Ricky Saints’ path to the WWE main roster may not be as imminent as some had expected. According to Bodyslam, while WWE has discussed moving Saints up, the CW Network is keen on maintaining established names on NXT as a significant wave of talent has already departed for Raw and SmackDown. The concern centers on roster depth — with Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Oba Femi, Ethan Page, and Joe Hendry all having recently transitioned to the main roster, the CW wants recognizable talent to remain on NXT programming.
Saints attacked Shiloh Hill backstage on the latest NXT episode, setting up a match between the two for next week — an angle that raises questions about WWE’s immediate plans for him given the reported delay conversation. Saints made his NXT debut in February 2025 after a five-year run in AEW, subsequently winning the North American Championship in April and capturing the NXT Championship from Oba Femi later in 2025.
More NXT Call-Ups Are Expected Including Brand Shakeups on SmackDown With Jacy Jayne and Rey Mysterio as Potential Names
Additional reports indicate that more NXT names are expected to join the main roster in the coming weeks, with the post-WrestleMania period traditionally being the most active time for brand transitions. The upcoming SmackDown is reported to feature NXT call-ups and roster shakeups, with Jacy Jayne and Rey Mysterio specifically discussed as potential brand switchers. Sol Ruca and Ethan Page have already made their Raw debuts on the post-WrestleMania episode, with Joe Hendry officially announced as a Raw roster member with his concert scheduled for next week.
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