No wrestling company in the world creates more superstars than WWE. In the performance center there is a group of specialists who are in charge of developing the skills of young wrestlers, and week after week in NXT we see the progress of each one of them.
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There are several wrestlers with a lot of potential, who should some day excel on the main roster, being main event stars and perhaps even the faces of the company. We know that at the end of the road, only a few live up to expectations, but it's still impossible not to get excited about these talented wrestlers. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the top 10 prospects in WWE NXT right now.
10 Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov is already 30 years old, but he is still a prospect, as he still has a promising future. However, it is precisely because of his age that he is not better placed on this list. Dragunov is perhaps the best wrestler in NXT right now, at least in terms of in-ring skills, as he is a phenom and has delivered several incredible matches. Plus, he's really improved his promos and character work. Dragunov is already ready to shine on the main roster, but it seems like they are waiting for the perfect time to call him up.
9 Sol Ruca
Sol Ruca has barely a year of professional in-ring experience, but she has already started to impress and make her way into the industry. She captured the fans' attention with her incredible, unique finisher, but beyond that, her wrestling skills are very solid considering her experience. Over time, she should hone her skills and develop into an excellent character. She is only 24 years old, so she has plenty of time to improve and reach her potential.
8 Carmelo Hayes
The former WWE NXT Champion could not be missing in this list. Carmelo Hayes is very talented, his in-ring skills are great, his character work is outstanding, and he is very charismatic, so he already has a lot of fans. However, he is already 29 years old, which is why he is not ranked higher in this prospect rankings. Carmelo should get the call to the main roster sooner rather than later.
7 Lyra Valkyria
Certainly, Lyra Valkyria needs to improve her mic skills, and her character work, but she is 26, so she has plenty of time to do so. When it comes to wrestling skills, she is great, her offense is outstanding, her selling is pretty good, and she knows how to tell a story in the ring. Also, she is charismatic, and fans connect with her despite her average persona.
6 Nathan Frazer
Nathan Frazer is definitely one of the brightest prospects in NXT right now. His in-ring skills are impressive, as he is very quick and agile, so his matches are dynamic. His arsenal of moves is outstanding, and he has a sense of in-ring psychology. To put it in context, Frazer's style is very similar to that of Will Ospreay, who is one of the best wrestlers today. Frazer is 25 years old, so he has plenty of time to develop his enormous potential.
5 Tyler Bate
Tyler Bate is small, perhaps too small to be a main eventer in WWE (5' 7" and 174 pounds), but if Rey Mysterio and Daniel Bryan managed to win the World Championship in WWE, then Bate can do it too. The talent is there, as despite his age (26), he has already delivered several phenomenal matches over the years. There is no doubt that he can steal the show on the main roster with his in-ring skills, although he has yet to improve his promo skills.
4 Axiom
Axiom is one of the most charismatic NXT wrestlers today, he is a natural underdog babyface and the fans love to root for him during matches. In addition, he always delivers, as his in-ring performances are amazing thanks to his excellent arsenal of moves, which includes high-flying moves, submission moves, and mixed martial arts strikes. Axiom, 26, has the potential to shine on the main roster mid-card one day, and who knows if he might even make it to the world title picture one day.
3 Roxanne Perez
Believe it or not, Roxanne Perez is just 21 years old. But how is she that good at such a young age? Well, she has seven years of in-ring experience, and five years wrestling professionally.
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She has a big arsenal of moves, and her execution is clean and smooth, which is why her matches are so good. She has an authentic babyface aura, and is very charismatic. Roxanne has the potential to be at the top of the WWE’s women’s division for many years.
2 Tiffany Stratton
Tiffany Stratton made her pro wrestling debut in 2021 and two years later she is already one of WWE's most popular female wrestlers. You could say she is everything the company wants in a female wrestler as she has a stunning appearance, amazing in-ring skills, above average promo skills, and her character work is impeccable.
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She is only 24 years old, but she is already arguably the best female wrestler in NXT, and it looks like she will soon be ready for the main roster. All indications are that Tiffany Stratton will be one of the faces of WWE's women's division in the future.
1 Bron Breakker
If we take a balance of talent, youth and potential, then Bron Breakker is arguably the most exciting prospect on NXT. He made his professional in-ring debut in 2021 and a couple of years later there is no doubt that he is extremely talented. He adapted incredibly fast, and has improved a lot in a short span of time, which is truly impressive. He has already proven he can be both heel and babyface, he can cut promos, and his intensity and explosiveness makes his matches great.
