WWE NXT star to be called up to Raw: Three names that could be next in line to be drafted

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WWE Raw has seen a big influx of NXT talent arrive through its doors in 2026, with the past two months alone seeing OTM (Lucien Price & Bronco Nima), Lola Vice and Jaida Parker arrive on the red brand.

With some talent in NXT potentially nearing the end of their runs, that list may soon grow as more new faces sign contracts with Adam Pearce’s show.

Here are three WWE NXT stars to potentially be called up to Raw next:

Kelani Jordan

Reigning NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan is someone Raw fans have already seen in action, with “The Standout” showcasing her talents during a Money in the Bank qualifying match back on the September 14 episode of Raw in Mexico City.

According to Fightful Select, that match was WWE’s way of introducing Jordan to the main roster audience, with a call-up coming her way once her NXT Women’s Title reign has reached its conclusion.

Now, we don’t know when that time will come of course, with Jordan’s next title defense being against Wren Sinclair at WWE NXT Halloween Havoc on October 31.

Whether it’s Sinclair, or her friend Kendal Grey when she eventually makes a comeback, it shouldn’t be too long before Jordan joins her fiancé Carmelo Hayes on Raw.

Hank & Tank

With the Raw tag team division at perhaps its lowest ever point right now, WWE needs to start sending some new teams Adam Pearce’s way asap.

When looking at the NXT roster, Hank & Tank stand out as two stars that are perhaps most ready to take that next step up the ladder.

They’ve both been busy working away in NXT for four years after all, and have already reached the top of the brand with a run as NXT Tag Team Champions in 2025.

Once they’ve exited the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, they should be given a shot at matching that NXT success on Monday Night Raw.

Zaria

While it remains to be seen when the move happens, Zaria moving to WWE Raw is a no brainer.

Her former best friend, turned bitter enemy, Sol Ruca calls the red brand home, and WWE would have a ready made feud if Zaria joined her on Monday nights.

The Australian star is enjoying a successful run as NXT Women’s North American Champion right now, and Shawn Michaels may want her to potentially step up the main event picture before allowing her to depart for the main roster.

However, this is also not absolutely necessary, as two of WWE’s biggest female call-ups of this year: Sol Ruca and Blake Monroe, both departed the brand without a run as NXT Women’s Champion to their name.

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