3 former NXT Champions who deserve to be WWE World Champion

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The Scottish Psychopath has established himself as one of the leading heels of the red brand

NXT is the developmental territory of WWE, and it has reached sky-high success in the last few years. With RAW and Smackdown Live, NXT has become a new brand in its own right. , and it has been a successful venture for Vince McMahon's billion dollar company.

Since NXT offers astounding bouts and captivating storylines, the brand has garnered the attention of avid wrestling fans. The developmental brand supplied several top-notch superstars to the main roster who are dominating WWE.

The journey of NXT started in 2010 which was formerly known as FCW. WWE changed the name in 2012, and Seth Rollins was the first ever NXT Champion. The Architect became a Grand Slam Champion on the main roster, and he is scheduled to compete at WrestleMania this year.

Numerous former NXT Champions continued the impressive momentum on the main roster. However, some superstars did not have notable success in NXT, but they altered their fate on the main roster. There is no denying Roman Reigns, Alexa Bliss, Dean Ambrose are elite superstars of the company, but they did not have significant success in NXT.

Here we discuss three former NXT Champions who should win a World title on the main roster.


#3 Andrade

Andrade as the NXT Champion
Andrade as the NXT Champion

Andrade is certainly a deserving candidate to be the next World Champion. Presently, he is part of the blue brand, and he is competing for the US Title. The former NXT Champion had a remarkable bout at Fastlane where he fought in a fatal 4-way match. The 29-year old signed for NXT in 2015.

Andrade wrestled in Mexico and Japan before he arrived in WWE. He had some mind-boggling bouts with Drew McIntyre, Aleister Black, Johnny Gargano, and many more. Andrade's NXT Title reign lasted 140 days before he lost the belt to Aleister Black. Besides, winning the NXT Championship, Andrade also won NXT Match of the Year Award when he faced Johnny Gargano.

Andrade could not replicate the same success on the main roster after he was drafted to Smackdown Live last year. Andrade has not been in the WWE World Title picture after making his main roster debut. Though he has been in the US Title picture, he has not managed to grab the title. Considering his dexterity in the squared circle, he is definitely worthy of being the WWE Champion.

#2 Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe as the US Champion
Samoa Joe as the US Champion

Samoa Joe is the current US Champion but he definitely suitable to be the WWE Champion. Joe is an integral part of Smackdown Live where was traded last year. Joe won the US Title last week when he dethroned R-Truth. He put the title on the line at Fastlane, and he retained the belt successfully.

Joe was a prominent name in TNA before he signed for Vince McMahon's billion dollar company. WWE signed him in 2015, and he attained plenty of success in NXT. Joe had memorable bouts with Shinsuke Nakamura, Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, and many more. As a matter of fact, Joe became the first ever two-time NXT Champion.

Considering his success in the developmental brand, he was not equally successful after making his main roster debut in 2017. Joe pursued the Universal Title after arriving in the red brand, but he never held the belt. Moreover, Joe also chased the WWE World Title on Smackdown Live, but he could not win the prestigious belt.

Considering Joe's fluency on the mic and performance in the squared circle, he is highly deserving to win the WWE World Title. He could get a World Title shot after his current US Title reign.

#1 Drew McIntyre

The Scottish Psychopath
The Scottish Psychopath

Drew McIntyre is undoubtedly the most deserving former NXT Champion who should win a World Title. The Scottish Psychopath has established himself as one of the leading heels of the red brand. McIntyre stole the show on Raw this week where he destroyed Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose. The former NXT Champion could be set for a big match at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

McIntyre had a forgettable run on the main roster before WWE re-signed him in 2017. The Scottish Psychopath became a distinguished name in NXT as he won the NXT Title. He produced some awe-inspiring matches against Andrade, Bobby Roode, and Adam Cole. McIntyre has immense charisma which gravitates the fans.

The Scottish Psychopath made his main roster return last year, and he is having a stupendous run on RAW. Though McIntyre has not been in the Universal Title picture, he has been a leading name of the flagship show. There is no denying that McIntyre is exceptional on the mic and he is swift in the squared circle. Considering his enthralling persona and proficiency in the ring, he is a top choice to be the next Universal Champion.

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