5 NXT Stars who will be a success on the WWE main roster in 2019

#4 Toni Storm

Toni Storm: The evolution of WWE's women's revolution

It is easy to forget that Toni Storm is just 23 years old.

The Kiwi is a stunningly proficient wrestler for someone of her tender age. She began wrestling a decade ago at the age of 13, moving to the other side of the world to Liverpool, England to better expose herself to pro-wrestling circles.

Storm made her pro debut, days before her 14th birthday. Over the course of the next nine years, she wrestled for London based Progress Wrestling and the Japanese company, World Wonder Ring Stardom, before catching the eye of WWE scouts who invited her to participate in the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017. Storm defeated Ayesha Raymond, Lacey Evans and Piper Niven before crashing out of the tournament at the Semi-Final stage to eventual winner, Kairi Sane.

On May 24th, 2018 it was announced that Storm had signed a full-time contract with WWE and was assigned to the new NXT: UK brand.

Storm lost to Rhea Ripley in a bout to determine the first ever NXT: UK Women's Champion. Her ascent continued when she clashed with IO Shirai in the Final of the 2018 Mae Young Classic in front of a worldwide audience at WWE's first ever all-female pay per view, Evolution on October 28, 2018.

Storm's performance in her highest profile outing to date wasn't perfect and in truth lacked co-ordination in places but the win was a huge vote of confidence from the office.

The New Zealand born Storm is not yet ready for the main roster and the NXT: UK gig is the perfect home for her to hone her craft ready for a call-up to Raw or Smackdown in 2019.

Storm by then will be the finished product. With her good looks, excellent ring skills and Australasian heritage to set her apart from the pack, a hugely bright future lies in store.