5 WWE wrestlers that could move to the main roster after WrestleMania 36

Adam Cole and Rhea Ripley
Adam Cole and Rhea Ripley

The road to WrestleMania is already underway, and this is the time when superstars are created. Drew McIntyre worked as a henchman for Shane McMahon, and also aligned with Dolph Ziggler, after moving to the main roster. The focus this year shifted, however, after Scottish Pschyopath beat 29 other men in the Royal Rumble match to secure a ticket to WrestleMania 36.

During his journey to the top, he did have some good and bad moments - which you can read about by my colleague here. The trip was amazing, but we all know that things change after WrestleMania, which includes wrestlers shifting brands, as well as new and up and coming wrestlers being called to the "main roster". There are a host of wrestlers that qualify to be there as they have shown considerable improvement during their time in the Black and Yellow Brand. For now, we will keep our focus on just five wrestlers that need to be on the Red or the Blue brand once WrestleMania is in the record books.

So, without further ado, let's get down to it:


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#5 Johnny Gargano

Johnny Wrestling
Johnny Wrestling

Johnny Gargano is a great performer and has been a part of some amazing storylines on the Yellow and Black Brand. He's been a part of Team DIY on NXT and recently returned to action after being attacked by Finn Balor.

The feud between the two wrestlers can be finished in two months, and we would have a great addition to the main roster as he has all the attributes of being a person of value. Johnny has been in some of the most amazing storylines on NXT, which included a betrayal from his team member, Tomasso Ciampa, and his revenge on him, followed by a storyline involving Aleister Black.

He can start a new storyline instantly and also get a great reception from the fans, as they know his skills and the way he can tell a story. The big question, however, remains if he will be given the push from the third brand to the main roster.

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#4 Bianca Belair

EST of NXT needs to shift bases
EST of NXT needs to shift bases

Bianca Belair is a great performer between the ropes, and she has improved during her time on NXT. If the 33 minutes and 20 seconds she lasted during the Women's Royal Rumble match is any indication, one can rest assured that the EST of NXT will be a great addition to the women's division on the main roster.

She eliminated eight wrestlers from the ring during tthat match before being eliminated by 'The Queen' Charlotte Flair. Bianca is currently involved in an NXT Women's Championship storyline, a match for which will take place at NXT TakeOver: Portland on the 16th of February at Moda Center.

The match seems to be in favor of the champion, and even if Bianca comes short, we know that she will put on a clinic between the ropes. The WWE Universe is already a fan of her in-ring skills, and it would be a phenomenal idea to see her on the main roster.

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#3 Keith Lee

Limitless
Limitless

Keith Lee is a performer that got the attention of the NXT Universe after he made an impact by standing up against The Undisputed Era. He is a wrestler of great in-ring and on-mic skills, and if him being the last survivor at Survivor Series of his team during the brand-oriented show is anything to go by, we know that he is a great performer and destined for success.

Roman Reigns also appreciated his efforts after the Survivor Series event, and he stood toe to toe with Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar during the Men's Royal Rumble match. He has the skills that one requires to be successful in the business, and Triple H is very high on him. He never refrains from putting wrestlers through that have the skills, and keeping this in mind, we can rest assured that Keith Lee would soon join the list of wrestlers that moved from the third brand to the main roster.

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#2 Adam Cole

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Adam Cole Bay Bay

Adam Cole made his entry onto the list of WWE Superstars after he attacked the then-NXT Champion Drew McIntyre at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III on the 19th of August in 2017. He is the leader of the faction 'The Undisputed Era,' and is the NXT Champion- as well as the second ever NXT Triple Crown Champion.

Cole has shown immense improvement since his debut on the third brand, but it needs to be seen if the company would decide to move him from NXT to the main roster. He has a singles match for the NXT Championship with Tomasso Ciampa at NXT TakeOver: Portland, and the latter has already expressed his desire to stay in NXT only. Tomasso had to relinquish his championship due to an injury, and if he wins the title at NXT TakeOver: Portland, then Adam Cole would be a challenger for the title and can make his debut on the main roster after a few unsuccessful attempts.

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#1 Rhea Ripley

Re-defined the Women's Division
Re-defined the Women's Division

Rhea Ripley transitioned from NXT UK to NXT and became the NXT Women's Champion after defeating Shayna Baszler. She is currently involved in two storylines where she defends her title against Bianca Belair at NXT TakeOver: Portland and has also challenged Charlotte Flair for a match at WrestleMania.

It is a possibility that she would retain her title at the NXT show, and then get the challenge from the ten-time Women's Champion for the title at The Grandest Stage of them All. This would be a great match because the wrestlers are great between the ropes, and they know how to put on a clinic.

Charlotte can be a value add, as she can elevate the wrestler's career, as well as the NXT Women's Championship, by winning the title from Rhea Ripley. Charlotte could defend it on NXT on USA, which would help the women's division on the Yellow and Black brand, and when she loses it to another challenger, both Charlotte and Rhea could showcase their in-ring prowess on the main roster.

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