WWE Star Earmarked For Future NXT Title Run

WWE has this wrestler lined up for a future title run - but not quite yet...

by Andy H Murray
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In news that shouldn't surprise anyone keeping up to date with the NXT 2.0 product, WWE has identified Nikkita Lyons as a potential future NXT Women's Champion.

Dave Meltzer reported as much on Wrestling Observer Radio. It was stated, however, that while there has been talk of Lyons becoming Women's Champion on Tuesday nights, this wouldn't be until "a long time" from now.

Lyons is currently one of the strongest pushed wrestlers in NXT 2.0's women's division. Debuting on the brand in February, having made her bow on the now-defunct 205 Live two months prior, the 22-year-old was almost immediately placed into a feud with fellow rookie Lash Legend. Nikkita stood as a big favourite heading into the 2022 Women's Breakout Tournament until injury put her out of contention in May, though whether or not WWE had actually booked her to win prior to this isn't clear.

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NXT 2.0's 28 June episode hosted Lyons' return match, with the would-be champion defeating actual title-holder Mandy Rose via disqualification. The former WOW star is yet to be pinned or submitted on television.

Rose is due to defend the NXT Women's Championship against Roxanne Perez on tonight's show.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.