5 up-and-coming WWE NXT Superstars to keep an eye out for

It isn't rare for WWE NXT to produce a better television show than Raw or SmackDown LIVE from week to week; but lest we forget, it is a developmental system at the end of the day. Regardless of how many world-renowned wrestlers come through Full Sail University, the brand is primarily there for those who are still honing their craft and attempting to make it big in the business.

In fact, it can be argued that NXT has lost sight of that in recent years, and outside of a few notable names such as Charlotte Flair, Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt, WWE hasn't created many stars from scratch. After so many years, they are finally going back to the basics it seems with their current crop of talent.

However, sometimes the prospects with the most potential in NXT are the ones who haven't even made it to television yet (i.e. Braun Strowman never wrestled a single televised match in NXT before going to the main roster). Keep an eye out for these five up-and-comers, as they could enjoy significant success down the road.

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#5 Oney Lorcan

Oney Lorcan never ceases to contest great matches.

Technically, Oney Lorcan is no “up-and-comer” in the wrestling world considering his experience on the independent scene. He began his career in 2008 before being signed by NXT in 2015, where he has primarily been utilised as an enhancement talent.

In that time, however, he has scored a handful of victories over the likes of Tye Dillinger, Andrade “Cien” Almas and Elias Sampson. And with each of them, along with Drew McIntye, Bobby Roode and Kalisto, he has had strong showings and been able to showcase his skills.

It's pretty evident that Lorcan is an outstanding wrestler, but what he currently lacks is a character. Hopefully, with more time in developmental, he can evolve into one of the brand's brightest stars.

#4 Patrick Clark

Patrick Clark is easily among NXT’s most flamboyant characters.

Patrick Clark was far from the personality that he is today when WWE fans were introduced to him on the sixth season of Tough Enough in the summer of 2015. Once he professed his love for pro wrestling, he instantly became one of the fan favourites in the competition, though he was eliminated from the show halfway through the season.

Despite that, he scored a contract with the company shortly after that and has been on NXT ever since. Regular viewers of the program have seen Clark a number of times on television with a Prince-esque gimmick, though he has yet to be used in a meaningful role.

Needless to say, the gimmick will need to be tweaked before Clark can get anywhere in NXT. He is tremendously talented in the ring, and once he can show what he is truly capable of, he will undoubtedly be one to watch.

#3 Mandy Rose

Mandy Rose came close to winning the sixth season of WWE Tough Enough.

NXT's women's division was at its strongest when the Four Horsewomen (Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Bayley and Becky Lynch) were fighting for the gold. Thus, the division took a bit of a dip once they were called up to the main roster along with Alexa Bliss, Carmella and Nia Jax, but Asuka has done a decent job of bringing it back to those same heights.

Ember Moon, Peyton Royce and Ruby Riot all have the promise to be on Asuka's level eventually, but one name that has gone under the radar is Mandy Rose. In fact, she was quickly squashed by Asuka on an episode of NXT TV late last year, but she looked fantastic in defeat and put forth an excellent effort.

Rose isn't the most polished wrestler just yet, but she's incredibly gorgeous and has shined in backstage interviews because she's naturally detestable. Basically, she can be a better version of what Eva Marie was supposed to be if she shows more improvement in the ring.

#2 Tino Sabbatelli

Tino Sabbatelli once squared off with The Revival on NXT.

It was almost two years ago when WWE Network subscribers were introduced to Tino Sabbatelli on the first and only season of Breaking Ground. He had an incredible physique but lacked the skills in the ring to be put on NXT live events at that time.

Since then, he has improved immensely and currently teams with Riddick Moss on the live event circuit. Moss isn't anything special, but Sabbatelli carries the tandem with his crazy charisma and freakish athletic ability.

He looks like someone you want to boo, but he also has the appearance officials look for in a breakout babyface. That said, it shouldn't be long before we see more of Sabbatelli on NXT TV because his progress is coming along nicely.His commitments towrds his work his not less as compared.Tino Sabbatellii is working hard to beomce one of the superstars of NXT.

#1 Dylan Miley

Dylan Miley didn’t disappoint in his NXT TV debut.

At first glance, Dylan Miley is a giant of a man and an apparent freak of nature. But that's precisely the type of build that is lacking in WWE nowadays, and Miley fits that mould to a tee.

He has been under contract to NXT for several years, and it wasn't until the episode on April 12, 2017, that he made his televised debut in a tag team match against #DIY. Although it was designed to be a showcase for the former NXT Tag Team champions, Miley made a memorable first impression by tossing Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa around like rag dolls.

Afterwards, he ensured fans took note of who he was when he attacked his teammate, before apologising to him relentlessly backstage. Clearly, officials have plans for him going forward and already have an idea of what his character will be, so it's only inevitable that he's going to wreak havoc on the rest of the roster.

He was said to be one of the guys pitched to be the Wyatt Family member before his NXT tag team partner Braun Strowman eventually snagged up the role.

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