This is a list of WWE NXT special episodes, detailing all professional wrestling television special cards promoted on NXT by WWE.
2010s 2010 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesFebruary 23NXT Season 1 PremiereBradley CenterMilwaukee, WisconsinChris Jericho vs. Daniel Bryan1.31.7Debut NXT episode on Syfy, replacing ECW.First NXT episode under the reality competition-based format.June 1NXT Season 1 FinaleAmerican Airlines CenterDallas, TexasDavid Otunga vs. Justin Gabriel vs. Wade Barrett in a triple threat elimination match1.171.4Wade Barrett was declared the winner.June 8NXT Season 2 PremiereSt. Pete Times ForumTampa, FloridaCody Rhodes and Husky Harris vs. Montel Vontavious Porter and Percy Watson1.071.5August 31NXT Season 2 FinaleTimes Union CenterAlbany, New YorkAlex Riley vs. Kaval vs. Michael McGillicutty in a triple threat match1.021.3Kaval was declared the winner.September 7NXT Season 3 Premiere1st Mariner ArenaBaltimore, MarylandAJ & Primo vs. Aksana and Goldust0.961.2Featured an all Divas season.The show was moved from Syfy to WWE.com mid-season.November 30NXT Season 3 FinaleNorfolk ScopeNorfolk, VirginiaKaitlyn vs. NaomiKaitlyn was declared the winner.December 7NXT Season 4 PremiereNutter CenterDayton, OhioAlberto Del Rio and Conor O'Brian vs. Daniel Bryan and Derrick BatemanFirst season to be broadcast entirely on WWE.com.
2011 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesMarch 1NXT Season 4 FinaleQuicken Loans ArenaCleveland, OhioByron Saxton and Jacob Novak vs. Conor O'Brian and Derrick BatemanJohnny Curtis was declared the winner.March 8NXT Redemption PremiereToyota CenterHouston, TexasLucky Cannon vs. Titus O'NeilFeatured seven rookies chosen from the previous male-only seasons.
2012 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesJune 13NXT Redemption FinaleVerizon Wireless ArenaManchester, New HampshireThe Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. Johnny Curtis and Michael McGillicuttyFinal episode of NXT under the reality competition-based format.No winner was declared.June 20NXT Season 6 PremiereFull Sail UniversityWinter Park, FloridaMichael McGillicutty vs. Tyson KiddFirst NXT episode as a developmental brand and first event at Full Sail University.
2013 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesApril 24Clash of the Champions Full Sail University Winter Park, FloridaWade Barrett (c) vs. Bo Dallas for the WWE Intercontinental ChampionshipDecember 25Rewind 2013End of the year recap episode
2014 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesMarch 27Vengeance Week Full Sail University Winter Park, FloridaAdrian Neville (c) vs. Bo Dallas for the NXT ChampionshipDecember 25Rewind 2014End of the year recap episode
2015 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesMarch 18Arnold Sports FestivalLifestyle Communities PavilionColumbus, OhioKevin Owens vs. Alex RileyHeld at the Arnold Sports Festival.December 30The Best of NXT 2015Full Sail UniversityWinter Park, FloridaEnd of the year recap episodeDecember 30WrestleMania 31 AxxessMcEnery Convention CenterSan Jose, CaliforniaFinn Bálor vs. Hideo Itami in the final of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal qualifying tournament
2016 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesDecember 28NXT in JapanOsaka, JapanOsaka Prefectural GymnasiumSamoa Joe (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the NXT ChampionshipFirst 2-hour edition of NXT
2017 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesJanuary 4NXT in AustraliaMargaret Court ArenaMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaShinsuke Nakamura (c) vs. Samoa Joe in a Steel Cage match for the NXT ChampionshipDecember 13NXT Holiday WeekFull Sail UniversityWinter Park, FloridaAdam Cole vs. Aleister Black for a spot in the Fatal 4-way match to determine the #1 contender for the NXT Championship0.270.84Simulcasted on the WWE Network and USA as part of USA's WWE Holiday Week.
2019 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesSeptember 18NXT'''s USA Network premiere |rowspan=2 | Full Sail University |rowspan=2 | Winter Park, Florida |Killian Dain vs. Matt Riddle in a Street Fight |0.43 |1.18 |The first hour aired on USA, while the second hour aired on the WWE Network. |- |October 2 |First two-hour NXT'' on USAThe Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) (c) vs. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) for the NXT Tag Team Championship0.320.89The start of the Wednesday Night Wars.
2020s 2020 Date Episode Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesJanuary 12019 NXT Year-End AwardsFull Sail UniversityWinter Park, FloridaAdam Cole vs. Johnny Gargano in a 2-out-of-3 falls match for the vacant NXT Championship0.150.55July 1The Great American BashSasha Banks vs. Io Shirai0.220.79 Went head-to-head with AEW Fyter Fest.July 8Adam Cole (NXT) vs. Keith Lee (North American) in a Winner Takes All match for the NXT Championship and the NXT North American Championship0.200.76September 1Super TuesdayAdam Cole vs. Finn Bálor vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa in a Fatal 4-way Iron Man match for the NXT Championship0.260.85 A two-week tv special held on Tuesdays due to USA's Wednesday coverage of the Stanley Cup playoffs.September 8Rhea Ripley vs. Mercedes Martinez in a steel cage match0.220.84September 23Takeoff to TakeOverWWE Performance CenterOrlando, FloridaBronson Reed vs. Kushida vs. Timothy Thatcher vs. Cameron Grimes vs. Kyle O'Reilly in a Gauntlet Eliminator to determine the #1 contender for the NXT Championship0.180.7TakeOver 31 preview showOctober 28Halloween HavocIo Shirai (c) vs. Candice LeRae in a Tables, Ladders and Scares match for the NXT Women's Championship0.250.88Hosted by Shotzi Blackheart.First Halloween Havoc event held since 2000 and first under the WWE and NXT banner.Featured Spin The Wheel, Make the Deal.December 23A Very Gargano ChristmasAdam Cole vs Velveteen Dream0.190.7Went head-to-head with AEW Holiday Bash.December 302020 NXT Year-End AwardsJohnny Gargano (c) vs. Leon Ruff for the NXT North American Championship0.120.59Went head-to-head with AEW's Celebration of Mr. Brodie Lee's Life.
2021 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesJanuary 6New Year's EvilWWE Performance CenterOrlando, FloridaFinn Bálor (c) vs. Kyle O'Reilly for the NXT Championship0.160.64Hosted by Dexter Lumis.First New Year's Evil special since 1999 and first under the WWE and NXT banner.Went head-to-head with night 1 of AEW New Year's Smash.April 7TakeOver: Stand & DeliverIo Shirai (c) vs. Raquel González for the NXT Women's Championship0.24 0.768Was the first TakeOver event to air on USA.Concluded the Wednesday Night Wars, as NXT moved to Tuesdays on April 13.April 13NXT's move to TuesdayThe Way (Johnny Gargano, Austin Theory, Candice LeRae, Indi Hartwell) vs. Dexter Lumis, Bronson Reed, Ember Moon, and Shotzi Blackheart0.220.805First NXT episode after the end of the Wednesday Night Wars.July 6The Great American BashAdam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly0.190.707July 27NXT on SyfyAdam Cole vs. Bronson Reed0.120.52Aired on Syfy due to USA's coverage of the Summer Olympics.First NXT episode on Syfy since September 28, 2010.August 3Johnny Gargano vs. Dexter Lumis in a Love Her or Lose Her match0.100.52September 14NXT 2.0 premiereTommaso Ciampa vs. Pete Dunne vs. LA Knight vs. Von Wagner in a fatal four-way match for the vacant NXT Championship0.210.77First episode of the newly revamped NXT, featuring a new logo, a remodeled WWE Performance Center, and new theme song performed by Wale.October 26Halloween HavocTommaso Ciampa (c) vs. Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship0.180.746
2022 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesJanuary 4New Year's EvilWWE Performance CenterOrlando, FloridaTommaso Ciampa (c) vs. Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship0.160.685February 15Vengeance DayBron Breakker (c) vs. Santos Escobar for the NXT Championship0.110.525Aired on Syfy.March 8RoadblockBron Breakker (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Tommaso Ciampa in a triple threat match for the NXT Championship0.130.613May 3Spring Breakin'Bron Breakker (c) vs. Joe Gacy for the NXT Championship0.130.661July 5The Great American BashBron Breakker (c) vs. Cameron Grimes for the NXT Championship0.120.593August 16HeatwaveBron Breakker (c) vs. JD McDonagh for the NXT Championship0.140.678First Heat Wave event held since 2000 and first under the WWE and NXT banner.September 13NXT 2.0: 1-Year AnniversaryCarmelo Hayes (c) vs. Solo Sikoa for the NXT North American Championship0.150.728Revived the fan voting for matches concept from Taboo Tuesday used from 2004 to 2008.At the end of the show, Shawn Michaels revealed the new NXT logo which effectively ended the "2.0" branding.
2023 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesJanuary 10New Year's EvilWWE Performance CenterOrlando, Florida20-woman battle royal for an NXT Women's Championship match at Vengeance Day0.150.700March 7RoadblockRoxanne Perez (c) vs. Meiko Satomura for the NXT Women's Championship0.170.624April 25Spring Breakin'Indi Hartwell (c) vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Tiffany Stratton in a triple threat match for the NXT Women's Championship0.180.647June 20Gold RushSeth "Freakin" Rollins (c) vs. Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship0.230.773June 27Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. Baron Corbin for the NXT Championship 0.170.622August 22HeatwaveCarmelo Hayes (c) vs. Wes Lee for the NXT Championship0.190.720October 10First 30 Minutes Commercial-FreeCarmelo Hayes vs. Bron Breakker0.300.921Cody Rhodes was the special guest general manager. Featured special appearances by John Cena, Paul Heyman, and The Undertaker. Went head-to-head with AEW Dynamite, which aired on a Tuesday due to TBS's coverage of the MLB playoffs.October 24Halloween HavocBecky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women's Championship0.210.787October 31Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship0.200.674
2024 Date Episode title Venue Location Final match Rating U.S. Viewers NotesJanuary 2New Year's EvilWWE Performance CenterOrlando, FloridaTrick Williams vs. Grayson Waller for Williams's NXT Championship opportunity0.250.768March 5RoadblockCarmelo Hayes vs. Tony D'Angelo for an NXT Championship match at Stand & Deliver0.160.654April 23Spring Breakin'Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Trick Williams for the NXT Championship0.200.661April 30Lola Vice vs. Natalya in an NXT Underground match0.140.564July 30The Great American BashRoxanne Perez (c) vs. Thea Hail for the NXT Women's Championship0.150.468 Aired on Syfy due to USA’s coverage of the Summer Olympics.August 6Axiom and Nathan Frazer (c) vs. MSK (Wes Lee and Zachary Wentz) for the NXT Tag Team Championship0.160.534September 10WWE Week on USAPete Dunne vs. Trick Williams in a Last Man Standing match to determine the #1 contender to the NXT Championship0.190.628NXT, Raw, and SmackDown aired on USA that week.October 1 NXT's CW PremiereAllstate ArenaRosemont, IllinoisEthan Page (c) vs. Trick Williams for the NXT Championship, with CM Punk as special guest referee0.260.895October 8The Factory At The DistrictChesterfield, MissouriAxiom and Nathan Frazer (c) vs. A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) for the NXT Tag Team Championship0.240.874 Went head-to-head with AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday, which aired on a Tuesday due to TBS's coverage of the MLB playoffs. Sexyy Red was a special guest.November 6NXT 23002300 ArenaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaFatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx), Cora Jade, and Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia, Jordynne Grace, Kelani Jordan, Stephanie Vaquer, and Zaria0.170.619Took place on a Wednesday due to the U.S. presidential election, thus going head-to-head with AEW Dynamite.
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