#8 Peyton Royce

Peyton Royce's journey as a professional wrestler has seen her leave native Sydney, Australia, and travel to Canada. Trained for the ring by the legendary ring technician Lance Storm, Peyton can certainly deliver in the ring.
A sort-of duo with Billie Kay, Royce is definitely considered by management to be the more marketable of the two. Royce was originally a babyface as rookie KC Cassidy, but has transitioned into a superb heel. She and partner Kay were voted the Breakout Stars of NXT for 2016, and they've been at the top of the card in NXT ever since.
Could she be the Queen in 2018?
Chances are fair. While Peyton wrestles on the number three brand the WWE offers, past stars like Asuka and Charlotte have proven that hurdle can be overcome. Without a call-up to the main roster, Peyton has an uphill battle, but she has the look, the acumen, and the charisma to dominate the coming year if given the opportunity.
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