5 potential challengers for NXT Champion Karrion Kross

#3 Ridge Holland could return to target Karrion Kross and his NXT Championship

Ridge Holland has a good look and a cool entrance. Very impressive in the triple threat last week, hopefully has good future in NXT. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/VcYdpUNbGL

— Uchiha Maharaja ♕ (@KingNj90) August 20, 2020

Ridge Holland was shelved after he went down with up a freak injury on WWE NXT in October 2020. Since then, the NXT Superstar has been counting the days until his return. It has been over seven months now, and Holland could make a comeback to the ring at some point soon.

Karrion Kross is a large individual who relies on his temper and size to overwhelem his opponent. Holland uses a similar game plan, and he could turn out to be a handful for the NXT Champion.

WWE could look to bring Holland back soon, and Pat McAfee could act as his manager. With such a good mouthpiece by his side, Holland could look to target the NXT Champion right away.

This pairing would allow NXT to book some big heavyweight matches and give Kross a chance to show another side of his game. Fans could end up watching the two men go at it a few times without Kross losing his title.

A major feud could help put Holland on the map right away once he returns from his injury. At the same time, this potential rivalry could give Kross a worthy opponent who would enable him to showcase his diverse skill set.