NXT 2 initially debuted in 2010 as a seasonal show which was presented as a hybrid between WWE's scripted live event shows and reality television, in which talent from WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling participated in a competition to become WWE's next "breakout star", with the help of mentors from WWE's Raw and SmackDown brands.
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WWE NXT 2 became the flagship television show of the NXT 2 brand, and has since received a positive reception and high viewership, with praise for its high quality of wrestling and captivating storylines particularly from 2014 to 2018.
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Many considered NXT 2 to be superior to WWE's flagship shows during this time.
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In 2019, NXT 2 expanded into a live two-hour program on the USA Network, designed to go head-to-head with rival promotion AEW's flagship show Dynamite on TNT.
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NXT 2 was formed in 2010 when they paired up wrestlers from WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling with wrestlers from WWE's existing Raw and SmackDown brands.
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WWE continued to air NXT 2 Redemption, hoping a new television deal could be made.
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NXT 2 was then aired exclusively on Hulu and Hulu Plus in the United States while continuing to be broadcast internationally.
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NXT 2 began airing on the WWE Network on February 27,2014, with a live event called NXT 2 Arrival.
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NXT 2 returned to cable on December 20,2017, airing a 1-hour special on USA Network.
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In September 2019, NXT 2 permanently moved to USA Network and was revamped as a live, two-hour program on Wednesday nights, with replays available the following day on WWE Network.
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From October 4,2020, all shows of NXT 2, including NXT 2 TakeOver specials, have been broadcast live from the WWE Performance Center, which was modified and is known as Capitol Wrestling Center with a capacity of nearly 100 members of the audience and few people appearing for the show through the virtual screen similar to the WWE ThunderDome.
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