Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
It is announced that Layla Diggs has injured herself over the weekend and that Zaria will be defending the NXT Women's North American Championship against a mystery opponent.
Lilian Garcia is the ring announcer for this week's show.
The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) retains the NXT Tag Team Championships against "Super" Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux after Jackson Drake distracts both the ref and Dorian Van Dux so that Myka Lockwood can send Dorian Van Dux tumbling over the top rope.
Backstage, Myles Borne and Tavion Heights talk about Heights' match with Jackson Drake, and Heights entertains beating the rest of The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) for the NXT tag team titles. Kam Hendrix shows up and tells Myles he should be worried about the North American Championship, then says he is 82.6% clear and that he will be seeing him soon. Myles says that is only if Mason Rook does not get to Hendrix first.
Saquon Shugars are met by OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), who refuse to team with him against DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin). All of a sudden, Birthright show up, and OTM confronts them over their recent actions. Lexis King tries to drive a wedge between OTM with Bronco being in AAA, and tells OTM to settle things between themselves and stop coming for them.
Tristan Angels is in the ring. He says that God has a strange sense of humor when he created men like Shiloh Hill, yet was so overcome with remorse that he created him as an apology. He then states that he has repossessed Shiloh's tooth so that nobody sees him as normal and everyone can see him as nothing more than "a creepy, hillbilly weirdo" who was never fit to stand across the ring from him. Tristan then says he will no longer allow Shiloh to lie to himself, then places the tooth on the ring steps and stomps on it. Shiloh shows up on the TitanTron and says that losing his teeth helped him find his mind. He says he can fix his smile, but Tristan cannot fix the fact that the fog is coming before the lights go out and fog fills the arena.
Backstage, Nattie shows up with Layla Biggs, Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons as General Manager Robert Stone speaks with Izzi Dame and Lizzy Rain. Nattie feels Nikkita should replace Layla tonight, while Izzi and Lizzy want a shot at Zaria tonight. Robert Stone makes the match for the NXT Women's North American Championship a Fatal 4-Way Match, with Zaria facing Nikkita Lyons, Izzi Dame and Lizzy Rain.
Naraku beats Tate Wilder after shoving Wilder off the top rope into the barricade. After the match, Naraku is attacked from behind by Tony D'Angelo, and when security shows up, a few members of security get leveled. Another member of security gets the red mist into the eyes by Naraku in the ensuing brawl.
Backstage, Hank Walker, Tank Ledger and EK Prosper talk about Keanu Carver and how relentless he can be, and how Hank will beat him in his upcoming match. Saquon Shugars shows up needing tag team partners, and Tank Ledger says that while Saquon needs help, it will not be from them.
Zaria retains the NXT Women's North American Champonship against Nikkita Lyons, Izzi Dame and Lizzy Rain in a Fatal 4-Way Match. During the match, Nattie and Karmen Petrovic show up and grab Zaria as soon as Zaria is sent out of the ring. Jaida Parker shows up and brawls with Nattie to the back, and Zaria hits Karmen with a Spear. Zaria then does the same to Nikkita Lyons and follows it up with an F-5 to win and retain.
Backstage, Saquon Shugars talks with Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair about his tag team partner problem. Lola Vice shows up and tells Kendal that they are not done and that she will take the NXT Women's Championship back. Kendal tells Lola she had better win, and Lola says she will.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo meets with General Manager Robert Stone, saying that he wants Naraku. Stone says that he is trying to protect him, and asks D'Angelo if he will take to the streets. D'Angelo says this is a great idea, and Stone gives him an NXT Championship match for next week. D'Angelo says that is good, but not good enough, and that he is not waiting. Stone follows as D'Angelo leaves the room, asking D'Angelo what he is going to do.
Jackson Drake beats Tavion Heights with a Sunset Flip following the distraction by Brad Baylor.
We see a vignette for Reina Volcan. She says she always had a voice that demanded more. She says that nature does not ask for permission or apologize for its actions. She says she was born to destroy expectations, not meet them, and that she will bury everyone's favorites beneath the wreckage and that NXT will not survive her. Reina Volcan debuts next week.
Backstage, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno are met by Saquon Shugars, who is still looking for tag team partners. Noam Dar tells Saquon that he is untrustworthy due to his past, and Saquon says that while he needs partners, he has no problem fighting on his own. Romeo Moreno sees this as an opportunity, and Saquon asks Noam Dar when he last backed down from a fight. Noam Dar gives in and tells Saquon that he and Moreno will team with him against DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin).
Backstage, Wren Sinclair speaks with Kendal Grey when Kali Armstrong shows up and says that she will win tonight and take the NXT Women's Championship. Kendal says that she will either pin her or tap her out and that they will find out who will win next week, then Kali Armstrong leaves. She then sees Jaida Parker looking at her, and Jaida tells her that Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice does not care about her nickname of "The Difference Maker." Kali leaves, then Jaida is attacked from behind by Nattie, Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons.
In this week's NXT Focus, we hear from Shawn Spears, who talks about his time in NXT and how he saw something in Niko Vance and Izzi Dame. He says that the truth will ultimately prevail, and that Izzi has become everything he hoped she would become and more, and that he is proud of Niko for taking a big step forward. He then says Niko took two steps back after putting him through a table, but he should have known he would come back for him, and next week, he will drag Niko into deep waters and see just how much he has learned.
Lola Vice beats Kali Armstrong and Kelani Jordan in an NXT Women's Championship #1 Contender's Triple Threat Match after knocking Kali out with a pinning backfist and hitting a spin kick on Kelani before falling into the cover on Kali.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone has to get security to stop Tony D'Angelo from attacking Nakaru in the parking lot.
Kali Armstrong is in the ring to start tonight's show. She says she does not call herself "The Difference Maker" for no reason, and says that last week got to her after she watched Kendal Grey win the NXT Women's Championship. The only thing that went through her head as everyone cheered for Kendal was "There's my target," and says that she has been in the locker room and has heard it all about how some women do not get opportunities while others get them and blow it. Kali then says that once she flipped on Kendal Grey, everyone started talking about her, and that it was a matter of when, and not if, she leads the women's division and gets the NXT Women's Championship, and she has something for Kendal and Nattie. Lola Vice suddenly shows up and tells Lola Vice to slow her roll, and says that Kali did not do something just because she jumped Kendal, which she says makes Kali impatient. Lola also mentions she has yet to get her rematch. Lola says she will also be watching and that she will get her title back, and as Kali states that she will also be watching, Kelani Jordan shows up and says that neither of them are entitled to a championship match. Kelani says she did what one is supposed to do and earned an opportunity, yet nobody is talking about her and everyone is talking about Tatum Paxley, then says the title conversation revolves around her. Lola finally has it with Kelani, and Kelani punches Lola. Kali jumps in and clotheslines them both.
Dorian Van Dux and "Super" Sean Legacy beat Birthright (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Uriah Connors, DarkState (Cutler James and Osiris Griffin) and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) in a NXT Tag Team Championship #1 contender's Fatal 4-Way match During the match, Saquon Shugars is seen watching the match from backstage before heading out with a baseball bat in his hands. Saquon later shows up, and Dion Lennox appears to cut him off. OTM has a brawl that heads to the back with Stacks and Charlie Dempsey, and that allows Van Dux and Legacy to double-team Connors to win the match and the title shot.
Tonight's NXT Spotlight sees Jaida Parker talking about her feud with Nattie that has seen her tap out to the Sharpshooter. Jaida says she has beaten Karmen Petrovic, then says that she is close to where she wants to be and that Nattie is only her to make her career relevant again, which has gotten Nattie a shot at the NXT Women's CHampionship. Jaida also says both she and Nattie are trying to level up, and that for her to level up, she has to put Nattie down.
Backstage, Emily Agard interviews Saquon Shugars. Saquon says DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) played a ruse on him, yet learned something from him, then says he is playing chess while they play Hungry Hungry Hippos and that they get scared when he pulls over. Saquon says this is not over and that he may have to find some friends, even though nobody trusts him at the moment and he will have to prove that he has changed. He says that DarkState will learn that he is up next and that they are up never.
Keanu Carver beats Tank Ledger.
We hear from Naraku, who says that he will not just accept defeat and walk away after The Great American Bash. He says Tony D'Angelo has gotten the win, but has not escaped his punishment, and that he will break his will and spirit. Naraku then asks D'Angelo how far he will go to keep the NXT Championship when he has blinded him with fire and blurred his path forward as champion, and says that there is more torture and pain in D'Angelo's future. Naraku says D'Angelo may have researched his career, but he still has no idea of what he is capable of, including becoming NXT Champion.
Backstage, Tate Wilder and Kam Hendrix argue over whether or not Wilder can beat Naraku next week. Hendrix says he is about 72.8% cleared. Suddenly, Mason Rook shows up and tells Kam Hendrix that he knows Hendrix is saying he put him on the shelf, and says that if she actually did, Hendrix would not be getting back up. Hendrix soon runs out of the room.
Suddenly, Mason Rook shows up and tells Kam Hendrix that he knows Hendrix is saying he put him on the shelf, and says that if she actually did, he would not be getting back up. Hendrix soon runs out of the room.
Layla Diggs beats Thea Hail, Izzi Dame and Lizzy Rain in an NXT Women's North American Championship #1 contender's Fatal 4-Way Match.
We hear from Nikki Blackheart, who says that when disaster strikes, it does not discriminate. She says that Tatum Paxley was her first victim last week, and that there is no telling who she will go after next. Nikki says she is here to dominate and that she is a natural disaster with purpose, then we learn her new name: Reina Volcan.
Tavion Heights suddenly shows up in the ring. Tavion says he was not going to come out here, but he was thinking about all he said before The Great American Bash. He says he can be cocky and arrogant as well as a bad brother, but he has the potential to be great and he can admit when he is wrong. He then says that he came to NXT expecting success only to be humbled, and when Myles Borne got the success he expected, that only blinded him. Tavion then shows up wanting to apologize to Myles Borne man-to-man, but The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) shows up. Baylor and Smokes says that Tavion should be apologizing for screwing them over, and Drake says that Myles handed Tavion a shot at his title only for Tavion to fumble the bag, and says that Tavion's biggest victory was a total fluke. He also says that if it weren't for Myles, Tavion would not have beaten him. Tavion tells Drake that if he wants a rematch, they can have it, then he punches Drake in the face only to be overpowered until Myles Borne makes the save. Both Tavion and Myles hug afterwards.
Backstage, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno are talking when Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux show up. Moreno says Legacy and Van Dux had one match and are one win away from becoming tag team champions, but Noam says he and Moreno do not know each other as much as Legacy and Van Dux know each other, and they have known each other for years. Legacy says it takes time to build chemistry, and Van Dux says they will get there. Legacy and Van Dux then argue over whose name will come first when they become champions.
Niko Vance beats Shiloh Hill after Tristan Angels shows up and takes Shiloh Hill's fake tooth, distracting Shiloh and allowing Niko Vance to win. After the match, Shiloh chases Tristan to the back, and Shawn Spears shows up from behind Niko and blasts him in the back with a metal folding chair.
Nattie retains the NXT Women's Championship against Kendal Grey. During the match, Wren Sinclair attacks Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic at ringside when they try to get involved in the match, and Sinclair is outnumbered until Lola Vice makes the save and brings the brawl to the back. After the match, Jaida Parker shows up and confronts Nattie, and when Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic try to confront her, Jaida turns around and clocks them. Meanwhile, Kelani Jordan, Lola Vice and Kali Armstrong surround Kendal Grey on the ring apron to end the show.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo finds out that tonight will be a double contract signing from General Manager Robert Stone, who ensures that everything will go smoothly. Aaron Rourke shows up, and Tony D'Angelo wishes him luck. Rourke returns the favor, then Stone tells D'Angelo not to mess around.
Aaron Rourke retains the Evolve Championship against Tristan Angels. During the match, the lights in the arena glow red, and Shiloh Hill's laughter can be heard, which unnerves Angels.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo meets with Naraku with General Manager Robert Stone alongside him. Naraku hands D'Angelo a signed contract, and as Robert Stone gets between them as things get worse, D'Angelo opens the contract only to get blinded with a fireball.
After the commercial break, an ambulance takes Tony D'Angelo to the hospital.
Saquon Shugars and Dion Lennox meet face-to-face in the ring. Saquon talks about how DarkState (Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) betrayed him and how he got the one-on-one match with Lennox that he wanted, and that he had to take out Osiris Griffin and Cutler James to ensure he had only Lennox to deal with at The Great American Bash. He also says that Saquon was taken out when Lennox acted like the leader when DarkState did not have one, then says he is a wrestler while Lennox is another pretender trying to take his spot. Lennox says he was put in high-profile positions because he got lucky and that Saquon was never supposed to be part of DarkState, but Saquon says there is no DarkState without him. He says that he loved DarkState and was the glue holding it together, and they knew that. He says that Lennox cannot wear his jockstrap and is not on his level, but Lennox laughs it off and says that everything about Saquon is a facade and that DarkState knows the real Saquon and only showed what they wanted to show about him. Lennox says that Saquon had to be babysat and had to be reassured when he second-guessed himself, and now that he is out, he hopes to set the world on fire. He says nothing will change and that Saquon is still his own worst enemy, and when he hesitates in their match, he will expose him. Lennox says that Saquon has signed his death warrant, and on Sunday, he stamps it.
Backstage, comedian Mat Mathews meets with Hank Walker and Tank Ledger before their match. In the background, General Manager Robert Stone is talking with The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood).
In this week's NXT Spotlight, we see the events leading up to the feud between Myles Borne and Tavion Heights.
Backstage, Tavion Heights is frustrated with all of his former friends having championships. He leaves, then Kendal Grey meets with Wren Sinclair over Izzi Dame and Arianna Grace.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat Birthright (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Uriah Connors) after comedian Matt Matthews ducks a punch from Charlie Dempsey, causing Dempsey to punch Lexis King out as Lexis King is holding Matthews down. Matthews then trips Dempsey, causing Dempsey to fall head-first into Lexis King's crotch.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shiloh Hill. Shiloh says that he found the Mr. NXT Pageant harder than any match he has ever had due to the amount of opening up about himself that he had to do, and now that he is cleared, things are about to get a lot worse for Tristan Angels when he makes him pay for what he did at The Great American Bash.
We see some brief footage of Tony D'Angelo at the hospital.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone oversees the contract signing for the NXT Women's Championship match at The Great American Bash. Lola Vice and Kendal Grey agree that they are the two biggest crossover athletes in NXT today, then Lola says she has Kendal figured out and she will prove why she is number one while Kendal is number two. Kendal says she needs to lead the women's division and elevate the Women's Championship to new heights, then signs the contract. Lola says that she has done the changing of the guard and that she paved the way for her, and while Kendal will have her moment, it will not be on Sunday and not at her expense. Lola then signs the contract.
EK Prosper beats Keanu Carver with a Sunset Flip and gets an upset win. After the match, Carver attacks Prosper from behind and continues to beat him up. Carver then powerbombs Prosper straight through the announce table.
We hear from Zaria, who says that she and Tatum Paxley stood under others' shadows and watched them fight over the North American Women's Championship a year ago, and now, they have become the champion themselves. She then says that Tatum cannot let things go and embarrassed her in her first match as champion and that Tatum is addicted to pain, then gives Tatum her championship rematch at The Great American Bash so she can beat Tatum again and Tatum can revel in her pain forever.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone tells Naraku that he should suspend him, but Naraku says he cannot do that due to not having a championship match. Keanu Carver shows up as Naraku leaves, and Carver says he will go through everyone until he gets his championship match.
Arianna Grace beats Izzi Dame in a WWE Women's Speed Championship #1 contender's match after Shawn Spears insists on Izzi high-fiving him, allowing Arianna to win with an inside cradle.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews General Manager Robert Stone. Stone says that there will be some AAA luchadors at The Great American Bash following a phone conversation with AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio, then says that he will have to find a new opponent for Naraku on Sunday. The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) show up, and Jackson Drake wants in on the NXT Championship match. Stone immediately wants The Vanity Project out of his office.
Alexa Bliss talks about her time in NXT in this week's NXT Origins.
Backstage, Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons are watching Nattie being awarded a Guiness World Record when Jaida Parker shows up and hears the two of them talking about her before they leave. OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) shows up, but Jaida is not in the mood to talk. Lucien Price mentions Bronco Nima being on AAA, and Nima says he is just doing what he has to do.
Dorian Van Dux and "Super" Sean Legacy beat The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance). After the match, Niko Vance turns on Shawn Spears, throwing him out of the ring and choke slamming him through the announce table.
General Manager Robert Stone is in the ring. He says that the NXT Championship match will happen, then calls out Naraku, who heads to the ring. Naraku says he will take the title if he has nobody to challenge him, but all of a sudden, Mason Rook shows up and says that this is NXT, then says that if Tony D'Angelo cannot fight him, he will. As Mason says he wants to run this back with gold on the line, The Vanity Project shows up, and Jackson Drake accuses Robert Stone of ducking them as he says that Mason is undeserving of a title shot and that he is main event caliber. Mason Rook lays out The Vanity Project in seconds and goes after Jackson Drake, then Naraku demands Robert Stone give him the NXT Championship. All of a sudden, Tony D'Angelo shows up with bandages on his face and fights Naraku. Naraku gets his fingers on D'Angelo's right eye and gets away, but Tony D'Angelo is already ticked off as the show ends.
Kelani Jordan beats Wren Sinclair by submission with an STF after dragging Sinclair to the middle of the ring and wrenching back during the hold.
Backstage, Tatum Paxley talks with Lizzy Rain, saying that Zaria is obsessed. Shiloh Hill shows up with his Mr. NXT petition and says the amount of signatures is huge. Tristan Angels shows up and notes some of the famous names on the petition, then hopes Charlie Dempsey stretches some sense into Shiloh before leaving. Lizzy Rain leaves to focus on Zaria, and Shiloh tags along.
DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) heads to the ring. Osiris Griffin says that Saquon Shugars was always the odd man out due to not having the football background the rest of DarkState had. Dion Lennox says that Saquon was an indy wrestler who knew his way around the ring, but Osiris says Saquon made things harder than necessary. Dion Lennox says that Saquon was an indy wrestler who knew his way around the ring, but Osiris says Saquon made things harder than necessary. Cutler says that success by the individual is success for the group, and that Saquon forgot that and became a liability. He says that Saquon went into every situation blind and was never prepared for the consequences, and for that, he failed DarkState, and last week was the last straw. Lennox says that could have been him, and says Saquon tried to turn DarkState against him due to his own jealously and belief that he was better. Lennox says John Cena picked him for the Iron Survivor Challenge and that he earned it. He says that the DarkState vehicle is for everyone and that he built it brick by brick, and says there is no DarkState without him and that he will not let Saquon tear it down. Osiris says that they are going back to what they do best when the lights go out, then Lennox warns everyone they have spared in the last few months and says that if it was not safe before, then no one has seen anything yet. (Instances of Saquon Shugars are crossed out in both LED board imagery as well as in post-promo footage.)
Backstage, Lola Vice meets with Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair at medical when Kali Armstrong shows up and mocks Kendal and Wren. Lola says that Kali has just gotten here and already has a big head, but Kali says that her eyes are on Lola's title and that she will be watching her tonight.
"Super" Sean Legacy vs. Dorian Van Dux in a WWE Speed Championship Tournament Match ends in a three-minute time limit draw. As a result, neither man advances in the tournament, and Nathan Frazer vs. Romeo Moreno ends up being the tournament finals automatically.
Backstage, Layla Diggs is met by Nattie, who thanks her for standing up to Jaida Parker before stating that she will be in her corner when she beats Jaida tonight.
Jaida Parker beats Layla Diggs.
Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Lexis King. Lexis King says the best athletes around the world are trying to catch up to him, then says Charlie Dempsey will make an example out of Shiloh Hill tonight before he proves he is the fastest man alive. Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) shows up, and Nathan Frazer says comparing Lexis's claim is like comparing a cheetah to a cow.
Tony D'Angelo heads to the ring. D'Angelo says the recent slew of fresh new faces in NXT makes things more interesting, but he notes that they want a shot at the champion. He then says it is his turn when he faces Kam Hendrix next week. D'Angelo says that he is not here to talk about Hendrix's potential or readiness, then proclaims that Hendrix will not be NXT Champion next week. He then addresses Naraku, stating that it is about time they meet face-to-face. Naraku shows up and heads to the ring, and D'Angelo tells Naraku to get straight to the point. Naraku says he wants to keep D'Angelo and his title safe, but D'Angelo does not buy it, and says he will take care of Hendrix before he takes care of him. Naraku says he will keep D'Angelo and his title safe because it is destiny that they go to war, then Kam Hendrix shows up and tells D'Angelo that he has seven days left before it is "Lights, Kam, Action" for the NXT Championship. Hendrix says that D'Angelo is running into a buzzsaw that he cannot stop, as he has beaten two former champions last week and he is about to beat a pillar of NXT next week. D'Angelo says Hendrix may be a premier athelte, but sees his title as a status symbol. D'Angelo tells Hendrix he sacrificed everything and spent five years in NXT to earn the NXT Championship, and yet he is facing someone who does not even deserve a shot at it. D'Angelo then tells Hendrix that beating him for the title is not going to happen, and when he turns his back to leave, Hendrix goes for a cheap shot only to be caught and tossed out of the ring by Naraku.
Backstage, Tavion Heights argues with Myles Borne over last week, and Myles tells Tavion that he needs to slow down or else they will both crash and burn. All of a sudden, they are both attacked by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin).
Backstage, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) brag about their victory last week when they run into Tate Wilder, who says that he only needed four stitches and will not be out at all. Jackson Drake says that Tate Wilder still has a lot to learn, and Tate Wilder challenges Jackson Drake to a match next week.
Romeo Moreno beats Nathan Frazer in a WWE Speed Championship Tournament Match with a sudden inside cradle following a Nathan Frazer Superplex to win with three seconds left and face Lexis King for the WWE Speed Championship.
Backstage, Izzi Dame looks forward to becoming a champion while Shawn Spears and Niko Vance win their match, then asks where Spears is. Niko says that Shawn Spears must be getting ready, and leaves.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone speaks with Mason Rook. As Stone says that it is still possible for Mason Rook to still be in title contention, Naraku shows up and says he will not let anyone ruin Tony D'Angelo's NXT Championship match. Mason Rook says "We'll see."
Before the next match, Shawn Spears attacks OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) with a metal folding chair before the match can even begin.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Kali Armstrong, saying that she is picking her spots in NXT, and entertains winning both women's singles titles. Thea Hail shows up and says that is a heck of a dream, but Kali says that will soon be a reality for her.
Backstage, Shiloh Hill asks Zaria to sign his Mr. NXT petition. Zaria is not interested, and when she tells Shiloh to tell Tatum Paxley to sign it, Shiloh tells her that she should be more worried about Lizzy Rain before leaving. Zaria is then attacked from behind by Lizzy Rain.
Shiloh Hill beats Charlie Dempsey after pinning Dempsey's shoulders to the mat with a Northern Lights suplex. After the match, Tristan Angels tells Shiloh Hill that he is incensed with Shiloh calling himself "Mr. NXT," then says that he must teach him a lesson for the rest of his life, as Shiloh "cannot hack it in [his] domain." He says that there will be a "Mr. NXT" pageant where he will beat Shiloh once and for all. Shiloh says he cannot wait to embarrass Angels, and tells him to bring it on.
Backstage, Shawn Spears tells Izzi Dame that says he and Niko Vance should not have had a match on the same night as her championship match and that he was "doing the right thing," much to Izzi's chagrin.
Lola Vice retains the NXT Women's Championship against Izzi Dame. During the match, Shawn Spears grabs at Lola on the outside behind the ref's back, and while that allows Izzi to hit a Backstabber, Spears and Vance are soon attacked by OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), who force them to the back. Later on, Izzi inadvertently knocks out the referee with a Busaiku Knee meant for Lola. At one point, Izzi uses the Women's title as a weapon by throwing it to Lola and booting the title into Lola's face, but Lola still kicks out. Lola wins after Izzi counters a guillotine choke with a pinfall attempt only for Lola to hit a second spinning back fist to win and retain.
Backstage, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) declare that they are coming for all of the gold. Meanwhile, Saquon Shugars is seen watching DarkState from a distance.
Tatum Paxley and Lizzy Rain beat Zaria and Nikkita Lyons after Zaria leaves Nikkita high and dry at the ring apron.
Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair talk. Wren Sinclair does not want to be a distraction in Kendal Grey's match, but Kendal says that Wren will never be a distraction. Lola Vice shows up for some friendly conversation, but it quickly becomes an argument when Kendal says that wrestling is better than MMA. Kendal says she will beat Kelani Jordan tonight before seeing her for the title.
EVIL - now known as Naraku - beats Lince Dorado in his WWE debut.
Backstage, EK Prosper thanks Sean Legacy and Tate Wilder for the recent help. Sean Legacy tells Tate Wilder to pick his spot, but Wilder says he is the kind of person to leap into chaos. Dorian Van Dux shows up, saying he cannot wait to see Wilder in action.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Nattie is filming for LFG when Jaida Parker shows up and interrupts only to be removed from the room by security.
Birthright (Charlie Dempsey, Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) beat "Super" Sean Legacy, EK Prosper and Tate Wilder in a six-man tag match after Wilder fails to tag in Legacy and misses a top rope moonsault.
Backstage, Tatum Paxley and Lizzy Rain have a conversation. Tatum says she wants to go back to being the champion she wants to be, and gives Lizzy Rain a title shot before Shiloh Hill shows up with information of Tristan Angels. Lizzy mentions how she cannot stand Tristan, then Tristan shows up and says that the idea of Shiloh outclassing him is absurd before stating that he will make his in-ring debut next week and prove that he is in a class of his own.
During this week's NXT Focus, Izzi Dame talk about her recent victory with Niko Vance and Shawn Spears. Spears that The Culling (Spears, Izzi, Niko) is always stronger together, and Niko says that Izzi has given The Culling a clear path. Izzi tells Niko that if Lola Vice is watching tonight's main event, then she is watching Lola.
General Manager Robert Stone is in the ring. He introduces Will Kroos - now known as Mason Rook - to the ring to sign his NXT contract. Mason says he has traveled all across Europe, been to Japan, and went all around the world, and everywhere he goes, he turns heads. He says that even John Cena sees him, and it is not hard to notice "a flying human tank." Mason says he is not satisfied with everyone talking about him in pubs and going viral multiple times, and says that anyone who steps in the ring with him will find out that if they try to stop a human tank, they will get crushed. Tony D'Angelo shows up and says that Mason Rook has gotten his attention, but he will not let him make a name for himself at his expense. Suddenly, Kam Hendrix shows up and attacks D'Angelo, and Mason Rook takes them and security out with a top rope moonsault. Mason Rook signs the contract, then hands it to Robert Stone as he says that this is not how things are done in NXT.
Backstage, Romeo Moreno is watching footage of Noam Dar's old matches as Noam Dar gets ready for tonight. Noam Dar does not know if he is the same guy he once was, as he has not been in the ring in about a year. Romero still has faith in Noam Dar.
Emily Agard interviews OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) as they prepare for a cook-out. Lucien Price talks about how Bronco Nima lost his mother at a young age. Bronco says that his mother taught him that manhood is not about age, but responsibility, and that he has been able to provide for his younger brother JJ. JJ says that OTM, to him, is about overcoming adversity and building character. Bronco says that people can see Lucien's size and violence, but not his mind, and that Lucien is also a talented artist. OTM then make it clear that they want the NXT Tag Team Championships.
Jackson Drake beats Noam Dar after Myka Lockwood grabs Noam as he fends off The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake). After the match, the lights go out, and DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up.
Backstage, Myles Borne meets with Tavion Heights. Myles Borne says that he has a tag team match, but it is with Tony D'Angelo, not with Tavion. Tavion thinks that Myles has something against him because he is a champion and sarcastically wishes him luck.
DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) is in the ring. Dion Lennox tells The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) that they want the NXT Tag Team Championships, and Saquon Shugars says that Cutler James and Osiris Griffin are about to commit a crime when they beat The Vanity Project for the titles. Ricky Smokes says that beating Hank Walker and Tank Ledger does not make them championship material, and Brad Baylor reminds DarkState that they took the titles from them and are the reason why Lennox and Saquon are at each others' throats. Baylor says they do not give handouts, but Cutler says they never got their rematch, and they are cashing in. He says that General Manager Robert Stone has approved the match for next week, but it will not be him and Osiris in the ring. Cutler says they need to be united, and that this is on Lennox and Saquon. Osiris says that Lennox and Saquon need to figure things out or else DarkState will have to change. The Vanity Project go for a cheap shot, but get taken down.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone speaks briefly with Naraku, then runs into Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix in his office. Kam is not happy with being part of a tag team, but Mason is ready to make some noise. They leave, then Tate Wilder meets with Robert Stone about a match for next week when Keanu Carver shows up not happy that he had to do an interview. Stone makes a match between Carver and Wilder for next week.
Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Kali Armstrong, who says that she is scoping out the scene in NXT before making her next move. She says she will run through the NXT locker room like she did on Evolve. Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair show up, and Kendal says she will run through almost everybody.
Kelani Jordan beats Kendal Grey. During the match, Lola Vice is watching the match from backstage when she is attacked by Izzi Dame. Their brawl makes its way to the outside, and Kelani slips away from a distracted Kendal at the top rope, takes her down and hits One of a Kind for the win. After the match, Kendal confronts Lola, then Izzi Dame kicks Lola in the back of the head with a big boot before standing over Lola with the NXT Women's Championship to end the show.
In footage from earlier today, General Manager Robert Stone meets with Shawn Michaels and Matt Bloom regarding fresh faces from Evolve and LFG to replace some call-ups. Shawn says that Stone can keep putting faces on index cards and making phone calls, or he can "throw a stick of dynamite in the locker room and see who runs out."
Myles Borne retains the NXT North American Championship against Saquon Shugars after Saquon has to stop Dion Lennox from hitting Borne with a chair, causing Borne to shove Saquon into Lennox and the ring steps, allowing Borne to hit Borne Again to win and retain. After the match, Tristan Angels shows up and congratulates Borne on the win, then states that everyone will be seeing more of him on NXT. All of a sudden, Borne is attacked from behind by Kam Hendrix.
Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair are talking about the new talents showing up when Kelani Jordan shows up saying she is the one to beat despite being knocked out by Lola Vice. She also warns Sinclair that Kendal will turn on her. Sinclair challenges Kelani to a match, and Kelani accepts, saying she does not want Sinclair's title and just wants to embarrass her.
Tony D'Angelo heads to the ring. D'Angelo says that the more NXT changes, the more it stays the same, and that the only constant is that competitors come and go. He then says that he has become the constant, and that there is no man tough enough to kick him off the mountain. He also says that includes whoever sent him that box last week. D'Angelo says that while all sorts of competitors are coming for him, he is wondering about the box, knowing it is a warning. The lights go out, then all of a sudden, former New Japan Pro Wrestling wrestler EVIL shows up. EVIL heads to the ring, and hands D'Angelo a black fabric with the same kanji that was on the box. EVIL then leaves the ring. As EVIL leaves, D'Angelo is suddenly attacked from behind by Tavion Heights, who says that he is tired of waiting and is taking what he wants. As this goes on, Will Kroos gets in the ring and hits a moonsault on D'Angelo.
Tatum Paxley and Shiloh Hill dig a grave for Blake Monroe, and hope that her soul finds peace. Tatum then gets worried about having to always be in survival mode as champion, but Shiloh gets it, knowing Tatum is attached to objects and that the Women's United States Championship is a part of her now. Tatum says she will figure things out, then mentions Shiloh's upcoming match with Ricky Saints. Shiloh says he has planned the match out, and Tatum says that Shiloh will kill it in that match. As Shiloh leaves, Tatum lies down next to the grave dug up for Blake Monroe.
Before the next match, Lexis King says that there is no such thing as a slow news day as the fastest man alive. Lexis says he was going to cheer his teammates on, but unfortunately, EK Propser will have to prosper on his own, as Dorian Van Dux has suffered "a little accident." We see footage of Birthright attacking Dorian Van Dux with a metal folding chair while Arianna Grace laughs at the phone. EK Prosper runs into the ring only to get beaten down, but a now-recovered "Super" Sean Legacy rushes into the ring and helps EK Prosper clean house.
EK Prosper and "Super" Sean Legacy beat Birthright (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Uriah Connors). After the match, the rest of Birthright helps Stacks and Uriah jump Prosperr and Legacy. All of a sudden, Tate Wilder, fresh out of Evolve, shows up and helps Prosperr and Legacy clean house.
Backstage, Thea Hail and Jaida Parker are wondering who else will show up when Kali Armstrong, saying Jaida is scared of a little competition before stating that she will be a difference maker. The women's locker room have to keep Kali and Jaida from going at it.
Shawn Michaels announces that NXT premium live events will become exclusive to The CW starting this summer in the United States.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone welcomes Tate Wilder to NXT, then Lola Vice says that if Izzi Dame wants to play games, then she will call her out. Lola Vice then heads to the ring. Lola Vice says that Izzi Dame only thought she had her moment, then says she feels sorry for Izzi because she cannot do anything on her own, and when she does, she is getting knocked out. She calls Izzi out so she can show her what she is about to do her, then reiterates that she will be a fighting champion before Shawn Spears appears on the TitanTron, saying that Lola did not think things through. He tells Lola to stay one step ahead like The Culling (Shawn Spears, Izzi Dame, Niko Vance) if she wants to keep her title, then Izzi Dame and Niko Vance suddenly show up behind Lola. All of a sudden, Mr. Iguana shows up from underneath the ring and helps Lola outsmart Izzi and Niko in a quick brawl.
Backstage, Dion Lennox and Saquon Shugars argue over what happened in Saquon's match. Cutler James and Osiris Griffin tell them to shut up and stop dropping the bawl, then Cutler says that he and Osiris will get the tag team titles back.
Lizzy Rain beats Nikkita Lyons in her NXT debut.
Backstage, Myles Borne runs into Tavion Heights. Heights says that he is kicking doors down, and when Borne says that is not him, Heights is surprised, but Borne says he gets it, as it is every man for himself. Heights says Borne can add him as one of those men on the way out, then Borne meets Keanu Carver, who says that the sharks are swimming and that Borne is looking at "the great white."
The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) meets backstage. They know that NXT is changing and that it is time for Jackson Drake to step up, and Jackson Drake celebrates having a new girlfriend before stating that he is on top of the world and can take on anything. Jasper Troy shows up and says that Drake should be concentrating on championship gold instead of dating apps before challenging him to a match next week.
Kelani Jordan beats Wren Sinclair when Sinclair's knee, which Sinclair tweaks on a drop kick to the outside during the match, gives out when Sinclair goes for the Final Wrench.
We hear from Zaria. We see a burnt, flaming surfboard with "Sol Ruca" on it. Zaria says Sol Ruca was a beauty from a distance, but up close, she was drowning her until she opened her eyes and remembered who she was as we see an image of Sol Ruca disintegrate. Zaria says she does not make compromises, and now that Sol Ruca is gone, she will scorch everyone and everything in her way. (The segment comes under fire afterwards for being made with AI.)
Shiloh Hill beats Ricky Saints after Saints brings a metal folding chair into the ring only for Shiloh to knock the chair out of his hands, sends Saints into the chair with a drop toe hold, then hit Whisper of the Beast to get the pin and the win. (With Ricky Saints heading to SmackDown on Friday, this is Saints' last match in NXT before the call-up is official.)
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo meets with Shawn Michaels, saying that the sharks are circling and got one on him tonight, but he loves the chaos. Shawn says D'Angelo is the champion, and now it is time to prove it.
Tatum Paxley heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Tatum says that for the longest time, she felt like she was getting noticed wrong and kept feeling alone, and wondered if everything was everything and if she should be "less Tatum." After Saturday, she realized she became a champion not because of The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) or because somebody carried her there, but because the fans willed her to keep going, and now she has the confidence that she belongs that she has looked for for a long time. She states that she won the NXT Women's Championship for The Culling, but she won the Women's North American Championship for the fans. All of a sudden, Izzi Dame shows up.Izzi congratulates Tatum before reminding the fans of what Patum used to be like, and we see a short video package of Tatum at the start of her career. Izzi says that Tatum is fake and has not changed, and has just continued to prove that she is not a weirdo. Izzi says that Tatum is "the chameleon of NXT" and that the woman Tatum is afraid of will come out again, and everyone will find out who she really is. Izzi then attacks Tatum after demanding the title back and Tatum runs into Shawn Spears and Niko Vance.
Backstage, Ricky Saints meets with "All Ego" Ethan Page and says that the both of them need to be champions again. He says that they will beat Myles Borne and Joe Hendry and that one of them will be back in line for championship gold. Saints says that the two of them will soon be two-time champions.
Eli Knight and "Super" Sean Legacy beat Jasper Troy in a Triple Threat Match after both men pin Jasper Troy at the same time. During the match, Keanu Carver suddenly attacks Jasper Troy from out of nowhere and slams him through the commentary table, then yells at Booker T to keep his name out of his mouth again.
Backstage, Tatum Paxley is looking for Izzi Dame before she leaves, and runs into Shiloh Hill as she does. Shiloh Hill grabs a tire iron and says he may be able to help with that.
Backstage, Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and Arianna Grace meet before Lexis and Uriah's match. Uriah says that his father has made the call and that "they" will be on their way.
Lexis King and Uriah Connors beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Tavion Heights) when Dempsey turns on Heights after William Regal and Fit Finley show up. After the match, Dempsey joins Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and Arianna Grace.
Backstage, The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) find out their vehicle is on cinderblocks, and Interim General Manager Robert Stone finds out that everyone's cars are on cinderblocks thanks to Shiloh Hill, who hands him a tire iron.
Tony D'Angelo heads to the ring. D'Angelo says that he came back for two reasons. The first is to destroy DarkState, which he did at Vengeance Day, and D'Angelo commends Dion Lennox for dying on his shield. The second reason is something "the man in the mirror" was incapable of achieving. He says that he buried his past self six feet under so he could prove he is the baddest in NXT and win the NXT Championship. He says that Joe Hendry is a sensation, and while his past self would want to break bread with him, he is now willing to break his face, then says this is not business, but personal. D'Angelo gives Hendry one warning to prepare himself for his actions, for he will not be denied and he will be NXT Champion.
Backstage, Lola Vice meets with Sol Ruca. Lola says that she sees the next NXT Women's Champion in Sol Ruca and hopes to face her for the title. Sol Ruca plans to beat Jacy Jayne and take care of Zaria as well.
Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair congratulate Myles Borne on becoming champion. Myles is looking for Hendry, and Wren looks in a refrigerator only to find a cake in an attempt to summon him. Hendry shows up anyway and game plans with Borne while Kendal is suddenly devouring the cake.
Sol Ruca beat Lainey Reid.
Backstage, Elio LeFleur, Eli Knight and "Super" Sean Legacy meet with Interim General Manager Robert Stone regarding the WWE Speed Championship when The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) show up briefly regarding the NXT Tag Team Championships while mocking Knight and Legacy. Legacy says that he and Knight have suddenly had a change of plans.
Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Blake Monroe. Blake says that Jaida Parker brought out an ugly side of her, but she prevailed, and hopes to be at Stand & Deliver. Tatum shows up looking for Izzy, then Blake Monroe tells Blake Howard to change his first name because "Blake belongs to [her]."
Wren Sinclair beats Thea Hail by submission to advance in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament after countering a Kimura Lock with the Final Wrench.
Backstage, Interim General Manager Robert Stone meets with the tag team division. Stone announces a tournament where the winning team gets a shot at The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) shows up and fights with DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin), turning the meeting into mass chaos.
Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid). Jacy Jayne says she must make the impossible to enter Stand & Deliver as champion, as the odds are stacked against her. Fallon Henley says that all she has to do is beat Wren Sinclair within five minutes, then Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey show up. Wren says she can beat Fallon in five minutes, and Kendal Grey predicts that Fatal Influence will lose one of their titles and that she just might be the one to take one of them.
Backstage, Tatum Paxley finally catches up to Izzi Dame and attacks her, and Interim General Manager Robert Stone and security both have to jump in. Stone puts Izzi and Tatum in a steel cage match next week for the Women's North American Championship.
Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Interim General Manager Robert Stone, who hopes to make next week's show special, and announces that Hank Walker and Tank Walker will face "Birthright" (Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Stacks, Charlie Dempsey) in the tag team tournament. After Stone announces that OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) and DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin) are out of the tournament, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) show up and find out that they are in six-man tag action against Los Americanos (El Grande Americano I, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano). We then hear from Vic Joseph, who says that he and Booker T were supposed to be at the announce table for three months and it has now been three years, and that next week will be "Booker T Appreciation Night."
"All Ego" Ethan Page and Ricky Saints beat Joe Hendry and Myles Borne. During the match, Saints tries to use the NXT Championship as a weapon, but the referee stops him. Saints soon hits Hendry with a Spear, but Ethan wants Saints to let him get the win. Myles Borne gets in the ring, but is stopped by the referee, and Ethan Page hits Twisted Grin on Hendry on the NXT Championship for the pin and the win.
Interim General Manager Robert Stone announces announces that four championships will be on the line, including a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Speed Championship. The NXT North American and Women's Championships are on the line, and the Tag Team title match starts things off.
The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beat DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin) to become the NXT Tag Team Champions! During the match, Jackson Drake puts Brad Baylor's foot ont he ropes to break a pinfall attempt and gets caught. Cutler James confronts Jackson Drake for this, and Osiris Griffin tackles Jackson Drake as security keeps Cutler and Drake away from each other. As this goes on, Tony D'Angelo suddenly shows up and attacks Saquon Shugars on the outside, then tosses Ricky Smokes on top of Saquon Shugars to ensure that he takes the tag team titles away from DarkState and give The Vanity Project both the win and the titles.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Myles Borne. Myles says he made "All Ego" Ethan Page give him that title match and that he smacked him with a chair because he thought he did not have it in him. He says that he was not supposed to be in WWE, and now he is wrestling for the North American title. He says that Ethan Page has been keeping him away from him and his title, but he is right where he belongs, and tonight he will be the new North American Champion.
Keanu Carver beats "Super" Sean Legacy.
Backstage, Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey are talking about the drama in the women's division. Kendal Grey says she will get back in the title picture, but for now, she is focused on studying opponents and supporting Wren. Kelani Jordan show up and brags about making Lola Vice tap out, then says she is a standout. All of a sudden, Lola Vice shows up and kicks Kelani, and Lola and Kelani have to be held back by the entire women's locker room.
Elio LaFleur beats Jasper Troy and Eli Knight to become the WWE Speed Champion after Eli Knight hits Jasper Troy with a top rope moonsault only for Elio LaFleur to swoop in and pin Jasper Troy.
Backstage, Ricky Saints and "All Ego" Ethan Page are chatting as Ethan Page gets his left ankle checked on. As he says that Myles Borne is the kind of person to fold under pressure, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) shows up with the NXT Tag Team Championships and thank Ethan Page for his advice. Ricky Saints says that he will beat Joe Hendry and become a two-time NXT Champion, then says tonight is about Ethan Page and that they will make sure that he remains the greatest North American Champion ever.
We see a video package of Joe Hendry's time in NXT and his road there for NXT Chronicle.
We see Damian Priest's time in NXT in NXT Origins.
Backstage, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) are furious about losing the NXT Tag Team Championships, then Lola Vice shows up and demands an NXT Underground match with Kelani Jordan from Interim General Manager Robert Stone. Stone grants it for Vengeance Day.
Jacy Jayne retains the NXT Women's Championship against Sol Ruca in mere seconds after Zaria attacks Sol Ruca with a Spear and an F5 before the bell. After the match, Zaria slams Sol Ruca into the announce table with a second F5.
We hear from Tatum Paxley, who says that she has tied herself into knots to find love and has thought that if she would change some more and be perfect, someone would stay, but they didn't. The camera zooms in to show her in the crowd, and Tatum says that the fans did not want her to change, and for the first time in her life, she has found real love. She says that the fans have accepted every part of her, and when she beats Izzi Dame for the NXT Women's North American Championship, the title will not be hers; it will be everyone's. As Tatum desires one last conversation with Izzi, Izzi shows up and says that her dreams and even Izzi herself will never be herself. The lights then go out for Blake Monroe's entrance as Izzi and Tatum brawl in the crowd.
Thea Hail beats Blake Monroe to advance in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament after Jaida Parker shows up from out of nowhere and hits Blake Monroe with Hip-Notic on the outside.
We see the rest of Joe Hendry's road to NXT in NXT Chronicle.
Uriah Connors beats Kale Dixon.
Backstage, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) runs into Zaria, who says that Jacy Jayne owes her. She says that Jacy has never beaten her, and demands a title shot or else what happened to Sol Ruca will happen to Jacy Jayne.
Backstage, Ricky Saints and The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) talk about Joe Hendry, with Ricky Saints saying that he can do everything better than Hendry. He mentions that Joe Hendry is having a concert, then says he will have his own concert to counter his next week. Saints leaves, then The Vanity Project plan on how to help "All Ego" Ethan Page when Hank Walker and Tank Ledger show up with Shiloh Hill, who has the steering wheel for The Vanity Project's car. This soon leads to a brawl that referees have to stop.
We see a video package of Myles Borne vs. "All Ego" Ethan Page for NXT Focus.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Interim General Manager Robert Stone. He announces that next week, Jacy Jayne will defend the NXT Women's Championship against Zaria. The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) will face Hank Walker, Tank Ledger and Shiloh Hill in six-man action, and Ricky Saints will host "The Absolute Experience." Izzi Dame shows up and says she wants a face-to-face meeting with Tatum Paxley, but wants no physicality or else the match is off.
Myles Borne beats "All Ego" Ethan Page to become the NXT North American Champion. During the match, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) show up and distract the referee so that Jackson Drake can hit Myles Borne with the Evolve Championship, but Myles Borne kicks out. Soon after this, Hank Walker, Tank Ledger and Shiloh Hill show up and brawl their way to the back with The Vanity Project. Ricky Saints shows up from behind and exposes the top turnbuckle, but he is shoved off the top rope by Joe Hendry. Myles Borne sends Ethan Page into the exposed turnbuckle to win the match and the title, then celebrates with his family in the front row to end the show.
Backstage, General Manager Ava asks security to be on the look out for Tony D'Angelo in case he shows up, as he is the not the same man that she once knew following his recent wave of attacks.
"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT North American Championship against Elio LaFleur after powerbombing LaFleur out of the corner and grabbing the tights. After the match, Ricky Saints shows up and says that he and Ethan Page are the glue holding NXT together, but Ethan says that when they last clashed, he beat him. Saints then says he will guest on commentary for the next match to see who is qualifying, and tells Ethan to head to the back and put his feet up.
In an LFG exclusive, we find that there is a rift between Booker T and Keanu Carver. In backstage footage where Kam Hendrix is talking about LFG, Keanu Carver is seen yelling into a room, slamming the door and walking out.
Shiloh Hill beats Josh Briggs in an NXT Championship Ladder Match qualifier with a neckbreaker after avoiding a top rope moonsault. After the match, Tony D'Angelo shows up, takes out both men, then looks straight at Ricky Saints before leaving.
Backstage, Sol Ruca and Zaria mention what happened at Total Nonstop Action Genesis, then Zaria says that her left shoulder is not at 100% coming into tonight's tag team triple threat match.
The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beats Chase University (Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon).
Backstage, General Manager Ava calls the police on Tony D'Angelo, who she has now suspended. Lola Vice shows up wanting a shot at the Women's North American title. Thea Hail shows up wanting a shot at the title as well. Ava gives them both a shot at Izzi Dame and the title next week.
We see Blake Howard's sit-down interview with Keanu Carver, who mentions that he was required to be here and that he is not answering any questions. It is not long before he walks out of the interview.
Jaida Parker heads to the ring. Parker says that she is happy to be back, and while things have changed in NXT, she has not, and she has been watching while she was gone, saying that the women's division has been tearing it up. She says that she wanted to come back with no excuses, because standards do not to talk; they get checked, tested, pressed, and keep getting up again and again. Jaida then says that everybody has their opinions about her, and while there are days she may not be able to catch a break, she can catch eyes and she can catch people's attention. As she continues to speak, the lights go out, and Jaida is not impressed with this before Blake Monroe shows up on the balcony with the spotlight on her. The lights go on as Blake says Jaida made a mistake interrupting her, saying she is just talk and that she does not come back and get in her way. Jaida says Blake only talks so much because she has nothing to prove, and says that Blake has her to deal with at the end of the day.
Backstage, Myles Borne meets with General Manager Ava when Elio LaFleur shows up and thanks Ava for the opportunity, saying this is just the beginning. Meanwhile, Ricky Saints heads back towards the ring for commentary, and Myles tells Saints he will see him in the ladder match when he wins his qualifying match against Dion Lennox next week. Ethan Page shows up and says it depends on which version of Myles shows up. Saints says Ethan has a good point before leaving, then Ethan tells Myles that the choice is his and that he knows what he needs to do.
"Super" Sean Legacy beats Eli Knight in an NXT Championship Ladder Match qualifier. After the match, both men are attacked by Tony D'Angelo, who also choke slams Sean Legacy into the commentary table before briefly looking at Ricky Saints. General Manager Ava shows up with three policemen, and Tony D'Angelo turns himself in before escorted to the back.
We hear from The Culling (Shawn Spears, Nikko Vance, Izzi Dame). Izzi Dame says her Women's North American Championship personifies why The Culling was created. Spears is proud of Izzi. Niko Vance agrees with Izzi, then says that he and Shawn Spears should re-focus on the tag team titles and have OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) and DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin) do most of the work. Izzi knows they can get the job done.
Tony D'Angelo is escorted from the building by police. General Manager Ava says she had no choice, and D'Angelo does not answer any questions. Meanwhile, OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) tells DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin) that last week was a warning, and now, they are coming for the tag team titles next week.
Backstage, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) brag about getting the win tonight, and Brad Baylor says that next week will be even better when Jackson Drake wins his NXT Championship Ladder Match qualifier. Robert Stone congratulates The Vanity Project, then tells Jackson Drake that he will face Joe Hendry in next week's qualifier. Hendry shows up around Ricky's arm and says he will not pass up this match and that he will see Drake next week. Hendry leaves, and Ricky Smokes is wondering how the woman who is arm was around was replaced with Hendry before questioning whether or not he actually kissed Joe Hendry.
Backstage, Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin talk about OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), saying they are delusional for thinking they can win the NXT tag titles and Joe Hendry is rubbing off on them. Cutler James shows up and mentions Tony D'Angelo costing Dion Lennox his match, saying D'Angelo is safer in jail than out in public. Lennox shows up and says that if everyone wants a shot at them, that is cool. He then says he will beat Myles Borne and qualify for the NXT Championship Ladder Match.
The Personal Concierge George Iceman is in the crowd for the next match.
Sol Ruca and Zaria beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) and the team of Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey in a tag team Triple Threat Match to become #1 contenders for the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.
Jackson Drake retains the Evolve Chapmionship against "Super" Sean Legacy.
In backstage footage from earlier today, "All Ego" Ethan Page tells Sol Ruca that she should be playing second to nobody and that she would still be Women's North American Champion if she was not worried about Zaria. Myles Borne shows up to stand up for Sol Ruca, who leaves as Ethan Page confronts Myles. Ethan calls Trick a man who does things the right way, then says Myles is so focused on everyone else that he does not have to focus on him.
We see a pair of sunglasses, followed by the word "3 Days."
Fallon Henley beats Zaria to become the WWE Women's Speed Championship after Lainey Reid saves Fallon Henley from being tackled into the ring steps on the outside. The five-minute time limit runs out during the match. General Manager Ava shows up and declares there must be a winner, as the title is vacant, and announces that the match is now sudden death.
We hear from Shiloh Hill, who talks more about his past. He talks about his lifelong wrestling fandom and how his father inspired him to try new things, which has also led to numerous occupations. He also talks about how he lost a tooth during training, then finds out he is missing his bolt cutters.
John Cena announces the competitors for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge for this year. Je'Von Evans, Leon Slater, Joe Hendry, Dion Lennox and the winner of tonight's main event between Trick Williams and Myles Borne are picked for the men's match.
We hear from Izzi Dame, who says that Tatum Paxley's refusal to listen to her led to her downfall and that she will explain everything next week, stating that "it is what it is."
Lei Ying Lee beats Kelani Jordan and Jordynne Grace to become the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Champion after kicking Jordynne in the back of the neck when she pins Kelani following a Blue Thunder Bomb. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva places the Knockouts title around Lei Ying Lee's waist.
Backstage, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) celebrates Fallon Henley's title win before Jacy tells Lainey that it is her turn. General Manager Ava shows up and bans Jacy and Fallon from ringside due to previous outside interference in their matches.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ricky Saints. Saints says that all eyes are on him and that there is more pressure on him, and he admits that he is now questioning his confidence, as his victory over Oba Femi seemed to line up perfectly. He also wonders where he is in his career and whether or not he is a sidetrack in Oba Femi's reign, and if all the work that he has undertaken will mean anything if he loses to Oba in the rematch. Saints says that he can use the pressure to his advantage, and that he will not let his journey fall to the wayside when it comes to Oba Femi.
Kendal Grey retains the Evolve Women's Championship against Lainey Reid after Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley try to get involved despite being banned from ringside and after Charlie Dempsey suddenly shows up to catch Wren Sinclair on the outside when Jacy knocks Wren off the ring apron, which gets everyone on the outside ejected from ringside.
We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who celebrate Dion Lennox being placed in the men's Iron Survivor Challenge. Dion Lennox looks forward to becoming a singles champion and winning the Iron Survivor Challenge.
John Cena announces that Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Jordynne Grace and Kendal Grey will be in this year's women's Iron Survivor Challenge.
Myles Borne beats Trick Williams with a Borne Again on the outside followed by another in the ring to be added to the men's Iron Survivor Challenge match. After the match, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up and surrounds the ring, and Je'Von Evans, Joe Hendry and Leon Slater stand beside Myles to end the show.
The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Tatum Paxley talks about how she outlasted nineteen other women for a shot at the NXT Women's Championship and how it has been four years since she was at her lowest point, then thanks the fans for being there all this time. She says that she is now in her first premium live event and that she has The Culling at her side, and states that Izzi Dame has been her friend when the rest of the women's division tried to use her. Tatum says she will bring championship gold to The Culling. Suddenly, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up, and Jacy Jayne tells Tatum that she does not stand a chance on Saturday, and while Tatum has The Culling and the fans on her side, everyone is thinking that Tatum has no shot at beating her. Jacy says that she started her reign as "the most beatable champion," but she has drilled it into everyone's heads that she is unbeatable. She then tells Tatum is "barely even average," and that Izzi actually had a shot at being #1 contender. Tatum says she can tell that Jacy is trying to drive a wedge between her and Izzi, and while Jacy debuted as part of one of the biggest factions in NXT, she trained for years to get to this moment, and now is her time. As Fallon says that it will be that much sweeter when Jacy beats Tatum, Izzi says The Culling is stronger than ever, and they will accept The Culling for who she is. Jacy says she used to think highly of Izzi, and says Izzi has been more of a babysitter than a leader. Tatum says Izzi always has her back while Fatal Influence only has each others' back when it is convenient, but Fallon says Fatal Influence is ready to step. Jacy tells Tatum to be careful what she wishes for, then both teams brawl and Jacy is quickly on her own. Fallon and Lainey have to pull Jacy out of the ring in order to save her.
Backstage, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo talks with Arianna Grace regarding Total Nontstop Action Director of Authority. Arianna says she may have dropped a few hints about their relationship, then Stacks says they will take things to the next level with championship gold. Meanwhile, Leon Slater and Je'Von Evans talk about Slater's match with Stacks.
Leon Slater retains the Total Nontstop Action X Division Championship against Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. After the match, Je'Von and Slater propose that they team up for a match at Halloween Havoc, and as they welcome all comers to the challenge, Mr. Iguana and La Parka show up. Mr. Iguana says they have spoken to General Manager Ava, who has had the same idea, and that their match is on for Halloween Havoc.
We hear from Zachary Wentz, who says that the WWE Speed Championship is meant for him and that he will beat Jasper Troy. We also hear from Jasper Troy, who says that while speed has never been his game, he will destroy Wentz when he catches him.
Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) are seen in the crowd before the next match.
Jasper Troy beats Zachary Wentz to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan finds out that the contents of her locker are being thrown out of the locker room for supposedly siding with Total Nonstop Action. Jordynne Grace shows up, not believing what is happening. Kelani does not want to hear from Jordynne, but Jordynne says she was in Kelani's position once. Kelani thinks Jordynne is trying to get herself a shot at the TNA Knockouts Championship.
We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who brag about laying The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) out backstage. They say they are "the here and now" and that they will take back the NXT tag titles when The Hardys take over their vignette. The Hardys tell DarkState that they are more naive than they realize and that they have been through it all, and that it will take more to bring them down. They both enter the Lake of Reincarnation, and "Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero come out as Reby Hardy plays piano. They then challenge DarkState to a tag team title rematch in a Broken Rules Match.
Backstage, Sol Ruca - using a cane - and Zaria head to the ring. Zaria asks Sol Ruca if she wants to make the announcement that she is going to make in the ring, and Sol Ruca says she has to.
Sol Ruca, Zaria and General Manager Ava are in the ring. Sol Ruca says that she got injured on SmackDown, then says that she blames no one and that injuries are part of the game. She announces that she is not medically cleared to defend the North American Women's Championship and does not know when she will be cleared again. She says she does not want to hold up the women's division and that she will earn the title back, then Blake Monroe shows up and says she was #1 contender for the title and that she should be champion. Zaria tells Ava not to take anything Blake says into consideration, then tells Blake that there are no handouts in NXT. Zaria then makes the decision to take Sol Ruca's place and defend the title in her honor. Ava admits this is unconventional, but a great idea, and leaves the choice up to Sol Ruca. Sol says she fought so hard for the title, but there is no one she trusts more than Zaria, and she says yes. Blake Monroe vs. Zaria for the NXT North American Women's Champion. Blake gets angry with Ava, and Zaria hits Blake with an F-5.
We hear from Axiom, who says that no one knows speed like he does and that while he is impressed with "Super" Sean Legacy, it will be a whole new level of speed when they are in the ring. We then hear from Sean Legacy, who considers Axiom a great competitor before stating that he likes his chances of making the WWE Speed Championship "super."
We see a video from "NXT Anonymous" where Myles Borne and Tavion Heights are frustrated with coming up short when Josh Briggs shows up and brags about beating Matt Cardona before stating there is only room for one at a top, and it is him.
Axiom beats "Super" Sean Legacy with three seconds left to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament. Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) are seen in the crowd again at the start of the match.
We hear from "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says that El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. may be fighting to defend the honor of his past, but championship gold is also on the line. He says that El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.'s father could not touch him in his prime, and that El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. will be left for dead.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. After the match, Bronco Nima goes on the attack with the ring steps as Lucien Price clears off the announce table so the both of them can put Tank Ledger through it.
Wren Sinclair is on the phone with Charlie Dempsey when Lash Legend shows up. Lash is not interested in Wren's attempt to give No Quarter Catch Crew "a more feminine flair." Kendal Grey shows up and does not take kindly to Lash talking down to Wren, and Lash Legend tells Kendal Grey she had better watch it.
Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Lainey Reid) beat The Culling (Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley). After the match, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid continue to attack Izzi, and they and Jacy are about to gang up on Tatum when Tatum suddenly fights back and takes them all down herself.
General Manager Ava is in the ring to oversee the contract signing for Trick Williams vs. Ricky Saints for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc, with security standing at the ring apron and a no-contact order in effect. Trick Williams makes his way to the ring first, followed by Ricky Saints. Trick says he does things on his own time and that he waits for his moment and his spotlight, and that while Saints is the champion, he is still the main event. He says he left Saints hanging at Showdown to prove that he is the one who can put NXT on his back. Trick says that he owes NXT and Total Nonstop Action nothing and that he is loyal only to himself, then says he will become a three-time NXT Champion before signing the contract. Saints admits he is an emotional man and that he knows who he is, but questions if the same can be said about Trick, as the NXT Championship can make one lazy or ambitious, and while he became more ambitious, Trick lost the plot. As Saints says that Trick was ready to leave NXT, Trick says that Saints was grinding on the indies, where he says he himself does not belong. Saints signs the contract as Trick says he says a cosplayer and a future stunt double when he looks at him. Trick says nobody can replace him and that Saints will be his stand-in at best, and says that at Halloween Havoc, "The Absolute Era" will be over. Saints says Trick would have folded like the shirt he is wearing on the indies, then says that Saints is his house. He then says that he is locked in while Trick will be locked out. Both men have a verbal confrontation that soon gets physical when Trick sucker punches Saints. Saints soon grabs Trick and puts him through the table.
The show starts with Jasper Troy attacking Oba Femi in the parking lot and choke slamming him into the windshield of a car.
"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT North American Championship against "Super" Sean Legacy after hitting Legacy with Twisted Grin when Legacy misses with the springboard 450 splash. After the match, Ethan is attacked by Ricky Saints, and their brawl goes to the back.
Backstage, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, meet with General Manager Ava, wanting to build some rancor as well as wanting to know who "the new girl" is. Lainey Reid shows up, slaps Jacy, and wants a title shot. Jacy says it does not work that way, but Lainey says she has nothing to lose and slaps Jacy again. Ava removes Lainey from the room, then Jacy demands a match with Lainey with the NXT Women's Championship on the line.
In footage from earlier today on Instagram, Sol Ruca and Zaria are in the locker room when Lash Legend argues with Wren Sinclair and Kelani Jordan.
Backstage, Shawn Spears meets with Niko Vance and Izzi Dame. Izzi says that there is no room for half-assedness in The Culling (Spears, Izzi, Vance) and that Brooks Jensen not only looked and acted differently from them, dressing differently from them and rolling his eyes during talk about family, he also dropped the ball. Shawn Spears and Niko Vance thank Izzi for her efforts, with Shawn trusting Izzi's judgment and Niko calling this "a new beginning." Izzi then states that she has her eye on something.
Psycho Clown and Octagon Jr. are seen in the front row.
The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) beat Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura.
Backstage, General Manager Ava talks to Ricky Saints regarding his attack on "All Ego" Ethan Page. Saints coughs, and Ava tells him that she can still see the bruising on his neck and tells him to rest at home.
Backstage, Oba Femi is still being checked on in medical. As Oba is being held back in the medical room, Chase University (Andre Chase, Kale Dixon, Uriah Connors) regroup. Andre Chase says they will do things his way, and that it is time to go back to class.
We see a vignette for "The Glamour" Mariah May. We see Mariah May getting ready in the bathroom, then we find out her name in WWE is Blake Monroe.
Kelani Jordan guests on commentary for the next match.
Lash Legend beats Wren Sinclair.
We hear from Lainey Reid, who says that she did not wait to become a rodeo champion or record-breaking track athlete. She says that she is taking opportunities and that she will shock the world when she beats Jacy Jayne - who she considers the most beatable champion in NXT - and becomes NXT Women's Champion.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Jasper Troy, who says that he knew what he was doing when he attacked Oba Femi and knows that Oba Femi will still enter the ring to defend the NXT Championship tonight.
Jacy Jayne retains the NXT Women's Championship against Lainey Reid following the distraction from Fallon Henley. After the match, General Manager Ava shows up on the balcony and declares that next week, there will be four singles matches. The winners will advance to a Fatal 4-Way on June 24th, and the winner of that match will face Jacy for the NXT Women's Championship at Evolution. Members of the NXT women's locker room are seen around the ring and in the crowd.
Backstage, Josh Briggs is furious as he and Yoshiki Inamura talk about their loss when Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) show up and introduce themselves. KC Navarro says the NXT Tag Team Championships will look better on them. Inamura finds Fir$t Class annoying, then AJ Francis says he has taken over this locker room before and will do it again. Elijah then shows up and says if it were not for Fir$t Cla$$, the Total Nonstop Action World Championship would be back in Total Nonstop Action. Fir$t Cla$$ then leave.
Backstage, Luca Crusifino takes a phone call, and when Tony D'Angelo shows up, Crusifino says he will do something that will make D'Angelo trust him before they head to the ring for their match.
Backstage, Tavion Heights meets with Myles Borne when Charlie Dempsey and Wren Sinclair show up. Charlie Dempsey wishes Myles good luck and shakes his hand, and Myles thanks Dempsey for shaping him into who he is today. Je'Von Evans shows up, then Tavion Heights wants a shot at Dempsey. Dempsey says he is not ready, but Je'Von is surprised by this. Dempsey then tries desperately to call what is left of No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Tavion, Sinclair) a team.
Mr. Iguana, La Yezca and El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. are seen in the front row.
The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) beat The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Luca Crusifino) after Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo tries and fails to beat up D'Angelo only for D'Angelo to catch Crusifino with Stacks' crowbar. When D'Angelo gets mad at Crusifino, The High Ryze take advantage with a double team and get the win.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Trick Williams. Trick Williams says that he does not care what anyone has to say, then tells Mike Santana that he lied to his daughter's face before telling Elijah to get music lessons and learn to squat. He then mentions the six-man tag match where he teams with Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) against Yoshiki Inamura, Josh Briggs and Elijah, saying that he will dogwalk Elijah again.
Oba Femi retains the NXT Championship against Jasper Troy despite the attack from the start of the show.