Royal Rumble: 5 Dream Rumble Match Entrants

The Royal Rumble has always been one of the WWE’s most exciting matches but in recent years the potential for a shocking return has added new layers of unpredictability and intrigue. With potentially the biggest WrestleMania in history just around the corner, and following two underwhelming previous instalments, delivering an unforgettable Rumble match will be imperative. This post looks at five superstars whose unlikely involvement would undoubtedly help elevate the match to the level of quality we’ve come to expect from the January classic.

NXT TakeOver: London Recap & Review

First Brooklyn, now London, next the world? The NXT brand is showing no signs of slowing down and has been a must-see for fans craving something other than commercialised superheros and jewellery peddling. Headlined by an extremely personal title showdown between NXT champion Finn Balor and Samoa Joe, how did the acclaimed developmental division fare as it took over London’s Wembley arena for its latest TakeOver special?

Predicting NXT TakeOver: London

The critically-acclaimed NXT just won’t stop expanding. Growing beyond its original home at the Orlando-based Full Sail University, the WWE’s ultra popular developmental brand will now air from the United Kingdom with another tantalising night of unpredictable bouts. Will the NXT champion Finn Balor successfully retain his belt against former friend Samoa Joe? Will Bayley overcome the considerable challenge of Nia Jax? What else can we expect from NXT TakeOver: London?

NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Recap & Review

Taking over Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre the night before SummerSlam, the NXT’s talented group of superstars found themselves thrust into a whole new environment. Performing before a division-record audience of just over 15,000 fans, were the participants of this latest special TakeOver event able to replicate the same high level of quality seen with previous instalments?

WWE The Beast in the East Recap & Review

Airing exclusively on their fledgling Network, the WWE’s latest trip to Japan saw the in-ring return of box office sensation Brock Lesnar and a highly anticipated NXT title battle. Essentially a televised house event, did the Ryōgoku Kokugikan-hosted show succeed in delivering an entertaining experience, not only for the attending Japanese fans...but also viewers braving the unusual air time?

NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable Recap & Review

Previously regarded as little more than a developmental division for the WWE’s future stars, NXT has since morphed into the hottest show in professional wrestling today. A viable alternative for hardcore fans, the sub-promotion’s sharp focus on in-ring antics has seen NXT become arguably even more popular than its parent company. Will Unstoppable, the division’s latest special event following the incredible TakeOver: Rival, continue NXT’s fine form?

Mouthpiece: Hit or Miss: Will NXT's Top Superstars Succeed in the WWE?

Touted as the home of the next generation of WWE Superstars, NXT has quickly become one of the most popular and critically acclaimed promotions around. Essentially a developmental division added to the WWE Network to boost exposure, Triple H’s brainchild has surpassed all expectations and is now the go-to programme for a legion of die-hard fans. Its independent feel and emphasis on in-ring action have been lauded, but the show would be nothing without its talented roster of prospects.

With the WWE’s worrying tendency to ruin promising talent well documented, this article looks at ten of NXT’s top stars, and evaluates their potential in the harsher, more entertainment-focused WWE product.