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NXT is WWE's most consistent and entertaining show, and it's been that way for a number of years now, and with the quality of the last few Takeover's, it's hard not to predict that NXT will continue that trend for quite some time.
The most exciting part about WWE for the majority of the year is seeing which NXT Superstars will rise to the main roster, but with the talent on RAW and Smackdown is more stacked than ever, that might not happen in 2019.
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Sure, there are going to be a couple of performers that need to move up (Aleister Black, Tommaso Ciampa), because they've simply got nothing left to do down in NXT.
Instead of a big wave of superstars joining the main roster, we'd like to see some stay put. If this is to happen, we may need to see NXT moved to a one and a half hour weekly show, because they're also stacked with talent.
But, either way, the WWE needs to keep a lot of people in the developmental show. They don't need to develop anymore, but with WWE's reluctance to release some performers, there's just no time and room for a lot of the NXT talent to get significant time on the main roster, so the following are 6 performers we'd love to see down in NXT until 2020 at the earliest.
So what do you guys think of the list? Is there anyone from NXT that you desperately want to see on the main roster?
Are the performers on this list the ones that you enjoy watching at NXT weekly and then on Takeovers?
What are some dream matches you'd like to see down in NXT over the next year? As always, let us know all your thoughts and comments down in the comment section below.
#6 Matt Riddle
Matt Riddle is one of the newest stars in NXT, but already he's made a massive impact, and The Original Bro is looking like the star we all knew he'd be in the WWE.
He's only had the one rivalry with Kassius Ohno, but he came out of that looking like a million bucks, and with all the tools it takes to be a top star in the WWE, it won't be long before he is pursuing gold in NXT.
It seems that guys like Gargano, Ciampa, Dream, Cole, Ricochet are all ahead of Riddle when it comes to title contention, so the company may look to build Riddle up before doing so, but it won't take long.
He has a legit background, a likeable personality and an amazing in-ring style that allows him to easily mesh with any opponent.
Although he has been talking about retiring Brock Lesnar for years now, that may have to wait until 2020 when he is built into a credible threat for The Beast.
#5 Johnny Gargano
Johnny Gargano has been a key part of NXT since 2016, and after claiming his first singles gold with the brand, it's clear that he's sticking around for some time yet.
Johnny's been involved in a major story with Tommaso Ciampa ever since NXT Takeover: Chicago way back in 2017, and this long arc still has not found its conclusion, and we can't see that happening within a few months.
Johnny Takeover has been stealing the show each and every time he steps between those ropes, and his character work is second to none. Unfortunately, that's the kind of thing that gets lost on the main roster.
Gargano also has some great dream matches left against the likes of Matt Riddle, Keith Lee and others, so no one wants to see Johnny Takeover leave just yet, and it's likely he stays in NXT until at least WrestleMania 36.
#4 Shayna Baszler
The lineage of the NXT Women's Championship is absolutely incredible, with the likes of Charlotte, Asuka, Bayley, Sasha Banks and Ember Moon holding the title at different points, but right now, it's hard to imagine it over the shoulder of anyone but The Queen of Spades.
Shayna Baszler has been with the WWE since the first Mae Young Classic. Her matches are great and feel somewhat legitimate, and with no set challenger ahead of her, it's hard to see her losing that title anytime soon.
Io Shirai, Deonna Perazzo, Rhea Ripley, Tegan Nox and Chelsea Green all loom in the future, but none of them are ready to challenge Baszler right now, and it creates some doubt about the quality of the division going forward.
When she is promoted to RAW or Smackdown, Baszler will be accompanied by Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir, and they've got a long way to go before being ready for that, so expect her to remain in NXT until those two are ready to go.
#3 Keith Lee
Keith Lee debuted in NXT before Matt Riddle, but the WWE hasn't been pushing him as much yet.
But the 'Limitless' Lee is one of the most unique athletes the WWE have seen in a while, and it's only a matter of time until they get behind him.
Lee can play either a great babyface or a detestable heel, and with the consistent quality that NXT has across the board with its performers, it's exciting to see which way they will go with his character.
He's seemingly got lost in the shuffle at this point, but with Matt Riddle seemingly moving up the ladder, he can step in and take the spot that Riddle had at the last few Takeovers, as the company looks to build them both into stars.
There was hope among the WWE Universe that Lee would turn heel on Riddle at the last Takeover, and that's still a great possibility, but either way, the WWE need to start doing something with Keith, so we can all Bask in his Glory.
#2 Ricochet
Ricochet only arrived in NXT in early 2018, but he's been stealing the show and the WWE Universe's breath ever since that point. Although dropping a title in NXT could mean going to the main roster soon, we hope that's not the case.
As an in-ring performer, Ricochet is the perfect embodiment of what high-flying wrestling needs to be, but he's admitted to learning a lot since joining NXT in the character department, and he still needs plenty of work in that area.
His matches with Velveteen Dream, Adam Cole and Johnny Gargano have all been fantastic, and his vast improvements as an overall performer have been obvious throughout his time in NXT, but he still has so much to do.
With the likes of Matt Riddle, Keith Lee and other new stars still to face, Ricochet could be down in NXT stealing the show for another year, and if that's what it takes for him to avoid 205 Live, we'd all be okay with that.
#1 The Undisputed Era
As a group, The Undisputed Era are fantastic, but with the likes of SaNity not getting much screen time on SmackDown Live right now, the best thing for this group is to keep them away from the main roster.
The quartet consisting of Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong and Adam Cole made their goal for 2019 known: to hold all the gold in NXT, and that's off to a rocky start, but it's safe to say that NXT in 2019 is going to heavily revolve around them.
In terms of in-ring talent, there has rarely been a group in WWE history as good as this one, but the WWE is already stacked with such talents, so it makes sense to keep them in NXT for longer.
Hopefully, though, the WWE doesn't add or take members away from this group, because, in 2020 or 2021, they will be ready to take over the main roster the exact same way they did NXT.
