WrestleMania 35: 5 NXT superstars who could be called up to the main roster after WrestleMania

On 7th April, WWE is going to present their biggest annual show of the year, as the company looks forward to hosting WrestleMania 35 at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. This year's WrestleMania show could very well be the longest 'Mania in a long, long time and with some of the biggest names on show for 'Mania 35, the WWE Universe could be in for a treat.

However, similarly like every other year, WrestleMania 35 isn't the only show in town, as several other Independent promotions will be arriving in New Jersey and be a part of the monumental WrestleMania weekend. One night prior to 'Mania 35 though, NXT will host their first TakeOver show of the year in New York City, as several top names in the form of Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano, Aleister Black, Shayna Baszler, and Io Shirai get set to take center stage in front of thousands at the Barclays Center.

For some superstars, in particular, TakeOver: New York could very well be their final show under the NXT banner, as they prepare themselves to get called up to the main roster on the Raw and SmackDown after 'Mania.

This has been a tradition for the past few years now and with the Superstar Shake-up set to take place right after the culmination of 'Mania 35, expect to see some of NXT's brightest stars officially depart from the black and yellow brand and officially join either the red or blue brand.

That being said, here are 5 NXT superstars who could possibly be called up to the main roster following WrestleMania 35:

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#5 Aliyah

Aliyah could be a strong contender on SmackDown Live

Having Aliyah on this list might come in as a very odd option for some but if you thoroughly look at it, the former IPW Women's Champion hasn't really done much on the NXT roster ever since she made her debut in 2015.

Aliyah could very well be called to the main roster and be a part of the SmackDown Women's Division, which could surely use a bit of roster depth at the moment.

#4. Kairi Sane

Same goes for The Pirate Princess on the main roster

By this point, Kairi Sane's main roster call-up is surely the biggest probability following WrestleMania 35. For several months now, Sane has been a vital part of the NXT Women's Division, even winning and holding the NXT Women's Title for several few months.

At TakeOver: New York, Sane will step into the ring with three other women, as she challenges Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship once again but this time in a Fatal Four-Way Match which also involves Io Shirai and Bianca Belair.

Heading into her four-way title match, Sane could very well be the least favorite to walk out with the NXT Women's Title and a call-up to the main roster following WrestleMania 35 is bound to happen.

However, one little concern that fans might have regarding Sane's call-up is how WWE has been treating their Japanese wrestlers for the past few years now, Nakamura and Asuka are the prime examples of creative misbooking but let us only hope that Kairi Sane doesn't have to suffer the same fate.

#3. Kassius Ohno

It is about time Kassius Ohno gets called up to the main roster

Kassius Ohno has been the gatekeeper of NXT and ever since his return to the promotion, Ohno has engaged in some of the most memorable feuds and matches in recent history. 'The Knockout Artist' has already shared the ring with the likes of Lars Sullivan, The Velveteen Dream, and Matt Riddle as well, however, on most occasions, Ohno came out on the losing side.

Putting Ohno in the gatekeeper role surely wasn't the wisest of decisions I'd say, as, in early 2019, the former EVOLVE Champion jumped ship to NXT UK. But, for a competitor who is as experienced as Ohno, the main roster is the place to be. I personally feel that Ohno has earned all the right in the world to get called up to the main roster and not spend too much time on the developmental brands instead.

#2. Pete Dunne

Pete Dunne's reign as the UK Champion could be in danger

For the first time in 600+ days, WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne is in jeopardy of losing his title, as 'The Bruiserweight' gets set for the biggest test of his WWE career, which will be to overcome the challenge posed by the mighty Walter.

Ever since Walter made his NXT UK debut, the giant Austrian has been a constant threat to Dunne's title belt, the same title which 'The Bruiserweight' has defended all around the world, in different countries, under different promotions.

However, at NXT TakeOver: New York, Dunne's reign as NXT UK Champion could very well come to an end, as he is all set to go head-to-head against Walter in a match which promises to be explosive.

If Dunne indeed walks out of New York without his championship, then a main roster call-up shouldn't be too far away as well. The UK Champion has already competed on the main roster in the past and was also a part of the Royal Rumble as well, therefore, having him officially join either the blue or the red brand would be the wisest decision following 'Mania 35.

#1. Either Johnny Gargano or Adam Cole

A new NXT Champion will be crowned this week

When I say "either Johnny Gargano or Adam Cole" I mean the loser of the NXT Championship match this week at NXT TakeOver: New York. Both Gargano and Cole have been a part of the NXT roster for a very, very long time now and come TakeOver: New York, both men will collide against each other in a highly awaited singles match with the vacant NXT Title on the line.

The winner of the match will not only crown himself the new NXT Champion but will also officially dethrone the injured Tommaso Ciampa as the main man in NXT. However, as for the loser of the match, there could be only one direction and that direction is a call-up to the main roster.

Gargano has already competed on the main roster in recent months, teaming up with his DIY tag team partner Ciampa, before he was sidelined with an injury. As for Adam Cole, the former North American Champion has everything it takes to succeed on the main roster and more importantly, the WWE Universe will witness not one but four call-ups in Cole's expense.

If 'The Panama City Playboy' does end up on the losing side in Brooklyn, then expect The Undisputed Era to Shock The System either on Raw or SmackDown Live right after WrestleMania 35.