Now in its 32nd year of existence, WWE Raw remains the company’s flagship show.
Few things among the WWE fanbase generate more buzz than a Monday night debut.
As WWE moves into its summer months, with big shows on the horizon, we are sure to see a slew of impactful debuts – as new stars are brought in from the outside while others graduate from NXT or transition from SmackDown.
Here are seven stars who look likely to make their Raw debut in the coming months.
7. Rey Fenix
When Rey Fenix finally made his long-awaited WWE debut in April, it was notable that he landed on SmackDown.
This was interesting given that his brother and tag partner, Penta, had already become a wildly popular star on Raw.
While Fenix has delivered strong matches, his run on SmackDown has yet to set the world alight.
With both brothers continuing to hint at a reunion in backstage segments, it seems likely that Fenix will soon make the jump to Raw to reform the Lucha Bros and join Penta in his feud with El Grande Americano.
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6. Mariah May
AEW’s Mariah May is reportedly out of contract some time this year – and it appears she could be interested in a possible move to WWE.
Depending on the timing, the former AEW Women’s World Champion could even appear at the Evolution PLE in July.
At 26, May fits the WWE mould perfectly: a hardworking, charismatic performer with a fully developed character and strong in-ring ability.
The only question would be whether she’d debut in NXT or head straight to the main roster with a potential Raw debut.
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5. Mike Santana
TNA’s Mike Santana made an appearance at NXT’s Battleground PLE, declaring his intention to face the winner of the TNA Title match between Trick Williams and Joe Hendry.
With Wiliams’ victory, a match with Santana now seems highly likely – and given his recent push in TNA, Santana will likely be the person to eventually dethrone Williams
Clearly, WWE has its eye on the former AEW star.
Hard-working, genuinely likeable, and with real momentum behind him, Santana could soon be WWE-bound – with a debut on Raw a distinct future possibility.
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4. Ace Austin
It was reported by former TNA booker Scott D’Amore that long-time TNA performer Ace Austin is set to leave the company.
The 28-year-old has been a fixture in TNA since 2018, capturing the X-Division and Tag Team Championships – alongside partner Chris Bey – three times each.
An incredibly talented in-ring performer with obvious charisma, Austin has arguably been underutilised and underemphasised in TNA.
Both WWE and AEW will likely be interested in signing him, and he’s certainly polished enough to debut on Raw immediately.
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3. Jordynne Grace
At NXT’s Battleground PLE, Jordynne Grace attempted, and failed, to capture the NXT Women’s Championship from Stephenie Vaquer.
The match was unsurprisingly well received, a standout clash between two of the best in-ring workers in the entire WWE.
A three-time TNA Knockouts Champion, Grace is a polished and complete performer who brings her skillset to NXT’s already strong women’s division – but she’s clearly ready for the main roster.
With the Evolution PLE set for July, “The Juggernaut” could soon make her presence felt on Raw.
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2. Oba Femi
At NXT’s Battleground PLE, NXT Champion Oba Femi defended his title in a thrilling encounter with Myles Borne.
The bout highlighted Femi’s continued rise, as the 27-year-old has quickly emerged as one of WWE’s most impressive stars.
Even more remarkable is the fact that Femi is a WWE homegrown talent, with only 75 matches to his name since debuting in 2022.
With his commanding presence, natural charisma and powerhouse move-set, it feels like only a matter of time before he makes a big debut on Raw.
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1. Sol Ruca
At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, the long-rumoured return of the all-women’s PLE Evolution was finally confirmed.
Matches will be announced in the coming weeks, with NXT stars certain to appear on Raw to set up cross-brand bouts for what’s sure to be a stacked supercard.
One such name is Sol Ruca, the current Women’s North American Champion and Speed Champion.
While not quite a finished product, the double champion has undeniable potential to become a top star in the company – and a Raw debut looks likely very soon.
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