5 fresh rivalries awaiting Ricochet if he returns to NXT

Ricochet has been one of WWE’s top performers for the past few years, and his move from NXT to RAW was met with a lot of positivity.

Since then, Ricochet has enjoyed some top-tier rivalries with men like AJ Styles, Randy Orton, and Brock Lesnar, and become one of the permanent fixtures of the Red brand.

On RAW, Ricochet has held the United States Championship once already after he defeated Samoa Joe for the title but had to give it up to Styles just three weeks after winning it.

Recently, The One and Only has expressed his desire to move back to NXT if the need arises and compete on the brand since it is also broadcasted live on the USA Network and offers a lighter schedule.

If the former NXT North American Champion does indeed move to NXT, several new Superstars are ready to compete with him and ignite new rivalries since the last time he competed there.

In this article, we will look at 5 fresh rivalries awaiting Ricochet on NXT if he plans to move back to the Black & Gold brand.

#5 Isaiah "Swerve" Scott

To me, Isaiah "Swerve" Scott has everything required to make a top Superstar, and he seems like the perfect replacement for Ricochet on NXT. While Scott is in the Cruiserweight picture, his athleticism and agility in the ring is a lot like Ricochet’s and is a treat to watch.

Just like Scott, Ricochet too fits perfectly into the Cruiserweight division picture thanks to his weight and wrestling abilities. As he has already won the NXT North American Championship in the past, we could see him return to NXT and come after a completely different title.

The One and Only has the makings of a star and he could get into a rivalry with Scott to get into the Cruiserweight Championship picture. From there onwards, he could win the title and increase the value of the title while giving newcomers like Scott a chance to get a massive rub and eventually defeat him for the title.

Ricochet is still quite young and has a long career ahead of him which could allow him to experiment and do a lot more in WWE than many other Superstars have been able to do. That would truly make him one of a kind.

#4 Jordan Devlin

Speaking of the Cruiserweight division, there is no one as technically perfect in the ring as Jordan Devlin. The Irish Ace has proven why he is considered one of UK’s best exports in the wrestling world, and his work in the ring has been phenomenal thus far. Apart from that, his heel character is also one of a kind and has even helped him stand on his own against the likes of Finn Balor.

With so many accomplishments to his name, it’s a shame that he has never faced The One and Only in the WWE ring.

That could all change if Ricochet returns to his roots and enters NXT with a mission to win over the Cruiserweight division. The Irish Ace is currently the King of the Cruiserweights, and we could see WWE’s Resident Superhero target him upon his return to the brand.

As mentioned before, Devlin is a top heel while Ricochet plays a great babyface character and the two can end up having a great rivalry for the title, helping elevate the entire division and the value of the title.

#3 Damian Priest

Talking about heels, NXT has some of the biggest and best heels in the entire industry. From Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, all the way to the four members of The Undisputed Era, the brand is no short of talented men who can make everything they do despisable.

Damian Priest is one of the newest heels on NXT who has proven to have the attitude, charisma, and skills to become the top Superstar in the industry.

He has had some great rivalries on NXT so far, and he seems to just be getting started as he is on the prowl for his first championship belt in the company.

With that said, Ricochet is known to be a Superhero in WWE and someone who always stands up to the heels and gives them a tough time.

We could watch The One and Only do something similar in Priest’s case if he comes back to NXT and becomes an obstacle for Priest in his quest to become the NXT Champion one day.

A rivalry with Ricochet and will help Priest gain a lot of points as he is still a newer face while Ricochet is a former United States Champion. The rub will help elevate Priest to another level while Ricochet can become the guardian of the brand.

#2 Keith Lee

Ricochet failed to slay The Beast at Super ShowDown when he came face to face with the most dominating force in all of WWE, Brock Lesnar. If the high flyer moves to the Black & Gold brand, we could see him get a chance to slay another beast in the form of Keith Lee.

The Limitless One is the current NXT North American Champion and is currently one of the biggest babyfaces on the brand. He has earned a big following thanks to his build-up prior to Survivor Series and the show itself.

While Ricochet is also playing a babyface character on RAW, he seems to be getting frustrated by his current string of losses. This could force him to turn heel sooner than later, and possibly a move to NXT could see him hunt down the man who is holding the title which he was previously holding.

As a former NXT North American Champion, Ricochet could come after Lee, allowing him to have another David vs. Goliath clash.

This could be a very interesting rivalry as not even the biggest men in NXT have been able to go through the giant, while The One and Only’s experience from RAW could help him be the one to break Lee’s resistance and give him a huge victory.

#1 Finn Balor

Ricochet isn’t the only man who has considered moving back to NXT, as we’ve already seen a former NXT Champion do the same and make things much more interesting on the Black & Gold brand.

After a loss to ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt, Finn Balor decided to return to NXT and became a heel after a few appearances. Since then he has ripped through Matt Riddle, Tommaso Ciampa, Ilja Dragunov, and Johnny Gargano.

While WALTER is the next man on his list, we will need someone to stop Balor in NXT before it’s too late. That man could end up being Ricochet who was also on RAW with the Superstar.

Ricochet could get into a top rivalry on his move back to the Black & Gold brand, and go after Balor in an attempt to turn him babyface again. This could end up being a fun and interesting rivalry as both men have not had a feud with each other.

Fans could be treated to some A-grade action as we all know what these two Superstars are capable of, and if WWE decided to attach a title to this rivalry, then things could get even more intense.