Three NXT champions set for WWE main roster takeover
The
WWE
world is changing fast, and NXT is right in the middle of it. In just a few days, some of the biggest stars in NXT lost their titles, and now they are getting ready to move up to the main roster.
Stephanie Vaquer, Jordynne Grace, and Ricky Saints are all expected to join Raw or SmackDown very soon. These changes show how WWE is building up its future with fresh and talented wrestlers.
At NXT Battleground, Trick Williams won the TNA World Championship, shocking fans everywhere. Right after that, Stephanie Vaquer lost her NXT Women's Championship to Jacy Jayne, and Ricky Saints lost the North American Title to Ethan Page.
Jordynne Grace, who recently signed with WWE, also had a big match at Battleground against Vaquer but did not win. Now, with their title runs over, all three are moving forward to bigger stages.
Stephanie Vaquer and Jordynne Grace lead the way
Stephanie Vaquer
is expected to join Monday Night Raw. She signed with WWE in 2024 and quickly made a name for herself in NXT by defeating
Giulia
to become the Women's Champion. Even though she could've gone straight to the main roster, Vaquer chose to stay in NXT first.
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She wanted to learn English and get used to WWE's television style and wrestling approach. That smart decision helped her grow into a strong performer who is now ready for the big leagues.
FULL MATCH: Stephanie Vaquer vs. Jacy Jayne | NXT Women's Title Match: NXT, May 27, 2025
Jordynne Grace
also started in NXT even though she had a main roster deal. She had a strong presence from the beginning and became a top name quickly. She defeated Giulia to earn a title shot at Battleground, where she faced Vaquer in a hard-fought match.
Now, Grace is set to join SmackDown and bring her power and skills to WWE's blue brand.
As reported by Dave Meltzer in the
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
:
'The reason was that both, along with Jordynne Grace are all expected on the main roster imminently. There are reports of Vaquer to Raw and Grace to Smackdown. When asking, we were told that it appeared that way right now. We didn't get a read on where Saints would be going.'
Ricky Saints is to join them soon
Ricky Saints
also seems to be on his way to the main roster.
He lost the North American Championship to Ethan Page on the May 27 episode of NXT. While it is not yet clear which brand Saints will join, fans can expect to see him show up on Raw or SmackDown very soon.
FULL MATCH: Ricky Saints vs. Ethan Page | North American Title Match: NXT, May 27, 2025
Ricky Saints is actually the ring name of Ricky Starks. Known for his charisma and athletic style, he has been a standout in NXT and looks ready for the next step in his WWE journey. His move to the main roster will give him more chances to shine and compete with WWE's top talent.
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Stephanie Vaquer reportedly moves to WWE RAW after shocking NXT title loss
With Vaquer, Grace, and Saints all moving up, WWE's main shows are about to get a lot more exciting. These call-ups prove that NXT continues to be a strong platform for future stars.
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