10 Wrestlers Who Will Suffer The Most In WWE NXT's New Era
5. Tommaso Ciampa
In another lifetime, Tommaso Ciampa could have been this generation's answer to Triple H. Unfortunately, his WWE ceiling is restricted by his lack of interest in heading to the main roster, as the schedule would be too much for his surgically repaired neck. Given that Vince McMahon is now looking for NXT wrestlers to be potential headliners, this throws a spanner in the works for Ciampa.
Fans at Full Sail and those watching at home have come to understand that the man is one of the best pure heels in the entire company. Even as a face, he has bountiful potential. Will WWE see it that way, though? That's uncertain.
It's easy to point out that the former NXT Champion isn't the most conventional star. Everything discussed in the Timothy Thatcher entry applies to him, as he's gritty and unkempt in a way that works perfectly for his character, but not the entertainment brand WWE likes to present.
As a former NXT Champion who has often been touted as the best on the black and gold brand, the thought of him being deprioritised in this change-up is heartbreaking.