NXT Superstars Who Can Have A Huge Impact On The Main Roster

The NXT brand has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. Previously, the brand was seen as a little brother to the main SmackDown and RAW shows. However, with the influx of brilliant new talent coming into NXT, that may be subject to change soon enough.

NXT is still supposed to be the place where most WWE Superstars develop and train before being promoted to the main roster. The talent pool is absolutely amazing. Here are the five Superstars who we think will soon make their mark on the main WWE roster.

The NXT Roster holds the future of WWE

Tommaso Ciampa has been paving his way to glory for quite some time. He was slated to move up to the main roster last year, before suffering a gruesome injury.

He was put into recovery for an extended period of time, forcing him to tough it out for a few more months in NXT.

Ciampa is a former NXT Champion (as many on this list are) and is seen as a mentor within the locker room. Ciampa has already started a feud with Randy Orton, and it will be interesting to see what he can accomplish on the main roster.

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Io Shirai may be the one on this list with the most potential. She has already faced the top dogs in NXT (like Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair). Shirai has already proven herself to be an excellent in-ring performer, bringing a lot to the table in terms of talent.

She is also relatively young, which means she can have an excellent run in the main WWE rosters at this point in time. 

The current North American Champion, Keith Lee would also make an excellent addition to SmackDown. The roster is in desperate need of physically imposing Superstars who can act as a foil for Braun Strowman, or Superstars like him.

Lee has a good work ethic, and a decent set of moves to use in the ring. He could definitely ascend through the ranks and make the main shows more interesting.

Johnny Gargano seems like the perfect candidate to be promoted at this point. He is relatively young, with an athletic style, but loads of in-ring experience at the same time.

WWE Superstar Kevin Owens recently stated that he would love to fight Gargano again if he returned to NXT.

Gargano seems like a great opponent for AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan. He would make for some great storylines surrounding the Intercontinental Championship.

It’s about time Rhea Ripley gets promoted to the main roster. She has shown immense dedication to her craft, going the distance to bring out a good performance from her opponents.

With Becky Lynch gone, RAW needs an injection of great female talent. Ripley is very well equipped to fulfill that role.

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Altogether, it is extremely evident that NXT is overflowing with great prospects. We should see them all on SmackDown or RAW soon enough.