Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 18, 2016

We find out that Austin Aries' tag team partner is "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura.

Austin Aries and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beat Blake and Murphy. After the match, Alexa Bliss turns her back on Blake and Murphy, and then Blake turns his back on Murphy, effectively ending them as a tag team and faction.

We see a video package of Asuka.

Bayley knows that Nia Jax loves to use her size to intimidate, but she says that's not going to happen. She admits that Nia Jax is tough, but she is beatable. After tonight, she will re-focus on becoming NXT Women's Champion once again.

Cathy Kelley interviews No Way Jose, who calls his style "Jose being Jose." He says his smile is why opponents underestimate him and that he has high energy. He says he's here in NXT to have a fiesta.

Carmella says that Enzo Amore will be back soon, and that she is happy for Big Cass' recent success on the main roster. She says she's still in NXT to become Women's Champion.

Carmella beats Peyton Royce by submission.

We see footage from last Saturday's house show in Portland, Oregon, which ended in a brawl between Finn Balor and Samoa Joe that involved most of the locker room. We then see a new contract signing as shown on Facebook Live, where it is revealed that Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe for the NXT Championship at TakeOver will take place in a steel cage, making the match the first-ever steel cage match in NXT history.

Alexa Bliss tells Blake and Murphy that it's about her now, and that it will be easier without them on their back. Murphy gives Blake a disapproving stare.

Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa beat Danny Burch and Rob Ryzin.

NXT General Manager William Regal congratulates the team of Enzo Amore and Bigg Cass and The Vaudevillains for their recent main roster success. He then announces that American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) will defend the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) in a tag team title rematch at TakeOver.

Nia Jax beats Bayley after Bayley lands hard on her injured left knee and Nia works on it to the chagrin of the ref.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 24, 2016

American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat Blake and Murphy.

William Regal announces that Samoa Joe and Sami Zayn shall square off in a 2-out-of-3 Falls match in two weeks' time. He also announces that a huge new signing has happened, and we'll hear more about it soon.

We hear a song from "The Drifter" Elias Samson.

Apollo Crews beats Christopher Girard.

Bayley says she's glad to have Carmella on her side, and knows she will make a good Women's champion someday. Carmella says she's not done chasing the NXT Women's Championship yet, but tonight she's focused on payback against Eva Marie and Nia Jax, and wants to show her how it's done where she comes from. As for Asuka, Bayley knows that she wants the Women's title.

We see raw camera footage of Enzo Amore being attacked by Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) outside of the WWE Performance Center. Colin Cassady gets a few shots in before the brawl is broken up and Dash & Dawson run away.

Tommaso Ciampa beats Bull Dempsey by submission.

Samoa Joe says he's not impressed with William Regal's decision, and is tired of jumping through hoops. He says he's the one that made NXT hot, and says that Sami Zayn will now suffer twice as much before he figures out that Samoa Joe is destined to become the next NXT Champion.

Nia Jax and Eva Marie beats Bayley and Carmella.

Finn Balor's NXT Championship reign is about to be the longest of all time...and is leading to a match next week against the man with the current record: Neville.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for January 27, 2016

American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat Blake and Murphy.

Next week, Emma faces Carmella. Dana Brooke and Emma downplay Carmella's skills, saying she did nothing last week and won't do anything next week.

We take a look at Asuka's road through NXT thus far.

Nia Jax destroys Liv Morgan.

Carmella has heard everything Dana Brooke and Emma has said about her, and plans to beat Emma all by herself. As for Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady, they have unfinished business with Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson), and Enzo is hungrier than ever for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Alex Riley comes back from knee surgery with a vengeance to beat Bull Dempsey.

"The Drifter" Elias Samson plays some guitar before the next match.

Backstage, Alex Riley says that he's come back with a vengeance without much notice...and it seems he's in a mood to take what he wants...

"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats John Skyler.

The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) talk about The Vaudevillains, whom they will be in a match with next week. Also, Mojo watches Zack sleep.

The triple threat match between Baron Corbin, Samoa Joe and Sami Zayn ends when Baron Corbin taps to both Sami Zayn's Sharpshooter and Samoa Joe's crossface, the latter of which was applied late and behind Zayn's back. The referee doesn't know who to proclaim the winner, and William Regal shows up. He says he will have to review the finish of the match before he can come to a decision, much to the chagrin of Samoa Joe.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 2, 2015

Baron Corbin beats Tye Dillinger.

Apollo Crews teams with Finn Balor next week to take on Baron Corbin and Samoa Joe. Crews says that next week won't be a preview of NXT TakeOver: London; instead, it will be a war.

Tommaso Ciampa knows he has history with Samoa Joe, and knows that he can beat him tonight, too.

Nia Jax beats Blue Pants.

Tom Phillips interviews Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson). They're looking to the future, and when they learn that Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady have a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: London, they say that Enzo and Big Cass have no chance.

Adam Rose makes fun of his old gimmick on his way to the ring.

James Storm beats Adam Rose.

The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) call Jason Jordan and Chad Gable a formidable tag team, but says they will still win. Jordan and Gable show up, and say they plan to become tag champs like they once were.

Sami Zayn returns...



Jason Jordan and Chad Gable beat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch). When JJ and Gable want to shake hands, The Vaudevillains refuse and walk away.

Emma and Dana Brooke call their attack on Asuka a "wake-up call." When Dana Brooke gets mad at Emma for letting up on Asuka, Emma tells her to stay backstage and cool off.

We hear another song from "The Drifter" Elias Samson.

Emma beats Liv Morgan (formerly Gionna Daddio) with the Emma Lock. After the match, Asuka is shown on the TitanTron at a punching bag, and she says "Emma...see you in...London."

Bayley says she will take any challenge for the Women's title. Nia Jax shows up, stares Bayley down, then walks away. When Bayley confirms she will take any challenge, Nia turns around and attacks her.

Samoa Joe beats Tommaso Ciampa with the Coaquina Clutch.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 18, 2015

Nia Jax beats Carmella.

Alexa Bliss is "blissed off" about hearing about Bayley retreated, and she wants the NXT Women's Championship. As she promises to take the title away from Bayley tonight, a referee shows up and tells Blake and Murphy that they are banned from ringside as per William Regal.

Jason Jordan and Chad Gable beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).



Tom Phillips interviews Bayley, who says that Alexa Bliss will get the wrestling lesson of her left and learn that respect is earned, not given. Sasha Banks, Charlotte and Becky Lynch may be gone from NXT, but she's still her because she's champion.

Emma beats Mary Kate with the Emma Lock.

Baron Corbin tells Apollo Crews he cost him the NXT Championship because he doesn't like him, and challenges him to a match at NXT TakeOver: London that he promises Crews will lose and wake up in the gutter afterwards.

It is announced that The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) will get their rematch for the NXT Tag Team Championships against Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder next week.

Dash & Dawson (Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) beat Cory Hollis and John Skyler.



Dana Brooke interrupts Asuka's interview, admitting that Asuka earned her respect but has plans to prove the naysayers wrong by challenging her to a re-match. Asuka gladly accepts, then Dana gives Tom Phillips a head pat. Emma shows up, asking Dana if Asuka "bought it." Dana says yes.

Samoa Joe is not in the arena tonight, as per William Regal, as he is afraid Finn Balor may do something regretful. Joe says he's only away from the arena for his protection, and after they sign the contract next week, he will take what is his: the NXT Championship.

Bayley retains the NXT Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss. After the match, Eva Marie shows up and challenges Bayley to a match for the title next week.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 28, 2015

Emma beats Shazza with the Emma Lock.

"The Cowboy" James Storm was interviewed last week. He's really, really glad to be here.

Apollo Crews takes on Finn Balor for the NXT Championship next week!

We get a brief look at Finn Balor.

Jason Jordan and Chad Gable beat Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa.

Devin Taylor interviews Bayley, who says that she finds it strange that Alexa Bliss has changed her ways and considers Bayley's role-model ways sickening. She plans to retain the NXT Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss.

Eva Marie, still in Paris, says her time in Paris is just about up and that she's returning to NXT soon.

Nia Jax beats Kay Lee Ray.

Dash and Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) ambush Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady before they can even have a match, and shatter Big Cass' knee.

Alexa Bliss challenges Bayley to a six-person tag match against her, Blake and Murphy. Bliss mocks Bayley by wondering who the two losers that would tag with her would be.

We get another look at Apollo Crews, and look back at his debut at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

Samoa Joe beats Tyler Breeze with the rear naked choke.

Finn Balor says that Apollo Crews may be NXT Champion one day, but that day won't be next week.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 14, 2015

Bayley arrives to start tonight's show. She says that last week was all about respect, and credits Dusty Rhodes as the reason why she and Sasha Banks made it to where they are now. She announces that she and Sasha have started a whole new level in the Divas Revolution, and validated where women's wrestling has headed. Suddenly, Alexa Bliss shows up with Blake and Murphy, and Alexa admits that Bayley deserves to be champ and that the Iron Man match was incredible, and that she's glad to be part of all this. She lifts Bayley's arm, then steals the Women's title in an attempt to mock and degrade her as Blake and Murphy block her path, then Alexa tosses the Women's title back to Bayley before leaving with Blake and Murphy.

Last week, William Regal congratulated Finn Balor and Samoa Joe on winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, but Joe reminded Balor that he came here to take the NXT Championship. Balor was willing and able for a title match, but Regal held them up, saying that there was no #1 contender right now. The #1 contender would be decided next week (read: tonight) in a 20-man battle royal.

Tye Dillinger, Apollo Crews and Rhyno are just three men in tonight's battle royal.

The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) beat Angelo Dawkins and Sawyer Fulton.

Devin Taylor interviews Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder. They think they should be tag team champions right now, and they want to send a message to Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady.

Nia Jax is up next!

Nia Jax squashes Evie.

Tyler Breeze and Baron Corbin are also in the battle royal.

Eva Marie is in Paris for some "her" time, and says she'll see the NXT Universe soon.

Apollo Crews wins a 20-man battle royal to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship.