7 Debuts At WWE Night Of Champions 2026

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WWE Night of Champions 2026 will see the King and Queen of the Ring Finals take place, with the winners moving on to challenge for a world title at SummerSlam 2026.

While there will be focus on the tournament finals and other big matches on the card, there could also be some debuting stars emerging throughout the evening on June 27.

Considering the importance of this event, these new arrivals on the main roster would be front and center in the spotlight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Here are seven potential debuts at WWE Night of Champions 2026.

7. Nikkita Lyons

Over the past few months, Nikkita Lyons has appeared consistently on WWE television, whether it be NXT, Evolve or LFG.

Recently, there have been recent reports indicating that Lyons has been discussed as a name to be called up to the main roster.

With her size, look, charisma and presence, Lyons checks a ton of boxes when it comes to what WWE is looking for a potential NXT call-up.

Making her main roster debut at WWE Night of Champions 2026, Lyons could play the role of a second to someone else on the roster or potentially stepping out as an in-ring competitor herself against whoever wins the Queen of the Ring.

6. Josh Briggs

Over the past five years, Josh Briggs has established himself as one of the better big men on the WWE NXT brand.

Showing his athleticism and hard hitting style to become a standout, Briggs has displayed what he has to offer and put on some memorable bouts along the way.

Over the past few weeks, Briggs has not been featured regularly on WWE NXT TV, which opens the door for him to move elsewhere.

Becoming a bodyguard or “insurance policy” for a heel or group on the WWE main roster could be the best way for the company to give Briggs a chance to shine upon his transition to Raw or SmackDown.

5. Hank & Tank (Hank Walker & Tank Ledger)

The NXT tag team division hasn’t been filled with a ton of stellar duos over the past year, but Hank and Tank have been a standout.

Hank Walker and Tank Ledger were the pairing that dethroned Fraxiom for the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT Stand & Deliver 2025. While they lost the gold a few months later, Hank and Tank have continued to remain a presence on NXT.

Having already won the top prize on the brand, it might be the right time for Hank and Tank to move to the main roster.

Arriving at WWE Night of Champions 2026, Hank and Tank could immediately thrust themselves into the forefront by challenging for the WWE or World Tag Team Titles on day one on the main roster.

4. Jaida Parker

On the June 16 edition of WWE NXT, Nattie defeated Jaida Parker in a grudge match.

After this loss, this could bring Parker’s run on the WWE NXT brand to a close after over three years.

Ms. Parker moving up to the WWE main roster has felt inevitable for years with her no-nonsense attitude, look and athleticism being something that the fans connect with.

Considering her charisma and star potential, Parker feels like a no-brainer call-up to the main roster and deserves the spotlight with the WWE Night of Champions 2026 premium live event.

3. Zaria

Ever since signing with WWE in 2024, Zaria has been a force to be reckoned with on the NXT brand.

When she joined the promotion, Zaria immediately became a featured star and someone who was destined to win gold.

Now holding the NXT Women’s North American Championship, the Australian star has a unique presence that makes her a future main roster act.

Zaria debuting as Women’s North American Champion at WWE Night of Champions 2026 would be a noteworthy moment where she stands toe-to-toe with one of the main roster stars in a significant way.

2. Tatum Paxley

On the June 9 episode of WWE NXT, Zaria defeated Tatum Paxley to win the NXT Women’s North American Championship.

Following her loss and the show going off the air, Paxley gave a farewell to the NXT fans in what felt like a goodbye to the brand.

Despite appearing on the June 16 NXT to continue her feud with Zaria, fans could be seeing the final appearances for Paxley on Tuesday nights.

Joining the Raw or SmackDown women’s division, Paxley would have to find a way to become a regular highlight and needs a big introduction on WWE Night of Champions 2026 to help facilitate that.

1. Hiromu Takahashi

Following NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, reports started to circulate that Hiromu Takahashi could be leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling sometime in the future.

Then, it was announced that Takahashi was leaving NJPW after The New Beginning in Osaka 2026 event after a 15-year run with the promotion.

“The Ticking Time Bomb” feels like a bigger star than WWE will be willing to give him credit for, but the company could bring him directly to the main roster based on his ability and credentials.

Hiromu Takahashi getting his WWE debut on a huge event like Night of Champions 2026 would immediately make him look like a major star from the moment the fans see him.

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