Over the past few months, the main roster has featured several different WWE NXT stars across both Raw and SmackDown.
With WWE Royal Rumble 2026 around the corner, there will be some more NXT talent that could take part in the titular bouts.
From current champions to breakout stars, there could be a number of names from the NXT roster that will be spotlighted in the Rumble this year.
Here are nine WWE NXT stars to potentially enter the 2026 Royal Rumble.
9. Sol Ruca
Back on the December 13 edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Sol Ruca defeated Bayley.
This victory was significant due to Ruca being the only NXT star to pick up a victory on the show.
Sol Ruca has an electrifying style that has made her one of the most popular talents on the NXT roster today.
With such a major event like WWE Royal Rumble 2026, Ruca should get a spotlight on this stage and be able to make her mark against 29 other competitors.
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8. ZARIA
Speaking of Sol Ruca, her tag team partner and best friend on the WWE NXT brand is ZARIA.
Showing off her power and strength, the Australian star has been a standout from the roster in a major way.
Alongside Ruca, ZARIA has formed one of the most popular duos in the brand and won the Tag Team of the Year for the NXT Year-End Awards.
Wanting to be spotlighted on her own, ZARIA could have the chance to shine in the Women’s Royal Rumble Match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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7. Lola Vice
Since signing with WWE in 2022, Lola Vice has used her MMA background to stand out from the pack.
Being able to showcase an undeniable charisma, Vice has been a rising star on the roster and someone who looks ready made for the main roster.
Considering she has never competed in the Women’s Royal Rumble, Vice needs to appear in this year’s titular bout on January 31.
Vice is someone who could boost their star status in WWE by having a strong showing at Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh this year.
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6. Kendal Grey
Moving up from WWE Evolve to NXT, Kendal Grey has become one of the breakout stars on the roster right now.
With only two to three years of experience, Grey has showcased her amateur wrestling background and excellent timing inside the squared circle.
Becoming arguably one of the best wrestlers in the NXT women’s division, it feels like only a matter of time before Grey gets a shot on the WWE main roster.
Kendal Grey checks every box necessary that should make her a major star one day and should get her first big opportunity at WWE Royal Rumble 2026.
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5. Jaida Parker
On the January 13 episode of WWE NXT, Jaida Parker made her return to the company for the first time in months.
Confronting Blake Monroe, Ms. Parker received a huge reaction and showed why she was considered a star on the rise.
At WWE Royal Rumble 2025, Jaida Parker made her first appearance in the titular bout and got a solid reaction from the fans.
After her massive ovation upon her return to NXT, Parker feels like someone who should get another opportunity in the Rumble this year.
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4. Blake Monroe
Back in June 2025, Blake Monroe made her WWE debut and instantly became one of the biggest stars in the women’s division.
The former Mariah May has showcased what makes her special and even captured the NXT Women’s North American Championship a few months into her arrival.
After losing the gold, it feels like WWE could pull the trigger to bring Monroe up to the main roster in the near future.
Trying to give her a significant spotlight on this stage, Blake Monroe feels like someone WWE should give a shot in the Royal Rumble to present her character that has been established on NXT.
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3. Ethan Page
Signing with WWE in 2024, Ethan Page immediately became a top star on the NXT brand.
Winning the NXT Championship just two months into his run, “All Ego” showed why he is a special performer that could stand atop of the entire brand.
2025 proved Page’s versatility, becoming the NXT North American Champion and AAA Mixed Tag Team Champion alongside Chelsea Green.
After two years dominating the NXT brand, Page feels ready to get the shine that will come with a Royal Rumble appearance in Riyadh.
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2. Ricky Saints
Another former AEW star who has immediately made an impact on WWE NXT is Ricky Saints.
In just one year in WWE, Saints won the NXT North American Championship just one month after his debut and became the NXT Champion later in 2025.
After losing the gold, WWE may want to give Saints a chance to get more eyes on him by appearing at Royal Rumble 2026.
Interacting with some main roster stars, Ricky Saints is someone that feels more than worthy of making a surprise appearance in the Men’s Royal Rumble Match.
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1. Jacy Jayne
Jacy Jayne has become the biggest female star on the entire WWE NXT brand right now.
The current and two-time NXT Women’s Champion has beaten almost every challenger that has stepped up to the plate and is the leader of the Fatal Influence faction.
Leading Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid, it has been clear that Jayne has proven herself on every level and should get her opportunity on the main roster in some form or fashion.
Jayne appearing at WWE Royal Rumble 2026 would give her the grand arrival on the main roster that she has earned and would be the biggest stage she has been showcased so far.
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