5 NXT Superstars who could move to WWE RAW or SmackDown following NXT New Year’s Evil

#3 Former NXT Women's Champion Rhea Ripley could head to WWE RAW after New Year’s Evil

Rhea Ripley has proven her worth in NXT at a very young age. Her hard work paid off last year when she became the NXT Women’s Champion, and she defended her title against Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 36.

Ripley's run on NXT has been remarkable, but it seems like the creative team is running out of ideas for "The Nightmare." Still, at NXT New Year’s Evil, Ripley will revisit her rivalry against Raquel González in a Last Woman Standing Match.

Seeing how much González has grown over the past few months, it seems like NXT is ready to invest in "Big Mami Cool." With that in mind, Ripley could end up giving González a huge push by taking the loss on Wednesday.

Ripley has already done it all in NXT, and she might be better off if she moves to another brand. WWE SmackDown could be the perfect decision for "The Nightmare," as she could face several top competitors on the show.

With Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Bianca Belair on the blue brand, fans could see some big rivalries between the former NXT Women's Champion and some of these stars. Ripley could enter the Women’s Royal Rumble Match and instantly ignite a rivalry against one of these competitors.