WWE: 5 possible NXT call-ups after SummerSlam 2019

This weekend, one night before SummerSlam, NXT will be looking to continue their ever-lasting streak of excellent Takeover events, with their second such show in Canada. Takeover Toronto is certain to be another unbelievable showcase of the abundance of talent possessed by the roster on the black and gold brand.

Like pretty much every Takeover before this one, all five matches range from exciting to potentially classic. However, like every other Takeover, the question must be asked. For who will it be the last?

The WWE main roster is constantly evolving, plucking talents from NXT regularly. And every time this happens, the Triple H-led brand comes back as strong.

With an interesting fall set to ensue for WWE, they could be looking to bring in a couple of big names from NXT. Here are five NXT wrestlers who could move to the main roster after Takeover and SummerSlam.

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#5 Candice LeRae

She has already wrestled on the main roster.

Candice LeRae will face Io Shirai in a grudge match at Takeover, in what will be her first match on NXT's big stage. She is extremely likely to put over the recently-turned villain. After that, who knows, she could be sticking around for more Takeover dates. NXT does require some babyface title contenders, especially since the Genius of the Sky turned heel. LeRae could fulfil that role well.

WWE's main roster is also in dire need of big female superstars, to have two credible women's rosters. Aside from the likes of Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, there are hardly any big female stars and the departures of Sasha Banks and Ronda Rousey have hurt the division a lot. That is why an influx of women from NXT would do wonders for WWE, with Mrs Gargano adding some welcome babyface fire to the women's division.

#4 Velveteen Dream

Call him up.

Velveteen Dream is about to turn 24 years old in about week, but he is more than ready to make the transition from NXT to the main roster. He has a perfect grip on his character and is never afraid to try different things. The boldness and charisma that the Dream exudes would only endear him to Vince McMahon. Also, his in-ring skills are terrific, with a catalogue of stunning Takeover and TV matches to his name in the past two years.

Speaking of stunning matches, Velveteen Dream is set to defend his North American Championship in Toronto against Pete Dunne and Roderick Strong. Dream could very feasibly lose the title in this match and move on from Full Sail. He is one guy who would be tipped to succeed in the deep ends of the main roster, where so many NXT graduates have not. However, at his young age, time is on his side. He could spend another couple of years at NXT and still have over a decade of success on the main roster.

#3 Matt Riddle

An abrupt arrival?

This may be a long-shot, with the current issue going on between Matt Riddle and Killian Dain. But it isn't beyond WWE to abruptly call up an NXT act, mid-storyline. In fact, that has happened throughout the year. Riddle's social media activity has sparked the possibility of a fast-tracked debut for the Original Bro on the WWE main roster. His online feud with the old WCW guys is so bonkers and has made him a more prominent name, for sure.

Riddle will likely face Dain at some point in the next month, or possibly even at Takeover Wr Games, but that might be the end of him on the black and gold brand. He has had some strong words for Goldberg, which could possibly lead to a big match before 2019 is out. The former UFC fighter has also openly stated his desire to retire Brock Lesnar. With his tremendous shape and technique, that might not be a long shot. There is no reason why Matt Riddle could not be a star in WWE.

#2 The Street Profits

They could permanently move up.

The Street Profits won the vacant NXT Tag Team Championships in a Ladder Match at Takeover XXV, after the Viking Raiders left for Monday Night Raw without losing the titles. A month or so later, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford began appearing on Raw. However, it isn't an official call-up just yet and they are still very much an NXT tag team, hanging around backstage to hype the show and presumably entice viewers to get more enthused about the product.

Their liveliness and charisma have shone through on Raw, in segments with the likes of Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins and Kurt Angle. But they are yet to have a match on the main roster. That could all change by next week, if they lose their tag titles to Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly tonight. The Street Profits are an incredibly talented duo and could contribute in the rebirth of tag team wrestling, once their move to Monday nights is made official.

#1 Shayna Baszler

Will anyone stop her?

It is common for a reigning champion in NXT to make his, or her, way to the WWE main roster. Kevin Owens did it, even beating John Cena clean while holding the NXT Championship. Auska vacated her NXT Women's title before joining the main roster. This time, Shayna Baszler is in a similar position. She is one of the best females in the entire company and would instantly become the top heel of the Raw women's division. WWE needs her as well, with the lack of big stars on both Raw and SmackDown.

The Queen of Spades will defend her NXT Women's Championship against Mia Yim, having held it since winning it back last October at Evolution. She is incredibly menacing and is a threat to even the best wrestlers in the world. WWE may have no choice but to move Baszler over to Raw, especially if Sasha Banks and Ronda Rousey do not return. The dominant champion has been expected to join the main roster ever since WrestleMania, due to the gaping hole in the heels side of the women's division.

Now, whether she wins or loses at Takeover Toronto, it is time for Shayna Baszler to make her way straight to the Raw Women's Championship picture. She can bring her friends if she wants.