WWE NXT: Season 5
WWE NXT Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 67 episodes.
Season 5 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 4.
- 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 5 continues the overarching saga across 67 episodes.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
NXT 55
Mar 8, 2011
Redemption is the prize for the competitors of the 5th season of NXT, as Derrick Bateman, Darren Young, Titus O'Neil, Conor O'Brian, Lucky Cannon, Byron Saxton, and Jacob Novak ret
NXT 56
Mar 15, 2011
On a night where the contestants of NXT look to test both their physical and verbal strengths in a pair of challenges, Tyson Kidd and Lucky Cannon team up to take on Yoshi Tatsu an
NXT 57
Mar 22, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Byron Saxton takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Lucky Cannon in the main event. Plus, a Battle of the Mic Challenge, Darren Young faces off
NXT 58
Mar 29, 2011
After the contestants battle for redemption points in a special strength challenge, Titus O'Neil partners with Byron Saxton and Conor O'Brian to take on Lucky Cannon, Jacob Novak,
NXT 59
Apr 5, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Yoshi Tatsu's attempts to get Maryse to go out with him earn him the wrath of Ted DiBiase that leads to them facing off in the main event. Plus,
NXT 60
Apr 12, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Lucky Cannon takes to the ring to battle Yoshi Tatsu in the main event. Plus, a Power of the Punch Challenge, Titus O'Neil goes one-on-one with D
NXT 61
Apr 19, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Lucky Cannon and Tyson Kidd face off against Yoshi Tatsu and Byron Saxton in a Tag Team Match main event. While continuing to call out William Re
NXT 62
Apr 26, 2011
After a challenge to see how well they know their WWE Pros, this season's crop of NXT Rookies look to show their abilities in several exciting matches, including Byron Saxton takin
NXT 63
May 3, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, William Regal gets more than expected when he looks to teach Jacob Novak a lesson in a main event battle. Plus, Conor O'Brian competes in singles
NXT 64
May 10, 2011
After weeks of repeated enduring taunts, William Regal takes to the ring to teach Jacob Novak a lesson in the main event. Plus, a Grab the Flag Challenge, Conor O'Brian goes one-on
NXT 65
May 17, 2011
In the shadow of the first elimination of NXT Redemption, JTG takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Vladimir Kozlov in the main event. After Darren Young faces off against Titus
NXT 66
May 24, 2011
On this edition NXT Redemption, Hornswoggle looks to get a measure of revenge on Chavo Guerrero when Titus O'Neil takes to the ring to battle Darren Young in a No Disqualification
NXT 67
May 31, 2011
With another elimination standing in the way of one man's journey to WWE, the remaining NXT Rookies take to the ring for an exciting Tag Team Turmoil Match main event in which Tyso
NXT 68
Jun 7, 2011
When JTG invites Yoshi Tatsu to a special edition of Straight Outta Brooklyn, a confrontation between them leads both men to face each other in singles action. Plus, Titus O'Neil g
NXT 69
Jun 14, 2011
While facing another big elimination on this edition of NXT Redemption, the contestants take to the ring to compete in a Talk the Talk Challenge. Plus, Lucky Cannon goes one-on-one
NXT 70
Jun 21, 2011
After Hornswoggle offers Maryse a gift from the heart, Zack Ryder picks a fight with Titus O'Neil that leads to them meeting each other in the main event. Plus, Yoshi Tatsu, Chavo
NXT 71
Jun 28, 2011
With a lack of redemption points putting him at risk for almost certain elimination, Conor O'Brian takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Darren Young. Plus, Titus O'Neil faces of
NXT 72
Jul 5, 2011
Long before the days of The Prime Time Players, Darren Young and Titus O'Neil find themselves uniting for action when they take on Derrick Bateman and Daniel Bryan in a Tag Team Ma
NXT 73
Jul 12, 2011
After a hostile exchange of words, NXT Rookies Titus O'Neil, Derrick Bateman, and Darren Young face each other in a Triple Threat Elimination Match. Plus, Hornswoggle receives a gi
NXT 74
Jul 19, 2011
Following a unique demonstration that escalates tensions, Titus O'Neil prepares for action as he takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Darren Young in the main event. Plus, JTG i
NXT 75
Jul 26, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Yoshi Tatsu and Tyson Kidd take to new heights when they meet in a Necklace on a Pole Match in the main event. Plus, Hornswoggle discovers his se
NXT 76
Aug 2, 2011
The alliance of Derrick Bateman and Darren Young shocks the WWE Universe when they personally select a partner for Titus O'Neil to help him take on both men in the main event. Plus
NXT 77
Aug 9, 2011
After taking exception to Matt Striker's honesty, Darren Young challenges Striker to face him in singles action. Plus, Tyson Kidd looks to teach Justin Gabriel a lesson, Derrick Ba
NXT 78
Aug 16, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Maxine arrives to make a huge statement at the expense of AJ before escorting Derrick Bateman to the ring for main event competition against Titu
NXT 79
Aug 23, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Darren Young looks to take out all his frustrations on an unexpecting Matt Striker. Plus, AJ battles Maxine in the main event, Tyson Kidd goes on
NXT 80
Aug 30, 2011
On a very special edition of NXT, Matt Striker takes the WWE Universe on a journey to catch up on the current careers of the WWE Superstars and Divas who graduated from NXT, includ
NXT 81
Sep 6, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, William Regal looks to make Darren Young pay for his lack of respect by facing him one-on-one in the main event. Plus, Titus O'Neil and AJ take o
NXT 82
Sep 13, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, an altercation early in the night leads to JTG and Darren Young teaming up to take on William Regal and Matt Striker in the main event. Plus, Der
NXT 83
Sep 20, 2011
After interrupting Titus O'Neil's appearance on Percy Watson's Showtime, JTG and Darren Young find themselves battling both men in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, AJ in action,
NXT 84
Sep 27, 2011
Weeks of making their presence felt in the Tag Team Division at the expense of JTG and Darren Young leads The Usos to take to the ring to battle their foes in a Tag Team Match main
NXT 85
Oct 5, 2011
In response to the perceived anarchy taking place in NXT, Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins set up a Tag Team Match against The Usos in the main event. Daniel Bryan takes to the ring to
NXT 86
Oct 12, 2011
After a hilarious exchange of words, Percy Watson takes to the ring to settle a score with Derrick Bateman in the main event. Plus, The Usos battle Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks in a
NXT 87
Oct 19, 2011
Following a controversial Capture the Flag Challenge, Titus O'Neil and Percy Watson gear up to take on Derrick Bateman and a partner of his choosing in a Tag Team Match main event.
NXT 88
Oct 26, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, a Talk the Talk Challenge between Titus O'Neil and Derrick Bateman leads to both men facing off against each other in the main event. Plus, Jey U
NXT 89
Nov 2, 2011
An insulted Derrick Bateman and Maxine look for revenge by partnering with JTG to take on Titus O'Neil, Percy Watson, and AJ in a special Intergender Six-Person Tag Team Match main
NXT 90
Nov 9, 2011
When tensions arise between Derrick Bateman and Johnny Curtis over Maxine's past romantic encounters, Matt Striker seizes an opportunity by having both men unite to take on Titus O
NXT 91
Nov 16, 2011
Fresh off his recent suspension, Tyler Reks returns to action by going one-on-one with Titus O'Neil in the main event. Plus, Percy Watson takes to the ring to battle Derrick Batema
NXT 92
Nov 23, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Darren Young takes to the ring to partner with Tyler Reks in a Tag Team Match main event against Percy Watson and Titus O'Neil. Plus, JTG compete
NXT 93
Nov 30, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, a Triple Threat Match main event sees Derrick Bateman, Darren Young, and Titus O'Neil battle for an opportunity to compete on SmackDown. Plus, Pe
NXT 94
Dec 7, 2011
When the love triangle between Derrick Bateman, Maxine, and Johnny Curtis becomes a family affair, Bateman and Curtis look to resolve their differences in the main event. Plus, The
NXT 95
Dec 14, 2011
After Derrick Bateman incites violence between Johnny Curtis and Percy Watson on a brand new edition of Showtime, Curtis and Watson find themselves facing off against each other in
NXT 96
Dec 21, 2011
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Derrick Bateman proves a less than reliable tag team partner when he and Johnny Curtis face off against The Usos. Plus, Titus O'Neil takes to the
NXT 97
Dec 28, 2011
When Justin Gabriel returns to his origins on an all new edition of NXT Redemption, he immediately finds himself going one-on-one with his former Nexus ally, Heath Slater. Amidst t
NXT 98
Jan 4, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, an altercation between Michael McGillicutty and Alex Riley leads Matt Striker to have them face each other in singles action. Plus, Derrick Batem
NXT 99
Jan 11, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Johnny Curtis takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Alex Riley in the main event. Tensions between Titus O'Neil and Darren Young reach a boilin
NXT 100
Jan 18, 2012
Wedding bells are in the air on the special 100th episode of NXT, as Maxine prepares to marry the unusual Johnny Curtis. Titus O'Neil displays a new demeanor after taking to the ri
NXT 101
Jan 25, 2012
Titus O'Neil's recent change in attitude leads to him to compete in main event action against his former ally, Percy Watson. Plus, The Usos battle Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks in a
NXT 102
Feb 1, 2012
When Darren Young and Titus O'Neil set aside their differences out of mutual respect of each other, both men find themselves teaming up to take on Percy Watson and Alex Riley in th
NXT 103
Feb 8, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, The Usos take to the ring to battle the devious duo of Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks in a Tag Team Match main event. After meeting Trent Barreta in
NXT 104
Feb 15, 2012
When William Regal takes charge on this edition of NXT Redemption, Tyler Reks finds himself banned from ringside during a match between Curt Hawkins and Tyson Kidd. Plus, Heath Sla
NXT 105
Feb 22, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Darren Young gets a ringside seat to witness Titus O'Neil go one-on-one with Alex Riley in the main event. After an exchange of words, Tyson Kidd
NXT 106
Feb 29, 2012
Despite his passion for WWE, Matt Striker takes to the ring to announce a new General Manager of NXT. After staging a shocking intervention for Derrick Bateman, Kaitlyn prepares to
NXT 107
Mar 7, 2012
On a night where every match is determine by William Regal, Titus O'Neil takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Percy Watson in the main event. Plus, Johnny Curtis meets Yoshi Tat
NXT 108
Mar 14, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Johnny Curtis and Maxine unite to take on Derrick Bateman and Kaitlyn in a Mixed Tag Team Match main event. The tensions between Michael McGillic
NXT 109
Mar 21, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Johnny Curtis' plans to subdue Matt Striker take an unexpected turn. Tyson Kidd takes to the ring to battle Michael McGillicutty in the main even
NXT 110
Mar 28, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Titus O'Neil takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Jey Uso in the main event. Plus, Matt Striker's whereabouts remain a mystery, Hunio takes on
NXT 111
Apr 4, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, those responsible for Matt Striker's kidnapping are revealed after Johnny Curtis and Maxine go on a search for the perpetrators. Derrick Bateman
NXT 112
Apr 11, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Michael McGillicutty takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Tyson Kidd in the main event. Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks' plan to hold Matt Striker
NXT 113
Apr 18, 2012
After being caught red handed for Matt Stiker's kidnapping, Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks find themselves battling against each other for their jobs in the main event. Plus, Kaitlyn
NXT 114
Apr 25, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, things take an unexpected turn when Johnny Curtis and Michael McGillicutty take to the ring to battle Tyson Kidd and Percy Watson in the main eve
NXT 115
May 2, 2012
After accepting a challenge with Tyson Kidd to take on Johnny Curtis and JTG in a Tag Team Match, Alex Riley suffers a mysterious attack. In the main event, Percy Watson goes one-o
NXT 116
May 9, 2012
In a light of the recent and suspicious attack of Alex Riley, William Regal takes measures to prevent further incidents from taking place. Plus, Michael McGillicutty and Johnny Cur
NXT 117
May 16, 2012
Michael McGillicutty takes to the ring to battle Derrick Bateman and Tyson Kidd in a Triple Threat Match main event. Plus, Ezekiel Jackson and The Great Khali face Tyler Reks and C
NXT 118
May 23, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Johnny Curtis and Drew McIntyre are in for an enormous challenge when they take on The Great Khali and Ezekiel Jackson in a Tag Team Match main e
NXT 119
May 30, 2012
On this edition of NXT Redemption, Justin Gabriel partners with Percy Watson and Derrick Bateman to take on the trio of Johnny Curtis, Michael McGillicutty, and JTG in a Six-Man Ta
NXT 120
Jun 6, 2012
Johnny Curtis unites with Heath Slater to take on the innovative duo of Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd in a memorable Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Tyler Reks faces off against J
NXT 121
Jun 13, 2012
On what would be the final edition of NXT Redemption, Michael McGillicutty partners with Johnny Curtis to take on The Usos in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Kaitlyn faces Natal