Ranking WWE's First Ever NXT Class - From Worst To Best

14. CJ Parker

NXT Roster 2012
AEW

As Juice Robinson, the former CJ Parker has been rewarded for his brave choice to walk away from NXT in 2015. 

Going through the New Japan dojo brought out a tougher side to the otherwise fun-loving Robinson, fleshing him out as an awesome all-rounder. He made a genuine mark in NJPW across several G1 Climax tournaments and IWGP United States title reigns, revealing a route more wrestlers probably should have gambled on while feeling as trapped as he did.

As things started to go a little stale in New Japan, Robinson made it back to the North American mainstream via wrestling's newest challenger brand. Ahead of Jay White also arriving, Juice brought Bullet Club to All Elite Wrestling. 

A total patter machine in between decent-to-very good matches revitalised the brand as a strong comedy act, widening its scope enough to welcome in The Gunns as new members in the process. 

 
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