Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 25, 2018

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) shows up to start tonight's show. Adam Cole tells the rest of The Undisputed Era to relish the moment due to all the gold they have, as it is what happens when they are backed into a corner. He says that NXT has done everything in their power to keep this from happening, but here they stand. Fish says that they were thrown to the wolves during the last two NXT TakeOver events, but at every single turn, they remained one step ahead and now they are dripping in championship gold. Strong then says everyone wants to know why he turned on Pete Dunne to join The Undisputed Era. He says that he does not always pat himself on the back for something, but he has The Undisputed Era for that, which they do. Strong says he did something for himself and made the best decision of his life. He could have won the gold with Pete Dunne, but Pete Dunne would have eventually turned on him over the WWE United Kingdom Championship. He then says he has seen The Undisputed Era take a bullet for himself, and at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, he had an epiphany. It may be "Roddy vs. The World," but why fight alone when he can work with The Undisputed Era and take over NXT? O'Reilly says they are tired of being backed into a corner, and that now, they cannot be stopped and that this is their era. He says times are changing, and they are leaving everybody in the dust. Cole says they will prove that when he defends the NXT North American Championship against Oney Lorcan right now and defend it on his own, as he won it on his own and will continue to defend it on his own. Cole says they will prove that when he defends the NXT North American Championship against Oney Lorcan right now and defend it on his own, as he won it on his own and will continue to defend it on his own. Cole then mockingly states he does not need any help beating Oney Lorcan, and asks the rest of The Undisputed Era to watch from backstage. He then says their time is here, and that it is forever their time to shock the system.

Adam Cole retains the NXT North American Championship against Oney Lorcan when the rest of The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up with a trainer to check on Cole, which is soon revealed to be a front for Bobby Fish to do some damage behind the referee's back. After the match, The Undisputed Era (Cole, Fish, O'Reilly, Strong) take the boots to Oney Lorcan. Danny Burch runs in to fight off The Undisputed Era, but he falls victim to an Adam Cole superkick before getting laid out by the rest of The Undisputed Era.

We see a video package for "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

Next week: Candice LeRae vs. Bianca Belair!

We see a video package for Bianca Belair.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) beat Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss after Tino Sabbatelli turns his back on Riddick Moss again. After the match, Heavy Machinery call out War Raiders (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) for attacking them from behind, and says they will rain on their buffets and take all the steaks. Dozovic says they will lift all the gyms and lift all the weights. They then challenge War Raiders to a match.

We see a video package for Nikki Cross, Aliyah and Kairi Sane.

We see footage from earlier today where Cathy Kelley interviews Dakota Kai. Kai says she does not feel comfortable about the incident in the WWE Performance Center, and that she prefers not to talk about it. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up and tells Kai to look at her, then asks her how it feels to know that the reality that a women's division run by her is her worst nightmare.

We see another vignette for "The Finest" Kona Reeves, who is coming back to NXT next week.

We see a video package for Lacey Evans, Vanessa Borne and Candice LeRae, all of whom want a shot at "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

Next week: TM61 (Shane Thorne and Nick Miller) vs. Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)! Pete Dunne vs. Roderick Strong!

Tommaso Ciampa attacks Johnny Gargano before Gargano can take on Aleister Black for the NXT Championship. Ciampa, who now has an eye patch over his right eye, asks Gargano if he thought he was done! He gets up in a Fireman's Carry, but Gargano fights out of it and strikes back against Ciampa. Ciampa eventually kicks Gargano in the groin before pushing him down on the stage. The crowd chants "You tapped out" to Ciampa, who then hits Gargano with a running knee to the side of the face, smashing Gargano's face into a nearby LED board. Referees eventually show up and check on Gargano, and as they tell Ciampa to go back to the back, Ciampa grabs Gargano and hits him with a running White Noise into a table just off the stage. Candice LeRae runs out to check on Gargano as the referees call for medical assistance. Meanwhile, Ciampa stares on at Gargano, nonperturbed, as EMTs show up to put Gargano on a stretcher. Kassius Ohno shows up to help Gargano into the ambulance, and Aleister Black walks by, the NXT Championship still on his shoulder as he watches Gargano gets placed inside. Afterwards, the ambulance drives away, and Tommaso Ciampa can be seen on the top of a tractor trailer waving goodbye to the ambulance. Meanwhile, Aleister Black makes his way to the ring. He calls out Ciampa, but before he can say more, SAnitY (Eric Young, Killian Dain, Alexander Wolfe) show up. SAnity surround Aleister in the ring, and Eric Young says Gargano provided hope. He then says chaos took away that hope, but in chaos, SAnitY will find greatness and sanity. Aleister tells Eric Young that if he is looking for the NXT Championship, then they can go at it for the title right now.

Aleister Black retains the NXT Championship against Eric Young. After the match, Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain rush at Aleister Black, but he hits them both with Black Mass.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 11, 2018

Kairi Sane beats Lacey Evans.

In footage from after NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, Cathy Kelley interviews The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Roderick Strong tells Adam Cole something, then heads back into the locker room, as does the rest of The Undisputed Era.

In footage from after this Monday's Raw, Mike Rome interviews The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), wanting to know why they abandoned Paul Ellering. Ellering shows up, wanting to know what The Authors are thinking. The Authors tells Ellering that his chapter ended in NXT, confirming that Ellering is no longer their manager.

Next week: Johnny Gargano officially returns to NXT!

In footage after NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler says she knows who her real fans are, and that it is just another weekend for her and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Baszler then says things are going to change, and that the NXT Women's Division is going to be about who can wrestle, which is what she is here to do.

In footage from after last Monday's Raw, Ember Moon says that she is excited to start a new chapter on Raw after her debut main roster match. She says that she regrets leaving the NXT Women's Division with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, but she is confident Baszler will be overthrown as champion.

Next week:Lars Sullivan vs. Killian Dain!

Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic) vs. Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss comes to an end when War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) - now known as "The War Raiders" - run into the ring and decimate both teams.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for March 14, 2018

SAnitY (Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe) beat Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic after Nikki Cross takes down Riddick Moss while the referee is dealing with Alexander Wolfe.

Tommaso Ciampa shows up and grabs a microphone, and the crowd becomes a sea of fans carrying the Johnny Gargano face symbol as they boo him. Ciampa tries to speak, but he gets showered with boos and "Johnny Wrestling" chants again. Tommaso Ciampa screams "He's gone!" at the fans, but the crowd's chants only grow louder. Ciampa tries to speak again, but the boos and jeers once again drown him out. Ciampa drops the microphone, and the crowd cheers. The crowd then chants "Yes!" repeatedly as Ciampa leaves the ring and stands near the commentary table before slowly walking around at ringside. The crowd begins to chant "Ciampa sucks" and "We want Johnny!" Ciampa stands there, irritated, then walks up the steps to the stage. The crowd then sings Na Na Hey Hey (The Goodbye Song).

Dakota Kai gets an upset win on Lacey Evans with a schoolgirl pin. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up. Dakota is frozen in the corner as Baszler slowly approaches, then Ember Moon shows up to stop Baszler in her tracks. Dakota Kai and the referee manage to get out of the ring. Ember Moon says that is Baszler really wants to do this again, then she will end this regardless of whether she has one arm or not. Both women then brawl, and referees have to restore order. Baszler eventually knocks Ember Moon down with a stinging forearm, but Ember Moon is not out. She hits Baszler with a big boot before going up top. Baszler meets her on the way up and kicks her off the top turnbuckle. Baszler goes for the double wristlock as Ember Moon is laying flat on the top turnbuckle, but Dakota Kai runs up on the apron to hit Baszler with a big boot. Ember Moon gets back up top and hits Baszler with a one-handed Eclipse.

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otiz Dozovic) to advance to the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Pete Dunne retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Adam Cole by disqualification after Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly get involved. As The Undisputed Era (Cole, Fish, O'Reilly) attack Pete Dunne after the match, Roderick Strong runs into the ring to go after them, but he fares no better. Suddenly, Pete Dunne gets back up and gets the upper hand, and he and Roderick Strong clean house. Afterwards, Roderick Strong extends his hand, but Pete Dunne brushes him off and leaves.

General Manager William Regal is in the ring in front of a table with a contract on it. He is here to moderate the contract signing for the NXT Championship match between Aleister Black and Andrade "Cien" Almas at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. Aleister Black shows up first; however, when Andrade "Cien" Almas is supposed to show up, Zelina Vega shows up instead. Zelina Vega says Almas is not here tonight, but she is. She says that if he was, he would destroy Aleister Black until there is nothing left. Aleister fails to pay attention as Zelina states that Almas is waiting until NXT TakeOver: New Orleans to embarrass him. Aleister Black puts his hand in front of Zelina's face, signs the contract, hands it to her, moves the table away, sits down, and says they are now on the same level. Zelina Vega takes this as an insult before telling Aleister that Almas will humiliate him, then signs the contract. Aleister then says Almas is not here because he will come up short and he will not measure up. Zelina then slaps Aleister and tells him to sign the contract right now if he thinks he is ready. Aleister signs, then hands the contract to Regal as Zelina Vega keeps telling Aleister he is nothing. Aleister then says he is happy that Zelina Vega came alone, because he didn't. Candice LeRae then runs out to the ring and goes after Zelina Vega, beating her up both in the ring and at ringside. The brawl then ends up on the commentary table, where Candice LeRae continues to pummel Zelina. She then gets Zelina back into the ring, where she then plants her in the mat with a bulldog.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 7, 2018

SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) attack The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly) before the match can take place, and security rushes into the ring to hold six men back. Killian Dain runs roughshod on security and knocks some of the security guards out of the ring. General Manager William Regal angrily comes out and makes the match the main event as well as a six-man tornado tag team match.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otiz Dozovic) beat Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli. After the match, Riddick Moss shows his dissatisfaction with Tino Sabbatelli and refuses to help him up.

Johnny Gargano shows up. Johnny Gargano says he felt he was going to be NXT Champion at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia. It did not happen, but getting the crowd reaction that he did was worth more than a championship, and proved he earned the fans' respect and had the match of a lifetime. He says that the fans picked him up and made him what he is. He says he will never forget NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia, but he will also never forget the crutch shot to the back from Tommaso Ciampa. Gargano says he has bit his tongue for long enough, and calls out Tommaso Ciampa. He gets Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega instead. Zelina tells Gargano he earned nothing and that he should not be out here, and says Almas should be in the ring celebrating instead of Gargano complaining about why he lost. She tells Gargano that all he proved is that he is a loser, and says Tommaso Ciampa has nothing to do with his loss as Almas has beaten him time and again. She then calls Gargano "Johnny Loser." Gargano says his favorite moment was getting the fans' respect, and that his second-favorite moment was his wife Candace LeRae jumping the guardrail and beating the crap out of her. Zelina gets in her face and jabs her finger in the chest. Suddenly, Candace LeRae shows up and shoves Zelina out of the ring, and Gargano gets the upper hand on Almas. Zelina Vega says that she is sick of Gargano, as Almas has beaten him three times. As she asks what it takes to get rid of him, Gargano demands another shot at the NXT Championship. She proposes that if Gargano cannot win the NXT Championship, he must leave NXT forever. Gargano accepts that challenge, despite the hesitation from Candace LeRae.

We see an interview from earlier today with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who claims that she has quickly made herself the most dangerous woman in NXT, and that all her opponents have three choices: tap, nap or snap. She also says that there will be no rematch with Ember Moon, as Ember Moon is scared of her after what she did to him at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia.

Next week: Roderick Strong vs. Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship!

We hear from Tyler Bate, who congratulates Roderick Strong on getting a shot at the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Pete Dunne. He says he will be watching that match. He is proud to have won match of the year for 2017 in NXT, and says he plans to have many more matches of the year with the best that NXT has to offer.

Bianca Belair quickly beats Jessicks Hill.

Next week: Aleister Black!

It is reported that Ember Moon has answered "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler's challenge on Twitter, telling Baszler to name the time and the place.

SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) beat The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly) in a six-man tornado tag team match.

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 November 29, 2017

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss.

We see exclusive footage from last week where Trent Seven and Tyler Bate call out Pete Dunne backstage for leaving Wolfgang high and dry in their last counter before challenging him to another tag team match, assuming Dunne can find someone who trust him to tag with him.

Christy St. Cloud interviews Trent Seven and Tyler Bate. Seven denounces Pete Dunne for leaving Wolfgang high and dry against The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly). They have decided to challenge him to a tag team match, assuming he can find someone who can trust him, while saying they are a real tag team.

We see footage from earlier today where Mark Andrews says he and Pete Dunne go way back. He is tagging with him on the condition where if he and Dunne win, he is #1 contender for the WWE United Kingdom Championship.

We see a video package for Lars Sullivan.

Kairi Sane beats Peyton Royce.

Next week: Ruby Riott vs. Sonya Deville in a no-holds-barred match!

We see footage from after NXT TakeOver: War Games where Drew McIntyre is attended to by a trainer, before it is announced that he is officially injured.

Next week: Zelina Vega and Andrade "Cien" Almas' championship celebration!

Tyler Bate and Trent Seven beat Pete Dunne and Mark Andrews. After the match, Mark Andrews tries to help Pete Dunne up, but Pete gets up himself. When Andrews turns his back, Pete attacks him from behind. He teases leaving, then rushes back into the ring and hits Andrews with Bitter End.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 15, 2017

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss.

We see a video package for Alexander Black vs. Velveteen Dream at NXT TakeOver: War Games.

Lars Sullivan beats Raul Mendoza. After the match, Lars Sullivan is about to hurt Raul Mendoza again when Kassius Ohno gets in the ring and threatens to fight him. Lars simply laughs at Ohno, then leaves.

General Manager William Regal meets with Johnny Gargano in his office, and Gargano says he wants to turn his losing streak around. He learns Pete Dunne has thrown out an open challenge for the United Kingdom Championship, and Regal says Gargano is perfect for the job. Gargano accepts the challenge. He will face Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship next week.

We see a video package for the War Games Match at NXT TakeOver: War Games.

Ember Moon beats Mercedes Martinez. After the match, Nikki Cross shows up from out of the crowd and stares down Ember Moon from the other side of the barricade. Then, Peyton Royce approaches the ring from the ramp, and Kairi Sane stands at the top of the entrance ramp.

Next week: Ruby Riot vs. Sonya Deville!

Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre says it is great when a plan comes together, and tells Andrade "Cien" Almas that Zelina Vega's plan worked and that Almas has his NXT title shot at NXT TakeOver: War Games. However, they are both in trouble, as reality and the pressure will set in. When that happens, he wonders if Almas will be the same kind of man he is. As for Zelina Vega, who keeps rambling on about mountains, she and Almas will find out that he is the mountain. He then stands in the middle of the ring and asks Alms to face him like a man one last time, just to prove something to himself...that if, is Zelina Vega lets him off the leash for the night. Almost like clockwork, Almas shows up...except it's not him, it's Zelina Vega. Shortly afterwards, Almas does show up, and he gets in the ring and brawls with Drew McIntyre. Zelina Vega goes for a high flying cross body from the top rope. Drew catches her and places her back on her feet, but this allows Almas to hit Drew with a flurry of punches and kicks before hitting the Hammerlock DDT. Zelina then holds up the NXT Championship and tells Almas this is what it is all about at NXT TakeOver: War Games.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 25, 2017

It is announced by General Manager William Regal that Nikki Cross will receive another shot at the NXT Women's Championship in this week's battle royal following what happened two weeks. The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly) have been reprimanded and reminded of what is considered proper conduct in NXT. Also, there will be a rematch between SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) and The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) for the NXT tag team titles, and the member of SAnitY who is not competing in that rematch will be banned from ringside.

Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli beat Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch.

Nikki Cross wins the battle royal to determine the final competitor in the Fatal 4-Way for the NXT Women's Championship, last eliminating Billie Kay. After the match, General Manager William Regal enters the ring with the NXT Women's Championship. Peyton Royce confronts Nikki Cross in the ring, then Ember Moon also shows up and gets in the ring, as does Kairi Sane.

We see footage from earlier this week, where Drew McIntyre is being interviewed when Zelina Vega shows up. Zelina Vega wants to know where the contract for Andrade "Cien" Almas vs. Drew McIntyre is. Once again, he asks that Almas simply look in his eyes and ask him for the match to his face like a man.

The Velveteen Dream attacks Aleister Black from behind and ties him up in the ring ropes before the next match. He demands that Aleister say his name and slaps him in the face. Velveteen Dream then goes for a running attack off the rope, but he gets kicked in the face and nearly gets hit with Black Mass as he hastily retreats.

Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega show up. Zelina says a woman does not get success in business like she has by being a patient woman, and says she is still waiting for the contract for Almas vs. Drew McIntyre. She says that Drew McIntyre has found out that the higher up the mountain you go, the thinner the air is to breathe. She accuses McIntyre of ducking him, and says he is not man enough to breathe the air of a rarified champion.

Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Roderick Strong after Zelina Vega sends Strong into the steel steps with a hurricanrana at ringside behind the referee's back. After the match, Zelina and Almas head to the commentary table. Zelina wants to know if McIntyre is a man of his words. Next week, Almas will meet him face-to-face him. Almas tells Drew to show up. After Vega and Almas leave, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly) shows up. They hand Roderick Strong an armband with their logo and Cole tells Strong "Think about it. The world will be yours." The Undisputed Era leaves, and the show ends.

After tonight's show went off the air, General Manager William Regal announces that Andrade "Cien" Almas will face Drew McIntyre for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Houston due to his impressive win streak as of late. If they wish to meet face-to-face, it will be next week when they sign the contract for the match.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 20, 2017

In Memory of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, 1944-2017.

Johnny Gargano beats Tino Sabbatelli with the Crossface.

General Manager William Regal talks with Roderick Strong, who says he has done what has been asked of him and wants a match with Roderick Strong. Roderick Strong officially gets his title shot in two weeks.

We hear from Sonya Deville, who says she and Asuka have never been in the same ring because she would be champion if they did. Now that Asuka's gone, the Women's title is as good as hers. If anybody has a problem, they can put their hair up and square up.

Bianca Belair beats Lacey Evans.

Aleister Black shows up. He says that fifteen years ago, he started a journey that led him to NXT. In those fifteen years, he traveled the world and saw and experienced a lot, and pull all those experience on his skin as scars. He says he didn't want to forget the devil on his back. His journey in NXT is far from done, and he knows what he must do. Suddenly, The Velveteen Dream shows up. The Velveteen Dream says that everything that fades to black must come to the light. He says Aleister walked the darkness only to be blinded by the light that is The Velveteen Dream, and and all the light, he does not see it, and asks where his scars are. He sees not scars, but a man who is hurt and is in pain, as it is scribbled on his skin like lies. He says that his biggest problem is not feeling, but fear, and says Aleister looks afraid to him. He says Aleister is afraid to show emotion and afraid of the light, and no matter what he tells anyone, he has a heart. After Velveteen Dream says his heart is in the wrong place, Aleister kicks the microphone from his hands with Black Mass. The Velveteen Dream responds by getting on his knees and crawling backwards out of the ring.

We hear from Dakota Kai. She may be new to NXT, but she is not to be taken lightly. She is the captain of Team Kick, and even thought she does not know the future of the Women's title, she plans to kick heads off.

Lars Sullivan beats No Way Jose.

Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly beat Tyler Bate and Trent Seven with some assistance from Adam Cole. After the match, Drew McIntyre shows up and chases Cole, Fish and O'Reilly out of the ring, but they get ambushed by SAnitY (Eric Young, Killian Dain, Alexander Wolfe), who get a piece of them. O'Reilly runs into the ring only to be made quick work of by McIntyre, and he, Fish and Cole retreat throught the crowd to end the show.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 10, 2017

Aleister Black beats Cezar Bononi.

It is reported that Ember Moon has suffered a grade 1 shoulder sprain and will need 4-5 weeks of recovery time, meaning that she is out of the NXT Women's title match at NXT TakeOver: Chicago.

It is announced that Tyler Bate will defend the WWE United Kingdom Championship against "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne at NXT TakeOver: Chicago. We then get a closer look at Pete Dunne.

We get a closer look at Ruby Riot.

An interview with Nikki Cross gets crazy as Cross messes with the production crew and makes it clear she will destroy both Asuka and Ruby Riot.

Drew McIntyre says he is looking at the Hideo Itami/Roderick Strong for a new #1 contender for the NXT Championship closely, and wishes he was in a match. As he talks about making waves and getting a second chance, Wesley Blake shows up and says that if anybody deserves a second chance, it is him. He then tells McIntyre to leave the WWE...again.

We see a vignette for "The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark.

#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) are in the ring. They want the NXT tag team titles and their one-on-one tag team title rematch against The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, as the line to the tag team titles starts behind them. Suddenly, Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss show up, and says it's not about #DIY or The Authors of Pain anymore, and that the line starts behind them. Ciampa tells Moss and Sabbatelli that if there is a line, they just crossed it, and knock them out of the ring. This starts an impromptu match that is quickly made official by General Manager William Regal. After the match, Regal shows up and gives #DIY their one-on-one tag team title rematch at NXT TakeOver: Chicago

Kassius Ohno says he's getting back up after losing in his chance to become NXT Champion, and as he says that NXT is full of talent, Andrade "Cien" Almas shows up and mocks him, asking Ohno why he came back only to blow his chance. Ohno challenges him to a match next week, which Almas accepts in as cocky a manner as possible.

We get a closer look at Tyler Bate.

Roderick Strong says the NXT Championship is why he is here. As his entrance music hits, he says now is the time.

Hideo Itami respects Roderick Strong and says he is great, but he is the one going to NXT TakeOver: Chicago while Strong goes to sleep.

Hideo Itami beats Roderick Strong to become the #1 contender for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Chicago. Both men show respect after the match.

Look Lively! - Hideo Itami Returns

After months out of action due to another injury, Hideo Itami is finally back in NXT. His first order of business? Making the save for Buddy Murphy and putting Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss out for the count - especially Tino, who has claimed to be the man who injured Itami.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 12, 2016

The show starts with the entrance of Bobby Roode, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger...and the debuting SAnitY. The two men who unmask are identified by commentary as Alexander Wolfe and Sawyer Fulton.

SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe and Sawyer Fulton) beat Bobby Roode and "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger to continue on to the next round of The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic after Roode leaves Dillinger high and dry, wanting no part of SAnitY. After the match, the smallest member attacks Dillinger only to reveal their identity: Nikki Cross. The last masked member left leaves Dillinger laying before revealing themselves to be none other than Eric Young.

Billie Kay and Peyton Royce mock Liv Morgan for losing to Asuka last week, and Billie decides to rub it in tonight by making her match against Liv tonight last just a little bit longer. Peyton Royce says she'll be there ringside.

Bobby Roode tells Charly Caruso that "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger is "The Perfect Loser" and that he wants nothing to do with the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. He says that Dillinger begged him to be his tag team partner, and if Dillinger is hurt, then it is Dillinger's fault, not his.

Billie Kay beats Liv Morgan after Peyton Royce grabs Liv's foot from ringside, distracting Liv and giving Billie Kay time to hit the big boot.

Last week, Andrade "Cien" Almas called Cedric Alexander "nothing" and that he is the best.

TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) beat the debuting Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss to advance to the next round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. (Riddick Moss has competed in NXT in the past as Mike Rallis.)

Rich Swann and No Way Jose take on Tony Nese and Drew Gulak in Round 1 of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic next week on NXT.

Buddy Murphy vs. Wesley Blake ends with both men being attacked by Samoa Joe. Joe then calls out General Manager William Regal, demanding he receive either "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura or the NXT Championship, and that nobody moves and nothing happens until that happens. Nakamura shows up with the NXT Championship and a neck brace which is ripped off, and he goes after Joe. Joe and Nakamura brawl, and security and some referees still aren't enough to break it up as Nakamura and Joe take down every member of security that shows up. The brawl and the show ends with Nakamura hitting the Kinshasa on Joe. (It should be noted that one of the security guards is Mada Abdelhamid from Tough Enough Season 6.)