10 WWE superstars you probably didn't know competed in NXT

#1 Randy Orton had a match in WWE NXT

Heard #WWENXT #TakeoverInYourHouse was great! Slappin my leg for you guys. Sincerely #legslap

— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) June 8, 2020

Randy Orton has been one of WWE’s top wrestlers for several years now. Orton has helped many talented men and women in the company get over with the crowd. Orton has also called out some of his younger colleagues on social media and has gotten into verbal battles with a few superstars from NXT.

Over the past few years, Orton has teased rivalries against Tommaso Ciampa, Karrion Kross, and Adam Cole from NXT. However, not many fans will be aware of the fact that Orton has already competed in a match on NXT back in 2013.

Orton headed over to the black and gold brand in February 2013 (aired in March 2013) and competed against Damien Sandow. The two men were already involved in a rivalry at the time, and this allowed Orton to have his first and only match on WWE’s NXT brand.

Triple H has addressed the possibility of Orton moving to the NXT brand one day for a short stint.

Didn't know Randy Orton had a match in #NXT against Damien Sandow. #WWE posted a clip: https://t.co/SKap7ggQ6Z pic.twitter.com/wGMHTMYSjM

— BT Wrestling Podcast (@bytethatcast) August 11, 2016

"There's always conversations around this stuff. Whether it's people coming down to NXT, whether it's NXT talent making a shift there and doing something, there's always conversations, but when you're doing seven hours of live content every week and dealing with it in this environment where at any moment, things can shift, talent can move or not be available, it's a domino effect."

Orton can be a great asset to WWE’s third brand if he decides to make the move for some time. His knowledge and experience can help elevate the overall level of the black and gold brand.