The EST of NXT is now an official member of the WWE Raw roster. Here are five opponents Bianca Belair must face while on the red brand.
She’s on her own, against the wall. She is Bianca Belair, and she’s here to put the WWE Raw roster on notice. After being left out of the six-woman NXT ladder match, many wondered if Belair’s time on the black-and-gold brand was over. Sure enough, she surprised us with a WrestleMania appearance.
Belair showed up on Raw the next night to confirm our suspicions when she announced, “I go here now.” Alongside The Street Profits, Belair scored the win over Zelina Vega, Angel Garza, and Austin Theory. With new opponents and old foes at the ready, here are five opponents Bianca Belair must face while she is on the red brand.
Ruby Riott
From what I know, Bianca Belair and Ruby Riott have yet to cross paths on WWE TV. Despite returning in shocking fashion earlier this year, Riott is still in need of a prominent storyline to reestablish her character. If Bianca is going to appear alongside The Street Profits frequently, I have to assume she’s leaning toward being a babyface.
Even if Belair leans in to her heel tactics, a Belair/Riott match or even a feud would be spectacular for both if booked properly. The last thing we need is Belair losing too much, too soon, or for Riott to get “buried” in the process.
Liv Morgan
There’s no denying that Liv Morgan is on a roll. After a much-needed victory over Natalya at WrestleMania, Morgan stood her ground in an entertaining match against Asuka the following night on WWE Raw. While we know that Liv is more than a stepping stone, I would love to see her face Belair soon.
The sheer athleticism between these two competitors would make for an impressive outing. A lengthy feud is unlikely at this time, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have a one-off (or even two). In fact, I could easily see WWE booking Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan in an upcoming Money in the Bank qualifying match.
Shayna Baszler
Oh, yes. The long-awaited rematch from NXT TakeOver: Phoenix. Belair’s rivalry with Shayna Baszler was one of my favorites from The Queen of Spade’s “reign of terror” over the NXT women’s division. Belair brought a much-needed excitement factor to stand out from Baszler’s usual slower pace.
With both women seemingly on the same brand once again, there’s no doubt that they will cross paths very soon. If Baszler manages to take the WWE Raw Women’s Championship from Becky Lynch, then The EST should be f-i-r-s-t in line for a title shot.
Asuka
Asuka is another competitor who left NXT before Bianca Belair broke out. I’d much rather see Asuka vs. Belair play out as a long-term feud than a one-off on WWE Raw, but I would be blessed to have watched the dream match either way.
At this rate, I could see Asuka breaking out on her own to pursue the Raw Women’s Championship again. After all, it’s the only title she’s yet to hold in WWE. Belair would make for the perfect obstacle, too. Put these two in the ring and watch magic happen.
Becky Lynch
When Belair debuted on Raw, fans on Twitter were already calling for a dream match against “The Man” Becky Lynch to happen. Becky is essentially the “final boss” of the Raw women’s division right now, so naturally these two will meet down the line.
If WWE wants push a fresh face to the top, then look no further than Bianca Belair. Their promos? Entertaining. Their matches? Exciting. A rivalry that culminates in Belair winning the Raw Women’s Championship? The bEST.
NXT fans know what Bianca Belair is capable of. Now it’s time for the WWE Raw women’s division and the rest of the WWE Universe to find out why they call her The EST.
Who do you want Bianca Belair to face while she’s on WWE Raw? Sound off below!