June 8 , 2010 NXT results The June 8 , 2010 Edition of NXT is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE , which took place at the St . Pete Times Forum in Tampa , Florida . This was the first episode of season two . Summary . The WWE Universe was introduced to the eight new NXT Rookies and their WWE Pros on the season two premiere of WWE NXT . Tensions arose quickly , though , when the eight NXT Rookies entered the ring and their competitive sides came out . In season two of WWE NXT , only 50 percent of the evaluation lies with the WWE Pros . The WWE Universe ’ s votes will account for the other 50 percent , as YOU will help choose WWE ’ s next breakout star . Also , season two will only be 12 weeks long . In just three weeks , the results of the first WWE Pros ’ Poll will be revealed , and the WWE Universe will vote in the first WWE . com Poll . Then , in just six weeks , the first NXT Rookie will be eliminated ! Who will go on to be crowned the winner of season two of WWE NXT and earn a pay - per - view match against the champion of his choice ? Two NXT Rookies paired with their WWE Pros to kick off season two ’ s competition . NXT Rookie and former NFL player Titus O ' Neil showed off his athleticism in the ring when paired with his WWE Pro , Zack Ryder , while NXT Rookie and former NBA player Eli Cottonwood revealed his intense side and earned his first win when paired with his WWE Pro , John Morrison . The Monday Night Delight welcomed O ’ Neil to WWE NXT with Starship Pain , securing his tag team victory . Morrison told the WWE Universe that he thought Cottonwood held his own in his first WWE NXT match , but WWE Pro The Miz wasn ’ t impressed : “ I ’ m not entertained . You failed . ” Cottonwood starts WWE NXT with a 1 - 0 record , while O ’ Neil ’ s record begins at 0 - 1 . WWE Pro MVP paired with fellow Miami resident , NXT Rookie “ Showtime ” Percy Watson , ” to take on WWE Pro Cody Rhodes and third - generation NXT Rookie Husky Harris . While the near - 300 - pounder Harris impressed with his athleticism in the ring , Rhodes seemed frustrated with his NXT Rookie . MVP and Watson ’ s chemistry was natural , and the flamboyant “ Showtime ” earned a win after pinning Harris . Afterward , MVP declared that “ ‘ Showtime ’ Percy Watson is ready for prime time . ” Watson begins the season with a 1 - 0 record , while Harris starts at 0 - 1 . The WWE Pros , the NXT Rookies and the WWE Universe took another look at the carnage caused the previous night by the season one NXT Rookies . The first WWE NXT graduating class made a surprise attack on Raw , destroying anything and everything in their path , including WWE Champion John Cena , WWE employees , announcers and the entire ring . WWE NXT host Matt Striker offered the season two NXT Rookies a chance to offer their thoughts on the attack . Kaval called the season one NXT Rookies ’ actions “ unbelievable , ” but he said that ’ s the way to make a statement in WWE . Lucky Cannon said they acted “ cowardly , ” but Eli Cottonwood believed Cena deserved the shocking assault . Then , Striker officially “ welcomed ” the season two NXT Rookies to WWE . Just as WWE Pro and “ Co - Women ’ s Champion ” Layla looked like she ’ d offer Kaval a hug , she instead slapped her NXT Rookie , prompting a brawl . The WWE Pros tossed their protégés from the ring , as WWE Pro Mark Henry delivered a devastating World ’ s Strongest Slam to NXT Rookie Titus O ' Neil . The WWE Pros sent a very loud and clear message – if any NXT Rookies wish to follow in the footsteps of the season one graduates , it will NOT happen in the season two WWE NXT ring under their watch . Season two of WWE NXT began with a bang Tuesday night . After the shocking events on Monday Night Raw , this season ’ s WWE Pros made it clear they won ’ t tolerate any misbehavior by the new NXT Rookies .