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The Best Episodes of WWE NXT Season 1

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 1 - Feb. 23, 2010
    7.1/10(50 votes)

    #1 - Feb. 23, 2010

    S1:E1

    The dream of many is chased by eight hopeful young men looking for their big break in the inaugural edition of NXT. While seasoned WWE Pros mentor each NXT Rookie during their journey, Daniel Bryan finds himself guided by The Miz into main event action against Chris Jericho. Plus, Michael Tarver is in action and Darren Young takes on David Otunga.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Christopher DeJoseph, Vince McMahon, Jenifer Bloodsworth

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  2. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 2 - Mar. 02, 2010
    6.4/10(40 votes)

    #2 - Mar. 02, 2010

    S1:E2

    After an impressive battle with Chris Jericho on the previous edition of NXT, Daniel Bryan continues to showcase his abilities by going one-on-one with Y2J's NXT Rookie, Wade Barrett. Matt Hardy mentors Justin Gabriel in a Tag Team Match, as they unite to take on Skip Sheffield and his WWE Pro, William Regal. All this and much more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Christopher DeJoseph, Vince McMahon, Jenifer Bloodsworth

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  3. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 3 - Mar. 09, 2010
    6.2/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Mar. 09, 2010

    S1:E3

    As the journey of a lifetime continues, Chris Jericho leads Wade Barrett to the ring for main event action against Matt Hardy's NXT Rookie, Justin Gabriel. Heath Slater looks to earn the respect of Carlito when they meet in singles competition. Plus, Darren Young struggles with CM Punk's tutelage, Daniel Bryan in action, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Christopher DeJoseph, Jenifer Bloodsworth

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  4. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 4 - Mar. 16, 2010
    6.0/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Mar. 16, 2010

    S1:E4

    In the hopes of impressing WWE Pro William Regal, Skip Sheffield goes one-on-one with Wade Barrett in the main event. Daniel Bryan finds himself in a "David and Goliath" situation when he faces off against The Great Khali. After a Tag Team Match against Justin Gabriel & Matt Hardy, CM Punk teaches Darren Young a surprising lesson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 5 - Mar. 23, 2010
    5.9/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Mar. 23, 2010

    S1:E5

    As the WWE Pros prepare to reveal their standings in the coming days, the competition between the eight NXT Rookies intensifies in a pair of Tag Team Matches. First, Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel unite to take on Wade Barrett and Skip Sheffield. Then, the main event sees David Otunga and Darren Young battle Daniel Bryan and Michael Tarver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 6 - Mar. 30, 2010
    6.4/10(36 votes)

    #6 - Mar. 30, 2010

    S1:E6

    Weeks of intense competition lead to a startling moment of truth when all eight NXT Rookies find out exactly where they stand in the eyes of the WWE Pros with the reveal of their first poll to see who is on their way to becoming WWE's next breakout star. Plus, the NXT Rookies compete in an Over the Top Rope Battle Royal to see will host Raw!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 7 - Apr. 06, 2010
    6.0/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Apr. 06, 2010

    S1:E7

    As the competition to become WWE's next breakout star heats up, a special contest between the NXT Rookies leaves one winner feeling burned in the main event. Plus, Daniel Bryan meets Darren Young in singles action, Wade Barrett goes one-on-one with David Otunga, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 8 - Apr. 13, 2010
    6.1/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Apr. 13, 2010

    S1:E8

    After refusing to blindly accept the teachings of CM Punk on SmackDown, Darren Young is given a chance to earn the forgiveness of his WWE Pro if he can defeat Luke Gallows in the main event. Plus, the NXT Rookies look to prove that they can talk the talk, Wade Barrett battles Christian, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 9 - Apr. 20, 2010
    6.0/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Apr. 20, 2010

    S1:E9

    The NXT Rookies face off in a challenge that ends up leaving their world rocked. Heath Slater looks to see if he has what it takes to break down the walls by going one-on-one with Chris Jericho. As Michael Tarver and Skip Sheffield prepare to meet in singles action, CM Punk looks to give his NXT Rookie some competition. All this and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 10 - Apr. 27, 2010
    5.4/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Apr. 27, 2010

    S1:E10

    It's all about the money on this edition of NXT, as the NXT Rookies show their skills at salesmanship in a new contest. Before taking to the ring for a scheduled bout against Skip Sheffield in the main event, The Miz has a special surprise for his NXT Rookie, Daniel Bryan. Wade Barrett & Chris Jericho unite to take on Heath Slater & Christian.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 11 - May 04, 2010
    5.7/10(32 votes)

    #11 - May 04, 2010

    S1:E11

    As the first season of NXT continues, the NXT Rookies find themselves faced with a number of obstacles on their journey. With his recent victory giving him the right to select any opponent of his own choosing, David Otunga decides to challenge R-Truth to singles action in the main event. All this and much more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 12 - May 11, 2010
    6.1/10(32 votes)

    #12 - May 11, 2010

    S1:E12

    The situation for each of the NXT Rookies becomes dire when the WWE Pros reveal their decisions on who will be the first to be eliminated from the competition. While everyone is on the chopping block, David Otunga tries to shake off his detractors by going one-on-one with Justin Gabriel in the main event.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 13 - May 18, 2020
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    #13 - May 18, 2020

    S1:E13

    Following his recent elimination alongside Michael Tarver and Skip Sheffield, Daniel Bryan seizes an opportunity to strike back to his most outspoken detractor, Michael Cole. As the remaining five NXT Rookies wait to see whose journey will come to an end next, Heath Slater takes to the battle Justin Gabriel in the main event. All this and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 14 - May 25, 2010
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    #14 - May 25, 2010

    S1:E14

    With the first season of NXT rapidly coming to a close, the WWE Pros vow that there will be another elimination just a week before the highly anticipated finale. Plus, Wade Barrett takes on Justin Gabriel in the main event, David Otunga and R-Truth take on Christian and Heath Slater, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. WWE NXT Season 1 Episode 15 - Jun. 01, 2010: Final
    6.4/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Jun. 01, 2010: Final

    S1:E15

    After weeks of intense competition, the first season of NXT comes to an end with the revelation of who will be WWE's next breakout star. While awaiting the news of whose journey to the main roster will continue, the three remaining NXT Rookies take to the ring as Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel and David Otunga compete in a Triple Threat Match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Feb. 23, 2010" is the best rated episode of "WWE NXT" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Christopher DeJoseph, Vince McMahon, Jenifer Bloodsworth, it aired on 2/23/2010. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Mar. 02, 2010".