WWE News: Triple H comments on when Iconic Duo will be on main roster

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The Iconic Duo

What's the story?

So, with the Women's Royal Rumble Match happening this Sunday, there has been a lot of speculation as to what women from NXT could enter the Royal Rumble match and make the step up to the main roster.

On a recent conference call to discuss NXT TakeOver the night before the Royal Rumble, Triple H was asked about when The Iconic Duo will make their way to either RAW or SmackDown Live.

In case you didn't know...

The Iconic Duo - Peyton Royce and Billie Kay - have had a pretty monumental run in NXT as of late and have amassed a huge fan base.

They've had such a good year, that they have been nominated for several NXT Awards.

As a duo, they are up for the NXT Female Competitor of the Year (#NXTAwardFemale) and Overall NXT Competitor of the Year (#NXTAwardOverall) Awards. Kay is also in the running for Match of the Year (#NXTAwardMatch), having competed in the Oct. 25 NXT Women’s Championship Qualifying Battle Royal.

They've even made a name for themselves with Twitter posts recently campaigning with fellow Superstars for votes.

The heart of the matter

Triple H was asked about the Iconic Duo in NXT and how far away they might be from getting a call-up to the main roster.

His response was that he didn't think they were far away from the main roster at all, adding that there comes a certain point in time that you "get all of it" but then you need some "reps" to prepare and to be ready for the opportunity. The Game adde that they want to make sure they have both the reps and the time needed so that they are prepared to up their games and take it to the next level when they do eventually step up to the main roster.

He added, "When the time is right, they will smash their opportunity. For years to come, they'll be able to wow fans in Australia when they go home."

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Royce and Kay stand tall

What's next?

Well, with The Iconic Duo not scheduled for NXT TakeOver at the weekend and falling out of the NXT Women's Championship picture, rumors are rife that a Royal Rumble appearance is imminent.

They could appear at one, none, or both! Shayna Baszler challenges Ember Moon for the NXT Women’s title on Saturday. While it's probably unlikely that we get a run in, you never know.

With so many slots left to be announced for the Women's Royal Rumble match, though, we very well might get the Iconic Duo entering the inaugural match.

Author's take

Well, a large chunk of the WWE Universe raised some eyebrows when five female Superstars recently debuted on RAW and SmackDown Live, and The Iconic Duo didn't play their part.

It's been said that WWE didn't want to strip NXT of all its female talent, but with Baszler making a name for herself and Candice LeRae seemingly ready to debut pretty soon too, it might be time to see Royce and Kay on either the red or blue brand.

I, for one, can't wait to see them on the main roster!

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