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

Modified Feb 13, 2019 16:56 GMT

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Tommaso Ciampa

Hard as it might be to believe, he won't be NXT Champion forever. Back in the days of the original DIY, his main roster prospects didn't look so good, but this version of Tommaso Ciampa is a different story.

Though he isn't quite as hot as he was in the first two-thirds of 2018, he's still the most despicable heel in the company. He has a menacing look and presence that perfectly fits his character. He's not the best talker in the company, but he's still better than most. We all know the magic he's capable of putting together in the ring.

A top AEW star just called one of his colleagues 'spoiled' and 'narcissistic' HERE.

Verdict: Ciampa has no real weaknesses. He'd fit right in as an antagonist to the top babyfaces in the company, such as Seth Rollins or AJ Styles. The only question is how far the company is willing to go with him and whether or not they put him in comedic loser segments, as they have a penchant to do with heels like Owens and Zayn, and as they may with Adam Cole. However, given Ciampa's superior look and presence compared to those superstars, I think he has a better chance. A few midcard title runs should be on the cards. He might not be a world champion, but he has a chance, and can feature in the main event when called upon.

Edited by Atharva Papnoi