4 highly anticipated WWE debuts to look forward to in 2024
WWE is on fire in 2024. Business is booming in a way it hasn't since the Attitude Era. In other ways, the company's business is doing even better than in that era, specifically when it comes to the bottom line of financials.
The company is seemingly a better place to work than ever before, with talent apparently having high morale. Despite that, the Triple H-led promotion was beginning to gain a reputation for being unable to land high-profile clients after Mercedes Mone, Will Osprey, and Kazuchika Okada ended up in AEW earlier this year.
That reputation has begun to shed light thanks to the arrival of stars such as Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga. Beyond that, there are a handful of major free agents who have either allegedly signed with the pro wrestling juggernaut or who could likely debut this year.
This article will take a look at four names Triple H and Shawn Michaels will likely be debuting on RAW, SmackDown, or NXT in the coming months. This includes two international sensations and one of the best tag teams in the world.
Below are four highly anticipated WWE debuts to look forward to in 2024.
#4. Stephanie Vaquer has been confirmed to join WWE
Stephanie Vaquer is one of the best wrestlers in the world today. She is a former CMLL World Women's Champion and New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's Champion who is in the prime of her career.
The Chilean wrestler recently competed in AEW's Forbidden Door Premium Live Event. Rumors then began to circulate that she was leaving her home company of CMLL, and many believed it was to join Tony Khan's promotion full-time. That isn't what went down, however.
Signs began showing that a move to WWE may be in Stephanie's future, and several reports on the matter came out yesterday claiming it was happening. This was later confirmed by Shawn Michaels on social media.
Now fans know that the former champion is WWE-bound. Based on Michaels' post on X, she will first be joining NXT and the Performance Center. Still, Triple H will likely want her on RAW or SmackDown within a year, as she's a near-can't-miss prospect.
#3. Alex Shelley & #2. Chris Sabin, The Motor City Machine Guns, is rumored to be in talks with the company
The Motor City Machine Guns are a pro wrestling tag team that is comprised of Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. They broke out in TNA Wrestling, where they held tag team gold three times. They also won titles together in Ring of Honor, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and various indie companies.
There was speculation that the popular duo would end up in Tony Khan's All Elite Wrestling, but things seem to be changing. There are rumors claiming talks have broken down. To add fuel to the fire, Tommaso Ciampa put up an interesting teaser on social media when he posted a picture of the legendary team on his Instagram Story.
While it remains unclear if they will indeed sign with the sports entertainment juggernaut, if Ciampa's teaser means anything, The Motor City Machine Guns could debut in WWE by feuding with Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa.
Who knows, they could appear at WWE SummerSlam and confront DIY. Alternatively, if Shawn Michaels gets the pair before Triple H, they could be great opponents for Axiom and Nathan Frazer on NXT.
#1. Giulia is coming sooner rather than later
Giulia is an accomplished Japanese-Italian wrestler who many believe might be the best female performer in the world. She is a former Goddess of Stardom Champion and NJPW Strong Women's Champion who now works for Marigold.
Make no mistake, the former Stardom star is certainly WWE-bound, as she has already made an appearance with the promotion. Giulia was spotted in the crowd and then showcased by the company at NXT Stand & Deliver during WrestleMania weekend just a few months ago.
While Giulia is seemingly helping Marigold get started, her inevitable debut will come sooner rather than later. Many believe she could end up being the woman who takes the NXT Women's Championship from Roxanne Perez.
Could it happen in the next month or two? For now, WWE fans will need to wait to find out, but answers aren't too far off. Surely both Triple H and Shawn Michaels want her in action as soon as possible.