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The Featherstone Files: Which Current Main Roster Stars Should Go Back To NXT?

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(Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)

As WZ reported, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that there have been discussions to return current main roster talent who were called up from NXT to return to the brand. The reason behind this is due to Vince McMahon having no intentions of pushing the talent, and going back to NXT would be better for their overall individual brands. The potential plan is to send back those who were considered “major stars” in NXT.

Off hand, there are several names who can benefit from this plan. Previously, names such as Tyson Kidd, Zack Ryder, and Titus O’Neil all benefited from going back to NXT. Kidd became involved in the NXT Championship picture, and became WWE Tag Team Champion with Cesaro when he returned to the main roster. Ryder became involved in the NXT Tag Team picture, forming a team with Mojo Rawley and assisting Rawley with elevating his status in the company. He would then go on to win the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania. O’Neil would spend some time in NXT, before returning to the main roster and becoming WWE Tag Team Champions with Darren Young.

Right now, perhaps the biggest name who fits the bill is Apollo Crews. When competing in NXT, Crews was starting to gain a very solid following, especially from the fans who knew him in the indies as Uhaa Nation. Understanding the impeccable level of athleticism that he has, many were excited to see what he will bring to NXT.

However, although he competed in good matches against Samoa Joe, Baron Corbin, Finn Balor, and Johnny Gargano, Crews never had an opportunity to really get settled to the point of being considered a top contender for the NXT Championship. Instead, he debuted on Raw – unannounced, lost in the middle of the show, and with no steam built from NXT.

Here are some other names who can benefit from an NXT return:

  • EMMA
  • Dana Brooke
  • Curt Hawkins
  • Kalisto
  • Aiden English
  • Chad Gable
  • The Ascension
  • Sin Cara

Who do you think should return to NXT, and why? Comment below.

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