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WWE NXT: Season 3

13 episodes Premiered Sep 7, 2010 Updated Sep 25, 2026

WWE NXT Season 3 continues the overarching saga across thirteen episodes. As an American professional wrestling television program and reality show produced by WWE, it features the next generation of Superstars battling to make an impact. Wrestlers compete with the aim of making their way among the professionals, showcasing action, adventure, drama, and reality elements within the promotion's brand division.

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.

  • ⚡ WWE NXT is an American professional wrestling television program produced by the promotion WWE.
  • ⚡ The program features the promotion's brand division and the next generation of Superstars.
  • ⚡ The show originally started as a reality show format where participants competed against each other.
  • ⚡ Wrestlers participate with the ultimate goal of making it among the professionals.
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Season overview

WWE NXT Season 3 continues the overarching saga across thirteen episodes. As an American professional wrestling television program and reality show produced by WWE, it features the next generation of Superstars battling to make an impact. Wrestlers compete with the aim of making their way among the professionals, showcasing action, adventure, drama, and reality elements within the promotion's brand division.

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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (10): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S3·E1 Mytharc

September 7, 2010 - NXT 29

Sep 7, 2010 · 45 min

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

September 14, 2010 - NXT 30

Sep 14, 2010 · 41 min

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

September 21, 2010 - NXT 31

Sep 21, 2010 · 51 min

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

September 28, 2010 - NXT 32

Sep 28, 2010 · 46 min

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

October 5, 2010 - NXT 33

Oct 5, 2010 · 47 min

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

October 12, 2010 - NXT 34

Oct 12, 2010 · 51 min

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

October 19, 2010 - NXT 35

Oct 19, 2010 · 54 min

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

October 26, 2010 - NXT 36

Oct 26, 2010 · 53 min

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

November 2, 2010 - NXT 37

Nov 2, 2010 · 49 min

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

November 9, 2010 - NXT 38

Nov 9, 2010 · 43 min

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

November 16, 2010 - NXT 39

Nov 16, 2010 · 43 min

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

November 23, 2010 - NXT 40

Nov 23, 2010 · 43 min

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

November 30, 2010 - NXT 41

Nov 30, 2010 · 47 min

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

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