One of NXT's biggest strengths over the years has been the women's division, and while so many have gone on to the main roster, they've still got a ridiculous amount of talent in Orlando and London. While the transition between NXT and the main roster has always been a struggle, partly because of booking and partly because of over-exposure, but there are always stars that seem made for RAW and Smackdown Live.
We can't guarantee who is going to hold gold on the main roster, but looking at factors such as charisma, character, look and in-ring work, we can make some accurate predictions. So without further ado, sit back and read along as we look across the NXT landscape, and predict 5 current female superstars in WWE's developmental system that will no doubt hold gold on the main roster.
#5 Tegan Nox
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Before her devastating injury, Tegan Nox, formerly known as Nixon Newell was one of the best wrestlers on earth, and despite another brutal knee injury, she's still quite a special talent. She's not yet put in a great run with WWE due to these injuries, but she's already got a great following at Full Sail, and whether she returns to NXT or NXT UK (the next Takeover is in her home country of Wales), she'll rise to the top.
Nox was once a great high-flier, and because of these injuries, she will probably need to adjust her in-ring style, but with her charisma and great character work, The Girl with the Shiniest Wizard will still be fantastic. Alongside Dakota Kai, she's also a promising tag team wrestler, and whether it's as a solo star or a member of Team Fly-Kick, gold is certainly in the future of Tegan Nox, depending on how quick she flies through the NXT system.
#4 Toni Storm
Ever since Toni Storm began making her name in Europe and Japan, people saw a complete superstar, and in her short time with NXT UK, she is proving all of those people right. While Toni has always marched to the beat of her own drum, it's making her fans all over the world, as the rock-star is one of the most complete performers in the world, and she's ready to make a name for herself.
While Storm can't be the performer she is in Japan and the UK (due to WWE's restrictions), she still looks like a star whenever she's in the ring, and with better quality opponents on Raw and Smackdown Live, she'll dominate. Some people have been critical of Storm in NXT UK, and she no doubt needs to improve in some character aspects, that will come with time, and Toni is no doubt going to carry gold wherever she goes.
#3 Bianca Belair
WWE often proudly show off their Performance Center, and while NXT has been fantastic for years now, the PC has struggled to create new stars, as the NXT stars are usually independent products. Bianca Belair is a very obvious exception to that rule, as she possesses the 'It Factor' that few in wrestling today do, and she continues to improve every time she steps in the ring.
We first saw Bianca in the Mae Young Classic, and her improvements have been off the charts since then, and when pushed into a Championship feud, she knocked it out of the park with Shayna Baszler. Belair still has plenty of improvements to make before heading to RAW or Smackdown Live, but she's got the look, the character, the charisma and the athleticism to be a big-time star, and when she does make it to the big time, Belair is going to be a huge star.
#2 Rhea Ripley
When you look at the prototypical female superstar in WWE, there may be no one (except Charlotte) who fits that mould more in the entire world than Australia's Rhea Ripley. Ripley is still quite young, but she's already shown great promise, and her improvements over the last 3 years have been astounding, and now it looks like she's ready to conquer the entire world.
Ripley was crowned the first-ever NXT UK Women's Champion, and although she's likely going to go through NXT before making it to the main roster, she's perfect for RAW or Smackdown Live. Ripley combines great character work with an ever-improving ability inside the ring, and if she can work wonders with the likes of Toni Storm and Piper Niven, Vince McMahon will no doubt be impressed by what she can do with Charlotte, Becky and the top stars on the main roster.
#1 Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is the reigning NXT Women's Champion, and given all the tools she has at her disposal, it won't take long for her to take over the main roster either. Whether she comes to RAW or Smackdown Live, with Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir (and potentially a returning Ronda Rousey) by her side, expect The Queen of Spades to dominate from day 1.
While Baszler doesn't have eye-popping athleticism or the looks of someone like Carmella, her in-ring work is perfect for her character, and she's got the potential to be WWE's best overall heel. While nothing is a complete certainty regarding NXT promotions to the main roster, The Queen of Spades is as close as they come, and with Ronda Rousey in her corner, Baszler is ready to take over.
Her main roster promotion will likely come within the next 12 months, and when it does, no one, not even the likes of Becky Lynch or Charlotte will be able to stop the dominant NXT Women's Champion.