5 NXT Superstars Who Could Be Promoted in 2022

2. Cameron Grimes

Cameron Grimes doesn't have as much longevity in NXT as some of the others, but he has been a presence in the wrestling industry for a number of years. His promo skills have improved, and he's evolved nicely into a solid babyface.

He's still a bit too comedic to be taken seriously, but he can deliver in big spots when called upon.

He wouldn't necessarily be an immediate challenger for the WWE or Universal Championship. However, he could serve as a good contender for either the Intercontinental or United States Championship.

Those titles need to be built to mean something again, and to do that quality talent is needed. If booked correctly, Grimes could fill that void and fill it well.

1. Former NXT Women's Champion, Raquel González

Of the wrestlers listed above, Raquel González needs the most improvement in the ring and on the microphone. That being said, she has the look and the presence that Vince McMahon usually goes for in his top talent.

Whether it be RAW or Smackdown, she would immediately be thrust into the title picture.

In terms of booking, there's no guarantee that the creative team will get it right. Look at the booking of Rhea Ripley on the main roster as an example.

She was built to be ready-made for RAW, but despite her look and powerful presence, she was never put in a position to really get to the next level.

She was initially booked poorly in her feud with Charlotte Flair before being put in a directionless tag team with Nikki A.S.H.

Hopefully, with González, the creative team has learned from their mistakes and will book her to make an immediate impact upon arrival.

As always, the fear is that her domineering presence, similar to Ripley, will not win out over subpar booking.