5 NXT Superstars who could move to RAW or SmackDown soon

NXT was making huge waves across the industry of pro wrestling for the last few years, but 2019 turned out to be the breakout year for the gold and black brand of WWE. NXT is no more the so-called "developmental brand" of WWE and is recognized as a proper third brand.

Each year, usually a week or two after WrestleMania, we see NXT Superstars get shifted to RAW or SmackDown - among huge cheers from fans. Well, this year the scenario hasn't exactly been like that. Though we have seen Superstars like Shayna Baszler, Bianca Belair, and the most recent entry Matt Riddle make their way to the main roster, there are rumors of more NXT talent being shifted from the brand to either RAW or SmackDown.

But who could these Superstars be? Let's take a look at five possible NXT Superstars who could move to Monday Night Raw or Friday Night SmackDown very soon. Be sure to comment down and let us know whom would you want to see the most on the main roster!

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#5 Dominic Dijakovick

The first entry in the list is someone who has been rumored to join Monday Night RAW in the next few weeks - Dominic Dijakovick. The NXT Superstar signed with WWE in 2017 after a run in Ring of Honor and has had many amazing feuds and matches on the brand.

Make the climb and FEAST YOUR EYES!!!!!!!@DijakovicWWE #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/ILd1ajRFAL

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 17, 2020

Even though he hasn't won any championships on NXT, he has been an impressive performer, having amazing rivalries against the likes of the North American Champion, Keith Lee recently. He was also a part of Tommaso Ciampa's team at last year's NXT WarGames against the Undisputed Era and had a big part to play in the victory of his team.

While we probably won't see Dominic enter the main event picture initially on the Red brand, he could be a very valuable addition to the mid-card title scene and maybe get a run with the United States Championship before the end of this year.

PSA: @DijakovicWWE is an absolute MACHINE! #NXTTakeOver #WarGames pic.twitter.com/XRaUeaUs32

— WWE (@WWE) November 24, 2019

#4 Velveteen Dream

Velveteen Dream

NXT Superstar Velveteen Dream has been praised by many WWE legends including John Cena to become a huge Superstar in WWE in the future. Starting his career with WWE as a participant of the sixth season of WWE Tough Enough, he debuted the "Velveteen Dream" gimmick on an episode of NXT in May 2017.

John Cena is a Velveteen Dream mark pic.twitter.com/vDnzwXyKE4

— SI Wrestling (@SI_wrestling) May 28, 2018

During his time in NXT, Velveteen Dream has had numerous feuds and matches against the likes of Aleister Black, Ricochet, EC3, Tommaso Ciampa, and many others. At the Worlds Collide tournament in January 2019, Dream defeated Tyler Bate in the finals and went on to challenge the then NXT North American Champion, Johnny Gargano. He defeated Gargano to win his first and so far the only championship in NXT.

After dealing with a back injury, Velveteen Dream returned to NXT earlier this year in February. He is scheduled to challenge the NXT Champion Adam Cole for his title at NXT TakeOver: In Your House on June 7. Interestingly, the match has a stipulation that if Dream loses, then he won't be able to challenge for the title as long as Cole remains the NXT Champion.

NXT Champion Adam Cole vs. The Velveteen Dream https://t.co/aMI9Nuuq5q pic.twitter.com/O3LB1gEdcU

— Edgardo Flores F (@EdgardoF) May 28, 2020

A loss there might lead to him moving to either RAW or SmackDown in the coming weeks!

#3 Adam Cole and the Undisputed Era

The Undisputed Era!

If there's one NXT Superstar who has the most chances of becoming a World Champion in WWE one day, it has to be - Adam Cole (Bay Bay!).

After making a huge name for himself on the independent circuit and promotions like CZW and Ring of Honor, he signed with WWE and debuted on NXT in August 2017. He, alongside Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly, straightaway attacked the newly-crowned NXT Champion Drew McIntyre, announcing his arrival in a great fashion. The trio soon went on to call themselves The Undisputed Era. At NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, Roderick Strong also joined the stable.

Congrats to the Undisputed Era for being in NXT for a 1000 Days! Without a doubt one of my favorite stables of all time #UE1000 pic.twitter.com/vFqsUPfWx4

— RysterRyan (Ryan) (@RysteerRyan) May 15, 2020

In the last couple of years, the Undisputed Era has established itself as one of the best factions in NXT as well as all of WWE. Their list of achievements on the brand in such a short span is commendable. Adam Cole is a Triple Crown Champion in NXT, winning the NXT Championship, North American Championship, as well as the NXT Tag Team Championships with his teammates.

With the recent rumors of Adam Cole not renewing his contract with WWE yet, we might as well see the company offer him a main roster contract alongside the rest of the Undisputed Era. There are a lot of factions on RAW and SmackDown that they can feud with, and I, for one, can't wait to see that!

Here’s the deal. As NXT Champion, I have never settled or gotten comfortable. But there are certain days where you have to sit back and smell the roses. Today is one of those days. I am the greatest champion this brand has ever seen. And that’s #Undisputed #AdamColeBayBay pic.twitter.com/WQ9gaVXI2g

— Adam Cole (@AdamColePro) May 31, 2020

#2 Johnny Gargano

Mr. Wrestling!

Johnny Gargano is arguably one of the most senior NXT Superstars on the brand. After making a name for himself on the independent scene, perfecting his art and skills, Gargano joined WWE in 2015. Throughout his journey on NXT, Johnny Wrestling has become one of the most accomplished Superstar in the history of the brand. He was the first Triple Crown Champion in NXT history, having won all the major championships on the brand.

.@JohnnyGargano sees you, and he doesn't like what he sees. #WWENXT @CandiceLeRae pic.twitter.com/kuiSh1NvsQ

— WWE (@WWE) May 21, 2020

Before starting a singles career, Gargano was a part of a tag-team with Tommaso Ciampa, calling themselves DIY. The two went on to earn the praise of fans and critiques both as a team and while feuding with each other. Gargano vs Ciampa is one of the top feuds in modern-day wrestling!

While Ciampa has made his intentions clear to stay in NXT, the same is not true for Johnny Gargano. The two appeared on RAW for multiple matches last year, before coming back to NXT. Gargano is scheduled to challenge the current North American Champion, Keith Lee at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. A loss at the pay per view might lead to Gargano moving to the main roster. He has been on the top of the NXT roster for a long time, and it is indeed time for him to make way for other NXT Superstars and move to either RAW or SmackDown!

The NXT North American Title will be on the line when @RealKeithLee and @JohnnyGargano battle at #NXTTakeOver: In Your House! #WWENXT https://t.co/9eV1PBMSo4

— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2020

#1 Finn Balor

Finn Balor

Last year, Finn Balor shocked everyone by returning to NXT in October and bringing back his heel persona of the Prince. This took place after he became the first victim of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt at SummerSlam 2019 and took a break from the company before returning to NXT.

Without a doubt, Balor's return to NXT was a huge boost for the brand. With all his star power and mainstream appeal, Finn Balor's return to NXT was a huge headline. Before being drafted to the main roster in 2016, Finn Balor started his WWE career with NXT where he became the NXT Champion and held the title for a long time.

Some of Finn Balor's many cosplays pic.twitter.com/XcFXmRT62j

— Alastair McKenzie🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@mckenzieas93V2) June 1, 2020

His main roster career on RAW started with a bang as he became the first Universal Champion, but things didn't go too well for him after that. But his newly acquired heel persona is something that makes him stand-out in the roster and this version of Finn Balor is sure to do wonders on the main roster.

While he might not leave NXT immediately, he has a lot of unfinished business to deal with on the main roster. Fans are waiting for the dream match between The Fiend and The Demon King!

F❌❌❌ pic.twitter.com/QSx9HHuRpA

— Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) May 18, 2020