WWE: 6 NXT superstars who could be on the WrestleMania 36 card

Keith Lee

Keith Lee has become one of the biggest breakout stars in WWE over the past couple of months, and he’ll be one of the biggest stars overall in a couple of years. There’s simply nothing that Lee can’t do. He’s an exceptional talker, he’s an elite story-teller in the ring, his athleticism is insane, and he understands all the little things that go into making somebody a great pro wrestler.

At the Royal Rumble, Lee clearly made an impression on Brock Lesnar, and while The Beast eventually eliminated him from the match, The Limitless One once again made his mark. He was, of course, a standout during Survivor Series weekend, as he had a memorable showdown with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns to end the match. That put him in quite the company!

The current NXT North American Champion, Lee may not have a big-ticket match scheduled for WrestleMania 36. But he 100-percent should. Imagine a champion vs. champion match between Lee and newly-crowned Intercontinental Champion Braun Strowman after their showdowns pre-Survivor Series and during the Rumble…

Rhea Ripley

Rhea Ripley is currently NXT Champion after defeating Shayna Baszler in a match for the ages last December. She is expected to defeat Bianca Belair at TakeOver: Portland, and many fans believe Charlotte Flair will challenge “The Nightmare” for a dream WrestleMania match.

After being the inarguable MVP of Survivor Series weekend, Ripley has only continued to skyrocket up the ladder in NXT. She and Adam Cole are the current champions and faces of the brand, with Ripley set for a monstrous 2020.

A title match at WrestleMania between Ripley and Charlotte would surely steal the show, but even if she doesn’t face Flair for the title, the prestigious NXT Championship should be defended at the Show of Shows after the year she and the brand had.