WWE: Next Gen

Season 1

Follows the arduous training, individual triumphs, and life-altering events of talented young men and women achieving their goals of becoming professional wrestlers and WWE Superstars.

Where to Watch Season 1

The Roku ChannelFree

8 Episodes

The Dream
E1
The DreamThe recruits arrive in Los Angeles for tryouts and size each other up; there's a welcome dinner where WWE coaches scrutinize them; Brayden makes the wrong impression; Keyshawn reveals a harrowing past; one recruit gets bad news.
Hi, My Name Is…
E2
Hi, My Name Is…The recruits must flash their potential; Jonah announces himself with a promo; Olena is motivated by her Ukrainian family; Kevin crashes into reality; Aaron makes the best of a tough situation; Nicky Rod vows not to blow his second chance.
The First Cut Is the Deepest
E3
The First Cut Is the DeepestCoach Bloom's announcement sends shockwaves through the tryouts; Darrell digs down deep; roommates Taylor and Kennedy form a bond; Aaron hopes to maximize his limited opportunity; Brayden irritates the coaches; Xavier Woods drops by to give advice.
The B-E-S-T
E4
The B-E-S-TThe coaches make tough calls regarding athletes on the bubble; some athletes make adjustments and seek help; Kennedy is challenged by the severity of in-ring training; Bree battles an injury; Caleb draws strength from family; Kevin vows to step up.
No Laughing Matter
E5
No Laughing MatterTime is running out for the recruits, who face a massive cut-down after a final promo session at The Comedy Store and one last in-ring workout; Emma, Nicky Rod and Bree must redeem themselves; Brayden shows a new character; Jonah goes for the moon.
Contract Mania
E6
Contract ManiaThe morning after the big cut-down, the remaining recruits are left to wonder who among them will get a WWE contract; a few recruits have their dreams come true in tense and tender meetings with Triple H, while others receive heartbreaking news.
Home Is Where The Heart Is
E7
Home Is Where The Heart IsThe recruits go home before moving to Orlando, Fla.; Bree tries to get right with her mom; Caleb must make a big decision; the rookies adjust to life as pro wrestlers, but tensions arise; Coach Bloom makes a jaw-dropping announcement.
Debut
E8
DebutThe announcement of the NXT match sets off a competitive dynamic among the rookies; Brayden settles things with Jonah; Emma gets physical; Bree battles demons; Keyshawn suffers a tragedy; two athletes make their debut in front of a live NXT audience.