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WWE Royal Rumble 2020: 10 NXT stars we want to see competing

By Kevin Parvizi

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 19: UFC Bantamweight Fighter Shayna Baszler of the US poses during the Ultimate Media Day at the Pestana Hotel on March 19, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 19: UFC Bantamweight Fighter Shayna Baszler of the US poses during the Ultimate Media Day at the Pestana Hotel on March 19, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) /
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Dakota Kai

Poised to make a huge splash in 2020 after her shocking heel turn at NXT TakeOver: WarGames, Dakota Kai might be the most underrated wrestler in WWE. That distinction could go to a number of wrestlers, but fans who have watched NXT closely since 2018 understand how good Kai is.

Phenomenal at acting, Kai could get an entire audience behind her as a babyface in an instance with her selling and facial expressions, especially in a memorable program with Shayna Baszler. Kai seems headed for two even bigger rivalries with Tegan Nox and NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley next year.

A strong Rumble appearance that progresses a storyline with either woman would be ideal. The Women’s Rumble could benefit from a little bit of a “Kick”.

Bianca Belair

The EST of NXT, Bianca Belair represents the best of the best on WWE’s Third Brand, and it’s mind-boggling that she hasn’t won the NXT Women’s Championship yet despite some big-time performances in 2019.

Belair didn’t appear in the 2019 Royal Rumble either, so she’s due for an appearance at the Rumble on Jan. 26 next year. A brilliant hair-whip spot and some ridiculous shows of strength should be in order for Belair, who could have dream face-to-face interactions with Sasha Banks and a returning Nia Jax.

The possibilities are endless. A wrestler as magnetic, creative, and physically strong as Belair can really take over a Rumble match, and if I trusted WWE’s judgment more, I would predict her as a sleeper to go deep into the Rumble.

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