WWE NXT: Season 12
Darkness falls over NXT in 2018 as Aleister Black, Tommaso Ciampa, Shayna Baszler, and War Raiders loom over the brand. Plus, Velveteen Dream, Johnny Gargano, Ricochet, and more help take NXT to the next level.
Season 12 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 WWE NXT Season 11.
- 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.
Season overview
Darkness falls over NXT in 2018 as Aleister Black, Tommaso Ciampa, Shayna Baszler, and War Raiders loom over the brand. Plus, Velveteen Dream, Johnny Gargano, Ricochet, and more help take NXT to the next level.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
January 03, 2018
Jan 3, 2018 · 120 min
In a special extended episode, take a look back at the very Best of NXT in 2017!
January 10, 2018
Jan 10, 2018 · 60 min
The Undisputed ERA defends the NXT Tag Team Championship against SAnitY!
January 17, 2018
Jan 17, 2018 · 60 min
The Street Profits take on The Authors of Pain to decide the new Number One Contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships.
January 24, 2018
Jan 24, 2018 · 60 min
Johnny Gargano puts his NXT Championship opportunity on the line against The Velveteen Dream. Ember Moon sits down with Shayna Baszler.
January 31, 2018
Jan 31, 2018 · 55 min
TM61 returns to in-ring action for the first time in nearly a year. Plus, witness the fallout from NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia!
February 07, 2018
Feb 7, 2018 · 55 min
After a heartbreaking loss at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia, Johnny Gargano appears live at NXT.
February 14, 2018
Feb 14, 2018 · 55 min
Shayna Baszler challenges Ember Moon for the NXT Women's Championship. Pete Dunne defends the WWE UK Title against Roderick Strong.
February 21, 2018
Feb 21, 2018 · 60 min
Johnny Gargano fights for his NXT career when he challenges Andrade 'Cien' Almas for the NXT Title. Plus, Nikki Cross and more in action!
February 28, 2018
Feb 28, 2018 · 60 min
Kairi Sane takes on Shayna Baszler in a rematch from the Mae Young Classic. NXT Champion Andrade 'Cien' Almas addresses the NXT Universe.
March 07, 2018
Mar 7, 2018 · 50 min
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic returns with a first round match between The Authors of Pain and TM61!
March 14, 2018
Mar 14, 2018 · 60 min
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continues with two first round bouts. Pete Dunne defends the WWE United Kingdom Title against Adam Cole.
March 21, 2018
Mar 21, 2018 · 60 min
NXT Women's Champion Ember Moon returns to in-ring competition against Aliyah. Round 1 of The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continues.
March 28, 2018
Mar 28, 2018 · 60 min
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continues with Semi-Finals action! William Regal makes a groundbreaking announcement!
April 04, 2018
Apr 4, 2018 · 60 min
The Authors of Pain take on Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne in the final round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
April 11, 2018
Apr 11, 2018 · 55 min
After an unforgettable TakeOver, Kairi Sane faces off against Lacey Evans. Plus, Heavy Machinery takes on Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli!
April 18, 2018
Apr 18, 2018 · 60 min
Johnny Gargano makes his return to NXT. Killian Dain and Lars Sullivan do battle in a No Disqualification Match.
April 25, 2018
Apr 25, 2018 · 60 min
Pete Dunne looks for vengeance against Roderick Strong in the main event. Plus, Candice LeRae, The Street Profits, and many more in action!
May 02, 2018
May 2, 2018 · 60 min
Pete Dunne looks for vengeance against Roderick Strong in the main event. Plus, Candice LeRae, The Street Profits, and many more in action!
May 09, 2018
May 9, 2018 · 60 min
Kassius Ohno goes one-on-one with Tommaso Ciampa in the main event. Plus, EC3 makes his in-ring debut at Full Sail!
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018 · 60 min
In a huge six man tag team main event, Pete Dunne teams with Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch to take on The Undisputed Era.
May 23, 2018
May 23, 2018 · 60 min
Lars Sullivan takes on both Ricochet and Velveteen Dream in a Handicap Match.
May 30, 2018
May 30, 2018 · 60 min
Dakota Kai challenges Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship!
June 06, 2018
Jun 6, 2018 · 60 min
Tommaso Ciampa is live at Full Sail to address his Chicago Street Fight at NXT TakeOver!
June 13, 2018
Jun 13, 2018 · 60 min
Kyle O'Reilly challenges Pete Dunne for NXT United Kingdom Title. Plus, NXT Champion Aleister Black addresses the NXT Universe and more!
June 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018 · 50 min
Just days after NXT TakeOver, The War Raiders battle The Mighty in Chicago!
June 27, 2018
Jun 27, 2018 · 55 min
NXT Champion Aleister Black returns to Full Sail Live after his victory in Chicago.
July 04, 2018
Jul 4, 2018 · 60 min
Johnny Gargano battles EC3 for the first time ever. Heavy Machinery looks for retribution against The Mighty. All this and more!
July 11, 2018
Jul 11, 2018 · 60 min
The Undisputed Era challenges Moustache Mountain for the NXT Tag Team Championships. Adam Cole takes on Danny Burch.
July 18, 2018
Jul 18, 2018 · 60 min
Candice LeRae, Kairi Sane, and Nikki Cross compete to decide the new Number One Contender for Shayna Baszler's NXT Women's Championship.
July 25, 2018
Jul 25, 2018 · 60 min
Aleister Black defends the NXT Championship against Tommaso Ciampa!
August 01, 2018
Aug 1, 2018 · 60 min
After last week's shocking ending, new NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa addresses the NXT Universe.
August 08, 2018
Aug 8, 2018 · 60 min
Aleister Black looks for revenge against Johnny Gargano. Plus, Keith Lee, Ricochet, Nikki Cross, and many more in action!
August 15, 2018
Aug 15, 2018 · 60 min
Just 72-hours before TakeOver, which NXT Superstars will gain momentum as we head into Brooklyn?
August 22, 2018
Aug 22, 2018 · 60 min
Pete Dunne defends the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Zack Gibson!
August 29, 2018
Aug 29, 2018 · 60 min
Ricochet and Pete Dunne team up to do battle with The Undisputed ERA in tag team action!
September 05, 2018
Sep 5, 2018 · 60 min
Johnny Gargano looks to become 'Johnny Wrestling' once again as he takes on Velveteen Dream!
September 12, 2018
Sep 12, 2018 · 55 min
Nikki Cross and Bianca Belair battle in the main event. The search for who attacked Aleister Black continues.
September 19, 2018
Sep 19, 2018 · 60 min
UK Champion Pete Dunne takes on North American Champion Ricochet in the first ever 'Championship vs. Championship' bout in NXT!
September 26, 2018
Sep 26, 2018 · 60 min
Tommaso Ciampa battles one half of Heavy Machinery, Otis Dozovic. The Street Profits look for revenge on The Mighty.
October 03, 2018
Oct 3, 2018 · 60 min
EC3 takes on Lars Sullivan in the main event. Plus, Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, and more action!
October 10, 2018
Oct 10, 2018 · 60 min
Ricochet defends the North American Championship against Pete Dunne and Adam Cole in a Triple Threat Match!
October 17, 2018
Oct 17, 2018 · 55 min
It's a double main event! The War Raiders challenge The Undisputed ERA for the Tag Team Titles, and Bianca Belair battles Nikki Cross!
October 24, 2018
Oct 24, 2018 · 60 min
General Manager William Regal addresses the NXT Championship Match at NXT TakeOver: WarGames!
October 31, 2018
Oct 31, 2018 · 60 min
Undisputed ERA's Adam Cole and Bobby Fish battle The War Raiders in tag team action!
November 07, 2018
Nov 7, 2018 · 60 min
Before his NXT Championship opportunity at TakeOver, Velveteen Dream answers the challenge of Lars Sullivan!
November 14, 2018
Nov 14, 2018 · 55 min
On the final episode before NXT TakeOver: WarGames, both teams competing in the WarGames Match look to gain an early advantage.
November 21, 2018
Nov 21, 2018 · 60 min
Nikki Cross takes on Candice LeRae from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
November 28, 2018
Nov 28, 2018 · 55 min
Lars Sullivan faces off with Keith Lee on this special edition of NXT from San Jose, CA!
December 05, 2018
Dec 5, 2018 · 55 min
After successfully defending the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: WarGames in Los Angeles, Tommaso Ciampa returns to Full Sail.
December 12, 2018
Dec 12, 2018 · 60 min
Ricochet defends the NXT North American Championship against a mystery opponent. New Superstars compete for a golden opportunity.
December 19, 2018
Dec 19, 2018 · 55 min
Aleister Black battles Johnny Gargano in a Steel Cage Match, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke make their in-ring debuts, and more!
December 26, 2018
Dec 26, 2018 · 50 min
Heavy Machinery challenges The Undisputed ERA for the NXT Tag Team Titles. The No. 1 Contender for the NXT Women's Championship is decided.