WWE SmackDown has seen quite a few debuting stars arriving on the blue brand over the course of the past year.
From Fraxiom to Rey Fenix, these talents have added some depth on the SmackDown roster across multiple divisions.
Looking at the landscape of the company, there should be debuts coming in the near future that will further alter things in a major way.
Here are seven potential WWE SmackDown debuts coming soon.
7. Joe Hendry
2025 has been another banner year for Joe Hendry after becoming a global phenomenon in TNA Wrestling and WWE.
The former TNA World Champion has become one of the faces of the company, while making several memorable moments on WWE programming at Royal Rumble 2025 and WrestleMania 41.
Despite these major appearances on NXT and WWE PLEs, Hendry has never appeared on Monday Night Raw or Friday Night SmackDown.
With SmackDown in Europe and the TNA star on the current live event tour, it would make sense for Hendry to show up on the blue brand in front of a raucous crowd.
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6. Tony D’Angelo
On the July 29 edition of WWE NXT, Tony D’Angelo appeared in a cliffhanger tribute to HBO’s The Sopranos that may have worked as a sendoff for him.
Debuting on WWE NXT in 2021, D’Angelo has since become one of the cornerstones of the brand and held every male title except for the NXT Championship.
“The Don of NXT” has more than proven himself as someone who is ready for the main roster and could shine on Friday Night SmackDown.
Tony D has everything it takes to become a breakout star on WWE SmackDown and clash with the various talent in the mid-card scene, such as Solo Sikoa, Carmelo Hayes and The Miz.
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5. Lola Vice
Signing with WWE in 2022, Lola Vice has become one of the prominently featured stars in the NXT women’s division.
The former MMA fighter has showcased her hard hitting strikes and precision in the ring, while displaying an undeniable look and charisma that has allowed her to stand out.
While Vice is now on her way to a shot at the NXT Women’s Championship at No Mercy in September, she could also be getting some last minute shine before making the jump to the main roster.
Vice debuting on WWE SmackDown would add some much needed depth to the women’s division and more specifically, the WWE Women’s United States Championship picture.
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4. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx)
Over the years, several of WWE’s top names have been the face of the NXT women’s division whether it be Charlotte Flair and Bayley or Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer.
In 2025, Fatal Influence sits atop of the division after Jacy Jayne dethroned Vaquer for the NXT Women’s Championship back in May.
The trio of Jayne, Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx have ran roughshod over the WWE NXT brand since forming in 2024.
Despite their current dissension, Fatal Influence as a unit could create some intriguing storylines in the SmackDown women’s division if they were called up from NXT.
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3. Ethan Page
No one has made a bigger impression and constantly found themselves in the spotlight more on WWE NXT than Ethan Page since debuting in 2024.
The former AEW star won the NXT Championship after only two months on the brand and has since become the NXT North American Champion.
Starting a Canadian campaign including a Canadian flag adorned on the strap of his North American Title, Page has acquired Chelsea Green as an ally in their efforts to spread the morals and values of their great country.
After reports of this act impressing those within the company, Page could make his debut on WWE SmackDown to join forces with Chelsea and Secret Hervice on a more full-time basis.
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2. Ricky Saints
Back in February, Ricky Saints made his WWE debut and immediately positioned himself as a “must-see” star on NXT.
It only took one month before Saints captured the NXT North American Championship and further cemented himself as a rising star for the brand.
While Saints has taken that next step by challenging Oba Femi for the NXT Championship coming up at No Mercy next month, he has more than showcased why he is ready for the main roster stage.
Ricky making the jump to WWE SmackDown should see some interesting interactions, most notably with his real life friend, former AEW colleague and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
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1. Trick Williams
Trick Williams has firmly established himself as one of the top stars on the WWE NXT brand across a remarkable four-year run.
Going from a sidekick to the face of the brand, Williams is a two-time NXT Champion, former North American Champion and the 2023 Iron Survivor winner.
Showing why he is more than prepared for Raw or SmackDown, Trick is now the TNA World Champion where he has been able to become one of the biggest stars in another company.
After overdelivering in every opportunity given to him, there is no question Trick Williams would excel on WWE SmackDown, especially considering the possibilities at hand with his former best friend Carmelo Hayes on the same brand.
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