As we approach 2026, it seems as if several members of WWE NXT roster could be on the verge of being called up to either Raw or SmackDown.
With WWE Raw set to host a major episode for its first show of the new year, we could see some stars from Tuesday nights show up to make an immediate impact on the red brand.
From stars that have been at the Performance Center for a long time, to others who recently joined WWE from other companies — there are certainly some exciting new talent that could be called up soon.
Here are seven WWE NXT stars that could join WWE Raw.
7. Ricky Saints
After his loss to Oba Femi at WWE Deadline for the NXT Championship — it could be that Ricky Saints is headed straight for the main roster.
Certainly main roster ready, Saints could be headed for a future program on WWE Raw tangling with stars at the top of the card.
Able to go toe-to-toe with LA Knight, Finn Balor or even Dominik Mysterio — Saints is definitely able to leverage his in-ring skills and charisma into an immediate storyline.
A perfect candidate for a new (perhaps licensed) theme song for a main roster debut, Ricky Saints could be set for a huge 2026.
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6. Jordynne Grace
After an impressive showing in the women’s Iron Survivor match at Deadline, there could be a few new main roster stars called up from the bout.
Of them, Jordynne Grace seems to be the most likely to be main roster bound in the immediate future.
With the versatility to portray either a babyface or a heel character with ease, Grace has been largely presented as a babyface thus far in NXT.
However, with championships continuing to evade her — there could be a brand new heel version of Jordynne Grace that hits screens on WWE Raw.
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5. Ethan Page
Ethan Page has been on an amazing run since joining NXT and could absolutely be ready to hit the main roster.
Continuing his recent string of victories, Page retained the NXT North American Championship against Mr. Iguana at NXT Deadline.
Notably also holding the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship with Chelsea Green, the duo recently retained the titles in a match against Mr. Iguana and Lola Vice.
Able to bring a brand new dastardly attitude to WWE Raw, Page and Chelsea Green could continue their partnership on a new brand.
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4. Kelani Jordan
A star who had an impressive showing in the women’s Iron Survivor match at Deadline, Kelani Jordan could continue her heel work on WWE Raw.
After having a landmark year in NXT, Jordan represented TNA Wrestling as the Knockouts Champion for 53 days this fall.
Bringing her background in gymnastics into her technically solid in-ring work, Jordan has gained new confidence in her heel character.
Certainly able to make the leap to the main roster, Jordan could unite on-screen with any number of characters to bolster her star power even further, bringing her heelish antics to a new level.
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3. Charlie Dempsey
A potential call-up to WWE Raw that could be solid in singles action or as a member of a group is Charlie Dempsey.
With the No Quarter Catch Crew potentially entering a new female led era with Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey conintuing to make the presence known on NXT — perhaps Dempsey is set to move on to something new.
Able to reference his real life relationship with father William Regal — or not, there could be a relaunch of Charlie Dempsey on the main roster with a slight shift in character.
An ideal new companion to GUNTHER, it could be really fun to see a brand new faction emerge from “The Ring General.”
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2. Sol Ruca
An impressive NXT talent that seems to be main roster bound sometime in 2026 is Sol Ruca.
Still ending up in contention to win the Iron Survivor match at NXT Deadline despite being out of action for several minutes with injury, Ruca made a triumphant return to the bout to even the score.
While she may have fallen short with Kendal Grey picking up the surprise win in the end, Ruca could potentially be headed for new feuds rather than a shot at the NXT Championship.
Already set to face-off against Bayley in an exhibition match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Ruca could be headed for the main roster on a permanent basis soon.
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1. Lexis King
One call-up to WWE Raw that could be a surprise delight is Lexis King.
Able to add a new layer of heelishness in the Raw midcard, Lexis King could become the latest foil for AJ Styles, Dragon Lee or even Rey Mysterio.
Still with a lot of upside, Lexis King could end up being a big asset over time.
Possibly an ideal new member of the Judgment Day, Lexis King could bring his brazen confidence and wild facial hair to WWE Raw in 2026.
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