In this current TKO era, WWE has created some working relationships with several different companies around the world.
Whether it be TNA Wrestling or their acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA, there have been quite a few stars who have appeared on WWE programming over the past few years.
From Mike Santana and Leon Slater to Mr. Iguana and La Parka, these past debuts could open the door for even more stars from other companies who can arrive in WWE to make an immediate impact.
Here are seven stars from other companies to potentially debut in WWE.
7. Ulka Sasaki
Over the past several years, WWE have sent some stars to Pro Wrestling NOAH and a few talents from the promotion have come to America to return the favor.
Most notably, Yoshiki Inamura had his excursion on WWE NXT where he spent several months on the brand.
Now with Inamura back in NOAH and the reigning GHC Heavyweight Champion, Ulka Sasaki is the latest talent to make his way from Japan to NXT.
Recently coming to America to start his own excursion, Sasaki will look to follow in the footsteps of Inamura and make an impact with his WWE debut.
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6. OZAWA
Other stars from NOAH could be on their way to WWE NXT in the coming weeks and months.
Looking at the Pro Wrestling NOAH roster, OZAWA has been someone who has been positioned as a top star following his recent rise in the company.
OZAWA dethroned Kaito Kiyomiya to become the new GHC Heavyweight Champion at the start of 2025 and held the title for 199 days.
With Ulka Sasaki currently over in NXT, OZAWA could be next to step up and head over to make his debut in WWE.
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5. The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch)
Back in December 2025, former AEW and ROH stars The Righteous made their debut in TNA Wrestling.
Since then, Vincent and Dutch have become one of the more consistent acts featured on TNA programming.
In the midst of their current storyline with The Hardys, The Righteous could want to visit their old stomping grounds and make their WWE debut.
The Righteous making their way to WWE NXT and attempting to win WWE gold would be interesting and see them trying to capture The Hardys’ magic in the company for themselves.
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4. Bear Bronson
Another recently debuting star in TNA Wrestling over the past few months was Bear Bronson.
In January, Bronson joined forces with Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers and Cedric Alexander in The System.
After leaving All Elite Wrestling, Bronson has reinvented himself as a brawler who isn’t scared to get violent and brutal inside the squared circle.
Joining the rest of The System who have appeared on WWE TV, Bronson is someone who could make their debut in the company and further increase his profile in a major way.
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3. Kaito Kiyomiya
Considering that WWE has formed a working relationship with Pro Wrestling NOAH, it is quite surprising that certain stars have not yet made an appearance in the company.
Kaito Kiyomiya has long been “the ace” of NOAH over the past few years and someone prominently featured for the promotion.
Kiyomiya could make an appearance on WWE television where he would garner a spotlight similar to that of Yoshiki Inamura, while gaining some experience in front of U.S. crowds.
Making his name in Japan for NOAH and NJPW, Kiyomiya could take the next step in his career with some time on WWE NXT where he would make an intriguing opponent for the likes of Ricky Saints, Sean Legacy or Jackson Drake.
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2. Dani Luna
There have been several new stars who have significantly stepped up to the plate for TNA Wrestling in recent months.
Among those stars is Dani Luna, who looked like she was poised to become the new TNA Knockouts World Champion.
However, Luna was denied her title shot at TNA Genesis 2026 when she went through visa issues and couldn’t make the event.
Now that she is back, Luna could be the next TNA star who makes appearances on WWE NXT and mixes it up with the stacked women’s division on the brand, such as Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca or ZARIA.
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1. El Hijo del Vikingo
When WWE initially announced their acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA ahead of WrestleMania 41, El Hijo del Vikingo stood front and center as a representative from the Mexican promotion.
The former two-time AAA Mega Champion has appeared several times on WWE TV, but he has not competed in the ring for the company at this point.
Following in the footsteps of both Mr. Iguana and La Parka, Vikingo could be next to appear for AAA on WWE TV.
Considering his ongoing rivalry with Dominik Mysterio and recent heel turn, Vikingo showing up to officially make his in-ring debut on WWE TV would work to establish him with their audience ahead of his showdown for the AAA Mega Title.
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