Rumors are circulating that several NXT wrestlers are getting a main roster upgrade soon. Below, I have compiled a list of the wrestlers that are likely to appear on RAW or SmackDown Live. Enjoy!

Authors of Pain

With the Authors of Pain losing their Tag Team Championships to Sanity – and some new blood coming in from the Indie scene – many people believe that the Authors of Pain are the next tag team to make it to the main roster. According to various sources, Akam, Rezar, and their manager Paul Ellering are expected to spruce up the struggling tag team division on one of the main roster brands.

Bobby Roode

An upgrade of Bobby Roode to the main roster is inevitable. Ever since he made his debut in NXT, Bobby Roode has been too big for the NXT brand. So, an upgrade to the main roster could certainly be in the cards for him.

Wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer also made some statements that the WWE management is quite keen on Bobby Roode. While there is no official statement from the WWE, it is common knowledge that there is nothing left for this major superstar in developmental.

Peyton Royce

One female wrestler that is rumored to get a main roster upgrade is Peyton Royce. Even though it would make more sense to upgrade major stars such as Ember Moon and Asuka, rumors indicate that WWE officials believe she is ready for the main roster.

With the NXT brand being held by strong female competitors such as Ember Moon and Asuka, there is little to do for NXT mid-card ladies such as Peyton Royce. However, an upgrade would mean she does not get the opportunity to get as big and popular or Ember Moon before moving to the main roster.

Billie Kay

Peyton Royce is known to make a bigger impact alongside her friend Billie Kay. Therefore, it is no surprise that “femme fatale” Billie Kay is also rumored to get a main roster upgrade.

I would prefer seeing both women on the same brand because they make a wonderful evil duo together. I also believe it is time for a women’s tag team division, and what better duo to lead the charge than Billie Kay and Peyton Royce?

Hideo Itami

Despite being plagued by injuries over the past two years, Hideo Itami is also rumored to get an upgrade to the main roster. I do see the logic in this because it would make little sense for Itami to go after the NXT Championship again.

Hideo Itami had an excellent run in NXT and was expected to rule the roost for a while, until he encountered several injuries. With an upgrade to the main roster, Itami could certainly establish himself and get a more secure position within the WW Universe.

What do you think about the rumored upgrades? Who would you like to see on the main roster? And who do you believe needs to stay in NXT a little longer? Let us know your unsalted opinions in the comment section below! We look forward to reading them!

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