Being The Elite: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Being The Elite Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
A Message In The Sky
Apr 27, 2020
Brandon announces the #KickOutChallenge. Luchasaurus continues his quest to find his tail. Matt & Nick see something ominous in the sky.
An Old Carny Trick
May 4, 2020
Matt & Nick play a game of BTE. Brandon hosts another edition of the #KickOutChallenge. Hangman stays at home.
Living In The Woods
May 11, 2020
Hangman moves to the woods. Matt thinks of a quick way out of a competitive jam. Who put the hit out on Private Party?
Monologue
May 18, 2020
Hangman has a personal struggle. Matt finds a way out of doing house chores. Kenny has a long conversation with Colt.
Stadium Stampede
May 25, 2020
The gang is back together for #DoubleorNothing. Matt & Nick surprise Matt Hardy with a service celebrating Vanguard 1. Go behind the scenes of #StadiumStampede.
Gig
Jun 1, 2020
The gang is back together for #AEWDynamite. Hangman meets Broken Matt Hardy. Best Friends are on the search for a new bit.
Colonoscopy
Jun 8, 2020
Chris Daniels goes in for a colonoscopy. Matt Hardy teaches us what the insider term “Rib” means. Matt Jackson avoids a Zoom call.
Take It Home
Jun 15, 2020
The crew film AEW Dynamite in Jacksonville, Florida. Matt Hardy teaches more inside terms using his Broken Brilliance. Hangman Page tries to pay back Private Party $12.
Christian AF
Jun 22, 2020
Kenny warns Colt. Best Friends & Orange Cassidy struggle to write a proper BTE bit. Nick is dead ass.
Baby Back Ribs
Jun 29, 2020
Hangman, Kenny, Matt & Nick go behind the scenes of their new action figure commercial. Brodie finds out he lost a big potential recruit. Brandon is put in a situation he’s not thr
Have A Good Summer
Jul 6, 2020
Matt & Nick visit with the cast members for individual updates. Merch Freak shows Broken Matt a magic trick. Hangman confronts Kenny about the emptied beer incident.
This Episode is About 30 Minutes Long
Jul 13, 2020
Matt kills the dreams of the guys when they’re offered a new Chili’s commercial. Frankie confronts Matt Hardy. Luchasaurus is afraid to hit a Canadian Destroyer.
BC 4 Life
Jul 20, 2020
Matt & Nick look back at an old memory from 2016. Kenny takes his anger out on Marko Stunt and apologizes. Brodie struggles to keep Dark Order in line.
You Asking Us Out For A Beer?
Jul 27, 2020
Frankie confronts Big Money Matt. Peter gets mad at Brandon for not cheating. Matt tries to appeal to the 50+ audience with oil pastel. Hangman befriends FTR.
A Birthday And A Death
Aug 3, 2020
Nick gets stranded in Dallas on his birthday. Dark Order continue to have a difficult time recruiting. Best Friends decide to kill Brandon
Malfunction
Aug 10, 2020
Brandon is convinced he hallucinated a murder. Matt Hardy might not be the same after a brutal chair-shot. The gang get their Chili’s deal stolen from underneath them.
Gold, Man
Aug 17, 2020
Best Friends don’t want any witnesses. Matt & Nick wrestle Stu Grayson & Evil Uno on Dynamite. Brandon builds a PC for the 50+ audience.
And New TNT Champion!
Aug 24, 2020
Brodie celebrates winning the TNT Championship with Dark Order. Peter is tired of losing. Colt needs Dr. Sampson to fix his gold melted face.
You’re Out Of The Elite!
Aug 31, 2020
Hangman is kicked out of The Elite. Brandon changes his oil.
All Out Fall Out
Sep 7, 2020
John & Alex continue to recruit. Hangman reaches out to Brandon. What is next for The Elite?
A Very Slippery Rope
Sep 14, 2020
Matt & Nick just aren’t in the mood. Nakazawa makes a big impact at All Out. Dark Order has a dance off against TH2.
Sue
Sep 21, 2020
Dark Order continue recruiting. Matt & Nick get another fine. Sue uses voodoo tricks on Santana & Ortiz.
Sour Patch Kids
Sep 28, 2020
Chris Daniels questions his future. Brandon almost gets murdered. Eddie cuts a promo on Sour Patch Kids.
Just Kenny Omega
Oct 5, 2020
Matt Sydal finally finds Nakazawa. Brandon introduces a new championship to BTE. Matt & Nick want to go back to the old days. Hangman is surprised by a tournament announcement.
I Love You Dude
Oct 12, 2020
The BTE Title is up for grabs in a 12 man, 3 Round, Gator Golf Tournament! Watch 3 first round games here. Brandon convinces Matt & Nick to extend one last olive branch to Hangman.
Critical Failure
Oct 19, 2020
Tony Khan hosts a press conference for Brandon Cutler vs Peter Avalon. Private Party throws an exclusive party. The BTE World Championship Gator Golf Tournament continues!
Dark Order Halloween Party
Oct 26, 2020
Dark Order throws a Halloween party. Matt Jackson gets his ankle smashed by FTR. Round 2 of the BTE Championship Gator Golf Tournament takes place!
Losses Matter Too
Nov 2, 2020
The Brandon and Peter saga comes to an end. It’s Family Feud time on BTE!
Full Gear Fall Out
Nov 9, 2020
What happened at Full Gear? And it’s the finals of the Gator Golf Tournament to crown the first ever BTE World Champion!
One Chip Challenge
Nov 23, 2020
Wrestlers compete in One Chip Challenge to become number 1 contenders for the BTE Championship. The Young Bucks take on Top Flight on #AEWDynamite. Dark Order celebrates Thanksgivi
$1,000 Shot
Nov 30, 2020
Silver defends the BTE Championship against Trent, but suddenly there’s more than just the title on the line.
Heel Turn
Dec 7, 2020
Who will be the number one contender for the BTE Championship? What’s Hangman doing with Dark Order? Kenny Omega turns heel!
A Christmas, Carol?
Dec 21, 2020
Who is the new number 1 contender for the BTE title? Matt Hardy confesses why he’s been acting this way. Frankie Kazarian learns a new perspective. The Dark Order celebrate the hol
Brodie
Dec 28, 2020
We are saddened by the loss of BTE family member Brodie Lee. We love you Jon.
Tribute
Jan 4, 2021
AEW comes together to celebrate the life of Brodie Lee AKA Jon Huber. Matt Hardy tries to make a deal with Private Party. Mustard Boy John Silver defends the BTE Championship again
The Band Is Back Together
Jan 11, 2021
It’s an ELITE reunion when Gallows & Anderson show up on Dynamite. The guys have outgrown the EVP room & think it’s time for a move. Who will become #1 contender for Silver’s BTE C
Duped
Jan 18, 2021
Matt & Nick were duped, but by who? The Beaver Boys explode when Silver defends the BTE Championship against Reynolds!
Fender Bender
Jan 25, 2021
The Good Brothers reassure Matt & Nick. Brandon gets into a fender bender. We get a new number one contender for the BTE Championship to face John Silver.
The Betrayal Is Real
Feb 1, 2021
The Good Bros & Young Bucks have most edited & censored match in Dynamite history. Brandon & Luchasaurus visit a certain type of exhibit. Silver defends the BTE Championship agains
Set For Life
Feb 8, 2021
Matt & Nick confront the Good Brothers. How does Dark Order celebrate Valentine’s Day? Who will be the new number one contender for the BTE Championship Title?
Dior
Feb 15, 2021
Matt talks about his dream shoe. We take a visit to the Dark Order Kai dojo. The Vicious Vixens hold an audition.
Nepotism
Feb 22, 2021
Why’d it take the Good Brothers so long to save Matt & Nick? Mama & Papa Buck go on the road. Dark Order decide to stop pestering Hangman.
Back When You Were A Jobber
Mar 1, 2021
Kenny unboxes a set of 1990’s WCW trading cards. Matt recalls a time when he was a jobber. Dark Order looks to recruit Sting. The Good Bros & Brandon visit Papa Buck at the hospita
Revolution 2021
Mar 8, 2021
Brandon has a problem that only the Good Bros can fix. Shaquille O’Neal wrestles on the March 3rd edition of Dynamite. What happened at Revolution?
Lawn Mower
Mar 15, 2021
Hangman gets a lawnmower. Matt Hardy asks for some help from some new friends.
Better Off Without Me
Mar 22, 2021
Matt questions whether or not he & Nick have changed. Is Hangman better off?
Reflection
Apr 5, 2021
We take a look at Arcade Anarchy from AEW Dynamite. Gallows temporarily goes blind. Matt & Nick take a hard look at themselves.
There’s Godda Be A Change
Apr 12, 2021
Matt & Nick choose to side with Kenny. Stu and Uno have a disagreement. Check out some behind the scenes footage of Inner Circle!
The Forbidden Dior
Apr 19, 2021
Matt & Nick make a attitude change & Brandon isn’t thrilled about it.
Hit By A Truck
Apr 26, 2021
The ELITE’s trailer gets hit by a truck driven by Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston. Brandon gets a couple of gifts from Matt & Nick.
Trick Shot
May 3, 2021
Matt & Nick wear Nike Jordan 11 Adapts to the ring. Karl and Luke learn what the Elite hand sign is.
They Should’ve Put That On Dynamite
May 10, 2021
Matt speaks candidly about the upcoming match with SCU. Get a POV perspective from Cutler Camera during last week’s Dynamite.
I’m Thinking Of Laying This Old Body Down
May 17, 2021
Christopher Daniels weighs his future. Matt, Nick & Brandon have a rough travel day.
God, I Loved Those Shoes
May 24, 2021
The Bucks grieve over their stolen Air Diors. Best Friends, Stat & Rocky do #BTEMailBag. Brandon Cutler challenges Charlie for the BTE Championship. Matt speaks candidly to Kingsto
Double or Nothing 2021
May 31, 2021
What happened backstage at AEW Double or Nothing 2021? Brandon defends the BTE Championship!
Extremely Violent People
Jun 7, 2021
Cutler is given an ultimatum. Matt & Nick attack Fenix. Dark Order tries to recruit The One.
You Broke My Face!
Jun 14, 2021
Brandon Cutler’s big chance in six man tag action on Dynamite. He also defends the BTE Championship! Will he screw it all up? Kenny, Matt & Nick head to an ID shoot.
Intermission
Jun 28, 2021
Cutler inadvertently destroys Don’s hand. Who will be the number one contender for Marko’s BTE Championship?
Mustache
Jul 5, 2021
The Elite have mustaches. Matt & Nick confront Dark Order & things quickly escalate.
BTE Is So Much Better Without Dark Order!
Jul 12, 2021
Kenny is furious the guys shaved. Matt & Nick go over the aftermath from their brutal Street Fight.
Good Old Fashioned Extortion
Jul 19, 2021
The gang travel to Austin, Texas for Dynamite. Brandon gets an interesting letter in the mail from some old colleagues.
Your Bloody Hands
Jul 26, 2021
Nick goes on the road solo. Dark Order shows Cutler shocking footage.
The Elite Squad
Aug 2, 2021
The guys travel to Charlotte for Dynamite, to compete against Dark Order in 10 man tag team action as The Elite Squad.
Riding Solo
Aug 9, 2021
Matt & Nick shoot hoops. Hangman leaves a video for Dark Order.
Partying in Pittsburgh
Aug 16, 2021
The Elite gang travel to Pittsburgh for both Dynamite & the premiere episode of Rampage! Will a competitive game of 3 on 2 basketball cure the Elite’s hunger for athletic competiti
CM Punk
Aug 23, 2021
CM Punk makes his AEW debut. The Elite gang go shopping in downtown Chicago. Check out Cutler Cam from all of the latest shows!
Milwaukee Young Bucks
Aug 30, 2021
Matt & Nick meet the Greek Freak. Marko finally defends the BTE Championship against Cesar.
Back from the Dead
Sep 6, 2021
The guys throw a seance & an old spirit from the past resurrects from the dead. Go behind the scenes at AEW All Out!
Catching Up
Sep 13, 2021
Adam Cole gets caught up on the last four years. Marko Stunt defends the BTE Championship. Cutler Cam takes you inside the ring on last Wednesday’s Dynamite.
How’s It Taste?
Sep 20, 2021
2.0’s Matt defends the BTE Championship against Colt. Drunken Silver is happy to see an old friend.
Grand Slam
Sep 27, 2021
Go backstage at AEW’s Grand Slam events from last week! What is next for Christopher Daniels?
Righteous Rochester
Oct 4, 2021
The gang travel to Rochester for AEW Dynamite & AEW Rampage.
Powerbomb
Oct 11, 2021
The Elite gang don’t have what it takes to hit a perfect Powerbomb on live TV. Matt, Nick & Brandon are tourists in Philadelphia.
Stolen Kiss
Oct 18, 2021
The gang travel to Miami for Dynamite to take on Dark Order. Silver & Reynolds steal a kiss.
Budge
Oct 25, 2021
Silver & Reynolds make another creative suggestion to Adam Cole. Matt & Nick try to recruit Negative One.
Elite Game
Oct 31, 2021
The Elite celebrate Halloween by hosting the first ever Elite Game.
Hot Jelly Bean Challenge In The Midwest
Nov 8, 2021
The gang travel through the Midwest for AEW Dynamite. Matt, Nick & Adam Cole take the Bean Boozled Hot Jelly Bean Challenge.
So Long, Kenny
Nov 22, 2021
The guys reflect on a very bad week. Kenny goes away for awhile.
Shoes & Behind The Scenes Views
Dec 13, 2021
Matt & Nick go sneaker shopping on Complex Sneaker Shopping with Joe La Puma, in New York City. The gang perform on Long Island for AEW Dynamite.
Spray Tan Party!
Dec 20, 2021
Hangman goes the distance with Bryan Danielson. Matt, Nick & Adam have a spray tan party!
Christmas Surprise
Dec 27, 2021
Adam Cole reveals his big Christmas surprise to Matt & Nick.
Accidental Or On Purpose?
Jan 3, 2022
Did Kyle hit Adam on accident or on purpose? The Dark Order return to a familiar place.
Head of Talent Relations
Jan 10, 2022
The Head of Talent Relations, Christopher Daniels is back. Adam Cole replaces John Silver & Alex Reynolds with two old friends.
Nick's Lost Luggage
Jan 17, 2022
Nick experiences some travel woes. Brandon goes to confront Kyle. Adam Cole takes on Trent on AEW Rampage.
Ironic
Jan 24, 2022
Jon Moxley returns to AEW. Head of Talent Relations CD continues to take his job very seriously.
Cold Day At The Beach
Jan 31, 2022
The guys travel to Cleveland in the middle of winter for AEW Beach Break. Silver & Reynolds check on Cole after his huge fall.
Incident Report
Feb 7, 2022
Matt & Brandon go to avenge the Head of Talent Relations CD for creeping Nick out. Michael Nakazawa gives the people what they want.
Hand Pay
Feb 14, 2022
The guys try their luck in Atlantic City. Reynolds & Silver pick their Valentine. Young Bucks take on RPG Vice on AEW Rampage. Adam Cole gives Matt & Nick the “fan wave.”
Matt & Nick Explain It All
Feb 21, 2022
Matt & Nick make a public statement. Melissa Joan Hart visits AEW DYNAMITE. Silver & Reynolds meet Adam Cole’s old friends. Matt Hardy’s erratic behavior has its consequences.
Young Bucks, Please Go Home…
Feb 28, 2022
Matt & Nick announce a big AEW live event. Matt Hardy wants to know his drug test results. An old friend is welcomed to AEW…Dark.
Revolution 2022
Mar 7, 2022
Matt, Nick & Brandon travel to Florida for Dynamite, Dark & Revolution. The Bucks reflect on memories from Stage 21 in Orlando. How do both Adam’s feel after last night’s events? W
Jeff Hardy
Mar 14, 2022
Jeff Hardy makes his AEW debut. Adam Cole defends the BTE Championship.
The Break-Up?
Mar 21, 2022
The Dark Order & Hangman situation comes to a boiling point. The Young Bucks are not in this episode.
BTE 300
Mar 28, 2022
Celebrate 300 episodes of the show that started it all! Reunions, cameos, old bits & more. Thanks for the support over all these years!