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The Undisputed Era made their mark on WWE way back in 2017 when the original trio of Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, and Bobby Fish stormed onto NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III and laid waste to some of NXT's top Superstars including then-NXT Champion, Drew McIntyre.
Over the course of the past three years, not only has The Undisputed Era won every single available championship in the men's division but the stable has shared the ring with some of the finest talents from across the board on NXT. The group also added the versatile all-rounder, Roderick Strong, to their ranks.
Having dominated the black and gold brand for three years in a row, fans have finally started to question if The Undisputed Era has achieved it all with NXT and if it is finally time for them to move up to the main roster. The question seems more relevant after Adam Cole failed to win the vacant NXT Championship against Finn Balor this week on Super Tuesday II.
While speaking to Sports Illustrated recently, Adam Cole addressed the future of The Undisputed Era. The leader of the group claimed that he and his boys are want to help NXT continue to grow. Cole, who despite winning everything on the black and gold brand, added that there is a lot left for him to achieve in NXT.
However, WWE's main roster could surely use the services of The Undisputed Era. The addition of Cole, Strong, O'Reilly, and Fish would bring some depth to either RAW or SmackDown.
With that being said, these are 5 reasons why this is the perfect time for The Undisputed Era to make the jump to the main roster.
#5. The Undisputed Era could be a long-term faction
With most of The New Day off of WWE programming at the moment, SmackDown could certainly use The Undisputed Era, who are likely to be a long-term faction on the main roster. Whereas, Seth Rollins' faction has suffered a number of casualties on RAW over the past few months, with the loss of AOP and even Austin Theory.
Putting The Undisputed Era on RAW could also work perfectly for the red brand, which only has one proper faction in the form of The Hurt Business. With Cedric Alexander joining their ranks, the group led by MVP could also engage in a four-on-four feud against Adam Cole and company on Monday nights.
#4. Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish of The Undisputed Era could bolster the tag team division
The Undisputed Era duo of Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish is right up there among the best tag teams in the world. The former NXT Tag Team Champions rightfully deserve to share the big stage with some of the best tag teams on RAW and SmackDown.
While the NXT tag team division is equally stacked, both O'Reilly and Fish have already shared the ring with almost everyone the black and gold brand has to offer. This seems like the perfect time for the duo to finally get the main roster call-up that they have rightfully earned.
Before the pair signed with WWE, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly competed all around the globe. The duo formerly known as reDRagon has won the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championships and the ROH World Tag Team Championships on more than one occasion. The Undisputed Era has made its mark on NXT and now is the time for them to shine on either RAW or SmackDown.
#3. Roderick Strong brings the versatility to the table for The Undisputed Era
Roderick Strong has enjoyed a similar career path in comparison to both Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish. The former NXT North American Champion has established his place as a veteran in the business and has earned success at almost every promotion he has competed for including the black and gold brand with The Undisputed Era.
Before he signed with WWE, Roderick Strong competed for TNA, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Dragon Gate, ROH, and even other notable independent promotions such as PWG. Strong, a former PWG World Champion, could be considered the backbone of The Undisputed Era and not because he is called The Messiah of the Backbreaker.
While he has had his issues with Adam Cole in the past, one truly cannot overlook Roderick Strong's contributions to NXT and what he has brought to the table as part of The Undisputed Era. The former North American Champion could very well be regarded as the missing puzzle piece in The Undisputed Era. Strong's addition to the group also meant that the faction was eligible to focus on their respective divisions with Strong aiming for the North American title.
That is exactly what happened when Roderick Strong completed the prophecy and brought home the North American belt for The Undisputed Era. Therefore, his addition to the main roster could be vital for the mid-card and the upper mid-card, as well.
#2. The dream matches featuring The Undisputed Era would deliver
One of the primary reasons why The Undisputed Era is considered one of the best factions in the business today is due to the fact that the group is made up of four incredibly talented individuals. Four Superstars are likely to put up an instant classic on the show even as singles performers.
That was also pretty much the case as to why The Shield was so successful during their run with WWE. Featuring Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, and Roman Reigns, The Hounds of Justice was comprised of three individuals who knew how to hold their ground on their own when it mattered the most. Similarly, The Undisputed Era could also do the same. If called up to the main roster, the dream matches featuring the four men from the group would be off the charts.
Adam Cole could easily hang in the ring with the top guys like Seth Rollins, Randy Orton, and Drew McIntyre. Cole has proved so in the past. Meanwhile, Roderick Strong has shared the ring with the likes of Kevin Owens, Shinsuke Nakamura, and AJ Styles in the past and e could very well do so again. Fish and O'Reilly could also feature as singles competitors but having them face the likes of Viking Raiders, The New Day, of The Street Profits would result in tag team brilliance.
#1. The Undisputed Era leader Adam Cole would be a top guy on the main roster
Adam Cole has already proven his worth to the entire WWE Universe. The Panama City Playboy has made it known how good he is inside the squared circle. During his tenure in WWE NXT, the leader of The Undisputed Era has shattered records and beaten some of the very best in the business. Cole, who held the NXT Championship for 403 days, is ready to move onto than the main roster.
Moving up to RAW opens up possibilities for multiple dream matches featuring The Undisputed Era's biggest star. Cole vs. Rollins and Cole vs. McIntyre are two matches that have previously occurred with WWE but the WWE Universe would be more than happy to revisit those feuds. On SmackDown, Adam Cole could throw it down in classics against AJ Styles, Roman Reigns, Big E, and even "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt.
No matter where he goes, Adam Cole has shown that he and The Undisputed Era belong at the top. The Panama City Playboy is more than ready to make his claim for either the WWE or Universal Championship.
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