The WWE Royal Rumble is on the horizon. Other than WrestleMania, many consider this to be the most important annual PLE. It sets the tone for the year, building to who will be the focal point leading into WrestleMania and beyond. WWE NXT has had a successful year in the eyes of many. Featuring some of those performers in the Rumble would be a big deal and a chance to get new eyeballs on the talent. Here are 3 names who must be featured in the event.
Oba Femi
Oba Femi is destined to be WWE NXT Champion. Many think he has the potential to be a WrestleMania main eventer. While that is a far-off wish, putting him in the Rumble in a featured spot would be the right call. Imagine him walking out to confront another big man like Braun Strowman and eliminating the established veteran. Femi already looks like a major threat to any champion. Seeing him walk down to the ring early in the Royal Rumble and putting on a few highlights would be a smart move to continue building his aura.
Sol Ruca
Sol Ruca is a standout in the women’s division. Her Sol Snatcher is perhaps one of the best new finishers in wrestling today. WWE can give her a spotlight in the Rumble, letting her hit that on a veteran like Candice LeRae and eliminating her. Ruca doesn’t need to have a deep run in the Rumble but allowing her to get some time in a major match and get new viewers on the young talent would go a long way in building her up for an eventual main roster run.
Tavion Heights
Tavion Heights has the potential to be a superstar in professional wrestling. He was already a talented performer, being a star athlete in Greco-Roman. But what he’s done as a part of the NXT roster is worth paying attention to every week. He had a strong run while in Japan and looked great in the tag match at NXT Deadline. Pay attention to him in 2025. He has a good chance at winning a singles title in NXT and putting him in the Rumble would put him on the short list of names to watch.