5 NXT Level Up superstars every WWE fan should know

Recently, WWE scrapped the 205 Live brand and replaced it with a new weekly program called NXT Level Up. After merging the Cruiserweight and North American Championships earlier this year, the division fell largely into obscurity. As a result, fans were not surprised by the news of its retirement.

But the announcement of a new brand has rekindled excitement. Vince McMahon has been working to repackage NXT for a while, and it seems Level Up is another step in that process.

The 60 minute show, which airs every Friday, will be taped before the weekly NXT 2.0 programming. The company has hyped the program as featuring exciting young talent:

"Catch some of WWE’s brightest young talent as they look to begin their climb to the top of NXT 2.0 when #WWENXT Level Up, debuts this Friday at 10/9c!"

The very first episode aired on the February 18, but a few superstars have already made their presence felt.

As the new series continues, fans will become familiar with stars who could be the future faces of WWE. In this list, we'll discuss the five NXT Level Up superstars you need to know about.

Which of the following do you think may have a bright future in Vince McMahon's company? You are welcome to voice your opinions in the comments below.

#5. Ivy Nile took part in The Rock's Titan Games

Ivy Nile engaged in a tag bout on the first-ever episode of Level up, which was also the only match to feature female participants.

Nile gained national recognition before even joining WWE. She took part in NBC's sports game show The Titan Games, which was hosted by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and became the first female Titan Champion.

Nile then tried her hand in mixed martial arts, competing in the women's flyweight division of Valor Fighting Challenge before trying out for WWE. She was among the selected superstars and was given a developmental contract.

Ivy has had one appearance on the main roster, competing on RAW Underground in 2020. The match was won by Shayna Baszler.

Now that she's made her appearance on Level Up, it's possible Nile will be a prominent star going forward.

#4. Kushida is a former Cruiserweight Champion

Kushida is a 38-year-old wrestling veteran who competed in the first-ever episode of NXT Level Up. He's a former NJPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion, Ring of Honor veteren, and MMA fighter.

The Japanese superstar made his first appearance in WWE back in 2019. Due to his work in New Japan, he gained immediate support from the fans. He would go on to capture the NXT Cruiserweight Championship and hold it for a staggering 160 days.

An interesting thing about Kushida's mixed martial arts career is that he never lost a single fight. Let's hope he can parlay that skill and fighting spirit in NXT Level Up.

#3. Tatum Paxley made her debut at NXT Level Up

Tatum Paxley was one of those superstars who was recruited during WWE's developmental tryout in the second half of 2021. She made her debut at NXT Level Up and teamed with Ivy Nile in a winning effort.

Paxley has associated herself with Roderick Strong's Diamond Mine stable and may play an instrumental role in the group's involvement at Level Up moving forward.

What you may not know about her is that she has previously competed in AEW. She contested a few matches on its weekly program AEW Dark under the ring name Xtina Kay.

#2. Edris Enofé won the first-ever NXT Level Up main event

Edris Enofé is one of several young superstars who is considered to have a bright future in WWE. He made his way to NXT in late 2021 and soon joined forces with Malik Blade.

The duo went on to have a surprisingly good run in the Dusty Rhodes Classic before being eliminated by MSK. While fans thought he would remain a tag-team superstar, Enofé partook in the first-ever main event of NXT Level Up.

He even managed to pull off a victory against Kushida. His name will be embedded in the history books if Level Up turns out to be a success.

#1. Harland is the winner of first-ever match in NXT Level Up

Harland is perhaps the most popular superstar to take part in Level Up. The 23-year-old has been the center of attention since signing with WWE due to his striking resemblance to Brock Lesnar.

While some fans may have expected Harland to debut in a feud against Lesnar, it might be a while before we get to see him on the main roster.

Harland, alongside Javier Bernal, has the distinction of competing in the first-ever match in the history of NXT Level Up. His size and power were far too much for Bernal to handle, and Harland won the match in dominant fashion.