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3 WWE Superstars who were surprisingly moved to NXT

By Charles Osborne Jr. Modified 28 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share WWE Superstar Veer Mahaan/Credit WWE NXT is often used as WWE's breeding ground; a development territory for future main roster superstars to find their footing. Despite this, it's not unheard of for someone on the main roster to get sent down to NXT for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it's for further development, other times it's for storyline purposes. Regardless of the reason, it can do wonders for a superstar's career. Here are a few superstars who were surprisingly moved to NXT.

#3 Veer Mahaan a potential main event player whose time was cut short

Veer Mahaan@VeerMahaanNo more Mr. Nice Guy.3195147No more Mr. Nice Guy. https://t.co/thwxix1uxc Though he was initially brought in as a flunky for Jinder Mahal, Veer Mahaan would soon disappear from TV for a while. During his absence, Veer was featured in several vignettes on RAW, adding to the hype for his return and repackaging. Upon his re-debut, he quickly started feuding with The Mysterios where he was naturally made to look rather strong. If you've been a follower of WWE for a while, it's easy to assume that if Vince McMahon was still the boss, Veer may not have gotten sent back down to NXT. He has the size, he looks intimidating, and he definitely had the chops to be a believable bad guy on Raw. Regardless of McMahon stepping down as the boss, this move may not have had much to do with his ability and more to do with the fact there wasn't much planned for him on the main roster at the moment, as it appears Veer is now a member of the NXT roster.

#2 Finn Bálor a decorated WWE veteran with notoriously shoddy booking

Finn Bálor@FinnBalorClash At The Castle BTS x @RichWadePhoto2375196Clash At The Castle BTS x @RichWadePhoto https://t.co/PP2t76nKio He may be a member of The Judgment Day now, but there was a time when the inaugural WWE Universal Champion was sent back to NXT. It was 2019 and Finn was seemingly on a one-way trip to Nowheresville on the main roster. Luckily, Bálor was able to reestablish himself on the Black and Gold brand, winning the NXT Title yet again in the process. Finn's run in WWE could honestly be compared to a rollercoaster. His stints in NXT are what people seem to enjoy the most, while it's been long debated whether he's been underutilized on the main roster since 2016. On the bright side, his alliance with The Judgment Day is getting its fair share of praise, so things might be looking up for the Irish star.

#1 Apollo Crews an athletically gifted powerhouse

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#WWENXT @WWEApollo @GraysonWWE2138217#WWENXT @WWEApollo @GraysonWWE https://t.co/JTPmNflWGN Apollo Crews a former United States and Intercontinental Champion. He's been in a number of memorable feuds with Big E, Sami Zayn, Bobby Lashley, and Sheamus. His gimmick change seemingly indicated what was sure to be his big breakout. But then, out of nowhere, it seemed Crews' momentum ceased and he slowly but surely disappeared from TV. In some instances when a wrestler is MIA, it's a sign they're on their way out the door... no paper planes necessary. If you've made it this far, you know that in other cases, they get sent back down to NXT. For Crews, it was thankfully the latter. The former United States Champion appeared on the June 7 edition of the brand and confronted the current NXT Champion Bron Breakker. Though the two are yet to face off in a title match, Crews has already established himself as a fan favorite via being a thorn in the side of one of the most despised men in all of WWE, Grayson Waller. Is Bray Wyatt coming back with a faction? A Bloodline member thinks so Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Jacob Terrell × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी