10 NXT Wrestlers Who Must Be Called Up For WWE Brand Split 2016

2. Samoa Joe

Sami Zayn, Samoa Joe
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Samoe Joe is not what Vince McMahon looks for in one his of his wrestlers. He has a little extra weight on him, and he’s not exactly a great talker, but he has so many other things going for him that he absolutely comes across as a star. It's too bad that the boss didn't realize that 10 years ago.

Very few people in wrestling are as believable, and as intense, as Joe is in the ring. He was shot to the top of NXT shortly after his debut there, and will hopefully make it to the top of Raw or SmackDown soon after his arrival. He has a lot going for him, as there are a lot of names that he could work with that would bring in a ton of buzz. Another showdown with A.J. Styles would be great, or a long-awaited clash with John Cena, or possibly, he could be the guy to try and take Roman Reigns to the next level.

There are many places that Joe could fit in on the main roster, and a lot of exciting potential storylines he could be involved in. At the age of 37, with years of wrestling abuse on his body, the company should not wait to jump right into some dream matches with him.

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