WWE NXT: Season 15
Season 15 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 14.
- 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 15 Progress Shield
NXT: New Year's Evil
Jan 6, 2021 · 107 min
The black-and-gold brand rings in 2021 with NXT New Year's Evil as Finn Bálor defends the NXT Title against Kyle O’Reilly. Rhea Ripley collides with Raquel González in a Last Woman
January 13, 2021
Jan 13, 2021 · 88 min
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins with three First-Round Matches. Undisputed ERA's Adam Cole & Roderick Strong battle Breezango. The Grizzled Young Veterans clash with Ever-
January 20, 2021
Jan 20, 2021 · 92 min
Tommaso Ciampa and Timothy Thatcher bring their combustible rivalry inside the brutal confines of the NXT Fight Pit. Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Carter take on Toni Storm & Mercedes Ma
January 27, 2021
Jan 27, 2021 · 85 min
Finn Bálor teams with Undisputed ERA's Kyle O’Reilly to take on Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch. In the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Kushida & Leon Ruff face The Grizzled Young Veteran
February 3, 2021
Feb 3, 2021 · 93 min
Royal Rumble Match winner Edge comes to NXT. Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher battle The Undisputed ERA, and Lucha House Party face Legado del Fantasma in the Dusty Cup Quarterfin
February 10, 2021
Feb 10, 2021 · 92 min
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continues. Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart take on Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell in the Women’s Dusty Cup. On the men's side, Tommaso Ciampa & Timo
February 14, 2021 - NXT Takeover: Vengeance Day
Feb 14, 2021 · 153 min
Love is in the air — and vengeance isn't far behind. Finn Bálor defends the NXT Championship against Pete Dunne. Tag teams battle in the Men’s and Women’s Dusty Cup Finals. Io Shir
February 17, 2021
Feb 17, 2021 · 90 min
Kyle O'Reilly looks for answers after Adam Cole's betrayal at NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day. MSK and Raquel González & Dakota Kai celebrate their Men's and Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag T
February 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021 · 94 min
Adam Cole vows to explain his actions after his shocking betrayal at NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day. Karrion Kross collides with Santos Escobar in a No Disqualification Match. Followi
March 3, 2021
Mar 3, 2021 · 93 min
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
March 10, 2021
Mar 10, 2021 · 93 min
Finn Bálor defends the NXT Championship against Adam Cole. Io Shirai clashes with Toni Storm for the NXT Women's Championship. NXT General Manager William Regal makes two major ann
March 17, 2021
Mar 17, 2021 · 91 min
Karrion Kross sets his sights on NXT Champion Finn Bálor. LA Knight makes his NXT in-ring debut. Jordan Devlin heads to NXT to prove he’s the “real” NXT Cruiserweight Champion. Dex
March 24, 2021
Mar 24, 2021 · 93 min
NXT General Manager William Regal promises to settle Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly's conflict after they were apprehended by police. NXT Women's Tag Team Champions Shotzi Blackheart
March 31, 2021
Mar 31, 2021 · 91 min
NXT Superstars look to make a statement on the final episode of NXT before the first-ever two-night NXT TakeOver. Twelve men collide in a Battle Royal to see who will qualify for t
April 7, 2021 - NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver - Night 1
Apr 7, 2021 · 124 min
It’s the biggest NXT TakeOver in history. On Night 1 of the first-ever, two-night NXT TakeOver, NXT Women's Champion Io Shirai defends her title against Raquel González, and Tommas
April 8, 2021 - NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver - Night 2
Apr 8, 2021 · 161 min
It’s the biggest NXT TakeOver in history. On Night 2 of the first-ever, two-night NXT TakeOver, Finn Bálor defends his NXT Championship against Karrion Kross, and former Undisputed
April 13, 2021
Apr 13, 2021 · 91 min
NXT Champion Karrion Kross and NXT Women's Champion Raquel Gonzalez begin their title reigns amid the fallout from NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. Franky Monet arrives on NXT. NXT C
April 20, 2021
Apr 20, 2021 · 84 min
Kyle O'Reilly returns after prevailing in a savage Unsanctioned Match against Adam Cole at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. Sarray makes her debut against Zoey Stark. Kushida issues
April 27, 2021
Apr 27, 2021 · 86 min
Adam Cole speaks for the first time following his Unsanctioned Match at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver in an exclusive sit-down interview. Kushida joins forces with MSK to battle Le
May 4, 2021
May 4, 2021 · 92 min
Finn Bálor returns for the first time since his defeat at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. Shotzi Blackheart & Ember Moon defend the NXT Women’s Tag Team Titles in a Street Fight aga
May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021 · 89 min
NXT Women's Champion Raquel Gonzalez defends her title against Mercedes Martinez. NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida faces Santos Escobar in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. NXT Champion
May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021 · 91 min
Bronson Reed challenges Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Championship inside a steel cage. “The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase brings his legendary wealth to NXT. Zoey St
May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021 · 91 min
It's Karrion Kross vs. Finn Bálor II as The Prince looks to recapture the NXT Championship. Cameron Grimes encounters WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase in a Million Dollar Faceoff. Fra
June 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021 · 92 min
Kyle O'Reilly, Pete Dunne and Johnny Gargano collide in a Triple Threat Match with the winner getting an NXT Title Match against Karrion Kross at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. NXT T
NXT #617
Jun 8, 2021 · 87 min
Karrion Kross confronts the four men who will challenge for his NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. Ted DiBiase makes a “Priceless” announcement. Before Ember Moon get
June 13, 2021 - NXT Takeover: In Your House
Jun 13, 2021 · 140 min
Karrion Kross defends the NXT Championship in a Fatal 5-Way Match against Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano, Kyle O'Reilly and Pete Dunne. Ember Moon challenges Raquel Gonzalez for the NXT
June 15, 2021
Jun 15, 2021 · 91 min
NXT General Manager William Regal makes a big announcement. Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher battle The Grizzled Young Veterans in a Tornado Tag Team Match. “The Million Dollar Ma
June 22, 2021
Jun 22, 2021 · 90 min
Kyle O'Reilly tests himself against NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida in a non-title match. Adam Cole is in action. The mysterious Diamond Mine arrive at NXT. Franky Monet deliver
June 29, 2021
Jun 29, 2021 · 89 min
Isaiah "Swerve" Scott challenges Bronson Reed for the NXT North American Title. Kyle O'Reilly and Adam Cole's rivalry escalates ahead of NXT Great American Bash. Io Shirai & Zoey S
July 6, 2021
Jul 6, 2021 · 92 min
NXT Great American Bash returns as Kyle O'Reilly and Adam Cole look to settle their heated rivalry once and for all. LA Knight defends the Million Dollar Title against Cameron Grim
July 13, 2021
Jul 13, 2021 · 91 min
NXT Champion Karrion Kross defends his title against Johnny Gargano with Samoa Joe as special guest referee. Ikemen Jiro and Duke Hudson kick off the NXT Breakout Tournament. Camer
July 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021 · 89 min
Raquel Gonzalez defends the NXT Women's Championship against Xia Li. Samoa Joe searches for payback against NXT Champion Karrion Kross. Odyssey Jones faces Andre Chase in the NXT B
July 27, 2021
Jul 27, 2021 · 92 min
Bronson Reed looks to seize a golden opportunity against Adam Cole. NXT Women's Champion Raquel Gonzalez faces a betrayal. Samoa Joe offers William Regal a solution to his Karrion
August 3, 2021
Aug 3, 2021 · 91 min
Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis battle over Indi Hartwell in a Love Her or Lose Her Match. NXT Champion Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe's conflict heats up ahead of their NXT TakeOver
August 10, 2021
Aug 10, 2021 · 92 min
Kyle O'Reilly and Adam Cole's explosive face-to-face meeting sets the stage for their Undisputed Finale. In his first NXT appearance, Ilja Dragunov collides with Pete Dunne. "The M
August 17, 2021
Aug 17, 2021 · 87 min
NXT Champion Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe meet face-to-face ahead of their title clash at NXT TakeOver 36. MSK and Imperium battle for the NXT Tag Team Titles. Dexter Lumis & Indi H
August 22, 2021 - NXT Takeover 36
Aug 22, 2021 · 187 min
Samoa Joe returns to the ring to challenge Karrion Kross for the NXT Championship. WALTER looks to continue his legendary NXT UK Title reign in a jaw-dropping rematch against Ilja
August 24, 2021
Aug 24, 2021 · 89 min
The 2021 NXT Breakout Tournament concludes with a final showdown between Odyssey Jones and Carmelo Hayes. Legado del Fantasma face Hit Row. Ridge Holland battles Timothy Thatcher.
August 31, 2021
Aug 31, 2021 · 93 min
Tommaso Ciampa looks to get even with Ridge Holland. New NXT UK Champion Ilja Dragunov addresses NXT following his triumph at NXT TakeOver 36. Johnny Gargano collides with LA Knigh
September 7, 2021
Sep 7, 2021 · 89 min
MSK defend their NXT Tag Team Championship against Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch. Io Shirai & Zoey Stark battle Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Carter for the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship
September 14, 2021
Sep 14, 2021 · 91 min
NXT 2.0 is here! It's a brand-new era in the rich history of NXT as a Fatal 4-Way Match determines the new NXT Champion. Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis head to the altar for their
September 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2021 · 84 min
NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa kicks off his reign in chaotic fashion. Kushida collides with Roderick Strong in an NXT Cruiserweight Championship Match. Toxic Attraction address the N
September 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021 · 91 min
NXT Women's Champion Raquel Gonzalez defends her title against Franky Monet. Io Shirai & Zoey Stark battle Toxic Attraction for the NXT Women’s Tag Team Titles. Indi Hartwell and D
October 5, 2021
Oct 5, 2021 · 90 min
MSK, Brooks Jensen & Josh Briggs, Grizzled Young Veterans and Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams clash in an NXT Tag Team Title Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match. A new challenger confront
October 12, 2021
Oct 12, 2021 · 84 min
Without his Hit Row teammates by his side, Isaiah "Swerve" Scott defends his NXT North American Title against Santos Escobar. Joe Gacy battles Tommaso Ciampa in a high-stakes showd
October 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021 · 84 min
NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa joins forces with his rival Bron Breakker to take on The Grizzled Young Veterans. An opportunity to Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal for the upcoming NXT W
October 26, 2021 - NXT Halloween Havoc
Oct 26, 2021 · 97 min
Tommaso Ciampa defends the NXT Championship against Bron Breakker. Halloween Havoc comes to NXT 2.0 with Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal, the Scareway to Hell Ladder Match, Dexter Lu
November 2, 2021
Nov 2, 2021 · 85 min
Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams take on Johnny Gargano & Dexter Lumis. NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose begins her title reign. Cameron Grimes steps into Duke Hudson's Poker Room. To
November 9, 2021
Nov 9, 2021 · 83 min
Io Shirai, Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Carter battle Toxic Attraction. Pete Dunne makes a statement. Kay Lee Ray faces Sarray. The Creed Brothers collide with Jacket Time. Boa goes hea
November 16, 2021
Nov 16, 2021 · 84 min
Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai reignite their rivalry in a head-to-head showdown. Tony D'Angelo collides with Dexter Lumis. Odyssey Jones joins forces with Jacket Time to take on D
November 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021 · 84 min
Carmelo Hayes defends the NXT North American Title in a Triple Threat Match against Johnny Gargano and Pete Dunne. Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Carter battle Indi Hartwell & Persia Piro
November 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021 · 84 min
Kay Lee Ray and Dakota Kai go to battle in a WarGames Advantage Ladder Match. The NXT Universe decides who will compete for the new school and old school teams in a WarGames Advant
December 5, 2021 - NXT WarGames
Dec 5, 2021 · 187 min
It's old school vs. new school as two generations of NXT Superstars collide in a WarGames Match. NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa leads his fellow NXT originals into battle against NXT
December 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021 · 92 min
Johnny Gargano addresses the NXT Universe after an emotional battle at NXT WarGames. Former tag team partners Kyle O'Reilly and Von Wagner clash inside a steel cage. NXT North Amer
December 14, 2021
Dec 14, 2021 · 88 min
Bron Breakker collides with Roderick Strong. Cameron Grimes and Duke Hudson battle in a No Holds Barred Match. Grayson Waller responds to his attack on Johnny Gargano. Harland make
December 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2021 · 91 min
AJ Styles comes to NXT 2.0 to confront Grayson Waller. Raquel Gonzalez battles Dakota Kai in a Street Fight. Pete Dunne collides with Tony D'Angelo. The Creed Brothers take on GYV.
December 28, 2021
Dec 28, 2021 · 86 min
The NXT Women's Championship takes center stage ahead of New Year's Evil. Grayson Waller addresses his confrontation with AJ Styles on Raw. Matt Riddle and MSK call out Imperium. C