Over the course of 2025 so far, WWE Raw has seen several stars arriving to make their debuts whether it be their first appearance in the company or from another brand.
From Penta to Stephanie Vaquer, these names have added a lot to the roster and have produced some spectacular matches as well.
Looking at the current WWE roster, there are different talents from SmackDown and NXT who could make a real impact on the red brand before the close of this year.
Here are eight potential debuts on WWE Raw.
8. Lola Vice
At WWE NXT No Mercy 2025, Jacy Jayne defeated Lola Vice to retain the NXT Women’s Championship.
This marked Vice’s third loss in an NXT Women’s Championship match and could lead to some decisions being made.
While she has accomplished and improved a lot during her time on WWE NXT, it could be time for Lola Vice to finally move up to the main roster.
Vice joining the Raw roster stacked with main event talent could allow her to flourish in the midcard where she could mix it up in the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship picture, adding depth to that scene.
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7. Tony D’Angelo
Tony D’Angelo has become a cornerstone of the WWE NXT brand since making his debut in 2021.
However, ‘The Don of NXT’ has been missing in action ever since a dark presence came to visit him at his restaurant back in July.
This has led many to believe that the former NXT North American could be on his way to either WWE Raw or SmackDown.
Over on Monday nights, Tony D could add depth to the midcard scene and potentially challenge for the WWE Intercontinental Title against Dominik Mysterio down the line.
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6. Jaida Parker
Another NXT star who suffered another key loss at WWE No Mercy 2025 was Jaida Parker.
After coming up short against Sol Ruca for the WWE Speed Championship, Parker immediately turned her focus to Lash Legend who got involved in her title bout at the PLE.
Parker has been someone mentioned numerous times as a potential NXT call-up to the WWE main roster for several months now.
Having Jaida Parker debut on WWE Raw would give her the chance to face some of the biggest female stars on the roster today in Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer and IYO SKY, which would only help her progression being so young in her career.
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5. Rey Fenix
Back in April, Rey Fenix made his WWE debut and has become a permanent member of the Friday Night SmackDown roster.
The former AEW International Champion has proven himself to be one of the most exciting in-ring performers in WWE today since arriving.
Whether it be with Andrade or in solo performances like his recent match against Sami Zayn, Fenix has been showcased as someone who is destined for success and championship gold in the company.
Heading to WWE Raw, Fenix could finally reunite with his brother Penta to reform their Lucha Bros duo and take the tag team division by storm against the likes of The New Day, The War Raiders and The Judgment Day.
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4. Motor City Machine Guns
After making their WWE debut in October 2024, Motor City Machine Guns have become one of the stalwarts of the Friday Night SmackDown tag team division.
Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley have shown the world why they have been recognized as one of the best and most influential tag teams of their generation.
While Sabin and Shelley have been able to win the WWE Tag Team Championship during their time on SmackDown, fans could see the legendary pairing make their Monday Night Raw in the near future.
Considering the state of the WWE Raw tag team scene, Motor City Machine Guns could become an excellent addition that makes it a division that comes alive in a major way.
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3. Carmelo Hayes
As a first round pick in the 2024 WWE Draft, Carmelo Hayes has become a regular part of Friday Night SmackDown over the past two years.
After his success in NXT, Hayes seemed destined for great things on the WWE main roster, but he has not been able to achieve the same success on the blue brand.
While his singles prospects look promising and Melo Don’t Miz could get in the mix for the WWE Tag Team Championship, Carmelo Hayes might need a change of scenery right now.
Melo heading to Monday Night Raw would free him from The Miz and allow him the opportunity to challenge for the Intercontinental Championship, which seems like a title picture tailor made for him.
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2. Trick Williams
Over the last four years, Trick Williams has established himself as one of the most decorated champions in NXT history.
Williams has seemed poised for the WWE main roster call-up for over a year now and has made improvements to ensure that did not change.
From changing his physique to becoming the TNA World Champion, there is no denying that Trick would find his footing on Raw or SmackDown.
After his recent appearances on Raw for promos during the ad breaks, it could lead to Trick making the jump to the red brand where he could become the next rising star to climb the ranks.
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1. Oba Femi
At WWE NXT No Mercy 2025, Ricky Saints defeated Oba Femi to win the NXT Championship.
This loss marked the end of Femi’s title reign at 263 days, which could mark a massive change for ‘The Ruler.’
After dominating WWE NXT for over two years now, it could be time for Oba Femi to try his hand on the main roster where he will find a whole new fight coming his way.
Femi has everything it takes to become a top star on WWE Raw and potentially face off with the main event talent, such as CM Punk, GUNTHER and Seth Rollins.
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