5 Current NXT Superstars That Will Be WWE Or Universal Champion In The Future

NXT has been used as a breeding ground for future World Champions in WWE since its inception back in 2012, and at no time have they had more potential on their roster than right now. The current roster is stacked full of talent, all with varying strengths and weaknesses, but even with all that talent, it's clear to see which performers have futures as top stars, and which have limited potential.

That's not to say that those guys aren't great, but with Vince McMahon running the show, there's a certain type of performer he wants on top, and some guys just won't be able to rise above that. But with that being said, today we are looking at the other side of the coin. Here are 5 current NXT stars who are bound to be either WWE or Universal Champion sometime after they make their way to RAW or Smackdown Live.

#5 Matt Riddle

Matt Riddle has only recently joined the WWE, but through a great video series on the WWE PC's YouTube channel and a rivalry with Kassius Ohno, he's already showing his tremendous potential. The Original Bro is a former UFC star, and he brings that legitimate background into his wrestling, making him a star of the hybrid wrestling technique that is so popular these days, but he does it with such a likeable personality, that the sky is the limit.

Once he continues to develop his character, he'll be given more and more opportunities, and when the time is right, if the WWE use their patience, he'll be a star the moment he steps foot on the main roster. Riddle has been talking about retiring Brock Lesnar for years, and while that may not happen, if he continues to aim high like that and stay motivated, it will be only a matter of when, not if, he reaches the top of the mountain.