WWE NXT has always been about the future, with WWE's third brand effectively being a feeder system for the main roster. Even though young stars like Trick Williams and Tiffany Stratton have made their names on the show, there is still room for veterans to come in and have a place on the roster.

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WWE recently brought back Shawn Spears to the company to fulfill that role, and WWE often puts stars from the main roster onto the shows as well. It's something that adds genuine star power which can help with viewership, while it also gives the younger wrestlers people to learn from.

Matt Hardy Would Add A Lot Of Knowledge & Experience

He's Previously Been Offered A Spot In WWE NXT

Previous WWE Tenure

Notable Titles

Current Employer

1994 - 2005/ 2005 - 2010/ 2017 - 2020

  • 6x WWE Tag Team Champion
  • 2x TNA World Heavyweight Champion
  • 3x WWE Raw Tag Team Champion

Appearances in TNA

Matt Hardy's future in professional wrestling is very much up in the air at the moment as he's currently a free agent. While he has an offer to make a return to AEW, doing something fresh could be the next step for him. That would open the possibility to Hardy joining WWE NXT, which is something Triple H offered him before he left the company last time.

Hardy has a great mind for the business which is shown by how many times he's reinvented himself. That's something that could be beneficial for all the younger talent, while it would also allow him to wrap his career up in the place it started - WWE.

Bully Ray Has One Run Left In Him

He's Constantly Analyzing The Business

Previous WWE Tenure

Notable Titles

Current Employer

1999 - 2005/ 2015 - 2018

  • 9x WWE Tag Team Champion
  • 2x TNA World Heavyweight Champion
  • 2x IWGP World Tag Team Champion

N/A

Bully Ray has never explored that gimmick in the world of WWE, and one final run for the company in WWE NXT could be the perfect place to do it. Ray has got one good run left in him as a performer, and while he might be a little slower than in his prime there are few better when it comes to psychology.

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Ray has tons of opinions on modern wrestling, therefore allowing him to come in and get hands-on with the younger wrestlers could be his way of trying to make a change. His WWE WrestleMania 40 appearance proved fans still care, therefore this could be a great situation for all involved.

Michelle McCool Can Still Hang With The Current Talent

She Deserves One Final Run

Previous WWE Tenure

Notable Titles

Current Employer

2004 - 2011 (Sporadic appearances since 2018)

  • 2x Women's Champion
  • 2x Divas Champion

N/A

There are lots of women from the past who get a lot of credit for helping to change the business, but Michelle McCool often gets glanced over for her contributions. She was an amazing heel character and someone who could back up her trash-talking inside the ring, which is why she deserves one final run to get her flowers from the fans.

Whenever she's made cameo appearances in Royal Rumble matches it has been clear she's still able to hang with the modern wrestlers, therefore WWE should tap into that. She has a good relationship with WWE, and seeing her on the show would certainly get a lot of fans talking.

AR Fox Deserves A Big Opportunity

He's Fallen Down The Card In AEW

Previous WWE Tenure

Notable Titles

Current Employer

N/A

  • 1x Lucha Underground Trios Champion
  • 1x Evolve Champion
  • 1x Evolve Tag Team Champion

AEW

AR Fox might be relatively new to mainstream fans since signing for AEW in 2022, but he is an experienced hand who has been wrestling since 2007. He's got a lot of experience, but at the same time, Fox is someone who can still be pushed as someone fresh which would benefit WWE NXT.

He's a fantastic wrestler who mixes striking, aerial moves, and real aggression to create a fascinating style and overall package. Plus, WWE acquiring an AEW star is always going to get a lot of attention, which would help create a buzz around him.

Natalya Should Make The Full-Time Switch

She's Notorious For Helping Younger Talent