5 Reasons why NXT is better than RAW and SmackDown

#4 No blatant favoritism

The push to the top is often organic in NXT

The lack of blatant favoritism in NXT plays a huge role in setting the brand apart from RAW and SmackDown. Unlike the ‘main roster’, the talents on the Black and Gold brand are often involved in storylines that will do justice to their character. As a result, the push of these Superstars to the top is mostly organic and resonates with the feelings of the WWE Universe and helps retain their interest.

The NXT Superstars are usually not put under brackets based on their position on the roster. As compared to its counterparts, NXT seems to give equal opportunities to more and more Superstars and is efficient in recognizing the talents that are naturally over with the crowd. From the slightest change in the gimmick of the Superstars to a heel or face turn, everything is planned and executed based on the reaction towards the overall product.

It is difficult for a Superstar to find his or her niche in one or two attempts. And if they fail to impress with the one shot that they get, these wrestlers are often sent back to the sidelines where they have to spend a lot of time waiting patiently for their next chance. NXT, on the contrary, has persistent with its Superstars and continues to push talent until they find their momentum. Following that, they use the Superstars in the stories that suit them best, which adds more credibility to the Superstar.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

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When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
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