says he respects Ilja Dragunov immensely and says that he meant all the words that he said two weeks ago, and that there was no ill will or malicious intent to what he did. Ridge says he is a father and a man at the end of the day, not a monster who takes career away. He says he knows anything can be taken in an instant, and that it is not in his nature to end people's careers. Ridge says he will go through the locker room to redeem himself and prove who he is truly is with no perceptions.
Before the next match, Thea Hail tries to talk to Riley Osborne again while Jacy Jayne pretends not to listen. Riley high-fives her and says she will see her out in the ring.
Oba Femi beats Riley Osborne to win the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament and earn a contract for a match for the NXT Championship.
We hear from OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts). Nima says that Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo will only have nicknames left when they are done and that they do not have hunger anymore, and Lucien Price agrees. Nima says they have as much hunger as they have gold, and Price says they will have what they are missing around their waists next week. Scrypts says they have beaten the streets and the system, and next week, they will pull the punk card and become tag team champions.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Kiana James and Izzi Dame. Izzi says Kiana has the best business mind in WWE and that joining her was a no-brainer. Kiana says Izzi is loyal to a team, has unlimited potential and is unafraid of stomping on anyone to get ahead. Izzi says she hit volleyballs and bitches in her free time, and Kiana says that now that she has her friend, it is time to make some money.
Backstage, Trick Williams talks with Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says he has Grayson Waller in the bag and that they need to practice like they play, but Trick tells Carmelo that putting his title shot on the line is a crazy idea. Carmelo says he would not put him in that position if he did not think he was ready. Trick makes it clear that he has to do this on his own.
Backstage, Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne decide to let Riley Osborne cool down after his match. Duke Hudson and Andre Chase show up, saying Riley did a good job. Jacy Jayne says she is taking over and says Andre Chase should focus on his debt, since he cannot focus on two things at once, and that Riley will take his place in the tournament. Jacy also says she will get the money, and Thea Hail will help her. Meanwhile, Tatum Paxley meets with Lyra Valkyria, then says that all is right in the world as long as Lyra is champion.
Backstage, Axiom and Nathan Frazer talk about the men's Dusty Cup and entertain the idea of teaming up for it. Malik Blade and Edris Enofe show up and say they are not a real tag team and that they will lose, then leave. Axiom tells Frazer they will handle this as a team.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo says Andre Chase is not even close to being off the hook. We then get introduced to Adrianna, whom D'Angelo says is the glue that holds the business together. Suddenly, Joe Gacy comes out of the trunk of their car, says he needed a place to think, lets him and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo know that he disposed of the guy who was in there and leaves.
Trick Williams beats Grayson Waller to retain his NXT Championship match against Grayson Waller. During the match, Carmelo Hayes shows up and gets on the apron, and as Trick is telling him to leave, Kevin Owens suddenly shows up and punches Grayson in the face, allowing Trick to get the win and retain his title shot.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
It is announced backstage by Kelly Kincaid that Ilja Dragunov will not be medically cleared tonight and will not be able to compete tonight following the injury he suffered at the hands of Ridge Holland.
Dragon Lee is replaced by Carlito for the next match. (Dragon Lee is unable to compete tonight due to visa issues.)
The Latino World Order (Carlito, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) beats No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Carlito spits apple into Drew Gulak's face.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. Trick wishes the best for Ilja Dragunov and looks forward to their championship match in the future. All of a sudden, Grayson Waller shows up and tells Trick to consider it a blessing, but Trick says he will win the title. After both men argue about winning Iron Survivor status and Grayson calls Carmelo "the valet," this leads to a match between Trick and Grayson, with Carmelo putting Trick's #1 contendership for the NXT Championship on the line.
We hear from Riley Osbourne, who says that tonight is the biggest match of his life and the chance for his name to be among the European greats like Finn Balor and Drew McIntyre and earn a shot at the NXT Championship. While he admits Oba Femi is powerful, he must win.
Roxanne Perez beats Arianna Grace. After the match, Arianna tells Roxanne that she has issues and needs help, and Roxanne responds by beating Arianna up again before putting her in a crossface. Referees have to break the hold. The decision is then reversed due to Roxanne refusing the referee's direction, with Arianne Grace getting the win. Roxanne is livid.
Backstage, Ava says that Ilja Dragunov will defend his championship against whoever wins between Trick Williams and Grayson Waller when he is cleared. She also says that the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic starts next week.
We see a video package of the events leading up to Tiffany Stratton vs. Fallon Henley later tonight.
Backstage, Blair Davenport is met by Nikkita Lyons. Nikkita shows Davenport the respect Davenport did not give her, as taking her out right here does not getting her closer to championship gold. Nikkita also says she would rather do it in the ring. This leads to an argument that officials have to break up.
Fallon Henley beats Tiffany Stratton after Tiffany tries to use a chair during the match and the referee takes it away. As per pre-match stipulation, Tiffany Stratton has to be Fallon Henley's ranch hand.
Backstage, Baron Corbin talks with Bron Breakker. Corbin thinks that they would make a good team for the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Breakker thinks Corbin is desperate, but Corbin says nobody else is knocking on Breakker's door because he is a smug, arrogant, a-hole. He says that since they are both "a-holes," they could make a good team and win the tag titles. Breakker warms up to the idea, but both men say they will be the leader of the team, and Breakker eventually agrees.
We hear from Oba Femi, who says that he is head and shoulders above the rest in terms of strength and that Riely Osborne will crumble at his feet as he proves to be the heartbeat of Nigeria and the heart of NXT.
Backstage, Gigi Dolin is talking people when Cora Jade notices Gigi at her locker. Both of them want to fight each other almost immediately, and everyone else in the women's locker room steps in before things get physical.
We see Sarah Schreiber interview Ridge Holland. Ridge admits he is no stranger to injuries, mishaps and accidents in the ring, and that he has been injured at crucial points in his WWE career. He considers The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge, Butch) bittersweet, for as much as he treasures that time, he still has flashbacks to when he suffered an injury to his nose two years ago. He says he respects Ilja Dragunov immensely and says that he meant all the words that he said two weeks ago, and that there was no ill will or malicious intent to what he did. Ridge says he is a father and a man at the end of the day, not a monster who takes career away. He says he knows anything can be taken in an instant, and that it is not in his nature to end people's careers. Ridge says he will go through the locker room to redeem himself and prove who he is truly is with no perceptions.
Before the next match, Thea Hail tries to talk to Riley Osborne again while Jacy Jayne pretends not to listen. Riley high-fives her and says she will see her out in the ring.
Oba Femi beats Riley Osborne to win the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament and earn a contract for a match for the NXT Championship.
We hear from OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts). Nima says that Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo will only have nicknames left when they are done and that they do not have hunger anymore, and Lucien Price agrees. Nima says they have as much hunger as they have gold, and Price says they will have what they are missing around their waists next week. Scrypts says they have beaten the streets and the system, and next week, they will pull the punk card and become tag team champions.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Kiana James and Izzi Dame. Izzi says Kiana has the best business mind in WWE and that joining her was a no-brainer. Kiana says Izzi is loyal to a team, has unlimited potential and is unafraid of stomping on anyone to get ahead. Izzi says she hit volleyballs and bitches in her free time, and Kiana says that now that she has her friend, it is time to make some money.
Backstage, Trick Williams talks with Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says he has Grayson Waller in the bag and that they need to practice like they play, but Trick tells Carmelo that putting his title shot on the line is a crazy idea. Carmelo says he would not put him in that position if he did not think he was ready. Trick makes it clear that he has to do this on his own.
Backstage, Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne decide to let Riley Osborne cool down after his match. Duke Hudson and Andre Chase show up, saying Riley did a good job. Jacy Jayne says she is taking over and says Andre Chase should focus on his debt, since he cannot focus on two things at once, and that Riley will take his place in the tournament. Jacy also says she will get the money, and Thea Hail will help her. Meanwhile, Tatum Paxley meets with Lyra Valkyria, then says that all is right in the world as long as Lyra is champion.
Backstage, Axiom and Nathan Frazer talk about the men's Dusty Cup and entertain the idea of teaming up for it. Malik Blade and Edris Enofe show up and say they are not a real tag team and that they will lose, then leave. Axiom tells Frazer they will handle this as a team.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo says Andre Chase is not even close to being off the hook. We then get introduced to Adrianna, whom D'Angelo says is the glue that holds the business together. Suddenly, Joe Gacy comes out of the trunk of their car, says he needed a place to think, lets him and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo know that he disposed of the guy who was in there and leaves.
Trick Williams beats Grayson Waller to retain his NXT Championship match against Grayson Waller. During the match, Carmelo Hayes shows up and gets on the apron, and as Trick is telling him to leave, Kevin Owens suddenly shows up and punches Grayson in the face, allowing Trick to get the win and retain his title shot.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 26, 2023
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Chase University (Andre Chase and Duke Hudson). As per pre-match stipulation, OTM earns a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships, while Chase University is back to square one on handling their debt.
The NXT Tag Team of the Year is The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed). The NXT Female Superstar of the Year is Tiffany Stratton. The NXT Male Superstar of the Year is Ilja Dragunov.
Backstage, Trick Williams meets with Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says it is a shame what happened to Ilja Dragunov, but it will take a lot more to keep Dragunov down. He tells Trick to take his shot and that there is no better time to beat Dragunov than now.
Noam Dar retains the NXT Heritage Cup Championship against Josh Briggs by disqualification. Josh Briggs scores the first fall with 1:43 (one minute, forty-three seconds) left in Round 2 following a powerbomb out of a triangle hold followed by a clothesline. In Round 4, Lash Legend hits Briggs with a bucket, but Briggs kicks out. Jakara Jackson soon gets on the apron, allowing Lash to throw the bucket into the ring. Noam and Briggs fight over the bucket, and the referee turns around to see Briggs hits Noam Dar with the bucket, which ends the match with a disqualification win for Noam Dar.
Backstage, Axiom and Nathan Frazer talk about Bron Breakker not winning Male Superstar of the Year. Bron shows up and tells Frazer to slow down and think before he speaks, but Frazer says he will not slow down and says whatever he has to say about Bron to his face. Bron then takes this as a challenge, which Frazer accepts, and Bron tells Frazer to be careful what he wishes for.
Cora Jade beats Karmen Petrovic. After the match, Gigi Dolin shows up as Cora is about to attack Petrovic again, and Cora retreats.
Riley Osborne beats Lexis King to advance to the finals of the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament following the distraction by Trey Bearhill. After the match, Bearhill gives Lexis King a beating, and Lexis King is forced to retreat.
The NXT Match of the Year is Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship at No Mercy. The NXT Moment of the Year is The Undertaker arriving on the October 10th episode of NXT.
Backstage, Ava says that nobody has heard from Ilja Dragunov all week and that it will be up to him if he can defend the NXT Championship next week.
Bron Breakker beats Nathan Frazer.
Backstage, Drew Gulak says that Dragon Lee and The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) will learn what he and the No Quarter Catch Crew (Gulak, Damon Kemp, Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne) have learned. Damon Kemp says that heart means nothing and that one must be remorseless. Charlie Dempsey says that their flashy moves mean nothing when they grind their faces into the mat. Myles Borne says that they take no prisoners and show no mercy. Kemp says their breaking point is their starting line, then Drew Gulak challenges Lee and the lWo to a six-man tag match at New Year's Evil. Gulak says NXT is about to become "a no-fly zone" and that The No Quarter Catch Crew will show no quarter.
Backstage, Fallon Henley and Brooks Jensen says Josh Briggs nearly had the Heritage Cup, then Jensen says he knows Briggs wants to be a solo star and that Fallon should spread her wings against Tiffany Stratton as well. The three of them decide to go their seperate ways, but they still see themselves as family.
Backstage, Arianne Grace talks to Ava about getting slapped by Roxanne Perez last week and demands that Roxanne enlist in anger management classes. She then finds out that she is facing Roxanne at New Year's Evil.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Blair Davenport and Lyra Valkyria. Both Blair and Lyra accuses each other of ducking the other, and Blair says she got everyone's attention with the parking lot attacks, but Lyra says that backfired thanks to Nikkita Lyons' return. Blair says she became Iron Survivor, and Lyra says she welcomes competition. Lyra says she knows Blair will do whatever it takes to become champion, and Blair says she has seen Blair's rise and will be there to see her fall.
Oba Femi beats Tavion Heights to advance to the finals of the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov says he is looking out for Trick Williams when Kelly Kincaid tries to interview him in the parking lot.
It is announced that an exclusive interview with Ridge Holland will be shown next week.
Joe Gacy beats Joe Coffey after Hank Walker and Tank Ledger pull Mark Coffey and Wolfgang off the ring apron.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro, who accept the No Quarter Catch Crew's challenge, then Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice show up for a reunion. Joaquin and del Toro are proud of Elektra for making her own way, then Elektra introduces a disinterested Lola.
Eddy Thorpe beats Dijak by knockout in an NXT Underground Match following a Manifest Destiny through the announce table.
Ilja Dragunov meets with Trick Williams, who wants to know if Dragunov is willing to defend his title against him before saying he will not hold back and signing the contract for their championship match at New Year's Evil. He says that they can push the match back and that all Dragunov has to do is let him known, but Dragunov takes his neck brace off and says no one and nothing can stop him before signing the contract. Both men shake hands.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
The NXT Tag Team of the Year is The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed). The NXT Female Superstar of the Year is Tiffany Stratton. The NXT Male Superstar of the Year is Ilja Dragunov.
Backstage, Trick Williams meets with Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says it is a shame what happened to Ilja Dragunov, but it will take a lot more to keep Dragunov down. He tells Trick to take his shot and that there is no better time to beat Dragunov than now.
Noam Dar retains the NXT Heritage Cup Championship against Josh Briggs by disqualification. Josh Briggs scores the first fall with 1:43 (one minute, forty-three seconds) left in Round 2 following a powerbomb out of a triangle hold followed by a clothesline. In Round 4, Lash Legend hits Briggs with a bucket, but Briggs kicks out. Jakara Jackson soon gets on the apron, allowing Lash to throw the bucket into the ring. Noam and Briggs fight over the bucket, and the referee turns around to see Briggs hits Noam Dar with the bucket, which ends the match with a disqualification win for Noam Dar.
Backstage, Axiom and Nathan Frazer talk about Bron Breakker not winning Male Superstar of the Year. Bron shows up and tells Frazer to slow down and think before he speaks, but Frazer says he will not slow down and says whatever he has to say about Bron to his face. Bron then takes this as a challenge, which Frazer accepts, and Bron tells Frazer to be careful what he wishes for.
Cora Jade beats Karmen Petrovic. After the match, Gigi Dolin shows up as Cora is about to attack Petrovic again, and Cora retreats.
Riley Osborne beats Lexis King to advance to the finals of the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament following the distraction by Trey Bearhill. After the match, Bearhill gives Lexis King a beating, and Lexis King is forced to retreat.
The NXT Match of the Year is Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship at No Mercy. The NXT Moment of the Year is The Undertaker arriving on the October 10th episode of NXT.
Backstage, Ava says that nobody has heard from Ilja Dragunov all week and that it will be up to him if he can defend the NXT Championship next week.
Bron Breakker beats Nathan Frazer.
Backstage, Drew Gulak says that Dragon Lee and The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) will learn what he and the No Quarter Catch Crew (Gulak, Damon Kemp, Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne) have learned. Damon Kemp says that heart means nothing and that one must be remorseless. Charlie Dempsey says that their flashy moves mean nothing when they grind their faces into the mat. Myles Borne says that they take no prisoners and show no mercy. Kemp says their breaking point is their starting line, then Drew Gulak challenges Lee and the lWo to a six-man tag match at New Year's Evil. Gulak says NXT is about to become "a no-fly zone" and that The No Quarter Catch Crew will show no quarter.
Backstage, Fallon Henley and Brooks Jensen says Josh Briggs nearly had the Heritage Cup, then Jensen says he knows Briggs wants to be a solo star and that Fallon should spread her wings against Tiffany Stratton as well. The three of them decide to go their seperate ways, but they still see themselves as family.
Backstage, Arianne Grace talks to Ava about getting slapped by Roxanne Perez last week and demands that Roxanne enlist in anger management classes. She then finds out that she is facing Roxanne at New Year's Evil.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Blair Davenport and Lyra Valkyria. Both Blair and Lyra accuses each other of ducking the other, and Blair says she got everyone's attention with the parking lot attacks, but Lyra says that backfired thanks to Nikkita Lyons' return. Blair says she became Iron Survivor, and Lyra says she welcomes competition. Lyra says she knows Blair will do whatever it takes to become champion, and Blair says she has seen Blair's rise and will be there to see her fall.
Oba Femi beats Tavion Heights to advance to the finals of the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov says he is looking out for Trick Williams when Kelly Kincaid tries to interview him in the parking lot.
It is announced that an exclusive interview with Ridge Holland will be shown next week.
Joe Gacy beats Joe Coffey after Hank Walker and Tank Ledger pull Mark Coffey and Wolfgang off the ring apron.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro, who accept the No Quarter Catch Crew's challenge, then Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice show up for a reunion. Joaquin and del Toro are proud of Elektra for making her own way, then Elektra introduces a disinterested Lola.
Eddy Thorpe beats Dijak by knockout in an NXT Underground Match following a Manifest Destiny through the announce table.
Ilja Dragunov meets with Trick Williams, who wants to know if Dragunov is willing to defend his title against him before saying he will not hold back and signing the contract for their championship match at New Year's Evil. He says that they can push the match back and that all Dragunov has to do is let him known, but Dragunov takes his neck brace off and says no one and nothing can stop him before signing the contract. Both men shake hands.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 12, 2023
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are interviewed by paparazzi on the way to the arena. After the opening package recapping what happened at last week's show, it is revealed that Carmelo Hayes has been attacked backstage. Trick Williams shows up and tells the referees to get help.
Cora Jade is in the ring. She says that after four long months, the fog was finally lifted, and she states that as deep as the women's division is, it is more fun when she is around. She says the women's Iron Survivor Challenge was one hell of a match, but at the end of the day, everyone was talking about her. All of a sudden, Lyra Valkyria shows up and welcomes Cora Jade back, then says Cora has not changed after the last four months while things in NXT definitely have. As she says that she is not the same woman Cora messed with, Blair Davenport shows up. Davenport brags about being the women's Iron Survivor, then says Lyra should be focused on her right now and that she will become the champion she was always destined to be at New Year's Evil. Lyra says Davenport will not be taking her title before noting that both of them are not best friends despite their both attacking people from behind. All of a sudden, Nikkita Lyons shows up and addresses Davenport for what she did to her in the parking lot. Davenport punches Nikkita, starting a tag team brawl that Lyra and Nikkita get the upper hand in.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Dragon Lee, who says that Saturday night was a dream come true, but says it came at the expense of Wes Lee's injury. He saya he will be a fighting champion just like Wes Lee and defend often, and that he will find out who his first challenger will be in the ring tonight.
Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley beat Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend) in a mixed-person six tag match despite Fallon Henley brawling to the back with Tiffany Stratton.
In the trainer's room, Carmelo Hayes is medically cleared for competition. Carmelo says he does not know who it is, but he has a feeling as he knows he has been hit that hard before. He decides to wait until later to tell Trick who it is.
We are introduces to NXT Men's Breakout Tournament participants Trey Bearhill, Dion Lennox, Luca Crusifino, Tavion Heights, Keanu Carver, Riley Osborne, Myles Borne and Oba Femi. All of a sudden, Lexis King attacks Trey Bearhill from behind with a chair and taunts the rest of the participants.
Oba Femi beats Myles Borne to advance in the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.
Backstage, Lyra Valkyrie is met by Nikkita Lyons. Lyra says that she has people coming at her from all sides and that she will not let Cora Jade's return poison the women's division. Nikkita Lyons says she wants Blair Davenport ten times as badly, then Lyra finds out that Tatum Paxley has pasted her face where Becky's is on the photo on the back of Lyra's locker room door.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Tiffany Stratton, who says she is not happy that she lost at Deadline, then says that Fallon Henley will never come close to being on her level. After allowing Kelly to talk, she then leaves.
Tyler Bate answers Dragon Lee's open challenge for the NXT North American Championship.
Dragon Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Tyler Bate.
Backstage, Brooks Jensen congratulates Josh Briggs on coming through in tonight's match. Fallon Henley shows up and apologizes for deserting them like she did. Briggs then says he wants the NXT Heritage Cup, and despite Jensen's misgivings due to Briggs being a "one round knockout" kind of guy, Jensen and Fallon are game.
Backstage, Ava tells Lexis King that everyone in the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament wants to beat him up, but Lexis King does not care and even thinks Ava is turned on by him. Lexis then finds out that he is replacing Troy Bearhill in the tournament.
Dijak vs. Eddy Thorpe ends with Dijak beating up Eddy Thorpe before tearing off the top turnbuckle and hitting Thorpe with it repeatedly.
At Chase University, as everyone brainstorms ideas for how to help Andre Chase pay back all the money that he gambled away, Scrypts shows up with a briefcase and tells Chase has a proposition for him before leaving.
Backstage, both Cora Jade and Blair Davenport agree to take care of their respective targets as Davenport states that she will be the next NXT Women's Champion.
Riley Osborne beats Keanu Carter to advance in the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.
Backstage, Dragon Lee is approached by Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne and Damon Kemp. After finding out that Dragon Lee is staying true to his word at being a fighting champion, Gulak says that one among his group will face Dragon Lee next week.
Riley Osborne is met backstage by Thea Hail, who is pushed into meeting Riley by Jacy Jayne. Jayne watches as Thea Hail tries to gather strength to talk to Riley and succeeds, and Kiana James and Izzi Dame show up to tell Thea Hail that Riley is out of her league.
Cora Jade and Blair Davenport beat Lyra Valkyria and Nikkita Lyons soon after the distraction to Lyra Valkyria by Tatum Paxley, who shows up from behind the barricade with a raven's feather. After the match, Tatum tosses Nikkita out of the ring, crawls up to Lyra and hugs her.
Backstage, Hank Walker meets with Tank Ledger as he is preoccupied with their match against Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) when Gallus shows up and tells them to drink their sorrows away at the pub. Hank says he and Tank have more heart than all three members of Gallus combined, and after Hank and Tank leave, Joe Gacy then shows up from behind the forklift with a cup of coffee.
Trick Williams heads to the ring. He says that Deadline "was a movie" after he became the men's Iron Survivor, and while he usually comes to the ring and cuts up his opponents, he says that he and his opponents put out a banger on Saturday and predicts it will be match of the year. He says that his opponents made one mistake by not realizing he has been "ballin' [his] whole life," then mentions his NXT Championship with Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov shows up and mentions Trick thanking him to pushing him to a whole new level, then says he admires his courage and that he is proud of him. He says he had to go back and watch Trick's match and says that Trick Williams has been the talk of the town in NXT, then says that Trick's journey will come to an end. Trick says that a few months ago, he would have wondered if he had what it took to face him, but now, he is the man, and in three weeks, he will beat the best NXT has to offer and become the new champion. Dragunov says he has suffered too much to become NXT Champion and stay champion, and that he will do whatever it takes to remain champion. Suddenly, Carmelo Hayes shows up. Carmelo Hayes says he hates to interrupt Trick Williams, then says he knows who attacked Trick because it is the same person who attacked him. As Dragunov leaves to let Carmelo and Trick handle their business, Carmelo stops Dragunov, saying it was him. Carmelo says it was Dragunov who took him and Trick out, as nobody benefits more from Carmelo and Trick being separated, and that Dragunov knew he would have to face both of them and did not want to take that chance. He also says that Dragunov made it so that people would point the finger at him and blame him for Trick being attacked. Dragunov then says that he did not attack him, if he did get attacked, and then tells Trick to talk to Carmelo. Carmelo says he and Trick are on the same page now and that Dragunov does not deserve the NXT Championship, and as Carmelo tires to take it away from him, he accidentally knocks Trick down.
Cora Jade is in the ring. She says that after four long months, the fog was finally lifted, and she states that as deep as the women's division is, it is more fun when she is around. She says the women's Iron Survivor Challenge was one hell of a match, but at the end of the day, everyone was talking about her. All of a sudden, Lyra Valkyria shows up and welcomes Cora Jade back, then says Cora has not changed after the last four months while things in NXT definitely have. As she says that she is not the same woman Cora messed with, Blair Davenport shows up. Davenport brags about being the women's Iron Survivor, then says Lyra should be focused on her right now and that she will become the champion she was always destined to be at New Year's Evil. Lyra says Davenport will not be taking her title before noting that both of them are not best friends despite their both attacking people from behind. All of a sudden, Nikkita Lyons shows up and addresses Davenport for what she did to her in the parking lot. Davenport punches Nikkita, starting a tag team brawl that Lyra and Nikkita get the upper hand in.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Dragon Lee, who says that Saturday night was a dream come true, but says it came at the expense of Wes Lee's injury. He saya he will be a fighting champion just like Wes Lee and defend often, and that he will find out who his first challenger will be in the ring tonight.
Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley beat Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend) in a mixed-person six tag match despite Fallon Henley brawling to the back with Tiffany Stratton.
In the trainer's room, Carmelo Hayes is medically cleared for competition. Carmelo says he does not know who it is, but he has a feeling as he knows he has been hit that hard before. He decides to wait until later to tell Trick who it is.
We are introduces to NXT Men's Breakout Tournament participants Trey Bearhill, Dion Lennox, Luca Crusifino, Tavion Heights, Keanu Carver, Riley Osborne, Myles Borne and Oba Femi. All of a sudden, Lexis King attacks Trey Bearhill from behind with a chair and taunts the rest of the participants.
Oba Femi beats Myles Borne to advance in the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.
Backstage, Lyra Valkyrie is met by Nikkita Lyons. Lyra says that she has people coming at her from all sides and that she will not let Cora Jade's return poison the women's division. Nikkita Lyons says she wants Blair Davenport ten times as badly, then Lyra finds out that Tatum Paxley has pasted her face where Becky's is on the photo on the back of Lyra's locker room door.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Tiffany Stratton, who says she is not happy that she lost at Deadline, then says that Fallon Henley will never come close to being on her level. After allowing Kelly to talk, she then leaves.
Tyler Bate answers Dragon Lee's open challenge for the NXT North American Championship.
Dragon Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Tyler Bate.
Backstage, Brooks Jensen congratulates Josh Briggs on coming through in tonight's match. Fallon Henley shows up and apologizes for deserting them like she did. Briggs then says he wants the NXT Heritage Cup, and despite Jensen's misgivings due to Briggs being a "one round knockout" kind of guy, Jensen and Fallon are game.
Backstage, Ava tells Lexis King that everyone in the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament wants to beat him up, but Lexis King does not care and even thinks Ava is turned on by him. Lexis then finds out that he is replacing Troy Bearhill in the tournament.
Dijak vs. Eddy Thorpe ends with Dijak beating up Eddy Thorpe before tearing off the top turnbuckle and hitting Thorpe with it repeatedly.
At Chase University, as everyone brainstorms ideas for how to help Andre Chase pay back all the money that he gambled away, Scrypts shows up with a briefcase and tells Chase has a proposition for him before leaving.
Backstage, both Cora Jade and Blair Davenport agree to take care of their respective targets as Davenport states that she will be the next NXT Women's Champion.
Riley Osborne beats Keanu Carter to advance in the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.
Backstage, Dragon Lee is approached by Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne and Damon Kemp. After finding out that Dragon Lee is staying true to his word at being a fighting champion, Gulak says that one among his group will face Dragon Lee next week.
Riley Osborne is met backstage by Thea Hail, who is pushed into meeting Riley by Jacy Jayne. Jayne watches as Thea Hail tries to gather strength to talk to Riley and succeeds, and Kiana James and Izzi Dame show up to tell Thea Hail that Riley is out of her league.
Cora Jade and Blair Davenport beat Lyra Valkyria and Nikkita Lyons soon after the distraction to Lyra Valkyria by Tatum Paxley, who shows up from behind the barricade with a raven's feather. After the match, Tatum tosses Nikkita out of the ring, crawls up to Lyra and hugs her.
Backstage, Hank Walker meets with Tank Ledger as he is preoccupied with their match against Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) when Gallus shows up and tells them to drink their sorrows away at the pub. Hank says he and Tank have more heart than all three members of Gallus combined, and after Hank and Tank leave, Joe Gacy then shows up from behind the forklift with a cup of coffee.
Trick Williams heads to the ring. He says that Deadline "was a movie" after he became the men's Iron Survivor, and while he usually comes to the ring and cuts up his opponents, he says that he and his opponents put out a banger on Saturday and predicts it will be match of the year. He says that his opponents made one mistake by not realizing he has been "ballin' [his] whole life," then mentions his NXT Championship with Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov shows up and mentions Trick thanking him to pushing him to a whole new level, then says he admires his courage and that he is proud of him. He says he had to go back and watch Trick's match and says that Trick Williams has been the talk of the town in NXT, then says that Trick's journey will come to an end. Trick says that a few months ago, he would have wondered if he had what it took to face him, but now, he is the man, and in three weeks, he will beat the best NXT has to offer and become the new champion. Dragunov says he has suffered too much to become NXT Champion and stay champion, and that he will do whatever it takes to remain champion. Suddenly, Carmelo Hayes shows up. Carmelo Hayes says he hates to interrupt Trick Williams, then says he knows who attacked Trick because it is the same person who attacked him. As Dragunov leaves to let Carmelo and Trick handle their business, Carmelo stops Dragunov, saying it was him. Carmelo says it was Dragunov who took him and Trick out, as nobody benefits more from Carmelo and Trick being separated, and that Dragunov knew he would have to face both of them and did not want to take that chance. He also says that Dragunov made it so that people would point the finger at him and blame him for Trick being attacked. Dragunov then says that he did not attack him, if he did get attacked, and then tells Trick to talk to Carmelo. Carmelo says he and Trick are on the same page now and that Dragunov does not deserve the NXT Championship, and as Carmelo tires to take it away from him, he accidentally knocks Trick down.
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