5 Things to get excited about WWE in 2018

#4 NXT Takeover

NXT! NXT! NXT!

Shinsuke Nakamura, Samoa Joe and a long list of Superstars from the developmental brand all made the jump to the main roster this time around, The Authors of Pain, The Iconic Duo, No Way Jose and Aleister Black are all good bets to follow that route.

Unlike the hit-or-miss nature of WWE's PPVs, NXT TakeOver events delivered every time out in 2017.Any quality list of WWE's best matches of 2017 burst with NXT showdowns. Velveteen Dream's masterful performance at NXT TakeOver: WarGames hinted at success headed his way. His battle with Aleister Black that night was one of the best-told WWE stories all year. The dream was captivating, bursting with presence.

WWE's third brand is a haven for top-notch wrestling, and its roster is loaded. NXT will feature compelling stories that will threaten to outdo what Raw and SmackDown Live offer. Kairi Sane chasing Ember Moon for the women's title, Gargano's pursuit of NXT champ Andrade "Cien" Almas and The Undisputed Era's continued dominance will all be great. Throw in the fact that up-and-comers like Lars Sullivan and Richochet are poised for breakout years, and NXT alone is reason enough to get pumped about what unfolds in WWE in 2018