Meet the Superstars called up to WWE main roster from NXT

Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H and Shane McMahon promised a brand new start for RAW and WWE on this week's episode. Among the promises they made was that new faces would be showcased, in coming weeks. Later during the show, we learned the names of the superstars who would be called up to RAW. It was a very eclectic mix.

The shortlisted and lucky ones include EC3, Lacey Evans, Nikki Cross, Lars Sullivan and Heavy Machinery. If you watch NXT, you're undoubtedly familiar with each of these talented acts. If you do not, here's your chance to be acquainted with them all.

Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts about the names that were called up to the main roster. Do you think all of them are ready for the big time?

Also, do you see them succeeding in the main roster or getting lost in the shuffle like Tyler Breeze and No Way Jose did?

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#5 Lacey Evans

Lacey Evans has a background in the Marine Corps. Special Reaction Team and as a result, her character deems herself to be superior to the rest of the NXT roster. Little wonder then, that she goes around calling herself the 'Lady of NXT', dismantling her opponents with the 'Women's Right'. It is a knockout punch that has felled many an opponent in developmental.

In the first edition of the Mae Young Classic, Evans defeated Taynara Conti in the very first round. However, she would lose to Toni Storm in the second. She would find her footing and develop her character during her time in NXT.

Luckily, Evans has a look and build that WWE seems to like and should fare well on RAW. Well, one can at least hope she does so.

#4 Lars Sullivan

WWE has traditionally been known as the land of the giants, and the 'Freak' fits right into this world. Lars Sullivan is a superstar with a look that is imposing, if not downright terrifying, and should fare better on the main roster than he did in NXT for the same reason. We've been seeing vignettes of his arrival for many weeks now, and each of the videos has been scarier than the one before it.

During his time in NXT, Sullivan would attack his tag team partners and was portrayed as a man with a temper problem that he could not control. He would channel this rage and become a heel monster, taking the fight to the resident babyfaces of NXT. At the peak of his popularity, he challenged NXT Champion Aleister Black at NXT TakeOver: Chicago II.

He's destined for great things in WWE, because of his imposing build. He can also work, albeit not at the same level as the independent talents that come to NXT.

#3 Heavy Machinery

Like their name implies, Heavy Machinery are two big guys. But what their name does not imply is how much fun they like to have in the ring. Driven by a love for 'steaks and weights' Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic are a formidable unit. But you will never know it because of how they behave in the ring.

Dozovic is the master of the 'worm' made famous by Scotty 2 Hotty. How far do I think this team will go in the main roster? It is impossible to tell for now, and entirely depends on how Vince McMahon perceives the two.

Unfortunately, these fun loving gimmicks never go down too well in the main roster. Just look at No Way Jose and how forgotten he's become since he first arrived.

Let's hope that these two men seize every opportunity that's presented to them and become a popular unit!

#2 EC3

Those of you who know EC3 know that he was once 'Derrick Bateman' in NXT. He went to TNA and reinvented himself into Ethan Carter the Third, Dixie Carter's spoiled on-screen nephew. While in TNA, EC3 captured the World Championship twice and the Grand Championship on one occasion too.

What separates EC3 from the rest of the pack among the call-ups is that he's a fantastic promo as well, and will be a perfect fit for RAW's more 'sports entertainment' moments. He has a great physique and a certain smugness that sets him apart as a character. Oh yes, before I forget, he's no slouch in the ring either.

There are far too many superstars with similar attributes to EC3 who have not fared nearly as well in the main roster. Bobby Roode, also of TNA fame, is one of the names that comes to mind, almost at once.

#1 Nikki Cross

If you guys think Ambrose plays a lunatic convincingly, wait for Nikki Cross to hit your television screens. She is as deranged as they come, biting the ropes, during her match. I'm quite surprised really that she's not been paired with SAnitY. She was an integral component of the group, during her run in NXT.

In fact, some of you have already seen her compete in the main roster. Remember how she challenged Becky Lynch on SmackDown Live? We only saw a glimpse of just how interesting and crazy her character can be.

There has never been a character like Nikki Cross in the WWE main roster and it is impossible to predict just how she will be received. Let's hope for her sake that Vince is as big a fan of hers, as those who watch her on NXT are.

Best of luck to all of the call ups!