Alex Riley
The Miz's pairing last season with NXT Rookie Daniel Bryan might not have been an ideal fit for The "Awesome One," but the former Unified Tag Team Champion and United States Champion is confident that fellow admitted egotist and self-proclaimed "rare breed" Alex Riley will thrive under his tutelage in season two.
The Miz
Eli Cottonwood
At more than 7-feet tall and weighing more than 300 pounds, Eli Cottonwood is the most physically imposing NXT Rookie yet. He boasts an impressive athletic resume that his WWE Pro John Morrison will surely look to build upon and expand.
John Morrison
Husky Harris
Husky Harris, the grandson of the legendary “Blackjack” Mulligan, and the son of “I.R.S.” Mike Rotundo, is a former high school wrestling state champion and a junior college All-American football player. This third-generation competitor is paired with WWE Pro Cody Rhodes, who is certainly no stranger to living up to a legacy as a second-generation Superstar.
Cody Rhodes
Kaval
For the first time on WWE NXT, WWE Divas are stepping into the Pros position with Layla & Michelle McCool mentoring Rookie Kaval. Will the sinister SmackDown stunners take to the talented competitor or will Kaval quickly learn that sometimes the most dangerous dealings in WWE happen outside of the ring?
Layla
Michelle McCool
Lucky Cannon
After surviving a near-death experience, NXT Rookie Lucky Cannon learned to live life to the fullest. Now, the 6-foot-5 grappler is bringing his wild enthusiasm and raw talent to WWE NXT under the tutelage of Mark Henry. One of the most experienced WWE Pros on this season, The World's Strongest Man will show the Florida native that you have to be more than lucky to make it in WWE — you have to be tough.
Mark Henry
Michael McGillicutty
Third-generation competitor Michael McGillicutty has quite a legacy to continue as the grandson of Larry “The Axe” Hennig, and the son of “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig. McGillicutty benefits from the quick expertise and charisma of his WWE Pro, Kofi Kingston.
Kofi Kingston
Percy Watson
While Percy Watson loves to party, he is also an accomplished athlete and a promising NXT Rookie. His WWE Pro, MVP, will be looking to hone the NXT Rookie’s natural athleticism, as well as Watson's experience of playing in the NFL, to propel him to the top of WWE NXT.
MVP
Titus O'Neil
Not only will Zack Ryder be imparting some of his trademark fashion tips to his NXT Rookie Titus O'Neil this season, but he'll be passing on a few of his considerable in-ring skills, as well. A former WWE Tag Team Champion, The Long Island Loudmouth always has a lot to say, and will be looking to use ihis notorious gift of gab to lead O'Neil to victory in WWE NXT's second season.
Zack Ryder
Daniel Bryan
The most experienced of any NXT Rookie, Daniel Bryan is mentored by current United States and Unified Tag Team Champion The Miz. Love him or hate him, in addition to his considerable in-ring experience, the self-proclaimed "Awesome One" also possesses an undeniable charisma from which any Superstar could stand to learn a few things.
The Miz
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Darren Young
A fixture on the South Beach party scene, Darren Young is no stranger to the VIP section. But this wild way of life isn't the type of thing Young's mentor, CM Punk, approves of. On WWE NXT, Young isn't only learning about the rules of the ring from Punk, but the Straight Edge way of life.
CM Punk
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David Otunga
As the self-proclaimed "Kanye West of WWE," David Otunga is used to the finer things in life, such as lavish parties and seeing himself in magazines alongside his fiancé, Grammy and Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson. But the Harvard Law School graduate is receiving a street education on WWE NXT as he learns alongside his mentor, SmackDown's rapping Superstar, R-Truth.
R-Truth
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Heath Slater
A man who dubs himself “a rock band without the instruments” obviously has no shortage of charisma, but NXT Rookie Heath Slater is getting a lesson in how to channel his confidence into success with the guidance of his mentor, Captain Charisma himself, Christian.
Christian
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Justin Gabriel
Justin Gabriel is a dynamo of energy with plenty of in-ring skills. This passionate athlete from Cape Town, South Africa, wants to wow the WWE Universe and has Matt Hardy as his guide. A WWE Superstar loved by many in the WWE Universe, Hardy has the experience and knowledge to help a charismatic newcomer like Gabriel in WWE NXT.
Matt Hardy
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Michael Tarver
Expertly trained in boxing and mixed martial arts, Michael Tarver claims he can knock any man out in 1.9 seconds. Now, the self-proclaimed "monster" is learning how to turn his dangerous talents into WWE success with the aid of Raw's resident bad apple, Carlito.
Carlito
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Skip Sheffield
Pairing an old-fashioned, "Cornfed Meathead" born in Texas with a smug, haughty bruiser from Blackpool allows for some not-so-ordinary circumstances on WWE NXT. But Rookie Skip Sheffield will benefit from William Regal's vast knowledge and cunning in and out of the ring - or else.
William Regal
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Wade Barrett
Bareknuckle fighter Wade Barrett isn't afraid to bully and brawl with his competition. He's also confident, eloquent and never bites his tongue. It's no wonder he's paired with Chris Jericho for his Pro, WWE's first-ever Undisputed Champion who doesn't hold back when it comes to saying whatever he feels to the WWE Universe.
Chris Jericho
