Raw Newcomer Set For Major WWE Push?

This would explain a certain Raw result, at least...

by Andy H Murray
Brendan Vink
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Stop us if you think that you've heard this one before, but it looks like an unlikely WWE wrestler could be on the verge of a big-time push.

The latest name to be linked with a rocket-boosted elevation is relative newcomer Brendan Vink. PWInsider is reporting that WWE has been considering pushing him for a while, hence why they sent him to EVOLVE. His growth on the WWE-sponsored, Gabe Sapolsky-operated pseudo-developmental imprint was set to continue until the global health crisis kicked in, forcing WWE to alter their plans.

Speaking of those plans, PWInsider writes that Vink's recent main roster appearances are part of a plan to slowly build him into a big star. Specific reference is made to Braun Strowman's time in The Wyatt Family: Vince McMahon saw 'The Monster Among Men' as a long-termer, not somebody he'd hotshot to the top, and Vink is now expected to follow a similar path.

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This may go some way to explaining why Vink and partner Shane Thorne scored a surprising win over the 2 Fly Crew of Cedric Alexander and Ricochet on this week's Raw, and why they are now affiliated with MVP.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.