About WWE NXT

The WWE NXT is a professional wrestling television series produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Launched in 2010, NXT started as a reality TV show, where participants (known as "rookies") from WWE's developmental territory (also known as NXT) were paired with WWE Superstars (acting as their "pros") to compete against each other, with the goal to earn a contract to perform on WWE's main roster. As of 2012, the format of the show changed to its current format, highlighting WWE's development talent in matches and backstage interviews driving multi-episode plot lines.

Making / Production

NXT is produced by WWE, with episodes traditionally being taped at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida and the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, episodes have been periodically taped at the WWE ThunderDome. William Regal is currently serving as the on-screen General Manager of NXT.

Actors

• Adam Cole, playing himself, brought in a new era as the leader of the Undisputed Era.
• Samoa Joe, also playing himself, quickly established a dominant presence with his intense and powerful wrestling style.
• Shayna Baszler, portraying her real-life self, reigned as one of the most feared champions in the women's division with her MMA background.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• NXT was originally called 'Florida Championship Wrestling' before being rebranded in 2012.
• The famous phrase "We are NXT" was coined by Triple H, the brand's founder and senior producer.
• Many NXT talents, such as Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, and Charlotte Flair, have gone on to become world champions on WWE's main roster.

Awards

NXT has not specifically won any awards as a television series. However, many of its talents have won various wrestling awards during their tenure.

Quotes

• "This is my NXT!" - Adam Cole
• "No one will survive" - Tommaso Ciampa
• "I'm going to rip you apart" - Shayna Baszler

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme for the opening sequence has been "Welcome Home" by Coheed and Cambria since April 2018.
• Many wrestlers have their own unique entrance music, typically composed by WWE in-house musicians.