The BEST episodes of WWE NXT season 12
Every episode of WWE NXT season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE NXT season 12!
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#1 - NXT 478 - NXT TakeOver: WarGames II
Season 12 - Episode 51 - Aired 11/17/2018
The city of Los Angeles braces itself for battle with NXT TakeOver: WarGames II. The treasured WarGames Match returns with Pete Dunne and Ricochet teaming up with The War Raiders to take on Undisputed ERA. Plus, Velveteen Dream challenges Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT Championship, Aleister Black goes one-on-one with Johnny Gargano, and much more!
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - NXT 455
Season 12 - Episode 28 - Aired 6/20/2018
Just days after NXT TakeOver, The War Raiders battle The Mighty in Chicago! Plus, Dakota Kai takes on the ‘EST of NXT’ Bianca Belair!
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - NXT 456
Season 12 - Episode 29 - Aired 6/27/2018
After defeating Lars Sullivan at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, NXT Champion Aleister Black returns to Full Sail Live. Also, after a big night at Royal Albert Hall, Moustache Mountain returns to NXT.
#4 - NXT 469
Season 12 - Episode 42 - Aired 9/19/2018
WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne takes on NXT North American Champion Ricochet in the first Champion vs. Champion Match in NXT. The Forgotten Sons' Jaxson Ryker makes his in-ring debut. Women's Division tag team action sees Dakota Kai & Deanno Purrazzo face Lacey Evans & Aliyah. Candice LeRae is questioned in the Aleister Black investigation.
#5 - NXT 457
Season 12 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/4/2018
M For the first time ever, Johnny Gargano does battle with EC3. Heavy Machinery looks for retribution against The Mighty when these two teams collide in tag team action. Plus, see what's next for NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler as ‘The Queen of Spades’ is Live at Full Sail to address the NXT Universe!
#6 - NXT 468
Season 12 - Episode 41 - Aired 9/12/2018
Nikki Cross and Bianca Belair battle in the main event. NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa tackles rumors about his involvement in the attack on Aleister Black. Shayna Baszler faces Violet Payne. Lars Sullivan goes one-on-one with Raul Mendoza. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch take on Cezar Bononi & Adrian Jaoude. Kassius Ohno demands attention.
#7 - NXT 467
Season 12 - Episode 40 - Aired 9/5/2018
Johnny Gargano looks to become Johnny Wrestling once again as he takes on The Velveteen Dream. Kona Reeves strives to overcome Kassius Ohno. The Forgotten Sons face The Street Profits. New NXT Women's Champion Kairi Sane competes in the ring for the first time since winning the title.
#8 - NXT 466
Season 12 - Episode 39 - Aired 8/29/2018
New NXT North American Champion Ricochet teams with WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne to face The Undisputed Era. General Manager William Regal searches for suspects in the attack on Aleister Black. The Velveteen Dream confronts Johnny Gargano. Dakota Kai takes on Aliyah. EC3 gets taken out at the hands of Lars Sullivan.
#9 - NXT 465
Season 12 - Episode 38 - Aired 8/22/2018
In the aftermath of NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV, Pete Dunne defends the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Zack Gibson. Bianca Belair faces Deonna Purrazzo. EC3 discusses his loss to Velveteen Dream at TakeOver. New evidence emerges in the investigation into the mysterious attack on Aleister Black.
#10 - NXT 464 - NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV
Season 12 - Episode 37 - Aired 8/18/2018
Best-friends-turned-bitter-enemies Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano test their fortitude in a Last Man Standing Match for the NXT Championship. Plus, Kairi Sane challenges Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship, Ricochet targets Adam Cole and the NXT North American Championship, and Moustache Mountain look to dethrone The Undisputed ERA!
#11 - NXT 463
Season 12 - Episode 36 - Aired 8/15/2018
Just 72-hours before Takeover, which NXT Superstars will gain momentum as we head into Brooklyn? Roderick Strong battles Tyler Bate in one-on-one action. Plus, Velveteen Dream responds to his embarrassing summit with EC3 last week, The Street Profits seek vengeance against The Mighty in tag team competition, and more!
#12 - NXT 462
Season 12 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/8/2018
Less than two weeks before NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4, Aleister Black looks for revenge against Johnny Gargano. Plus Nikki Cross, Ricochet, Kassius Ohno, and NXT’s newest Superstar, Keith Lee, are all in action!
#13 - NXT 461
Season 12 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/1/2018
After the shocking ending to last week’s main event, new NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa addresses the NXT Universe. Shayna Baszler takes on Candice LeRae. All this and more!
#14 - NXT 460
Season 12 - Episode 33 - Aired 7/25/2018
The NXT Championship is on the line when Aleister Black defends the title against Tommaso Ciampa. Plus, Shayna Baszler and Kairi Sane sign the contract to make their match for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 official!
#15 - NXT 459
Season 12 - Episode 32 - Aired 7/18/2018
Candice LeRae, Kairi Sane, and Nikki Cross compete to decide the new Number One Contender to challenge Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women’s Championship.
#16 - NXT 458
Season 12 - Episode 31 - Aired 7/11/2018
In a night full of champions, Moustache Mountain defends their newly won NXT Tag Team Titles against The Undisputed Era’s Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly. NXT North American Champion Adam Cole is in action against Danny Burch. Plus, both NXT Champion Aleister Black and NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler address the NXT Universe!
#17 - NXT 484
Season 12 - Episode 57 - Aired 12/26/2018
The NXT Tag Team Championship is on the line as Heavy Machinery challenges The Undisputed ERA. Io Shirai, Lacey Evans, Mia Yim, and Bianca Belair do battle in a Fatal 4-Way Match to determine the No. 1 Contender for the NXT Women's Championship.
#18 - NXT 470
Season 12 - Episode 43 - Aired 9/26/2018
NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa battles Heavy Machinery's Otis Dozovic. The Undisputed Era's Adam Cole interrupts General Manager William Regal's investigation into the Aleister Black attack to demand a North American Championship match. The Street Profits take on The Mighty. Johnny Gargano makes a statement on his return to NXT.
#19 - NXT 471
Season 12 - Episode 44 - Aired 10/3/2018
EC3 goes one-on-one with Lars Sullivan in the main event. Johnny Gargano and The Premier Athlete Tony Nese meet in singles action. Candice LeRae seeks to put an end to Lacey Evan's personal attacks. The Forgotten Sons tangle with Vinny Mixon, Cesar Rise & Torry Kirsh. Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan go in-depth on the formation of their team.
#20 - NXT 472
Season 12 - Episode 45 - Aired 10/10/2018
Ricochet defends the NXT North American Championship against Pete Dunne and Adam Cole in a Triple Threat Match. NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa calls out The Velveteen Dream. The Finest Kona Reeves locks horns with Limitless Keith Lee. NXT Women's Champion Kairi Shane and Shayna Baszler discuss their upcoming Championship Match at Evolution.
#21 - NXT 473
Season 12 - Episode 46 - Aired 10/17/2018
The Undisputed Era defends the NXT Tag Team Championship against War Raiders. The Twisted Sister of NXT Nikki Cross faces Bianca Belair. Britt Baker battles Shayna Blaszer. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch compete in tag team action. General Manager William Regal demands to know what information Nikki Cross has about the attack on Aleister Black.
#22 - NXT 474
Season 12 - Episode 47 - Aired 10/24/2018
Aleister Black's attacker is finally revealed. General Manager William Regal makes a major announcement about the NXT Championship Match at NXT TakeOver: WarGames II. EC3 takes on Adam Cole with The Undisputed Era in his corner. Mia Yim makes her NXT debut in a match against Aliyah. Kassius Ohno faces Justin Xavier.
#23 - NXT 475
Season 12 - Episode 48 - Aired 10/31/2018
The issues between War Raiders and The Undisputed Era explode in the main event. The King of Bros Matt Riddle makes his NXT in-ring debut. Aleister Black confronts Candice LeRae. Nikki Cross battles Mercedes Martinez. The Street Profits look to settle the score with The Mighty. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch face Humberto Carrillo & Raul Mendoza.
#24 - NXT 476
Season 12 - Episode 49 - Aired 11/7/2018
The Velveteen Dream battles to get past Lars Sullivan on his way to the NXT Championship Match at NXT TakeOver: WarGames II. Johnny Gargano explains his attack on Aleister Black. Candice LeRae demands a match against Nikki Cross. The Forgotten Sons take on Heavy Machinery. Dakota Kai faces Taynara Conti.
#25 - NXT 477
Season 12 - Episode 50 - Aired 11/14/2018
The Undisputed Era's Kyle O'Reilly takes on War Raider Hanson in a match where the winner gets the advantage for his team at WarGames. The King of Bros Matt Riddle accepts a challenge from Kassius Ohno. The EST of NXT Bianca Belair squares off against Mia Yim. Lacey Evans tangles with Karissa Rivera.