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RETRIBUTION is here. The anonymous group made its first appearance on Monday Night RAW this week where they were seen throwing Molotovs on a generator and were responsible for a lot of chaos on the show, including flickering lights, audio issues, a pile of crates pushed over backstage and whatnot.
But the rebellious faction, known as the RETRIBUTION took things to another level tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. The group invaded the show during the closing moments, taking out everyone from the announcer's team to fans (NXT talents) in the crowd. But that was not all, as one of the masked invaders pulled out a chainsaw and destroyed the ring ropes with it.
One interesting thing that many fans noticed was that there were probably two female Superstars in the group, indicating that RETRIBUTION would consist of a mix of male and female Superstars - something we don't see often. WWE's main roster has been struggling with the ratings quite badly for the last few weeks and this seems to be a promising storyline. While many fans are already comparing the group to Nexus, it would be interesting to see what their purpose is before jumping on to any conclusion.
But before that, let's take a look at five WWE/NXT Superstars who could be a part of the RETRIBUTION. Be sure to comment down and let us know who do you think would be perfect for the role?
#5 Vanessa Borne could be in RETRIBUTION
Eagle-eyed WWE fans were quick to notice that one of the women had curly brown hairs and from the appearance, she might be NXT Superstar, Vanessa Borne. Trained by WWE legends Rikishi and Gangrel, Vanessa Borne signed with WWE in 2016 and has been a part of NXT for a long time.
She has been missing from NXT for a long time and there were also reports of her joining the main roster earlier this year. Not having a very successful career in NXT, being part of RETRIBUTION could be an interesting way for Vanessa Borne to make a big impact on the WWE main roster.
#4 Candice LeRae could be in RETRIBUTION
One of the NXT Superstars whom most fans would love to see in a faction like RETRIBUTION is Candice LeRae. A huge fan-favorite but an even bigger heel on NXT, Candice LeRae is one of the most popular Superstar on WWE's Black and Gold brand.
Having been a part of NXT for over three years, one has to think that she doesn't really have much to prove and is ready to jump over to either RAW or SmackDown. We have seen Candice LeRae in some interesting rivalries recently alongside her husband and NXT Triple Crown Champion, Johnny Gargano - who would probably also be in RETRIBUTION if Candice is there too.
Candice LeRae has fought against most of the top female talent on NXT, including the likes of current NXT Women's Champion, Io Shirai. With her being focused on herself and her husband's benefit, both of them are perfect fits for RETRIBUTION.
Both Candice and Gargano are veterans and well-known names, something the group would want for fans to relate and care about. And well, aren't the two rebellious! Would you like to see Mr. and Mrs. Gargano in RETRIBUTION?
#3 Chelsea Green could be in RETRIBUTION
One of the Superstars who has been rumored to be joining the main roster for quite some time now is NXT Superstar, Chelsea Green. Interestingly, we haven't seen her on NXT for a long time ever since she fired Robert Stone from her manager's position. If WWE is looking for a storyline for Chelsea Green to join the main roster, she could perfectly fit in the RETRIBUTION.
During tonight's SmackDown invasion by RETRIBUTION, many fans speculated that one of the female talents in the group could be Chelsea Green, but there's no confirmation at this time. We did see Chelsea Green take on Charlotte Flair on RAW once, but she has been missing from both NXT and the main roster for a long time, which makes it more likely for her to be in RETRIBUTION.
Chelsea Green signed with WWE in 2018, after spending time in promotions like IMPACT Wrestling and Lucha Underground. She was also a contestant of the sixth season of WWE Tough Enough. What would be the reaction of Robert Stone if the RETRIBUTION invades NXT as well and Chelsea confronts her? Okay nevermind, please keep this faction away from comedy acts, WWE!
#2 Rhea Ripley could be in RETRIBUTION
The general consensus among the fans is that the RETRIBUTION is here to do things their own way and take over the main roster. While there could surely be a main roster female talent involved as well, this is an ideal opportunity for NXT Superstars to make a big impact and join the roster of RAW or SmackDown (or both?)
One such NXT Superstar who might be looking for RETRIBUTION on the main roster is Rhea Ripley. The former NXT and NXT UK Women's Champion has arguably been one of the most dominant female Superstars in NXT history. She was dominating every show and everything until she crossed paths with Charlotte Flair and lost to her at WrestleMania 36.
While she has returned to NXT and has even competed for the NXT Women's Championship, she would probably still be sour about her main roster experience, making for a great reason for her to be in the RETRIBUTION. She is someone who could be the breakout star of the faction. It would not be a surprise if she turns out to be the leader of RETRIBUTION as well.
#1 Tegan Nox could be in RETRIBUTION
While many fans would have loved to see someone like Shotzi Blackheart in RETRIBUTION, she might not yet be done with Mercedes Martinez and the Robert Stone Brand on NXT. But one female NXT Superstar who could join the main roster as part of RETRIBUTION is Tegan Nox.
NXT's Lady Kane has been in news recently for several reasons, including her personal relationship. We saw her challenge NXT Women's Champion Io Shirai for her title last month on NXT and while many fans believed that she could dethrone her, the Joshi Judas defeated her to retain her title. With Shirai now in a feud with Dakota Kai, it's highly unlikely that Tegan Nox would be in the title picture anytime soon.
This makes her an ideal candidate to be in the RETRIBUTION and try to establish herself on the main roster. While this might be one of the less likeliest options, Tegan Nox might struggle to be in a relevant position on NXT, and jumping ships to the main roster as part of RETRIBUTION could be an interesting direction for her.
