The NXT 2.0 Rewind

Previously on the NXT 2.0 Rewind: We have a dance party, Dakota Kai glitches, and Solo Sikoa makes his in-ring debut.

Previously on the NXT 2.0 Rewind: Johnny Gargano challenges new North American Champion Carmelo Hayes, MSK throw out a challenge to Imperium, and Io Shirai spins up a Scareway to Hell Match.

Previously on the NXT 2.0 Rewind: Carmelo Hayes cashes in his Breakout Tournament contract to win the North American Championship, Ivy Nile has her in-ring debut, and for the first time we see the image of a man named Solo Sikoa.

Previously on the NXT 2.0 Rewind: Imperium make their mark by attacking MSK, Io Shirai and Zoey Stark save Raquel Gonzalez from Toxic Attraction, Tony D’Angelo debuts, and Bron Breakker sets his sights on Tomasso Ciampa and Halloween Havoc.

Previously on the NXT 2.0 Rewind: Roderick Strong captures the Cruiserweight Title, Toxic Attraction takes down all comers, the men’s tag division explodes and Johnny Gargano tries to prevent sex.

Previously on the NXT 2.0 Rewind: Class is in session for Chase University, Roderick Strong brings the Cruiserweight Championship to Diamond Mine, and Bron Breakker teams with Tommaso Ciampa.

As always, we’re live in the Capitol Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph and Wade Barrett welcome us to the show, Alicia Taylor is on the microphone.

Previously on the NXT 2.0 Rewind: We started this whole 2.0 journey with the wedding of Indi and Dexter. We also had the in-ring debut of Bron Breakker and first appearances from Trick Williams, Tony D’Angelo, Von Wagner, and Ivy Nile. Tomasso Ciampa won the vacated NXT Championship.

We start with many of the newcomers in the ring getting cheered by the crowd as Wade Barrett, Vic Joseph and WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix greet us from ringside. Alicia Taylor is on the mic for introductions.

After working through the 1999 era of SmackDown, it’s time to jump the timeline to another era. Who is nostalgic for a little NXT 2.0? Just me. Yeah, probably just me. After being bored to death of what NXT had become in the early 2020s, the colorful change of 2.0 was just what I needed. It’s an interesting show to look back on in 2026 with all of the names that appeared and who has moved up, who has moved out, and occasionally just asking, “who?” We’ll see how long it can hold my very short attention span!

September 14, 2021 was the start of the NXT 2.0 era so let’s head on into the newly brightly colored Capitol Wrestling Center.