(July 2018) There really needs to be an even more updated explanation given for NXT. After spending several years as a smaller, more independent version of RAW & Smackdown, NXT is now officially a third brand for WWE.
It mostly features the younger and future stars of the WWE, but in recent years has also picked up several experienced international stars. The commentators and interviewers equally have the chance to move up to the main roster too. Creative storylines are very prominent in NXT, many times they are said to be superior to RAW & Smackdown's. It tends be a more action packed, fast-paced and high flying than it's larger parent promotions too. The show is 1-hour each week, with a 2-3 hour pay-per-view every couple of months entitled "NXT Takeover". These are free of charge if you have the WWE Network, Hulu or another platform that has WWE programming.