WWE Plans NXT Talent Call-Ups to Main Roster Next Month

WWE is preparing to promote several prominent NXT talents to its main roster brands, Raw and SmackDown, as early as next month, according to reports from wrestling journalist Bryan Alvarez.

Alvarez, on Wrestling Observer Radio and F4WOnline, indicated that internal discussions highlight a group of wrestlers deemed ready and overdue for the move. While no promotions have been officially announced, speculation centers on former NXT Champion Oba Femi and Trick Williams as leading candidates. Other names surfacing in conversations include Jordynne Grace, NXT Champion Ricky Saints, and Tony DAngelo. These talents have built strong resumes in NXT, with Femi and Williams recently holding the brand's top title and Grace bringing experience from outside promotions.

The timing aligns with WWE's pattern of roster refreshes ahead of major events like the Royal Rumble. This comes just before NXT's Deadline premium live event, where Saints defends his championship against Femi in a high-stakes matchup. Outcomes from Deadline, including Iron Survivor Challenge contests to determine title contenders, could serve as storylines to transition wrestlers to the main roster, a common practice in WWE...