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Overview

  • SmackDown has hit a huge downward trend in its ratings and lost many talents in the second half of 2025
  • As a result, some of the NXT Superstars could receive their main roster callup rather sooner than later
  • From the Women's division, the likes of Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, and Zaria could become full-time SmackDown Superstars

As SmackDown has experienced low ratings and the loss of talents, there are NXT Superstars who are likely to be called up sooner than later. In the Women's division, the blue brand needs a huge overhaul, as some of its best talents like Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair are used in the tag division, and the world title scenario doesn't seem good.

While the red brand is performing well every week, SmackDown has experienced bad review from the fans, thanks to its mediocre product. The best way to change things could be to include some fresh faces to the roster, mostly from its developmental brand. There are many talented female Superstars who have proven themselves on NXT.

3 NXT Female Superstars who could get drafted to SmackDown by 2025

Lola Vice

Lola Vice has been on NXT for over two years. The star wrestler was in the NXT Women's title scenario multiple times but could never win it. However, she proved herself to be a good talent, especially as an in-ring performer. Her presence on the value brand could help a major storyline.

Last week on WWE SmackDown, Aleister Black got the assistance from his wife, Zelina Vega, which ensured his win over Damian Priest. To equal the odds, Vice could be added to the scenario. It could lead up to future One-on-One feuds between Vice and Vega, following the mixed tag team feuds.

Zaria

Zaria has mostly been used as Sol Ruca's friend on NXT in 2025. However, the talented wrestler has what it takes to shine in the main roster. She has a great character development and is presented as a bona fide star. In future, she could turn heel against Ruca, which could lead to their feud in major PLEs.

For now, since they're a tag team and the SmackDown Women's tag division is slim, their main roster callup could lead to a fine long term feud against Alexa and Flair. It will certainly help the thin women's tag division and the blue brand, which has lost many if its talents and is in the need of some fresh faces.

Sol Ruca

Sol Ruca has been pushed well in 2025 after putting hard yards in 2024. The star wrestler has won the NXT Women's North American Championship and the Women's Speed Championship in the year. Apart from winning titles, she has proven herself as a tremendous worker with her ability to deliver great matches almost every time she wrestles.

Her character work has been great, especially after being paired with Zaria. Their dyanmics as a tag duo is hilarious and eventful at the same time. In the future, she might be one of the top female wrestlers on the roster. For the near future, she could wrestle Bliss and Charlotte, which could elevate the tag titles, especially if they end up winning in a major PLE.

This article first appeared on SportsInfo and was syndicated with permission.

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