5 potential challengers for NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa in 2022

#3 Former NXT UK Champion WALTER

He may not be among the new faces of NXT 2.0, but WALTER could be in the mix to dethrone Tommaso Ciampa. The Ring General's return to the United States seems imminent, with several spots he can fill. One of them is on top of NXT, with Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel already holding some gold.

WALTER can solidify Imperium's dominance on the show by winning the NXT Championship, having come off a monumental reign as the NXT UK Champion. He did defeat Ciampa earlier this year, at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. The trio might prove to be the ultimate final bosses for the new Superstars to conquer.

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#2 Solo Sikoa - The third Uso

With wrestling royalty in his blood, Solo Sikoa has shown bags of intensity so far on NXT. The real-life brother of Jimmy and Jey Uso possesses the natural ability to go far in WWE, potentially alongside the current SmackDown Tag Team Champions. He has in-ring qualities close to his late uncle, Umaga.

Sikoa may be interested in being the "chief" of NXT at some point in 2022. He would gain a lot in a program against Tommaso Ciampa, whether or not he wins the title. As long as he keeps up this mean streak, things look good for the third Uso.