Grading the stars that have debuted in NXT 2.0

#1. Bron Breakker is the clear centerpiece of NXT 2.0.

NXT wasted little time in telling fans that Bron Breakker was going to be one of the most-pushed stars in the reboot. He defeated LA Knight in a quick squash match on the very first episode. Breakker was also the first person to challenge new NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa.

While he fell to the Blackheart, it was way too early to crown someone from the new school as NXT Champion. Breakker only just debuted and giving him the NXT title would have sent the wrong message.

Some of the holdovers are too valuable to sacrifice to the newer stars and Ciampa is one of them. Had WWE booked Breakker to win the title right away, it would have alienated a huge portion of the fanbase.

There have been instances where some stars are pushed too hard out of the gate. Nia Jax and Dana Brooke weren't exactly ready to be promoted to the main roster. They were anyways and only came into their own in the last few years.

Breakker, however, has responded to every challenge. He has a bit of controlled chaos in his character. He's also physical, explosive, and believable in his role. His time will come as NXT Champion, but for now, the newer stars should be slowly built up to a point where they are believable.

Due to how fast things get picked up in today's society, however, it wouldn't be a surprise if Breakker is NXT Champ before WrestleMania 38. WWE loves to push legacy performers.

His familial legacy hasn't been outright acknowledged on NXT TV. There have, however, been references to his father (dog-faced gremlin) and his uncle (Steiner Math promo).

Breakker seems like the prototypical star that WWE wants to push now and in the future. Even Drew McIntyre was impressed. His future seems bright and he may become the next Roman Reigns.

Grade for Bron Breakker: A