Without an official WWE Draft in 2025, there could be some NXT stars still set to leave the show by the end of the current year, or in the early weeks of 2026.
Among those likely to get a call-up to the main roster are a current AAA title holder and multiple former NXT Champions, all of which have great potential on either Raw or SmackDown.
Here are six WWE NXT stars that could be set to leave the show.
6. Jordynne Grace
After already making two appearances in the Royal Rumble, perhaps this January in Riyadh, Jordynne Grace will enter the match as a main roster member.
Joining NXT from TNA Wrestling where she had already achieved capturing the TNA Knockouts Championship, Grace seems like a logical call-up in the near future.
Proving to be a selfless performer during her time on NXT so far, Jordynne Grace has had meaningful feuds but also stayed strong in defeat.
Able to go to the main roster and hopefully experience a win streak, Jordynne Grace could definitely become a major player on WWE Raw or SmackDown.
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5. Ricky Saints
With previous rumors that he could be called up to the main roster to be a surprise new member of The Vision, it seems that perhaps it could still come to pass.
Since there is a masked menace running around, seemingly an emissary of The Vision after attacking both CM Punk and LA Knight — it could end up being Ricky Saints revealed as the mystery man, especially now that he is a heel.
After dropping the NXT Championship to Oba Femi at WWE Deadline, Saints made headlines by turning heel on the December 9 episode of NXT – costing Je’Von Evans his own earned NXT Title shot.
While a feud with Evans will keep Saints busy on NXT for a while longer, it feels as if he may be main roster bound post WrestleMania – debuting in his more natural role as a heel on Raw or SmackDown rather than a babyface.
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4. Ethan Page
With a built in storyline awaiting him on SmackDown, it would seem that Ethan Page will likely not be around in NXT for much longer.
Since his partnership with Chelsea Green has become a big success, it would make complete sense to see Page depart sooner rather than later.
Bringing their entertaining chemistry to SmackDown would elevate both Green and Page, with “All Ego” continuing his claim to be the greatest North American, by capturing the United States Title from Ilja Dragunov.
Whether dropping the NXT North American Championship to a challenger, or keeping it and spreading his time across NXT, AAA and SmackDown, Ethan Page’s days on NXT full-time certainly seem numbered.
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3. Trick Williams
After a dominant year in NXT, Trick Williams went on to hold the TNA World Title in 2025.
Now that his Trick-NA chapter is over, Williams is definitely ready for a call-up to the main roster in the near future, either to go it alone or join forces with an old pal.
After reuniting on-screen with Carmelo Hayes for NXT Homecoming to much adoration from fans, a call-up could result in a new alliance on the main roster for the Trick Melo gang.
Regardless of whether or not Williams links back up with Hayes, his time in NXT as a singles star has demonstrated undeniable star power that will be an asset on either WWE Raw or SmackDown.
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2. Je’Von Evans
While Je’Von Evans could be poised to spend more time in NXT, it really seems as though he is integrating nicely on the main roster — so why slow down now?
Already set to capture a big opportunity as he teams with Leon Slater to take on AJ Styles and Dragon Lee at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
With other exhibition matches already on the show that is set to feature John Cena’s final WWE bout, perhaps there will be some NXT storylines featured as well – with Evans getting some payback on Ricky Saints for his betrayal on NXT.
Considering Je’Von fell short in his quest to win the NXT Championship yet again on December 9 due to Saints, WWE may hold fire on calling up “The Young OG” until he gets the job done and wins NXT’s top prize.
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1. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Lainey Reed)
While it remains to be seen if one, two or all three of the current configuration of Fatal Influence gets called up to the main roster, there is certainly a case to be made for each.
With Jacy Jayne continuing her domination in NXT, she has held the NXT Women’s Championship twice in 2025, in addition to carrying the TNA Knockouts title this year as well.
Continuing to make an impression with their solid in-ring skills and well defined character, both Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley would seemingly be shoo-ins to make the leap to the main roster.
With their latest addition Lainey Reed also boasting impressive in-ring skills after a relatively brief time competing in the ring, it could be that the trio ends up continuing to gel together on the main roster.
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