WWE NXT Newcomer Tipped For Greatness

This NXT 2.0 rookie has been pinpointed for WWE greatness.

by Andy H Murray
Damon Kemp silhouette
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Damon Kemp was amongst a group of wrestlers pinpointed for long-term WWE success upon entering the company.

This is according to Dave Meltzer, who reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that along with The Creed Brothers and Bron Breakker, he had been told that the Diamond Mine member was a "hard worker" who was "going to make it."

Kemp has been a regular on WWE television since December 2021, when he debuted in a defeat to Andre Chase on the now-defunct 205 Live brand. He has since found an NXT home alongside The Creed Brothers, Ivy Nile, and Roderick Strong in Diamond Mine, having signed with the promotion in August 2021.

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The 23-year-old brought significant athletic pedigree to the promotion, having competed as an amateur wrestler for the University of Minnesota prior to making the jump. His brother, Gable Steveson, has been continually tipped for greatness since joining WWE one month after his brother. There is currently no word on when Gable might become a regular pro wrestling fixture, with recent chatter suggesting the Olympic gold medalist is considering returning to college for another wrestling season.

Diamond Mine stable leader Strong faced Kemp one-on-one on this week's NXT 2.0, defeating his student to teach him a lesson.

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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.