5 NXT stars who could win Royal Rumble 2022
Starting from 2016, NXT stars have been included in WWE's Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The third brand's women stars have also made their presence felt since the first Women's Royal Rumble in 2018.
The air of unpredictability is part of what makes the Royal Rumble so appealing. From returns to debuts, the event is one of the most anticipated PPVs of the calendar year.
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This year, NXT will have a presence in the pay-per-view, marking the official main-roster debut for some. Few superstars might show up to fill up the numbers as well.
However, some are credible enough to win the infamous Battle Royale. Here are five such stars from NXT that could enter and win the 2022 Royal Rumble.
#5. Tommaso Ciampa is one of the top stars in NXT
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Tommaso Ciampa recently lost his NXT title to Bron Breakker at New Year's Evil. It was only a matter of time as newer stars of 2.0 held all of the titles at some point.
The Blackheart had previously been adamant about not joining RAW or SmackDown but had softened up a bit on that feeling. Now that Ciampa has dropped the title, there's a strong possibility that he could enter the Royal Rumble.
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Unlike former stars like Adam Cole, Pete Dunne, and Johnny Gargano, Ciampa has not participated in the Royal Rumble. He was in the middle of a title run most of the time. Now that he's dropped the title and the reboot is underway, he could very easily enter this year's match.
While he's a legend of the black-and-gold brand, he may not be seen the same way on the main roster. Due to being one of the most beloved stars in NXT history, however, Tommaso Ciampa could enter and win the 2022 Royal Rumble.