One week removed from NXT Takeover, and the wrestling world is still abuzz about the WWE's developmental talents. Not only was the show a great one, with high drama and quality in-ring action, it's arguable that the NXT Special was a better show top to bottom than WWE Payback, which featured the likes of Triple H, The Shield, Randy Orton, John Cena, and company as opposed to lesser known entities like Sami Zayn, Tyler Breeze, and Charlotte who were featured on NXT Takeover. The fact is that the show one week ago proved two things: 1) The Divas Division in the WWE is a joke compared to what the women have going on in NXT, and 2) the WWE has some bright performers on its horizon. The question is, will these talents translate to the main roster? They all have the ability, but as we've seen, the WWE can bungle the transition from NXT to main roster. It's easy to imagine that some of the guys that we love on NXT will have a hard time carving out a spot for themselves on the crowded, more critically scrutinized main roster. In fact there are at least 6 names that are beloved amongst the NXT faithful, that might have some trouble were they to be called up to the main roster tomorrow. For some its their character that won't translate, for some it'll be their size that makes it hard for them to find their footing, and for other it might simply be impossible to match the success they had on NXT in the WWE's crowded main roster landscape. Let's take a look at these performers who will struggle to find their niche in the WWE narrative based on their gimmicks, their abilities, or possibly simply due to overcrowding. Of course you can chime in with your thoughts, which are always appreciated, in the comment section below. Let's generate a little discussion, and prognosticate about the stars of tomorrow!
Matthew J. Douglas is an emerging screenwriter born in Toronto. A lifelong fascination with what makes a compelling story and the Toni Morrison quote "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." led the often opinionated Matthew to the life of writer. Matthew is also a lifelong WWE fan, and a self diagnosed Reality TV Junkie.
