10 NXT Superstars that are the future of WWE

Let's face it, the NXT product is miles ahead of the main roster. So much so, that it makes fans that much more excited when their favorite NXT Superstars get called up. That's why fans love matches like the Royal Rumble, you get to see superstars from past, present, and the superstars of tomorrow, all in one ring. The possibilities are endless with how many feuds and matches WWE could make when mixing the talent of established superstars and the newer ones trying to make a name for themselves. Here are 10 NXT Superstars that are the future of WWE.

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#10 Tommaso Ciampa

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Dubbed The Black Heart of NXT, Ciampa does extremely well being portrayed as a ruthless psychopath who doesn't care for anyone or anything but himself. If you want to know the true definition of heat, just watch a Tommaso Ciampa entrance. The audience doesn't spare him and quite often, they tear him a new one if you know what I mean.

He would fit well on the Raw roster, as they are lacking in top heels at the moment (seeing that they probably won't pull the trigger on a Roman Reigns heel turn any time soon). Though a lot of people don't watch NXT, he will most certainly carry that heat over to the main roster with him. He could even help boost the careers of stagnant main roster guys, having feuds with Finn Balor, Seth Rollins, Bobby Roode, etc.

When he gets called up, anybody that he has a match/feud with (preferably a baby face), will be nothing but pure gold. The amount of hate he receives will clash with the cheers the audience gives for whoever he goes against and that is the key to a great career. You can do a thousand backflips but if the crowd isn't reacting, then you have a problem. Fingers crossed that Ciampa will be used right and have all the heat work in his favor.

#9 Johnny Gargano

Despite recently showing the strain on his otherwise happy character, Johnny Wrestling is the epitome of a fan-favorite. Much like his former partner and the previous name on this list, Tommaso Ciampa, there is absolutely no doubt that Gargano will carry the love and support of his fans over to the main roster.

He could honestly go for either brand and it wouldn't upset anyone. On Smackdown Live, he could put on classics with AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Daniel Bryan, and Andrade Cien Almas, just to name a few. On Raw, he could steal the show against Dolph Ziggler, burn it down with Seth Rollins, and so much more.

Never will there be another Johnny Gargano and a big part of that is due to his unique character and wrestling style. He's one of those wrestlers where you look at him and go "Yeah, he was born to do this". With a little more time on the NXT roster, and maybe an NXT title run, he'll be ready. Then he can start to make history, that's where the real work begins.

Imagine his putting on a classic like this on the main roster:

#8 Velveteen Dream

Patrick Clark Jr. was eliminated off of Tough Enough but you can only thank the Wrestling Gods that he still got his contract. Dream is by far one of the best things going for NXT. His ability to put people over and not look weak is incredible.

He's so good at what he does when he loses, it doesn't really matter. When he lost to Aleister Black at NXT Takeover: Wargames, it didn't matter. One, because the match was great (obviously), and two, because Aleister Black said his name (finally).

When he failed to capture the NXT North American Championship at NXT Takeover: New Orleans, his showing in that match was second to none. When he lost to Ricochet at NXT Takeover: Chicago, these men had such an amazing contest, that it didn't matter who the winner was because they both gave it their all and it was a couple of times fans bought in to his near falls.

Bringing his one of a kind style to the main roster will be the day where all the fans of WWE that don't watch NXT, will see the finesse of The Dream.

Behold, the finesse that is lacking on the main roster:

#7 Ricochet

One of the best high-flyers, not only in the WWE, but in the world. He's been around the block enough to have that claim. He's put on classics and caught fans attention with jaw-dropping performances and stealing the hearts of wrestling fans around the globe.

It was exciting enough when he made his way to NXT, just imagine the eyes that would light up and the cheers that would fill the arena when Ricochet finally makes his way up.The main roster has some high flyers, but none like Ricochet.

So many fans can't wait for him to hurry and establish himself on the yellow brand so that he can make his way to Smackdown Live or Raw. He has what it takes to flourish on the main roster, it's only a matter of time.

Take Flight Prince Puma:

#6 Adam Cole (along with Undisputed Era)

No doubt about it, Adam Cole is equipped with the looks, charisma, and talent to be a wrestler. Much like Johnny Gargano, Cole is someone you look at, and say they're born to do this. Many were shocked when he was one of the surprise entrances in the 2018 Royal Rumble match.

Fans thought that he would be coming to the main roster then, but that wasn't the case. However, when he's ready to debut, think of how many people would love to see the match that is a Ring of Honor classic in AJ Styles vs Adam Cole. Or how about Daniel Bryan vs Adam Cole, or Andrade vs Cole, there are so many people that he could gel with athletically and build chemistry with.

Without a doubt, there will most likely be a big hole to fill when he finally does make that jump to the main roster. But, it would all be for the best because this is his era, you're all just living in it.

This is the mean streak that the main roster needs:

#5 Aleister Black

This one goes without saying, Aleister Black could have a 5 star match with ANYONE on the main roster. His well-rounded blend of mind games and in-ring talent are second to none (other than the Undertaker). We can only imagine the amount of work he would put in while on the main roster.

That is until they decide to bring him up! SPOILER ALERT: He's no longer the NXT Champion so fans are hoping that he will be brought up to the main roster after Summerslam at the very least.

Aleister Black vs Velveteen Dream was the NXT rivalry of the year in 2017, imagine him achieving that on the main roster with the likes of Daniel Bryan, or Shinsuke Nakamura, the list goes on and on.

Aleister Black is one of the top guys in NXT, he could be that and more on the Smackdown Live or Raw rosters. Beating opponent after opponent, earning title shots, making his foes fade to black.

Imagine him winning the WWE Title!

#4 Bianca Belair

The E-S-T of NXT is more than enough to be the future of the main roster Women's Division. Her strength and agility is second to NONE. Her putting on classics with the likes of Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks, and many more, is pretty much inevitable.

After given a proper run with the NXT Women's Championship, she will be absolutely, positively, most definitely ready to run rapid through the women of Smackdown Live/Raw. Everyone has already gotten a small taste of Belair at the Wrestlemania 34 Women's Battle Royal.

Can you remember how confused everyone was when she whipped Becky Lynch with her hair? Not as many people watch NXT as they do the main roster shows so it will be a thing of beauty to see her style of wrestling be brought to a bigger audience.

#3 Nikki Cross

NXT's Twisted Sister unfortunately didn't make the main roster debut with her Sanity brethren. Some fans are speculating that she will be called up after Summerslam, some say that she was more of an unannounced called up when she was spotted among the main roster on the stage at Raw this week. Nevertheless, until she has a match on WWE television (not house shows) and for the sake of this article, we're going to say that she's still a member of the NXT roster.

With Nikki Cross' unorthodox style, she is definitely a force to be reckoned with on the black and yellow brand. Bringing that fierceness to the main roster is exactly what the Women's Division needs. Having a wild female character will definitely shake them up a bit.

The women are lacking characters right now. The closest thing they have to a unique character is Asuka but now, even Asuka is just another face in the crowd. Nikki Cross would fit in perfectly with the Smackdown Live crew, especially since that's where SAnitY is at right now. For her first feud, it would be difficult to pick an opponent since she's so different. But once you get that ball rolling, she could have great matches with people lie Naomi, Becky Lynch, Asuka and more.

Look at this chaos:

#2 EC3

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Let's be honest, EC3 flopped in his first tenure in WWE. But now, he's in the top 1%. That douche bag rich boy persona can really brighten up the mid-card on the main roster. He with the Intercontinental Championship just seems so right.

Feuding with people like Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, and more on Raw. On the other hand, people like AJ Styles, Rusev, Andrade Cien Almas, and more, could give him a run for his money on Smackdown Live. If WWE were serious about investing in their stars of tomorrow, bring EC3 up in something like the Royal Rumble, don't just say "as per the Superstar Shake up, these superstars are getting called up" only for them to not be used for months before being put in a match.

His gimmick is to feed off of attention only to turn his nose up at people and be the biggest jerk he can be. So people need to see him and react to him, this is the only way he will thrive on the main roster.

This is the fire and passion that lacks in the main roster:

#1 Lars Sullivan

Before getting into it, he needs to go to Smackdown Live. I say this because lasts year during Survivor Series, Smackdown Live and Raw were raiding each other. During Raw's invasion on Smackdown, when Braun Strowman came out it was over for the blue brand. Lars can be the difference. Have Lars be Smackdown Live's monster and Braun be Raw's monster.

Having him on the Smackdown roster will most definitely even the playing field as far as that goes. It will also give Lars a chance to show this bigger audience what he's made of. Build him up as an unstoppable behemoth, an absolute mountain of a man. Then, at Survivor Series, him and Braun face to face in the 5 on 5 match, nothing better.

Outside of that, push him long enough to where the audience can grasp what he's all about, then maybe a mid-card title run. Taking his credibility to the next level.

What if he did that to AJ Styles: