It was reported by Fightful yesterday that several main roster WWE stars have been sent back to the Performance Center for additional training. Vince McMahon is reportedly upset with the level of ability of the wrestlers involved.
The names included Omos, who is AJ Styles' bodyguard on RAW at present, Otis, Mace from RETRIBUTION, Dabba-Kato, who made a name for himself in RAW Underground, and most interestingly, Keith Lee.
Keith Lee is a name that many WWE fans are surprised to see in the group, but this shows that Vince McMahon isn't afraid to make tough decisions. There could be several other stars heading in the same direction in the coming months.
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#5 Former WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Billie Kay
Billie Kay is a former WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, but she definitely got the worst end of the deal following the IIconic's split and is currently being wasted on SmackDown.
There has been a tease that there could be a storyline for Kay alongside Adam Pearce in the future, but there was no hint that this would happen on last night's show. Instead, Kay took part of a botchy match against The Riott Squad.
Kay has shown that she has some impressive skills in the ring over the years, but she is someone who could benefit from heading back to the Performance Center. There, she can refine her skills and re-debut on SmackDown.
At present, there are many women fighting for a small number of positions on the brand. Kay isn't a Superstar that WWE will be looking to push to the top of the division any time soon.
In the past, women have been able to head to the PC and return afresh. This could be the exact revamp that Billie Kay's career needs.
#4 WWE star Jaxson Ryker
Jaxson Ryker has been away from WWE TV for the past few months after posting a controversial tweet regarding President Donald Trump back in May. The tweet gained him a lot of backstage heat and forced WWE to write him and the rest of The Forgotten Sons off TV.
Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler have since found new roles alongside Baron Corbin on SmackDown, while it appears that Ryker has been moved over to RAW.
The former NXT star debuted a new character alongside Elias on this past week's episode of Main Event, which was reportedly a way to see the reaction regarding his return.
If Vince McMahon isn't a fan of the partnership between Elias and Jaxson Ryker, it could mean he's taken back off WWE TV. This would be a perfect chance for him to make the most of the free time he has and head back to the PC to refresh himself.
Ryker needs to be firing on all cylinders when he makes his return to the main roster, because there are several people backstage who are waiting for him to fail. A trip back to the PC would help him ensure that he's able to keep all of the haters at bay for the time being.
#3 Former WWE 24/7 Champion Tamina
Tamina has been part of WWE's main roster for a decade and only has one short 24/7 Championship reign to show for it. The former champion was drafted over to SmackDown back in October but has only made a few appearances on the show. One of those was last night's backstage cameo.
Tamina is one of the most underutilized women on the roster, but there is an obvious reason for this. Over the years, her in-ring ability has come into question. However, when she was pushed towards the Women's Championship earlier this year, Tamina proved that she had some skills in the tank.
At present, WWE obviously has nothing for Tamina on SmackDown. Therefore, it could be a good idea for her to head to the PC, work on some more new moves, come up with a new character, and begin pitching some ideas for the women's division.
Carmella's makeover has allowed her to push towards a Women's Championship shot. It could be the only way that Tamina is able to win herself a title in the near future.
#2 Former WWE NXT Champion Bo Dallas
Bo Dallas hasn't been seen on WWE TV since 2019. Now that Curtis Axel has been released from the company, the former NXT Champion will need to be repackaged.
Dallas asked for some time away from WWE at the end of last year, but it's unclear when he's hoping to make his return or where he will slot in when he does. Dallas has had several gimmicks throughout his short WWE career, and it could be time for him to go back to the drawing board once more and create something new.
Dallas' brother Bray Wyatt has created one of the best characters in recent years with The Fiend. This is a world that Dallas could also be a part of, if WWE want the two siblings to work together on TV for the first time.
WWE has kept Bo Dallas around following all the recent releases, so the company has to have some future plans for him. These could entail a trip back to the Performance Center so that he can be repackaged and re-debut on the main roster.
#1 WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Nia Jax
Nia Jax is someone who had to be added to this list because of the recent issues with the former WWE Women's Champion injuring the wrestlers that she works with.
Otis was reportedly sent back to the PC earlier this week because it's believed that he is unsafe in the ring. Surely that means it won't be long before Jax is given the same orders.
Jax is a fantastic wrestler when she is able to find her flow in the ring. However, recently, she has been up against women that aren't used to controlling a match against her and it's caused a few issues.
There are a lot of botches and several women like Mandy Rose who are on the sidelines because of a mistimed move. The likes of Becky Lynch, Kairi Sane, Zelina Vega, and Ember Moon are all women that Jax has allegedly injured over the past few years.
Fans have been calling for Jax to lose her job for some of the injuries. However, it's a quick fix if WWE decides to send the former Women's Champion back to the PC so she can learn to be much safer in the ring.