5 NXT call-ups that made their mark on the main roster

#4 Finn Balor was called up from NXT in 2016

Finn Bálor became Universal Champion & had to give it up because of the injury, 3 years later. Finn is champion once again, deserves it so much. #WWEChamber pic.twitter.com/J3Gstpp6pY

— Aj 🐐 (@embracedvision) February 18, 2019

Finn Balor was already a recognized superstar before landing in NXT. Balor became a megastar in Japan, with New Japan Pro-Wrestling leading their Bullet Club faction. He immediately had success in NXT by capturing the NXT Championship early in his tenure.

Balor was drafted to Monday Night RAW on July 19th, 2016, and was instantly put into the main event picture. He won a succession of matches to fight for the inaugural Universal Championship at SummerSlam 2016. He ended up winning the match against Seth Rollins, becoming the first-ever Universal Champion effectively solidifying his place on the main roster.

Finn Balor as Universal champion is what I want to see again in the future! #Raw pic.twitter.com/pFLD0vWhYU

— ~Angie~ (@DAmbroseAsylum_) May 26, 2018

Balor was forced to relinquish the championship the next night following an injury he sustained in the match. He eventually returned and went on to win the Intercontinental Championship twice. He also made a return to NXT for another run with the NXT Championship.