From @coolio83: Now that AJ Lee has retired, how quickly do Charlotte and the rest of the NXT women move up to main roster?
Good question. Regarding the topic in general, WWE will be absolutely fine without AJ Lee. She missed a lot of time in the last year because of injuries, but I wonder if it was more just being disenchanted with working there. She's only 28 and had many years left if she wanted, but if she felt it was the right time then more power to her. It must have been really awkward to be there without her husband CM Punk around especially with a lawsuit by WWE's doctor against Punk too. WWE is slowly looking like they are going to give their women more opportunities. I think Paige, both Bellas, Natalya, Alicia and Naomi are all pretty good when they get a chance to go for more than three minutes. Emma could find new life as a heel. Summer Rae is okay with the right opponent, but sometimes she overacts and looks too cheesy with her mannerisms. I don't think Cameron offers much and Eva Marie may never figure it out. Layla's the oldest one so probably won't get used much. Rosa's been there almost ten years and doesn't add much. Charlotte will probably be on the main roster after Extreme Rules because Nikki will likely beat Naomi at that show. Charlotte's definitely got the talent to make a big impact when they bring her up. Sasha Banks is ready, so she'll be there in a few months or sooner. She's already got the character as well as the in-ring skills. They will both be big stars. Other NXT girls like Bayley, Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss are better than some on the main roster. While Dana Brooke is new, WWE seems to be high on her due to her bodybuilding background, so they will probably push her quickly too. AJ will be missed because she was pushed as one of the top divas, but the division should be fine.
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