All NXT Champions Ranked - From Worst To Best

8. Samoa Joe

Now, this isn't to say that Samoa Joe has been the worst NXT Champion to date. The simple fact is that we are far too early into his run at the top of the brand to properly judge his reign. There's every chance that Joe will go on to become the greatest NXT Champion in the brand's history, but for now this remains pure speculation.

Joe has been champion for 80 days and counting, after beating Finn Bálor for the belt at a live event back in April. This was the only NXT title change to take place outside of a television environment. He has since defended it against the deposed Demon, and a showdown with Shinsuke Nakamura looms large on the horizon.

How will Joe's reign rank in one year's time? We'll have to wait and see.