How successful will the rest of 2019's NXT callups be?

Shayna Baszler

Ronda's getting backup.

Shayna Baszler will be dropping her title to Io Shirai at NXT TakeOver: New York. The latest round of NXT tapings make that clear, and this time, she won't get it back. Long overdue for a main roster call up, Shayna Baszler is the surest bet of any NXT talent to make the jump after WrestleMania 35.

Baszler has a few things working against her. She'll be 39 this year, she's not among the elite women in the company in terms of ring work, and she isn't a good promo worker. However, she has a menacing look and presence, which she admirably sells during her matches. Despite her flaws in the ring, she's a believable threat.

She's going to be very successful, however, at least for a while, because of her connection to Ronda Rousey and WWE's desire to promote a Horsewomen vs. Horsewomen match. As such, she'll be featured prominently, at least until that match is over. After that, her fall will be as fast as her rise.

Verdict: Shayna Baszler will be a top player for a while, probably with at least one title reign, until the horsewomen match is over. After it, she'll fade and be used mostly to put other people over.