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The Best Episodes of WWE NXT Season 5

Every episode of WWE NXT Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE NXT Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 34 - NXT 88
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    S5:E34

    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 Uso meets Tyson Kidd in singles action, Kaitlyn battles Tamina Snuka, and more!

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  2. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 10 - NXT 64
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    S5:E10

    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-one with Byron Saxton, and much more!

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  3. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 13 - NXT 67
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    S5:E13

    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 Tyson Kidd & Lucky Cannon battle the teams of Darren Young & Chavo Guerrero, Titus O'Neil & Hornswoggle, Yoshi Tatsu & Byron Saxton, and Conor O'Brian & Vladimir Kozlov!

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  4. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 50 - NXT 104
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    S5:E50

    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 Slater and Johnny Curtis take on Justin Gabriel and Derrick Bateman in the main event, Yoshi Tatsu in action, and more!

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  5. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 9 - NXT 63
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    S5:E9

    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 action, Darren Young goes one-on-one with Chavo Guerrero, and more!

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  6. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 11 - NXT 65
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    S5:E11

    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 O'Neil in singles action, Chavo Guerrero makes an example out of Hornswoggle. All this and more!

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  7. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 18 - NXT 72
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    S5:E18

    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 Match main event. Plus, a Talk the Talk Challenge, Tyson Kidd goes one-on-one with Yoshi Tatsu, and more!

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  8. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 23 - NXT 77
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    S5:E23

    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 Bateman goes one-on-one with Titus O'Neil in the main event, and more!

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  9. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 32 - NXT 86
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    S5:E32

    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 Tag Team Match, AJ goes one-on-one with Maxine, and more!

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  10. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 35 - NXT 89
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    S5:E35

    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 event. Plus, Kaitlyn, The Usos, and many more in action!

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  11. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 57 - NXT 111
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    S5:E57

    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 takes to the ring to battle Michael McGillicutty in the main event. All this and more!

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  12. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 58 - NXT 112
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    S5:E58

    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 hostage backfires. All this and much more!

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  13. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 60 - NXT 114
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    S5:E60

    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 event. After making a violent statement, JTG finds himself going one-on-one with Derrick Bateman. All this and more!

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  14. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 12 - NXT 66
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    S5:E12

    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 Match main event. Plus, JTG in action, Byron Saxton makes a drastic decision. All this and more!

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  15. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 16 - NXT 70
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    S5:E16

    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 Guerrero, and more compete in a Six-Man Tag Team Match!

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  16. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 17 - NXT 71
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    S5:E17

    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 off against JTG in the main event, Tyson Kidd battles Yoshi Tatsu, and more!

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  17. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 30 - NXT 84
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    S5:E30

    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 event. Plus, Jinder Mahal meets Yoshi Tatsu in singles action, Percy Watson takes on Tyson Kidd, and more!

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  18. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 33 - NXT 87
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    S5:E33

    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. Plus, Tyler Reks in action, Maxine goes one-on-one with Kaitlyn, and more!

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  19. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 51 - NXT 105
    6.1/10(15 votes)

    S5:E51

    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 and Tyler Reks meet each other in singles action. All this and more!

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  20. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 3 - March 22, 2011 - NXT 57
    6.0/10(18 votes)

    S5:E3

    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 against Titus O'Neil in singles action, and much more!

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  21. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 6 - April 12, 2011 - NXT 60
    6.0/10(18 votes)

    S5:E6

    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 Darren Young, and much more action!

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  22. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 8 - April 26, 2011 - NXT 62
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    S5:E8

    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 taking on Lucky Cannon in the main event. Plus, JTG and Jacob Novak team up, Darren Young battles Titus O'Neil, and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  23. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 19 - NXT 73
    6.0/10(17 votes)

    S5:E19

    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 gift from a secret admirer, Tyson Kidd goes one-on-one with Yoshi Tatsu, and more!

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  24. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 20 - NXT 74
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    S5:E20

    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 in action, Hornswoggle confronts Maryse about his special gift, and more!

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  25. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 29 - NXT 83
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    S5:E29

    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, Derrick Bateman goes one-on-one with Yoshi Tatsu, and more!

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"NXT 88" is the best rated episode of "WWE NXT" season 5. It scored 6.5/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/26/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "NXT 64".