'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Disclaimer: The views of the author do not necessarily represent that of Sportskeeda
After Finn Balor's shocking heel turn on NXT, he appeared on an episode of WWE Backstage on FOX and said, "RAW and SmackDown are like Hollywood, you can easily hide behind all the lights. But NXT is like Broadway; there's no place to hide." As of now, there are many Superstars on the RAW and SmackDown rosters that could do with 'not hiding'.
NXT recently made a switch to USA Network and was announced as the third official brand on the WWE Network. The switch has opened up a new alternative for WWE Superstars, especially the ones who don't get enough screentime.
Finn Balor is the biggest example of them all. Having lost his momentum on the main roster two or three months ago, he has now turned into the main attraction of the Black and Gold Brand with a heel turn.
Furthermore, on Corey Graves' podcast After the Bell, Triple H stated that now if he sees someone who isn't doing anything of note on RAW and SmackDown, they can easily be switched to NXT if Hunter has something exciting for them in the pipeline.
In this piece, we are going to take a look at the three Superstars who could do with a switch to NXT.
#3 EC3
Where do we start with this man? After departing from WWE in 2013, EC3 soon became one of the brightest stars in wrestling. He is best known for his stint with Impact Wrestling as he took the promotion to new heights. He won titles all over the world before returning to WWE in 2018, signing with NXT.
But quite abruptly, he was promoted to the main roster in the 2019 Superstar Shakeup. Since then, all has gone downhill for the 'Top One Percent'. The question here is - How is one of the most charismatic Superstars in the whole of WWE taking a back seat and not coming on our TV screens?
Well, the answer is quite simple. How many times over the years have we seen Superstars tearing it up on NXT, getting promoted to the main roster and then losing momentum? Apollo Crews, Tyler Breeze, Eric Young, etc, are examples of that.
Now EC3 has fallen down the pecking order and since being drafted to RAW in the recent WWE Draft, he hasn't done anything of note. Since Vince McMahon seemingly doesn't have any storyline for him, surely he can switch brands and return to NXT, where he can start from scratch.
It's not a guarantee that he would do well on the Black and Gold Brand but a talent like him is totally wasted if he is made to sit on the sidelines.
See WWE RAW Results, Highlights of event, & more on WWE RAW Results page.
#2 Cesaro
To put it mildly, Cesaro is one of the best wrestlers in the world right now. Not many have the ability to put on classic matches with almost anyone.
The Swiss Cyborg is one hell of an athlete and it's surprising that WWE do not have anything in the pipeline for him. He had his best run alongside Sheamus, winning both the RAW Tag Team Titles and the SmackDown Tag Team Titles as part of The Bar.
Since their split and Sheamus' uncomprehended hiatus from the company, Cesaro has mysteriously fallen down the pecking order as a singles wrestler.
He was drafted to SmackDown in the recent WWE Draft and not long ago, he and Mansoor wrestled at WWE Crown Jewel with the latter picking up a win over the former in an incredible bout.
Again, as of now, it looks like the WWE creative doesn't know what to do with Cesaro and it might be beneficial for him to move to NXT, where he will definitely get some more screentime. The Black and Gold Brand will also benefit from some firepower in their roster, which the Swiss Cyborg will definitely bring with him.
#1 Luke Harper
Even before you started reading this article, you might have probably guessed that Luke Harper might pop up somewhere on this list. How can someone of his quality be kept on the sidelines?
Yeah, maybe there are disputes in his contract talks but those have arisen due to his bad booking over the last couple of years. In his career with the WWE, Harper has usually played second fiddle to Bray Wyatt, or in a team with Erick Rowan when he is more than capable of going on a singles run.
He recently returned to WWE programming after a long hiatus as he aided Rowan in his storyline against Roman Reigns. The WWE Universe was really happy to see make a return after a long time. But for some reason, he hasn't appeared on the WWE Network as frequently as one would expect after that.
In the recent WWE draft, Harper joined team SmackDown but he hasn't been involved in any storyline. Switching to NXT can possibly turn out to be a genius decision, both for him and the Black and Gold Brand. Triple H would be really happy to have someone like Harper in his roster.
These are the three Superstars who need something new to reignite their careers, in my opinion. Who do you guys think needs a switch to NXT? Tell us in the comments section below.
What makes Sting special? His first AEW opponent opens up RIGHT HERE.
