After several young stars shined brightly on John Cena’s final WWE show, there could be some new faces showing up on Raw this Monday.
Whether it be in the form of NXT call-ups, or trades with SmackDown, the Raw roster could look a little different after the departure of John Cena.
Here are five potential stars to debut on the WWE Raw after John Cena’s retirement.
5. Tiffany Stratton
Despite being off WWE TV currently, Tiffany Stratton has featured in adverts for next year’s WrestleMania 42 – suggesting that she could still be in the hunt for a top title in the new year.
While logic suggests that Stratton will pursue some revenge on Jade Cargill, who dethroned her as WWE Women’s Champion on November 1, WWE could instead potentially look to shake things up bit.
Heading over to Raw instead, Stratton could feud with the top women in the division like Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley or even IYO SKY — making for some fresh and exciting storylines for the 26-year-old.
There is also the potential for Stratton to revisit her heel character, rather than returning as a babyface once again in 2026.
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4. Oba Femi
After making impressive appearances across both SmackDown and Saturday Night’s Main Event, it would make sense to see another appearance from Oba Femi on the main roster in the near future.
While the NXT Champion continues to hold the title — it could be that he kicks off a brand new rivalry over on WWE Raw in the form of a returning Drew McIntyre.
While McIntyre is obviously not done with Cody Rhodes just yet, Femi targeting McIntyre as well could make for an interesting storyline heading into 2026, after McIntyre is done with “The American Nightmare”.
Femi following McIntyre to Raw could see both men elevated, and give “The Ruler” a high profile feud from the get go on Monday nights.
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3. Rey Fenix
While they have yet to be reunited on-screen on the main roster, it does seem as though a WWE reunion of the Lucha Brothers could be coming soon.
With the potential that Rey Fenix brings his popular character to Raw to join PENTA from the blue brand, there could be a great tag team on WWE Raw as well as both stars continuing to pursue singles ambitions.
Certainly able to weigh-in on the growing war between The Usos, The New Day regarding the best tag teams of their generation, perhaps the Lucha Brothers will find themselves involved in the feud heading into WrestleMania 42 season.
Certainly able to stake a claim to the moniker themselves, it could end up being The Lucha Brothers who capture the WWE World Tag Team Championship next on WWE Raw.
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2. Sol Ruca
Another NXT star that impressed at Saturday Night’s Main Event was Sol Ruca.
Besting Bayley in her exhibition match against the veteran, it was fun to see Sol Ruca’s high flying action make it to a main roster show as big as John Cena’s final farewell.
Appearing with ZARIA supporting her at ringside, it could be that their inevitable break-up is deferred to become a main roster betrayal rather than seeing them implode first on NXT.
With both women certainly having a compelling storyline, integrating them now into WWE Raw before a big betrayal could be an incredible way to set their story up for success.
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1. Trick Williams
Having put in incredible work in both NXT and TNA Wrestling in 2025, Trick Williams is more than ready to be called up to the main roster in 2026.
Potentially joining WWE Raw and making a major impact, there could be some allies already awaiting him on the brand.
Keeping in line with The Vision’s ideas for the future of the industry, Williams could continue his heel antics alongside Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker and Logan Paul, or take an entirely different turn.
Appearing more towards the babyface side, the popular NXT star could certainly resurrect his fan favorite tag team with Carmelo Hayes over on Raw — a move that could boost the profile of both talented stars.
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