10 WWE NXT Main Roster Call Ups That Must Happen In 2017
6. Austin Aries
Of all the names on the list, Austin Aries’ call up is the most imminent. The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived has slotted into a commentary role on 205 Live, and has already signalled his intent to join the brand when his eye injury heals. For Aries, it’s only a matter of time, and establishing him as the Big Bad of 205 Live is the best thing WWE could do with the guy.
205 Live is sorely lacking in star power, which is something Aries has in droves. He’s a small guy, but Aries just feels like a major superstar, and he has perfected his obnoxious heel act. Furthermore, he’s an excellent all-round wrestler capable of having a great match with almost anybody, and, coupled with his mic skills, this will make him an immediate standout on WWE’s fledgling Cruiserweight show.
Aries will be the glue that holds 205 Live together. The show has struggled to break out of mediocrity since debuting, and with all due respect to Brian Kendrick, Aries would make for a far more compelling antagonist than the former Cruiserweight Champion. He’s somebody that the show could conceivably be built around for at least the next year or two despite his advancing years, and he’d be a great foil for guys like Rich Swann.