5 current WWE stars who skipped NXT

The latest edition of WWE NXT Homecoming was star-studded, as multiple top stars from the main roster, such as Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Grayson Waller, and more, appeared on the show and made it a must-see.

However, the WWE Universe is now buzzing that more names from the main roster could have appeared on NXT Homecoming.

In this listicle, let's take a look at five stars who skipped the latest edition of the developmental brand.

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#5. Dominik Mysterio

The reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion and the new AAA Mega Champion, "Dirty" Dom, has been entertaining every time he is on television, and the crowd goes wild.

His appearance on NXT Homecoming and him cutting a heel promo, or appearing during Rhea Ripley's, would have been a perfect viral moment.

#4. Former WWE Champion

Former Champion AJ Styles has been finding it difficult to get his spot in the Stamford-based promotion, as he has been relegated to the mid-card position and is still struggling to capture a mid-card title.

Moreover, Styles has been constantly hinting at retirement, and he has all of a sudden been getting a great response from the fans. His being on NXT would have been poetic, especially since he was involved in the title picture.

#3. Jacob Fatu

The Samoan Werewolf is undoubtedly one of the rising prospects and is seen as the future WrestleMania main-eventer. Winning the WWE United States Championship was one of the biggest hints that the Triple H-led creative is backing him as the new face of the company.

However, for some time, Fatu has been off track, as he was abruptly snubbed from the US Title picture. Meanwhile, his appearance on NXT Homecoming would have been a perfect moment.

#2. Jade Cargill

The former AEW star is currently making an impact on Friday Night SmackDown. She has been chasing the WWE Women's Championship since SummerSlam 2025 and has been constantly failing.

However, Cargill is bound to become a champion soon. Meanwhile, her appearance on NXT would have created a massive moment.

#1. Penta

El Zero Miedo is actively competing on Monday Night RAW and has been getting a great response from the fans on the flagship show. However, Penta is stuck in a lower-card loop.

The 40-year-old RAW star is currently involved in a feud against the New Day and was recently attacked brutally in a backstage segment. Penta could have been on NXT Homecoming and could have had a segment with Grayson Waller, as they are feuding on the main roster.

About the author

Nayan is a WWE News and Features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. After completing his bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Poddar International, he began working as a YouTube script writer. Nayan then transitioned to Pinkvilla as a combat sports writer. He gained valuable experience there before finally coming under the banner of Sportskeeda.

Within 1.5 years, Nayan has written over 1,000 articles, interviewed MFN promotion owners, and conducted a Twitter campaign that gained over 50k retweets and more. He puts fact-checking and mindful journalism above everything by applying a three-check method, where he tries to verify reports from reliable sources and cross-check whether other major publications have covered them.

Looking back at his association with pro wrestling, Nayan recalls being hooked on the sport after watching Shawn Michael vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25. Since then, the product has been an inseparable part of his life.

Apart from The Heartbreak Kid being Nayan's favorite wrestler for his confidence and charisma, he is also a fan of Brock Lesnar due to The Beast's "work speaks louder than words" attitude.

Nayan can be found performing mixed martial arts and reading true crime in his free time.

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