{"id":140489,"date":"2025-08-21T07:29:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=140489"},"modified":"2025-08-21T07:29:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:29:32","slug":"wwe-needs-to-start-pushing-younger-stars-and-who-they-should-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/08\/21\/wwe-needs-to-start-pushing-younger-stars-and-who-they-should-be\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE Needs to Start Pushing Younger Stars (And Who They Should Be)"},"content":{"rendered":"

WWE usually shapes wrestlers into the stars they’re meant to be. With this statement, there is a slight hiccup. Instead of elevating younger stars, WWE pushes longtime veterans. That’s fine since they have paid their dues, but the youth deserve a chance to shine, too.<\/p>\n

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Only a few current champions in WWE are still in their 20s<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Among current champions on RAW and SmackDown, only Dominik Mysterio, 28, and Tiffany Stratton, 26, are in their 20s. WWE should put the more youthful talent to the test by seeing what they can bring to the table. Sometimes in wrestling, fans need to have some sort of shock value.<\/p>\n

Bron Breakker, 27, could be someone to defeat Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. A moment like this would bring a humorous irony, as the last World Champion in their 20s was Rollins himself. In general, WWE should be able to pull these types of triggers and not be afraid to take risks.<\/p>\n

Austin Theory, 28 years old, still has the tools to become a huge name in WWE. With his look, skill, and positive social media presence, Theory has the makings of a great babyface.<\/p>\n

Under Vince McMahon, wrestlers in their 20s got a chance to make a name for themselves. Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar becoming the youngest champions in WWE led to greater success for both of these men. Reestablishing it once again is great for current fans to see. This shows WWE invests in the future.<\/p>\n

Other young wrestlers who deserve a chance on the main roster<\/h2>\n

Besides the talent who are in their 20s, those in their early 30s deserve to shine too. Carmelo Hayes is one of the only promising call-ups from last year yet to win gold on RAW or SmackDown. Paired with veteran The Miz, Hayes could win tag gold while building his singles mid-card career.<\/p>\n

Grayson Waller is also another name that pops up, as he was once a top heel in NXT. Waller seems to have direction as an ally of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.<\/p>\n

While more men deserve a chance, WWE is doing well in elevating women like Lyra Valkyria and Roxanne Perez. Maxxine Dupri, the first NXT 2.0 call-up, recently faced Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, hinting at a push.<\/p>\n

NXT has future younger stars in the palm of their hands<\/h2>\n

NXT, on the other hand, has way more younger champions than the main roster does. WWE should pay more attention to NXT by calling some people up to RAW or SmackDown. There are so many men and women still in their 20s who can become top talent. Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Tony D’Angelo, and Je’Von Evans are ready for the main roster.<\/p>\n

WWE can easily build Oba Femi as a dangerous big man, as they are lacking in super heavyweights. Trick Williams and Tony D’Angelo would be great fits for the mid-card scene. WWE can make Je’Von Evans a beloved underdog, reminiscent of Jeff Hardy for his high-flying style and strong fan support.<\/p>\n

WWE could call up women like Sol Ruca, Zaria, Lash Legend, Lola Vice, and Kelani Jordan. Ruca and Zaria should debut on SmackDown as a tag team to bring some spice to the women’s tag division. Lola and Jordan can work as enhancement talent, building themselves up to winning gold.<\/p>\n

Time moves fast in WWE, making now the moment to boost younger wrestlers. How would you push younger wrestlers to the top of the food chain? Leave your comments below.<\/p>\n

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