8 New WWE NXT Signings In 2026

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Heading into 2026, there are quite a few names that fans could potentially sign with WWE NXT in the coming 12 months.

From talent on Evolve and LFG to those who work with another promotion, it seems like the company has their eyes on potential talent who could bolster the NXT roster in the new year.

WWE NXT could further expand their roster of talent by making a few key acquisitions in the next year that would help create a new identity and feel for the brand.

Here are eight potentially new WWE NXT signings in 2026.

8. Leon Slater

Since winning the TNA X-Division Title from Moose at Slammiversary 2025, Leon Slater has been on a meteoric rise in the company and beyond.

Becoming a regular part of WWE NXT TV, Slater has formed a fun, exciting new tag team with Je’Von Evans and been tearing it up every time the bell rings to prove himself.

Slater recently teamed with Evans to face World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee at the December 13 WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event for John Cena’s Final Match.

With “The Young OG” now the number one contender to face Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at New Year’s Evil, it would make a ton of sense if Slater went on to sign with WWE later in 2026.

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