On the August 7 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, former WWE NXT Women’s Champion Tatum Paxley made her main roster debut, aligning with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss against Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab.
Following this new arrival on the blue brand, there could be other NXT talent who coming up next.
From former champions to rising stars who just signed, NXT could see several names leaving to head to Friday nights in the near future.
Here are six more potential WWE NXT stars to debut on SmackDown.
6. Izzi Dame
Signing with WWE in 2022, Izzi Dame had the look that the company has traditionally seek out.
However, Dame has transformed into a consistently featured character worker and improved inside the squared circle.
With her size and microphone skills, Dame has solidified herself as a prominent star on the brand and a former NXT Women’s North American Champion.
Following in the footsteps of her former friend and rival Tatum Paxley, Izzi Dame could be the next female star from NXT to make their way to Friday nights on the blue brand.
5. Birthright (Lexis King, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, Arianna Grace, Uriah Connors & Charlie Dempsey)
Over the years, WWE NXT has become known for some memorable factions.
From Sanity and Undisputed Era to Toxic Attraction and Fatal Influence, NXT stables have made their mark on the history of the brand.
Birthright have become the latest in a long line of signature groups with second generation talent led by Lexis King currently going strong on Tuesday nights.
King, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, Arianna Grace, Uriah Connors and Charlie Dempsey have all the makings of a main roster act that could shine on Friday Night SmackDown.
4. Myles Borne
After signing with WWE in 2022, Myles Borne has slowly but surely become one of the most featured stars on NXT.
Establishing himself in the No Quarter Catch Crew alongside Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights and Wren Sinclair, Borne quickly became a young star on the rise.
Following a four-year run on the brand, Borne is now a double champion, holding both the NXT North American and Tag Team Championships.
Borne feels more than prepared for a main roster call-up and could be next up to join the SmackDown roster in the near future.
3. Tony D’Angelo
Tony D’Angelo was part of the crop of talent that made their debut during the WWE NXT 2.0 rebrand.
“The Don of NXT” has gone on to become one of the most decorated stars in the brand’s history.
Debuting in 2021, D’Angelo is the first ever WWE NXT Grand Slam Champion, holding the NXT, North American, Tag Team and Heritage Cup Championships over his run on the brand.
Whenever he loses the NXT Championship, fans should expect Tony D to be called up and could garner a major spotlight on SmackDown before long.
2. Cruz Montana
Traveling all over the world, Mike Santana earned a name for himself in various promotions, such as All Elite Wrestling and TNA Wrestling.
In his second stint with the company, Santana became a top star and a two-time TNA World Champion.
After his contract expired, Santana signed with WWE and has since become Cruz Montana, joining the NXT brand after his official arrival on the July 21 episode.
It seems like this run on NXT will not be a long one, so fans should not be surprised when Montana shows up on Friday Night SmackDown and starts to excel on the major stage.
1. Lola Vice
Lola Vice is someone who looks ready made for the main roster sooner rather than later.
Over her four-year run on NXT, Vice is a former NXT Women’s Champion and has been one of the faces of the brand.
After losing the NXT Women’s Championship to Kendal Grey and the subsequent NXT Underground rematch, Vice should be set to make the jump to either Raw or SmackDown.
Joining her real life partner Damian Priest, Vice could be a pivotal acquisition for the SmackDown women’s division, helping to establish her as a breakout star on Friday nights.
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