10 Major Differences Talents Face Transitioning From NXT To WWE

5. Responsibilities

Along with trying to captivate a larger audience, RAW and SmackDown segments contain an increased number of advertising and promotional segments that NXT television doesn't have. This may not seem like a huge deal, but it's an element of the business that talents may not have previously been exposed to. Whether it's interacting with another actor or writer from the USA Network or focusing their acting around product placement, the responsibilities of main roster talents know no bounds. NXT has the unique status of being a local territory that is broadcast globally. Fans from all over the world know the NXT superstars and divas and a select few are viewed as being on the same level as WWE main roster talents, in terms of their popularity. Because of this, it is easy to expect the same level of production knowhow from a Tyler Breeze or Sasha Banks or other recent NXT call-up, but the fact is these young men and women are brand new to WWE. They may have a great grasp on their current character, their in-ring work, the art of the promo and other rasslin' requirements, but refining the ins-and-outs of the greater entertainment bubble is something that will only come with time.