More NXT Call-Ups After WWE WrestleMania 42

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On the April 20 WWE Raw after WrestleMania 42, the company brought up two major stars from the NXT brand.

First, Ethan Page made his in-ring debut with a win over Je’Von Evans and threw his name in the hat for the WWE Intercontinental Title scene, while Sol Ruca stepped up to Liv Morgan and had a competitive bout with the WWE Women’s World Champion.

Following these NXT call-ups, it should be interesting to see who else from the brand will make their way to Raw and SmackDown in the coming weeks.

Here are seven more potential NXT call-ups after WWE WrestleMania 42.

7. Joe Hendry

Over the past two years, Joe Hendry has made his presence felt in WWE first as a TNA Wrestling star and then eventually signing with the company in November 2025.

In the past few months since signing, Hendry has established himself as a top star on Tuesday nights and won the NXT Championship.

On the April 20 WWE Raw after WrestleMania 42, Michael Cole announced that Hendry would appear on the April 27 episode with a concert segment.

After confirming him as a WWE Raw signing, Hendry should bring his undeniable charisma and eccentric personality to the main roster in a major way.

6. Jaida Parker

Signing with WWE in 2022, Jaida Parker came in and immediately would make a name for herself thanks to her attitude and aggressiveness in the ring.

Over the past three plus years, Parker has become one of the established names in the NXT women’s division.

Despite not winning championship gold, there is no mistaking that Ms. Parker has made her mark on the brand in her run with WWE.

Considering her stint with NXT, it might be the right time to see what Ms. Parker can offer on the main roster stage following WrestleMania 42.

5. Kelani Jordan

WWE has signed several different athletes from their NIL program over the past several years.

Among the stars signed from the NIL program, there might not be anyone who has made a more seamless transition into the world of wrestling than Kelani Jordan.

Becoming the first NIL star to win championship gold, Jordan was the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Champion and a former TNA Knockouts World Champion.

Considering everything she has accomplished over the past four years, Jordan could have that same impact on the WWE main roster if given the opportunity as a call-up.

4. Zaria

While Ethan Page and Sol Ruca were on WWE Raw last night, there was one more NXT star who made their appearance on the Raw after WrestleMania 42.

Continuing her rivalry her fwith ormer tag team partner and friend, Zaria surprised Sol by attacking her and costing the former NXT Women’s North American Champion her bout against Liv Morgan.

Since signing with WWE in 2024, Zaria has shown a great mix of intensity, size and power that makes her someone who could stand out on the main roster stage.

Coming to get the same opportunities that have been granted to Ruca, Zaria could be the next NXT call-up that has what it takes to make their presence felt in a significant way moving forward.

3. Blake Monroe

When Blake Monroe signed with WWE in June 2025, the former AEW star came in with lofty expectations.

In only two years with All Elite Wrestling, the former Mariah May was able to win the AEW Women’s World Championship and put on one of the best women’s storylines of the modern era alongside ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm.

While she has only been in WWE for under a year, Monroe has solidified herself as an established talent on the NXT brand and a former Women’s North American Champion.

Monroe getting called up to the WWE main roster should see her skyrocket up the ladder and become a world champion in short order.

2. Ricky Saints

Another former AEW star who has been launched to the next level since signing with WWE is Ricky Saints.

In just over a year, Saints has captured the NXT Championship and NXT North American Championship.

Established as one of the top stars on the brand, Saints has proven himself as more than ready for the WWE main roster spotlight.

After watching his former rival and friend Ethan Page get called up, it might give Saints that sense of urgency to follow in his footsteps and arrive on either Raw or SmackDown sooner rather than later.

1. Jacy Jayne

At the WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 event, Lola Vice defeated Jacy Jayne and Kendal Grey to win the NXT Women’s Championship.

Ending her second reign, Jayne felt like someone that was winding down her time on the NXT brand.

Then after her loss to Vice in a rematch on the NXT Revenge Week 1 show, Jayne apparently waved goodbye to the fans, seemingly ending her five-year run on the brand.

After growing tremendously over the past year, Jayne feels like someone who could immediately break out as a major star on Monday Night Raw or Friday Night SmackDown, showcasing what made her the face of the NXT women’s division.

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