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On the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, we saw an appearance from current NXT Tag Team Champions, The Street Profits, and it was highly unexpected. The two cut a fantastic promo, and while we don't know if this is just a one-time appearance or a full-time call-up, but it's great to see performers getting rewards for all of their hard work. Angelo Dawkins especially deserves this, as he's been grinding in NXT for years now, and with all that talent, it seems that he's finally putting it all together.
While the main roster is currently stacked with arguably the most talented roster in WWE history, there are many chomping at the bit down in Florida to finally get their chance on RAW or SmackDown Live. So while the following 5 may not be in line for a promotion anytime soon, there's no doubting that each and every one of them is ready for the biggest spotlight in WWE
#5 Matt Riddle
Matt Riddle came to WWE with plenty of hype behind him, and in just a few short months, The King of Bros has lit the NXT Universe on fire. Although he hasn't quite had a personal, heated feud yet, each and every Takeover match he's had has been quite special, and he's proven just how good he is between the ropes, and as a character.
He's got a natural charisma that draws the crowd in, and with his legitimate MMA background, he's the perfect main event star for WWE, and that promotion may come sooner than we expect. He's been beefing with Goldberg and Brock Lesnar and hasn't been scared to voice his hatred of those performers, and with all the talent on the main roster, Riddle could have an incredible run on either RAW or SmackDown Live.
#4 Shayna Baszler
NXT's women's division has been a vital part of their programming for the past 4-5 years, and right now, 'The Queen of Spades' Shayna Baszler is reigning dominant over the entire division. With Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir alongside her, there's no one in the division that can dethrone her, but given all of her gifts as a performer, it's only a matter of time until she's on the bigger stage.
While she may not have the looks that WWE traditionally hold important, Baszler has a great character, presence and the in-ring work that matches her style, and it would fit in perfectly on the main roster. With opponents like Charlotte, Bayley, Becky Lynch and so many others awaiting her on the main roster, Baszler would be a star immediately upon arrival, and when she is finally dethroned down in NXT, her debut on RAW or SmackDown will come quite quickly.
#3 Johnny Gargano
Back before WrestleMania of this year, Johnny Gargano made his main roster debut, but an unfortunate injury to Tomasso Ciampa derailed those plans, and he went back to NXT with great success. After losing his NXT Championship to Adam Cole, it's clear that Johnny Wrestling's time down in NXT is coming to an end, and it's likely he'll be on RAW or SmackDown by the end of 2019.
As a smaller performer, the odds will always be stacked against Gargano, but given what a great wrestler and storyteller he is, he could be used incredibly well on the main roster. His journey in NXT has been 4 years long, and he's had the NXT Universe behind him the entire time, and if management on the main roster takes the time to build him up, he could have a Daniel Bryan-esque rise to the top of the WWE mountain.
#2 The Undisputed Era
Since the re-birth of NXT back in 2012, stables have become a huge part of the brand, but there have been none better than Fish, Strong, O'Reilly and Cole, known as The Undisputed Era. Each and every one of them is incredibly talented, but all bring different styles to the table, and when you blend them and their attitude together, you've got an unstoppable force ready to make waves in WWE.
Cole is currently reigning as the NXT Champion, so it's unlikely we see them on RAW or SmackDown Live anytime in the next 12 months, but there's no doubt they are ready for the biggest possible stage. Given how WWE have booked AOP, Sanity and other NXT arrivals in the tag team/faction scene, many people don't want them called up, but one day it will happen, and fans believe The Era can overcome any of that poor booking.
#1 Pete Dunne
Pete Dunne came into WWE back in 2017 with the first WWE UK Tournament, and ever since that point, he's been ready for the biggest spotlight WWE has to offer. He carried the UK Championship for over 600 days, and since that reign came to an end, he hasn't been doing too much in WWE's newest brand. With so many new opponents on RAW or Smackdown Live, it's just the best time for Pete to look to move up on the WWE food chain.
While a move to NXT makes perfect sense for the Bruiserweight, it's clear that he's too good to be in developmental anymore, and with his combination of character work and in-ring skill, he'd be the main event star in no time. Whether he makes his main roster debut alone or alongside British Strong Style, Dunne is one of WWE's brightest young stars, and given all of the talent and hard work The Bruiserweight has put in, it's time he gets the reward he deserves.
