From worst-to-first: Ranking the newest main roster call-ups from NXT

Modified Apr 21, 2018 16:37 GMT

Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega have joined the SmackDown Live roster

#2 Andrade "Cien" Almas w/Vega - SmackDown Live

Almas brings a ton of great experience to the Smackdown roster.

For those who follow Mexican professional wrestling, you are probably well aware of the name "La Sombra". Prior to ever signing with the company, Almas was a huge name in the Mexican Lucha Libre scene.

Winning literally dozens of championships with top promotions such as CMLL, Andrade was very much prepared for the challenge at hand when he signed his WWE contract.

It didn't take long until he made his way to the top of the NXT roster, thus winning the NXT Championship. During his time as NXT Champion, everyone finally took notice that this one was for real.

Almas was a tremendous move for the SmackDown Live roster. With the dangerously beautiful Zelina Vega in his corner, Andrade is poised for a run straight to the top. I would not be at all surprised if Almas is challenging for the WWE Championship in a matter of mere months.

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Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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