10 former NXT Superstars and how they have developed on Raw & Smackdown

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#4 Jason Jordan

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After leaving Smackdown, Jason Jordan has been pushed rather significantly. The problem is that his athleticism is not enough to get him over. He has wrestled in top matches with John Cena, is being booked as Kurt Angle’s son, and has faced off with the Intercontinental champion, The Miz.

The downside of Jordan is that he is a milquetoast babyface, something that is difficult to get over in the post Attitude Era of wrestling. If fans feel like he is being pushed down their throats too much, they will turn on him. He was originally booked to be on the Raw team at Survivor Series but was replaced with Triple H.

His in-ring work is good and he continues to face worthy opponents, but his crowd reaction doesn't match the push he has received. Jordan's push is lacking an element that would ensure his spot and get him over with the crowd.

The continued bad crowd reactions may allow for the WWE to push him down the roster despite his actual in-ring talent.

Thumbs in the middle for Jordan.

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