5 WWE Superstars who desperately need to follow Finn Balor back to NXT

When Finn Balor was written out of WWE TV at SummerSlam 2019 in the hands of The Fiend Bray Wyatt, nobody would have expected that his return would come the way it did. He went to get married and now he has returned to NXT for the first time in three years.

He's baaaaaaaack!@FinnBalor. IS. NXT. #WWENXT #NXTonUSA #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/gcU9Fn1SCv

— WWE (@WWE) October 3, 2019

It's crazy to think that Finn Balor has been on the main roster for three years, out of which he was injured for around six months. Two and a half years, unfortunately, didn't see Balor regain the Universal Championship.

It was probably the best decision to send him back to NXT because he was the face of the brand and remains the longest-reigning NXT Champion ever.

However, the reality is that Finn Balor isn't the only superstar who should be back in NXT. Tyler Breeze and Fandango set the tone for being the initial "reverse call-ups" and there are a few more who desperately need to move back. Here are a few of them.

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#5. Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn on RAW

Sami Zayn has had a frustrating return to WWE in 2019. He came back as a heel and started preaching to the WWE Universe and has mainly been a mouthpiece since. While he has been the mouthpiece for Shinsuke Nakamura lately, he isn't being utilized to his best potential.

Even if WWE is eventually building towards Nakamura vs Sami Zayn, it won't pan out unless the right story is told. Zayn was considered the heart and soul of NXT and is one of the defining superstars in the brand's history - especially in the earlier years.

Watching his rise to the top was incredible and it's a shock that he is yet to win a single title on the main roster. NXT would welcome him back with open arms.

#4 Apollo Crews

Apollo Crews isn't where he wants to be

Apollo Crews was viewed as one of WWE's brightest prospects when he debuted in NXT in 2015. He has all the tools to be a top superstar but it simply hasn't worked out as he had hoped. Talking to The Wrap, Apollo Crews was honest about his initial desire to cause a splash and shock the world but understand that it didn't happen yet.

I wanted to come in here and shock the world, I guess you could say. I felt like I would have done much more at this moment in my career. But I'm still young — I'm about to be 32 in a couple of days — and there's still a lot of time. I'm still very patient and understanding in how the process works. I trust the process.

What Crews said was true. 32 is still very young in wrestling years and there is a lot of time for Crews to shine. However, the reality is that he was called up way too early. He hadn't even gotten a year of developmental TV under his belt before being called up to the main roster.

A move to NXT would be perfect to revitalize his career.

#3 Nia Jax

Nia Jax at the Royal Rumble 2019

Nia Jax has had a rather tough year. Currently, she is out till the end of the year or early 2020 due to torn ACLs. She's currently rehabbing from her injury and the reason why she's on this list is that she shouldn't have been called up in the first place.

If WWE decided to hold Aliyah back in NXT for over 5 years, it doesn't seem fair that WWE called up Nia Jax within less than a year of her debut. Granted, she has a very unique look and fits the WWE roster well, but even four years after her debut, she has proven to be quite green in the ring as a whole.

Jax is still a solid talent who can be a long-term player for WWE and she will win many more championships in the future. However, to gain momentum and start earning the respect of the WWE Universe, she probably needs more time in developmental to refine her skills. She has a great look and would fit perfectly into the increasingly stacked NXT Women's division.

#2 EC3

A bad year for EC3

In the cases of Apollo Crews and Nia Jax, it was evident that they were called up before they were ready. That wasn't the case with EC3. Even if he was called up immediately after signing for WWE, it wouldn't be surprising as he has all the tools to be a big superstar.

His strength lies on the mic but he's never allowed to speak. Even Jon Moxley revealed that the reason the company neglected him is that EC3 and himself were working Live Event matches and EC3 was supposed to be the babyface.

Due to no fault of his own, EC3 was booed and this angered the office, leading to them treating him the way they are now. EC3 is an extremely skilled Superstar and would be perfect for a platform like NXT. Even though he has always been "main roster ready", his success in WWE will most probably be limited to NXT.

He could finally become a title challenger again and have a big career rejuvenation.

#1 Cesaro

The Swiss Superman

Cesaro is one of the few superstars who directly asked Triple H to wrestle on NXT, according to The Game on a conference call. In the most recent example, he wrestled at NXT: UK and that could only be the start. It's no surprise that Cesaro wants to work in NXT because he is one of the best in the company and simply wants to get in on the action.

Unfortunately, after being separated from Sheamus and The Bar, he has gotten little time to shine on RAW. He has had a series of great matches with Ricochet and has only improved his in-ring ability.

Cesaro would not only benefit from an NXT run, but he could become an important figure in the brand. Since NXT has always been more in-ring oriented as compared to the entertainment aspect of RAW and SmackDown, Cesaro fits right in the billing.

He can have a great match with practically anyone and he thrives with an interactive crowd -something that NXT has in plenty.