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episode image March 3, 2021
6.8/10 (19 votes)

#1 March 3, 2021

S15:E10

WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler come to NXT to defend their titles against Raquel González & Dakota Kai. The Way head to therapy to sort out their feelings over Dexter Lumis. LA Knight addresses the NXT Universe. NXT Tag Team Champions Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan face Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher in a non-title bout.

episode image NXT 16
6.7/10 (27 votes)

#2 NXT 16

S2:E1

With the conclusion of the first season of NXT unintentionally giving birth to a band of vigilantes known as The Nexus, a new crop of NXT Rookies begin their journey on the receiving end of a hard lesson from their WWE Pros.

episode image NXT #661 - Vengeance Day
6.7/10 (22 votes)

#3 NXT #661 - Vengeance Day

S16:E7

NXT Vengeance Day is here as Bron Breakker clashes with Santos Escobar for the NXT Title. MSK face The Creed Brothers in the Dusty Classic Final. NXT Women's Tag Team Champions Toxic Attraction battle Indi Hartwell & Persia Pirotta. Pete Dunne collides with Tony D'Angelo in a Weaponized Steel Cage Match.

episode image Feb. 23, 2010
0.0/10

#4 Feb. 23, 2010

S1:E1

The dream of many is chased by eight hopeful young men looking for their big break in the inaugural edition of NXT. While seasoned WWE Pros mentor each NXT Rookie during their journey, Daniel Bryan finds himself guided by The Miz into main event action against Chris Jericho. Plus, Michael Tarver is in action and Darren Young takes on David Otunga.

episode image Mar. 02, 2010
0.0/10

#5 Mar. 02, 2010

S1:E2

After an impressive battle with Chris Jericho on the previous edition of NXT, Daniel Bryan continues to showcase his abilities by going one-on-one with Y2J's NXT Rookie, Wade Barrett. Matt Hardy mentors Justin Gabriel in a Tag Team Match, as they unite to take on Skip Sheffield and his WWE Pro, William Regal. All this and much more!

episode image Mar. 02, 2010
0.0/10

#6 Mar. 02, 2010

S1:E3

As the journey of a lifetime continues, Chris Jericho leads Wade Barrett to the ring for main event action against Matt Hardy's NXT Rookie, Justin Gabriel. Heath Slater looks to earn the respect of Carlito when they meet in singles competition. Plus, Darren Young struggles with CM Punk's tutelage, Daniel Bryan in action, and more!

episode image Mar. 16, 2010
0.0/10

#7 Mar. 16, 2010

S1:E4

In the hopes of impressing WWE Pro William Regal, Skip Sheffield goes one-on-one with Wade Barrett in the main event. Daniel Bryan finds himself in a "David and Goliath" situation when he faces off against The Great Khali. After a Tag Team Match against Justin Gabriel & Matt Hardy, CM Punk teaches Darren Young a surprising lesson.

episode image Mar. 23, 2010
0.0/10

#8 Mar. 23, 2010

S1:E5

As the WWE Pros prepare to reveal their standings in the coming days, the competition between the eight NXT Rookies intensifies in a pair of Tag Team Matches. First, Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel unite to take on Wade Barrett and Skip Sheffield. Then, the main event sees David Otunga and Darren Young battle Daniel Bryan and Michael Tarver.

episode image Mar. 30, 2010
0.0/10

#9 Mar. 30, 2010

S1:E6

Weeks of intense competition lead to a startling moment of truth when all eight NXT Rookies find out exactly where they stand in the eyes of the WWE Pros with the reveal of their first poll to see who is on their way to becoming WWE's next breakout star. Plus, the NXT Rookies compete in an Over the Top Rope Battle Royal to see will host Raw!

episode image Apr. 06, 2010
0.0/10

#10 Apr. 06, 2010

S1:E7

As the competition to become WWE's next breakout star heats up, a special contest between the NXT Rookies leaves one winner feeling burned in the main event. Plus, Daniel Bryan meets Darren Young in singles action, Wade Barrett goes one-on-one with David Otunga, and more!

episode image Apr. 13, 2010
0.0/10

#11 Apr. 13, 2010

S1:E8

After refusing to blindly accept the teachings of CM Punk on SmackDown, Darren Young is given a chance to earn the forgiveness of his WWE Pro if he can defeat Luke Gallows in the main event. Plus, the NXT Rookies look to prove that they can talk the talk, Wade Barrett battles Christian, and more!

episode image Apr. 20, 2010
0.0/10

#12 Apr. 20, 2010

S1:E9

The NXT Rookies face off in a challenge that ends up leaving their world rocked. Heath Slater looks to see if he has what it takes to break down the walls by going one-on-one with Chris Jericho. As Michael Tarver and Skip Sheffield prepare to meet in singles action, CM Punk looks to give his NXT Rookie some competition. All this and more!

episode image Apr. 27, 2010
0.0/10

#13 Apr. 27, 2010

S1:E10

It's all about the money on this edition of NXT, as the NXT Rookies show their skills at salesmanship in a new contest. Before taking to the ring for a scheduled bout against Skip Sheffield in the main event, The Miz has a special surprise for his NXT Rookie, Daniel Bryan. Wade Barrett & Chris Jericho unite to take on Heath Slater & Christian.

episode image May 04, 2010
0.0/10

#14 May 04, 2010

S1:E11

As the first season of NXT continues, the NXT Rookies find themselves faced with a number of obstacles on their journey. With his recent victory giving him the right to select any opponent of his own choosing, David Otunga decides to challenge R-Truth to singles action in the main event. All this and much more!

episode image May 11, 2010
0.0/10

#15 May 11, 2010

S1:E12

The situation for each of the NXT Rookies becomes dire when the WWE Pros reveal their decisions on who will be the first to be eliminated from the competition. While everyone is on the chopping block, David Otunga tries to shake off his detractors by going one-on-one with Justin Gabriel in the main event.

episode image May 18, 2020
0.0/10

#16 May 18, 2020

S1:E13

Following his recent elimination alongside Michael Tarver and Skip Sheffield, Daniel Bryan seizes an opportunity to strike back to his most outspoken detractor, Michael Cole. As the remaining five NXT Rookies wait to see whose journey will come to an end next, Heath Slater takes to the battle Justin Gabriel in the main event. All this and more!

episode image May 25, 2010
0.0/10

#17 May 25, 2010

S1:E14

With the first season of NXT rapidly coming to a close, the WWE Pros vow that there will be another elimination just a week before the highly anticipated finale. Plus, Wade Barrett takes on Justin Gabriel in the main event, David Otunga and R-Truth take on Christian and Heath Slater, and more!

episode image Jun. 01, 2010: Final
0.0/10

#18 Jun. 01, 2010: Final

S1:E15

After weeks of intense competition, the first season of NXT comes to an end with the revelation of who will be WWE's next breakout star. While awaiting the news of whose journey to the main roster will continue, the three remaining NXT Rookies take to the ring as Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel and David Otunga compete in a Triple Threat Match.

episode image NXT 17
0.0/10

#19 NXT 17

S2:E2

Following their recent and painful initiation at the hands of their WWE Pros, the new crop of NXT Rookies take to the ring to show the WWE Universe that they have what it takes to continue this incredible journey in trying to become the next breakout star. Plus, in his in-ring debut, Alex Riley faces off against fellow newcomer Kaval.

episode image NXT 18
0.0/10

#20 NXT 18

S2:E3

While time is of the essence for the NXT Rookies in the shadow of the first WWE Pros Poll, Lucky Cannon finds himself feeling the pressure of the clock when he battles Cody Rhodes in the main event. Plus, Kaval meets Eli Cottonwood in singles action, Titus O'Neil takes on Michael McGillicutty, and much more!

episode image NXT 19
0.0/10

#21 NXT 19

S2:E4

As the NXT Rookies are faced with the first major elimination of the season, Lucky Cannon looks to live up to his name in a special contest. Plus, a huge Six-Man Tag Team Match, Husky Harris takes to the ring to battle MVP, and much more action!

episode image NXT 20
0.0/10

#22 NXT 20

S2:E5

While the NXT Rookies try to prove that they can talk the talk, Kaval looks to prove that he can walk the walk when he goes one-on-one with United States Champion The Miz. Cody Rhodes and Husky Harris take on Mark Henry and Lucky Cannon in a Tag Team Match main event. All this and more!

episode image NXT 21
0.0/10

#23 NXT 21

S2:E6

On a night where the WWE Pros and NXT Rookies meet each other in a Battle Royal main event, Wade Barrett and his Nexus return to their origins to make their presence felt in a big way. Plus, Alex Riley and United States Champion The Miz face Lucky Cannon and Mark Henry in a Tag Team Match, Percy Watson unveils a new segment, and more!

episode image NXT 22
0.0/10

#24 NXT 22

S2:E7

More obstacles stand in the way of the NXT Rookies on their journey to becoming WWE's next breakout stars. After a confrontation on his VIP Lounge, MVP and Percy Watson take to the ring to battle Cody Rhodes and his NXT Rookie, Husky Harris. All this and more!

episode image NXT 23
0.0/10

#25 NXT 23

S2:E8

With the threat of an elimination hanging over each of their heads, the NXT Rookies are given a chance to speak about any topic they choose in under a minute. LayCool leads Kaval to the ring for main event competition against Cody Rhodes' Rookie, Husky Harris. Plus, Percy Watson, Michael McGillicutty, and more in action!

episode image NXT 24
0.0/10

#26 NXT 24

S2:E9

Before he can fulfill his desire to take on United States Champion The Miz in singles competition, Michael McGillicutty must first defeat Mark Henry's NXT Rookie, Lucky Cannon. Plus, LayCool surprises the NXT Rookies with an unusual challenge, Alex Riley goes one-on-one with Percy Watson, and more!

episode image NXT 25
0.0/10

#27 NXT 25

S2:E10

As the WWE Pros Poll promises another elimination by the end of the night, the NXT Rookies compete in contest aptly entitled 'Power of the Punch'. Two former allies collide in the main event when United States Champion The Miz goes one-on-one with fellow WWE Pro, John Morrison. All this and more!

episode image NXT 26
0.0/10

#28 NXT 26

S2:E11

With only five competitors remaining, the journey of NXT Rookies to becoming WWE's next breakout star becomes a dire situation in the shadow of the impending WWE Pros Poll. In the main event, Alex Riley goes one-on-one with Kofi Kingston. All this and much more!

episode image NXT 27
0.0/10

#29 NXT 27

S2:E12

As the second season of NXT draws closer to an end, the remaining three NXT Rookies test their knowledge of sports entertainment history when Kaval, Michael McGillicutty, and Alex Riley face off in a special WWE Trivia Challenge. Two WWE Pros clash in the main event, as Cody Rhodes goes one-on-one with MVP. All this and more!

episode image NXT 28
0.0/10

#30 NXT 28

S2:E13

While the WWE Universe readies to find out who will become WWE's next breakout star on the finale of NXT's second season, the remaining NXT Rookies compete in a Triple Threat Match main event that sees Kaval battle Michael McGillicutty and Alex Riley. Plus, a look at what's to come in season 3!

episode image NXT 29
0.0/10

#31 NXT 29

S3:E1

The third of season of NXT takes on a new identity as six young women begin a journey to become WWE's next breakout Diva. After competing in a special Dance Challenge, the NXT Rookies look to showcase their in-ring skills in a pair of exciting matches. All this and more!

episode image NXT 30
0.0/10

#32 NXT 30

S3:E2

With a pair of challenges proving that the journey to becoming the next breakout Diva is no laughing matter, the NXT Rookies find themselves in some unusual situations. Plus, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn take on AJ and Primo in a Mixed Tag Team Match, Jamie takes on Aksana, and more!

episode image NXT 31
0.0/10

#33 NXT 31

S3:E3

On a night where the NXT Rookies look to find their place in a pair of special challenges, Kaitlyn unites with LayCool to take on Naomi, Kelly Kelly, and Jamie in a Six-Diva Tag Team Match main event.

episode image NXT 32
0.0/10

#34 NXT 32

S3:E4

As the first eliminations of the season rapidly approach, tensions amongst the NXT Rookies explode when the second of two challenges leaves the would-be Divas with some hurt feelings.

episode image NXT 33
0.0/10

#35 NXT 33

S3:E5

While the preparing for the first elimination on their journey to becoming WWE's next breakout Diva, the NXT Rookies look to literally grab the bull by the horns with their next challenges. Plus, Kaitlyn looks to settle a score with Vickie Guerrero in the main event!

episode image NXT 34
0.0/10

#36 NXT 34

S3:E6

In the midst of their journey to WWE's main roster, the NXT Rookies continue to prove their durability in a pair of entertaining challenges. Plus, AJ goes one-on-one with Aksana in the main event, Naomi takes on Alicia Fox, and more!

episode image NXT 35
0.0/10

#37 NXT 35

S3:E7

On a night where the NXT Rookies see how low they can go, Kaitlyn's negative perception of WWE Pro Vickie Guerrero leads her into singles action against Maxine. Plus, Kelly Kelly and Naomi unite to take on The Bella Twins in the main event!

episode image NXT 36
0.0/10

#38 NXT 36

S3:E8

In the midst of the Halloween season, the NXT Rookies look to celebrate the holiday with a pair of special contests modeled after the spookiest night of the year. Goldust and Aksana united to take on Ted DiBiase and Maryse in a Mixed Tag Team Match main event. All this and more!

episode image NXT 37
0.0/10

#39 NXT 37

S3:E9

Despite facing an upcoming elimination along with her fellow NXT Rookies, Aksana takes a huge leap of faith by taking to the ring in order to marry Goldust. Plus, a pair of unique contests, Kelly Kelly battles Alicia Fox, and more!

episode image NXT 38
0.0/10

#40 NXT 38

S3:E10

After revealing her true intentions in her 'marriage' to Goldust, Aksana takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Naomi in the main event. Plus, a pair of contests that test knowledge and strength, AJ takes on Nikki Bella, and more!

Cast & Chracters

The highest rated episode of WWE NXT is "March 3, 2021" (S15E10) with a rating of 6.80.

This episode received 19 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "NXT 16" (S2E1) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 27 votes.

The highest rated episode is "NXT 16" (S2E1) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 27 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "NXT 16" (S2E1) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 27 votes.

The highest rated episode is "March 3, 2021" (S15E10) with a rating of 6.80.

This episode received 19 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "March 3, 2021" (S15E10) with a rating of 6.80.

This episode received 19 votes.

The highest rated episode is "NXT #661 - Vengeance Day" (S16E7) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 22 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "NXT #661 - Vengeance Day" (S16E7) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 22 votes.

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