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WWE NXT: Season 3

13 episodes Premiered Sep 7, 2010 Updated Sep 19, 2026

WWE NXT Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes.

Previously on WWE NXT

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of WWE NXT Season 2.
  • Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

Season overview

WWE NXT Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes.

Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S3·E1 Mytharc

NXT 29

Sep 7, 2010

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 Rook

S3·E2 Core

NXT 30

Sep 14, 2010

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, Inter

S3·E3 Core

NXT 31

Sep 21, 2010

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 Te

S3·E4 Core

NXT 32

Sep 28, 2010

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 feelin

S3·E5 Core

NXT 33

Oct 5, 2010

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 ch

S3·E6 Core

NXT 34

Oct 12, 2010

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

S3·E7 Core

NXT 35

Oct 19, 2010

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 a

S3·E8 Core

NXT 36

Oct 26, 2010

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 Aksan

S3·E9 Core

NXT 37

Nov 2, 2010

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

S3·E10 Core

NXT 38

Nov 9, 2010

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 knowled

S3·E11 Core

NXT 39

Nov 16, 2010

With the journey to becoming WWE's next breakout Diva winding down, the NXT Rookies wait with anticipation to see which one of them will be up next for elimination. Plus, Kaitlyn m

S3·E12 Mytharc

NXT 40

Nov 23, 2010

As the season finale of NXT draws closer, the NXT Rookies prepare for the next elimination by participating in some unique challenges. Plus, Naomi takes to the ring to go one-on-on

S3·E13 Mytharc

NXT 41

Nov 30, 2010

On the season finale of NXT, the dream of six NXT Rookies becomes a reality for one lucky Diva as the winner of season 3 is revealed to the WWE Universe. While Naomi and Kaitlyn ta