5 WWE Superstars Vince McMahon might push in 2022

We've just made it past the first month of 2022 and WWE has already given us plenty of talking points. From Ronda Rousey's return at the Royal Rumble to the WWE Championship having already twice changed hands, it looks to be an eventful season for wrestling fans.

The new year always brings new promise, and WWE kickstarted 2022 with their first-ever January 1 Premium Live Event in Day 1, which gave fans a little glimmer of potential standouts this year.

Last month saw Liv Morgan once again take Becky Lynch to the limit in an impressive showing. Madcap Moss, despite presenting us with some poor jokes, showcased his in-ring abilities on the big stage. The current roster is full of promise and some stars are ready to shine.

There's no doubt Vince McMahon and his team will be keeping a close eye on a number of talents they feel might break through the glass ceiling. 2022 is anyone's game right now, and despite the rash of releases over the past year, McMahon's roster is still bursting with talent. With 11 months between now and 2023, we could see anyone from RAW, SmackDown, or even NXT 2.0 make a career-defining run.

That being said, let's take a look at which five WWE superstars Vince McMahon could push in 2022.

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#5 2022 could be a big year for Rick Boogs

There's no denying that Rick Boogs is an impressive physical specimen. Apparently, he once dieted on cat food just to try and keep his enormous physique in top shape. The man is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.

Boogs has become one of SmackDown's most popular superstars. Aligning himself with Shinsuke Nakamura has allowed him to showcase his air guitar ability as well as his natural charisma. The fans have really taken to him, and in some instances, it's easy to argue that he's taken a bit of the spotlight from the Japanese superstar.

In regards to Boogs' impressive and powerful performances in the ring, you just know it's all clicking with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. There's no hiding from the fact that Vince gravitates toward larger-than-life talent in both character and physical aspects.

Boogs ticks all the boxes for the company, and 2022 may be the year he breaks out on his own and truly achieves his potential as a WWE Superstar.

#4 Gable Steveson could debut and be given an instant push

Currently completing his senior year at the University of Minnesota, Gable Steveson is expected to link up with Vince McMahon's promotion in the future.

WWE confirmed Steveson's signing to an NIL deal, meaning he would complete his studies before joining the company. In 2021, however, Gable, a former Olympian, was drafted to RAW before ever debuting for either brand.

Could we expect to see the Olympic wrestling gold medalist get a push in WWE in 2022? Vince will no doubt want to take full advantage of his status, just like when Kurt Angle first joined during the Attitude Era. An immediate push is very likely.

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#3 Liv Morgan could get a renewed push to the top of the women's division

Liv Morgan had an incredible rise over the last 12 months. She began generating enormous backing on SmackDown before being drafted to RAW in the 2021 WWE Draft.

After moving to the red brand, Morgan was treated as a top contender for the RAW Women's Championship. As recently as Day 1, she got her hands on champion Becky Lynch in a singles match for the Raw Women's Championship. But despite her valiant efforts, she sadly never captured the title.

Could 2022 see Vince push her to the next level with a championship run? Morgan receives regular praise from fans and peers alike, and has no doubt earned the chance to carry her brand.

#2 Bron Breakker could be called up from NXT 2.0 and go on a main roster tear

Bron Breakker has the look, the charisma and the pedigree to be a household name in WWE for years to come. It's been obvious from the start that he's everything Vince McMahon looks for in a top superstar.

Rick Steiner's son has risen to stardom on NXT 2.0 and is already being tipped to be the next big thing in WWE. In a very short space of time since his debut last summer, Bron has become the NXT Champion and bulldozed his way through the best the developmental brand has to offer.

Big things are coming for Bron Breakker, and there's no doubt McMahon will want to catapult him to main roster very soon.

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#1 Austin Theory could be set for a massive push in 2022

Since November 2021, Vince McMahon and Austin Theory have been involved in a storyline together. Theory has been trying to prove himself to Vince ever since the golden egg gifted to the WWE Chairman by The Rock was stolen.

It's clear that Vince sees an limitless potential in Theory. It seems almost written in the stars that the 24-year-old is going to be WWE's next big star. 2022 could be the year he finally breaks through into the main event scene.

With the way things were going, it looked as though Austin was set for a big WrestleMania clash with Shane McMahon. But recent reports have indicated that Shane was released from the WWE due to backstage clashes with talent and agents during the Royal Rumble. However, since Theory was eliminated by AJ styles in the event's titular match, it could be that the rising young star and the Phenomenal One might meet down the line.

The first month of the year has already been packed with excitement and hints of things to come. Could 2022 be Austin Theory's year to shine?