Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 9, 2018

Commissioner Stephanie McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. It is noticed that Stephanie is nursing her left arm, which is in some sort of brace. When she gets in the ring, the crowd chants "You tapped out!" Stephanie shows irritation with the crowd for showing her no sympathy, which causes the chants to get louder. Stephanie says the crowd may be chanting that, but they have to admit they were surprised at her performance and that she deserves the accolades as she knew what she was doing. She says that if she challenged Rousey in her world, she would bring out the best in her, and she deserves the pat on the back for that. Stephanie then brings out Rousey, who shows up. Stephanie tells Ronda that she made her tap out and that the better woman won. She goes on to say that everything Ronda does is with heart and passion, and that she is a role model for young girls everywhere. She also says she was beaten by the best in the world, and she has no shame in that. Stephanie says that with Ronda's talent and her spotlight, there is no place they cannot go and that she can apply her muscle towards anything that she does. This causes the crowd to chant "Bullshit!" Stephanie tells Ronda she is smarter than all the fans, for she is a businesswoman, and that she taught her a valuable lesson. This leads to a "Shut the fuck up!" chant. She then tells the fans to give it up for "her friend," "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Ronda and Stephanie hug, then Ronda puts her in another arm bar, ripping the arm brace off in the process.. Two referees and two EMTs have to run into the ring to check on Stephanie. The crowd sings Na Na Hey Hey (The Goodbye Song) as Stephanie is helped to the back. Jojo asks the crowd for some respect for Stephanie, which leads to a storm of boos.

Next Monday on Raw and SmackDown Live: The Superstar Shake-Up!

Before the next match, Alexa says there is no bigger bully in the WWE than "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, unless people are talking about Nia Jax. She says it is time for people to hear the truth, as Nia loves to throw her weight around. She then says this is a lot of weight, which is twice the weight of Mickie and three times the weight of her. After an "Asshole!" chant, Alexa says Nia beat Mickie up for no reason and that she lost because she is a compassionate woman. She also claims to have competed under emotional distress last night, and says Nia enjoyed every second of it for she is cold as ice and everybody knows it, and that is why she has no tag team partner. Nia tells Alexa to shut up, and admits she enjoyed every second of doing it, and that she is now the new Raw Women's Champion. She also says he has a partner, and that partner is Ember Moon.

Nia Jax and Ember Moon beat Alexa Bliss and Mickie James in Ember Moon's main roster debut.

Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is on the phone, and has nothing but praise for Ember Moon. Suddenly, he is met by Braun Strowman. He has brought Nicholas with him, and Angle admits that Strowman's tag team partner is a surprise. Strowman then says that they are relinquishing the Raw tag team titles due to "scheduling conflicts," as Nicholas is still in the 4th grade. Braun says that when Nicholas is grown up, they will come back for the titles, and Nicholas says that when he comes back, somebody is going to "get these hands."

Coming up next: No Way Jose!

No Way Jose quickly beats John Skyler.

Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Sheamus and Cesaro, who have heard that the Raw tag team titles have been relinquished. They expect the titles to be handed back to them, but Angle tells them they will have their rematch at Greatest Royal Rumble in three weeks against three other teams. The three teams chosen will have proven themselves in what he calls the "Tag Team Eliminator".

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) to advance in the Tag Team Eliminator.

We see a public service announcement for Make-A-Wish starring John Cena.

The Andre The Giant documentary airs tomorrow night on HBO.

Seth Rollins shows up. The crowd chants "You deserve it," then Rollins says there has been a lot of ups and downs in the last few years and that tonight was the loudest "Burn it down!" he had ever heard, which leads to a "Burn it down!" chant from the crowd. Rollins says he is finally back, and he admits "Grand Slam Rollins" has a nice ring to it. This leads to a "Grand Slam Rollins" chant. Rollins announces he has caught up with Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose, and that The Shield are all Grand Slam Champions, and that winning the last leg at WrestleMania made it all the more special for him. As Rollins thanks the fans for making this week special, Finn Balor shows up. He gets in the ring and congratulates Rollins, saying he deserves it. Finn then says Rollins was the better man last night, but last night was also a Triple Threat Match. He says there was a winner, a loser, and him wanting more. Finn then says he wants to be the first person to step up and challenge Rollins for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Finn extends his hand, and Rollins shakes it. Suddenly, The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) shows up. Miz tells Rollins does not deserve the WWE Intercontinental Championship, which leads to an "Asshole!" chant. Miz then says he deserves it, as he made the title the most relevant in all of WWE. He talks about how he walked down to the ring himself and deviate from his usual strategy, as he knew that he would never hear the end of it when he beat Rollins. The Miz then says he is a changed man after becoming a father, and he says that everything he does affects his daughter, and that his daughter and wife cried when he lost the Intercontinental title. Miz then admits that he cried, and Rollins admits that he is proud of Miz for admitting that, because that is what everyone does when they watch him try to wrestle. He then says Miz cannot lace his boots. Miz tells Finn to go to the back of the line, as he wants a rematch. Seth then says he was waiting for Miz to bring it up, and says if he wants to invoke the rematch clause, they can do it tonight. Miz asks the crowd if they want him to invoke his rematch clause, then he says no. He then says he is in a custom suit, and that he will invoke the rematch clause at Backlash. Miz tells Finn and Seth that when they negotiate, they negotiate from a position of strength. He then challenges Finn and Rollins to a tag team match with The Miztourage. Finn and Rollins then get ready for a fight. All of a sudden, Jeff Hardy shows up for the first time in months and joins Finn and Rollins. The Miztourage take their suit jackets off, then leave.

Bayley shows up to stand in Sasha Banks' corner for the next match.

Mandy Rose beats Sasha Banks. During the match, Mandy Rose provokes Bayley, who goes for a clothesline only for Mandy to duck and cause Bayley to strike Sasha instead. Sasha shows anger towards Bayley as she gets back into the ring only to be hit with a running knee by Mandy Rose, who gets the win. After the match, Paige announces that it was hard for her to sit on the sidelines at WrestleMania, and says that the wrestling ring is her blood, heart and soul. Unfortunately, due to neck injuries, she can no longer compete as an in-ring competitor. She says that this is one of the hardest thing she will ever have to say in her career. The fans then chant "Thank you, Paige!" Paige thanks every female Superstar in the back, and that she is proud to be part of the Women's division as they have built the division into something they never thought it would be. She also thanks her family, as she would not be here without them. Paige goes on to thank SmackDown Live Commissioner Daniel Bryan for giving her hope with his in-ring return. She also thanks Edge, whom she spoke with backstage, for proving there is life after the ring. She then says it is time to find something else, and thanks WWE for letting her entertain everyone for the past four years. Paige goes on to say New Orleans, Louisiana is where she debuted on the main roster and also where she wants to retire. She thanks the fans again, then the fans chant "This is your house!" Paige says that the ring will always be her house. She then lays the microphone and a Paige T-shirt in the middle of the ring, then leaves.

Elias is in the ring. Elias says that after last night, it is an undeniable fact that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He is impressed with the fan reaction, and says that in one year, he has become the biggest musical act on the face of the planet. He says that many people paid to see an Elias performance, and the fans respond with a "Seven Nation Army"-style Elias chant. Elias says he will perform tonight, albeit under the same selfish, ungrateful crowd as last night. The crowd responds by chanting "We are selfish!" Elias says he is glad that the crowd can admit that before telling everyone to be silent. He then plays guitar and makes fun of New Orleans, Louisiana, and everyone cheers as he threatens to punch the crowd in the face. All of a sudden, Bobby Lashley - fresh out of Impact Wrestling - makes his first WWE appearance in over a decade. Lashley gets in the ring, then stares Elias down as the crowd chants "Welcome back!" Elias tries to fight Lashley, but Lashley makes quick work of him with a bold, delayed one-armed vertical suplex.

General Manager Kurt Angle is on the phone backstage when he is met by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, who are wearing business suits. As they explain what is going on to Angle, Angle knows they are her for a job and knows what they got fired for, but Sami says they want to be team players. Angle says that the tag team division is full and that "TNA is hiring." After both of them say that they don't have to be hired as a tag team, Angle says he only has one spot and that they must wrestle for it. Kevin and Sami reluctantly agree to the match.

Heath Slater and Rhyno are in the ring. Heath Slater says it is a shame he and Rhyno are not in the Tag Team Eliminator, as they were the first-ever SmackDown tag team champions. Heath says he's got kids and that he needs this job, and he challenges any tag team in the back to challenge them. That challenge is answered by The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar).

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Heath Slater and Rhyno. After the match, Akam and Rezar keep Paul Ellering at bay and walk up the ramp alone.

It is announced that Brock Lesnar has re-signed with WWE and will be defending the WWE Universal Championship against Roman Reigns at Greatest Royal Rumble on April 27th.

Roman Reigns shows up. Roman says he got his ass kicked last night, but he is here tonight. He then says that Brock Lesnar is not here, and he admits that he has no idea what happened last night as everything felt off. He says that everyone looked at him funny, and that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon could not even smarten him up. He then mentions Lesnar going to UFC and re-signing with WWE, and found out about his match with Lesnar at Greatest Royal Rumble on the Internet. After Roman Reigns says the story will end with him becoming WWE Universal Champion, Samoa Joe suddenly shows up for the first time in months. Samoa Joe says it is time to break out the tinfoil hats as Roman Reigns thinks there is a conspiracy against him. He then says that Brock Lesnar not just beat Roman; he exposed him. He mentions Roman claiming for over a year that he was the only one who could beat Brock Lesnar, and says that when he did not, he became a failure. As the crowd chants "Failure," Samoa Joe calls Roman a liar for lying to his fans, his family and himself, because he gets jacked up every time he gets in the ring with Lesnar and Lesnar gets richer. He then says that every time the story is told, it ends the same way with Lesnar conquering Roman and Roman making excuses as to why it happened. He then says the vicious cycle will end, because when Lesnar beats him at Greatest Royal Rumble, he will be waiting to put him to sleep at Backlash.

Before the next match, Matt Hardy talks to the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy, saying it is time to begin an expedition of gold. Bray Wyatt is seen with him, and they both laugh. Bray Wyatt then says they are here. Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt then appear behind Titus Worldwide.

Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt beat Titus Worldwide (Titus O'Neil and Apollo) to advance in the Tag Team Eliminator and face The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) next week.

Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn ends in a double count-out when neither man gets up at the count of ten. As a result, neither man wins a Raw contract.

Backstage, Jeff Hardy is met "Woken" Matt Hardy. They catch up on recent events, and Jeff is introduced to Bray Wyatt, who calls Jeff "Brother Nero." Bray Wyatt says he feels wonderful after Jeff shows happiness in Sister Abigail being rendered obsolete. Finn Balor and Seth Rollins ask what this was about, and Jeff just shrugs his shoulders before heading towards the ring.

Seth Rollins, Finn Balor and Jeff Hardy beat The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel). After the match, Bo Dallas gets the Twist of Fate, the Coup De Grace and a Curb Stomp. Axel gets in the ring, but he does not fare any better.

Here are the top 10 moments for tonight's show!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 17, 2018

Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss beat Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) after Moss uses the top rope for leverage during a schoolboy pin.

We hear from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly). Adam Cole says NXT TakeOver is their event, and since they arrived, it has been about them, and for good reason. At Philadelphia, he will face Aleister Black in a Extreme Rules Match, and he will maim and embarrass him. Kyle O'Reilly says everyone wants the NXT tag team titles, but this is their regardless. Bobby Fish says everyone is competing for the right to step up and fall to them.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading to the Extreme Rules Match between Adam Cole and Aleister Black at NXT TakeOver: PhiladelphiaR, as well as some footage from the original ECW.

Roderick Strong beats Fabian Aichner with the Strong Hold. After the match, Strong says someone came looking for a fight, and his words are echoing in his head, for he feels the same way. He has gone through all the competition in his way just like him. He felt a force that he has never felt before, but he feels joy, because that is a force he wants to destroy. That force is Lars Sullivan.

We are re-introduced to TM61 - Nick Miller and Shane Thorne. TM61 talks about their mutual friendship, training at Harley Race's annual training camp, being recommended to WWE by Race, improving their skills in Japan and their path to NXT.

Next week: Part 2 of "Who is TM61?"

Lacey Evans beats Aliyah with a strong right hand. After the match, Lacey Evans talks about how it is time to get rid of the lowest scorns of societal trash, and says it is time a sophisticated, elegant woman cleaned house. She will start with Nikki Cross and Ember Moon. Suddenly, she is met by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Lacey walks away, but Baszler walks into the ring and puts Aliyah in the Karafuda Clutch, and refuses to let go. Suddenly, Ember Moon runs out and goes after Baszler, but Baszler rolls out of the ring. Ember Moon then dares to get in the ring with her right now and try it with her. Baszler says she doesn't have her gear and that she'll do it for her title. Ember Moon tells her to name the time and place and bring her gear so she can beat her ass. Baszler says she'll meet her at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia, and tells her not to forget the title. Ember Moon and the referee then check on Aliyah.

Christy St. Cloud interviews General Manager William Regal, who makes "The Queen of Baszler" Shayna Baszler and Ember Moon for the NXT Women's Championship official for NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia. Suddenly, Zelina Vega shows up and mentions how Johnny Gargano has no chance of beating Andrade "Cien" Almas. However, Velveteen Dream is more deserving of a title shot. She says that Johnny should put his title shot on the line against Velveteen Dream. Regal says he would advise Gargano not to do that, but Zelina Vega says he would, because Gargano would lose. But if Gargano wants a shot at Andrade "Cien" Almas, then they are happy to oblige.

We hear from No Way Jose. He says 2017 was quite the year, but 2018 will be his year...and the conga line starts next week.

Johnny Gargano shows up unannounced and asks for a microphone. He says he has just seen General Manager William Regal's conversation with Zelina Vega, and says he has heard what everyone has to say. He says Zelina Vega, Velveteen Dream and William Regal doubt his ability to beat Andrade "Cien" Almas. He is tired of being doubted and he is not a broken man, and says his position right now is no fluke. He says this is his time and opportunity, and no one will stop him. If Velveteen Dream wants him to put his opportunity on the line, he will do it next week. For the first time, Gargano knows exactly who he is: "Johnny Freakin' Wrestling," and he is the next NXT Champion.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) to become #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 13, 2017

Note: The order of everything is as seen on the USA Network for WWE Week. Everything is in a slightly different order on the WWE Network, and anything taking place on the WWE Network is mentioned after the main event of Aleister Black vs. Adam Cole.

Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Fabian Aichner.

We see a video package for Aleister Black.

We see a video package for Ember Moon. (This video package is USA Network-exclusive.)

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) quickly beat Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch.

Next week: Tyler Bate vs. Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship!

We hear from SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wulfe, Killian Dain, Nikki Cross). Eric Young talks about scars, restless nights and unfinished business. As beautiful as NXT TakeOver: War Games was, the outcome was not ideal. However, they have not left the battlefield, and next week, they will finish what they started against The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly).

We see a video package for Adam Cole of The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly).

Coming soon to NXT: "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

Aleister Black beats Adam Cole to qualify for the NXT Championship #1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way Match.

WWE NETWORK EXCLUSIVES

In an WWE Network-exclusive match, Ember Moon beats Peyton Royce. After the match, Billie Kay boots Ember Moon, then Peyton Royce hits Ember Moon with a running bulldog into Billie's knee. As they take the boots to Ember Moon, NikkiCross shows up and attacks Billie and Peyton before chasing them out of the ring. After looking at the NXT Women's Championship in the center of the ring, Nikki Cross then scrambles around the ring before running off into the crowd.

After Ember Moon vs. Peyton Royce, we see the first-ever episode of "Street Talk" from Street Profits in another WWE Network-exclusive segment.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 1, 2017

Nikki Cross beats Taynara Conti.

We see footage from last week where Mercedes Martinez is disappointed she can't fight for the NXT Women's Championship. She has won where it counted, except tonight. She says she does not count on Ember Moon - who can't win the big one - to win this one.

Fabian Aichner gets an upset win on Johnny Gargano after reversing the Gargano Escape into an abdominal stretch into a schoolboy pin.

Drew McIntyre signs the contract for his match with Andrade "Cien" Almas, as does General Manager William Regal.

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show us a Maserati, and say if you work hard, this could be yours one day. We then find out the car belongs to Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss, who are also in custom suits. They tell them to step away from the car. Street Profits shrug them off.

Drew McIntyre is attacked by Andrade "Cien" Almas on the stage. He then signs the contract for their match and places it on top of Drew with Zelina Vega's gum.

Peyton Royce is irritated that Billie Kay is not in the Fatal 4-Way for the NXT Women's Championship with her. They mock Kairi Sane, who shows up and points her elbow at Peyton Royce.

Next week: Peyton Royce vs. Kairi Sane!

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) vs. SAnitY (Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe) ends when both teams are attacked by The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly). After the match, Roderick Strong shows up. He pulls out the armband from his pocket and puts it on, then turns on The Undisputed Era. The Authors of Pain tear Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly apart, then Roderick Strong tosses the arm band away. General Manager William Regal shows says that there has been quite enough and that there will be order. He announces that at NXT TakeOver: Houston, there will be a Triple Threat Match between the team The Authors of Pain and Roderick Strong, SAnitY and The Undisputed Era. This will not be a normal Triple Threat match, as it is two rings and one cage. It is a War Games match. The "NXT TakeOver: Houston" logo turns into a "NXT TakeOver: War Games" logo on the mini-tron behind William Regal.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 15, 2017

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) quickly beat The Ealy Brothers (Gabriel and Uriel Ealy). After the match, Paul Ellering says The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) are the next name in his book of destruction, and says he created the algorithm for tag team success in professional wrestling. He says that The Authors of Pain will soon become a dynasty. Suddenly, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) show up and tell them that if it weren't for The Revival, they'd still be tag champs. After they demand a fair championship rematch, The Revival show up and sayt they watched from the sidelines as The Authors won the titles they should never have lost, and that they are the best tag team in the world. General Manager William Regal shows up and makes a Triple Threat Tag Team Elimination Match for the NXT Tag Team Championships between all three times at NXT TakeOver: Orlando.

It is announced that whoever wins the NXT Championship match between Kassius Ohno and Bobby Roode will defend the title against "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura at NXT TakeOver: Orlando

Coming soon: Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovich)!

We see a video package of Asuka and Ember Moon.

Niki Cross beats Macey Estrella with six swinging neckbreakers. After the match, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger and No Way Jose rush into the ring and fight the rest of SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wulfe, Killian Dain), but the numbers game quickly catches up to them.

We see another promo for Aleister Black.

Earlier this week, while trying to get an update on the condition of Billie Kay, Andrea D'Marcos is a witness to a confrontation between Oney Lorcan and Andrade "Cien" Almas, when Lorcan confronts Almas for bullying Ho Ho Lun. We then see an interview between D'Marcos and Lorcan. Lorcan says he is sick and tired of Almas being a bully. While he admits he and Ho Ho Lun are not the best of friends, he says that Ho Ho Lun did not deserve the treatment Almas gave him. He then tells Almas that if he wants to bully somebody, then bully him.

Next week: Oney Lorcan vs. Andrade "Cien" Almas! A six-man tag between SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wulfe, Killian Dain) and the team of Roderick Strong (who is now medically cleared), No Way Jose and "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger!

Andrea D'Marcos interviews Kassius Ohno, who says that he will win the NXT Championship tonight and put some doubts to rest. She then interviews Bobby Roode, who says Ohno doesn't deserve a title shot before calling him a failure. Roode plans to prove to the world why this is his NXT.

"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura is seen watching the next match from backstage before it begins.

Bobby Roode retains the NXT Championship against Kassius Ohno, and will go on to defend the title against "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura at NXT TakeOver: Orlando.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 15, 2017

The Authors of Pain beat two random guys before hitting them with a post-match Super Collider.

We get a closer look at Tyler Bate.

Billie Kay and Peyton Royce beat Ember Moon and Liv Morgan.

Roderick Strong says SAnitY (Eric Young, Nikki Cross, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) is bullying Tye Dillinger into getting him to join them and that he will not stand for it. No Way Jose is also tired of the numbers game and that he had to back him up, saying that Dillinger is well-respected in both the locker room and NXT.

#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) show up. They talk about how their dreams came true at NXT TakeOver: Toronto and earned match of the year for 2016, and mention their tag team title loss at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio. Gargano says that The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) has doubt in their eyes, and if they put them down, they'll keep getting back up, and they want their rematch for the NXT tag titles. Paul Ellering shows up with The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), and gives them their rematch in two weeks - enough time to make peace with their loved ones. Gargano and Ciampa make peace with each other, then say they might as well have the tag team title rematch right now. Suddenly, #DIY is attacked from behind by The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), and Akam and Rezar rush the ring to go after The Revival as they escape through the crowd.

We get a closer look at Trent Seven.

Kassius Ohno is coming back to NXT...

General Manager William Regal announces that there will be a Triple Threat Match between Peyton Royce, Liv Morgan and Ember Moon next week, and the winner will face Asuka for the NXT Women's Championship in two weeks' time.

Tyler Bate retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Trent Seven in the title's first-ever defense. Both men shake hands and show respect after the match.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 21, 2016

Billie Kay beats Daria Berenato with help from Peyton Royce. After the match, Billie makes an example out of Daria after Peyton tosses Daria out of the ring, saying that Daria's fate is the rest of the NXT women's division's if they step up to her and Peyton. Peyton tells Asuka that she and Billie are her competition, and that they'll be waiting if she's got the guts.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) quickly beat John Ertegun and Anthony Bowens after Ertegun and Bowens can no longer fight. After the match, Paul Ellering says that all roads lead to San Antonio, and they don't care who they have to beat to take the NXT tag titles.

As Asuka tells Billie Kay and Peyton Royce that they are no competition for her and that they should be careful, we see Nikki Cross laughing before walking away.

Bobby Roode beats Tye Dillinger, Andrade "Cien" Almas and Roderick Strong in a Four Corners Elimination Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 9, 2016

Charly Caruso reports on the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. The semi-final matches are previously recorded from the Palladium at Los Angeles, California.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) to continue to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic after The Revival climb out from underneath the ring and double team Johnny Gargano at ringside.

Next week: The return...

We see an interview with "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger from earlier today. Dillinger says he and Bobby Roode were partners, and that Roode gave him his word only to back out on him. At NXT TakeOver, he says that there is nowhere left to run will kick Roode's ass and make Toronto "The Perfect Ten City."

TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) beat SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe and Sawyer Fulton) in a tough match to join The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) in the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

General Manager William Regal has forced The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) to defend the NXT Tag Team Championships against #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) at NXT TakeOver: Toronto in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match.

Bobby Roode says Dillinger wants to blame him for his problems, saying he disrespected Dusty Rhodes and that he's not close to being a "perfect 10." He calls Dillinger a "perfect failure" and says he will make NXT TakeOver: Toronto glorious.

Next week: Andrade "Cien" Almas vs. Cedric Alexander!

General Manager William Regal is in the ring with security to moderate the contract signing between "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura and Samoa Joe for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Toronto. Nakamura is introduced first, followed by Samoa Joe. Joe, however, leaves as soon as he sees security and heads back to the back to bring his own table complete with a steel chair to sit in as he places both on the entrance ramp, saying he'll do his business there so he doesn't have to put Nakamura down. He knows Nakamura knows he can put him out for a while, but tells him he is a benevolent future NXT Champion and will give him his chance for revenge at TakeOver and not on NXT television in front of "mouthbreathers." He then orders William Regal to hand him the contract so he can sign it from the entrance ramp. Regal slowly leaves the ring and walks up the ramp to hand him the contract, and he signs. Joe then makes Regal pick the contract up, and Regal takes the contract to the ring. Nakamura takes the contract, then drops it before fighting off all six security guards in the ring and laying them out, with one of them going through a table. He then signs the contract, then drops it on the guy laid on on the broken table to end the show as Nakamura dares Joe to get in the ring with him.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 2, 2016

Tonight's footage consists of previously recorded footage of matches from Round 2 of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic from San Jose State University in San Jose, California.

In San Jose, California, before the next match, Austin Aries says that he is not dressed to compete due to a nasty eye injury he received a couple of nights ago, and is not cleared to compete. Nevertheless, he gives TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) a chance to forfeit the match and the tournament before being between solely by Roderick Strong. General Manager William Regal shows up and says that while Aries cannot compete tonight, he may be able to compete next week. He then changes the tag match into a singles match, with the winner advancing their respective team to the next round.

Shane Thorne beats Roderick Strong with an inside cradle after Strong is distracted by Nick Miller confronting Austin Aries outside of the ring. TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) advances to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Before the next match at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, Scott Dawson shows up for his match on crutches. Dawson says he has suffered several leg injuries and cannot compete, and The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) will have to pull out of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Dash Wilder says they have saved them the embarrassment of losing to them again. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) continue to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Cedric Alexander says NXT has been a learning experience, and that you have to be more than happy to be here. Thanks to Andrade "Cien" Almas, he's ready to fight anywhere, anytime, anyplace.

Backstage, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) say they are not surprised that The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) forfeited the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. They plan to win the Classic, then get their hands on The Revival and win the NXT tag team titles.

Back in San Jose, California, The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat No Way Jose and Rich Swann to continue to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Back at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe and Sawyer Fulton) beat TJ Perkins and Kota Ibushi to continue to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 5, 2016

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) to continue to the next round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Rich Swann beats Patrick Clark.

Peyton Royce and Billie Kay laugh at Livv Morgan for getting injured by Asuka.

Peyton Royce beats Danielle Kamela.

Charly Caruso interviews Bobby Roode and "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger. Dillinger and Roode are taking the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic seriously. Well, Roode is, anyway.

Dan Matha's debut is cut short by Samoa Joe, who attacks him in his quest to injure more of the NXT roster. Joe asks who will be next to get their head rocked, and says he won't stop until he gets the NXT Championship or "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. As he leaves, Joe tells Regal he has one week, or else he will escalate things further.

No Way Joe and Rich Swann opened their ears to the NXT Universe, and that they have decided to tag together for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. It is evident that both men are fun lovers, but they plan to show what they're made of.

Sanity debuts next week!

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Andrade "Cien" Almas and Cedric Alexander to continue to the next round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Almas snaps and turns on Alexander, giving Alexander a vicious beating and causing Almas to turn heel.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 28, 2016

NXT General Manager William Regal announces that The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is returning this year. The bracket of 16 teams will be unveiled on social media, and the first round matches will be on NXT programming and the finals taking place at NXT TakeOver: Toronto.

"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beats Angelo Dawkins. Before Tye Dillinger can leave, Bobby Roode shows up and congratulates him, but he says he's not a perfect ten yet. Roode says he came here to compete and win the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. He knows he has not made very many friends yet, but he says he needs the perfect partner. He knows Dillinger was close to Dusty, and says them teaming up would be glorious. He extends his hand, and Dillinger shakes it, sealing the deal.

Hideo Itami looks forward to facing Lince Dorado, saying he is a great athlete and fighter with a lot of heart. He says Austin Aries has no heart, and that Aries says he's the man. But he considers Aries a baby, and has decided to put him to sleep again.

Samoa Joe beats up The Ealy Brothers (Gabriel and Uriel Ealy) before they can face The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson), who head back to the back as they want no part of Joe. He then tells William Regal that this attack is a consequence of Regal's indecisiveness. He wants "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura or the NXT Championship, or else he will continue to injure more of the locker room.

Dan Matha is coming to NXT next week...

Ember Moon beats Mandy Rose.

Having debuted in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic one year ago, #DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) have some unfinished business: win the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) and become the NXT Tag Team Champions.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Jesus Yurnet and Johnathan Cruz. After the match, Paul Ellering proclaims that the first chapter began with the arrival, and the next chapter will unleash a plethora of pain. For all, that's all we need to know.

William Regal admits he has no idea how "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura is doing. On the topic of The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy want in. It becomes obvious that Blake and Murphy are not on the same page, and he asks them to leave.

Asuka quickly beats Liv Morgan by submission. When asked who is next on her list after the match, Asuka simply proclaims that nobody is ready for her.

Next week: Andrade "Cien" Almas and Cedric Alexander vs The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) in The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic!

Hideo Itami beats Lince Dorado. After the match, Itami is attacked by Austin Aries, but Itami fights back and forces Aries to retreat.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 14, 2016

Samoa Joe shows up to start the show. He says that when you experience a loss, you tend to reflect and see what you've turned into. He says he was a disgrace as NXT Champion, as he choked people out and destroyed friendships, but he has no apologies as he wanted to be the champion of the hottest brand in WWE and says that NXT is the best. He then asks "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura to come to the ring and says that he will not leave until Nakamura shows up. Nakamura shows up and Joe tells him that he meant everything that he said prior to their match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, then calls Nakamura a deserving and worthy champion. He tells Nakamura that as soon as he is ready to go, he will use his rematch clause. Nakamura tells him it's on, and Joe almost leaves when he turns around and offers his hand, and the two men shake hands. As Nakamura is about to head to the back, Joe returns and manhandles Nakamura, revealing that his eating humble pie was all a set-up as he sends Nakamura into the steel steps before officials break up the brawl. We then see that a stretcher is readied for Nakamura, and General Manager William Regal shows up to check on him, as does Corey Graves.

An angry Samoa Joe speeds off as an angry William Regal looks for him.

Liv Morgan beats Racehl Fazio by submission with a guillotine choke. After the match, Liv Morgan challenges Asuka for the NXT Women's Championship, saying that she's standing in the ring and is ready to fight after Asuka has run through the rest of the Women's division. It is announced during the match that "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura has been transported to a local medical facility.

Hideo Itami beats Drew Gulak. It is announced before the match that Shinsuke Nakamura has feeling in all of his extremities.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Doug Sessa and Chris Payne.

"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger says he has had his ups and downs, but he's recently gone back up again, and says he is and always will be "a perfect ten."

Bobby Roode beats No Way Jose.