Nexus: 5 reasons the new WWE documentary on the faction will be a must-watch

#4 WWE still has direct access to some of the biggest players in the Nexus angle

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There are a number of ways WWE could go about telling the story of Nexus. The most absorbing angle from a viewer's perspective, though, is to hear directly from the men involved. It has been confirmed that the former Darren Young is on board for the special, but which other Nexus members might make an appearance?

Fortunately, WWE still has a few of the key players from the Nexus storyline under contract. In an ironic twist, faction leader and NXT season one winner Wade Barrett is now one of the announcers on the Black and Gold Brand.

David Otunga is another former Nexus member who is still signed to WWE. Otunga officially retired from the ring in 2015, but still performs occasional broadcast duties for the company.

The likes of Heath Slater (now with IMPACT Wrestling) and Justin Gabriel (now PJ Black in Ring of Honor) are currently signed to deals elsewhere.

However, in an era where AEW's Chris Jericho has appeared on the WWE Network, interviews with both could likely be negotiated. The same can be said for another member of the original Nexus, Michael Tarver, who was last seen working on the independent circuit.

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Although he was only part of the group for a brief time, WWE might also have recorded content for the documentary with Daniel Bryan - prior to the recent expiry of his contract.

Skip Sheffield (more famously known today as Ryback) is the only part of the original Nexus line-up who is unlikely to be involved - having reportedly departed WWE on bad terms in 2016.

First-hand interviews with the founding members of Nexus have the potential to be fascinating. There are many questions that can only be properly answered by the individuals who were present at the time.

When did the then-NXT 'rookies' first learn of the plans for Nexus and how did they feel about it? Where do they feel the faction lost steam? What would they have liked to have seen done differently?

Even in simply sharing stories and memories from that time period, WWE can put together some truly compelling content using these interviews.