Top 5 WWE NXT Rivalries That Are Desperately Needed
NXT is constantly evolving, and with the current landscape packed with hungry talent and champions with targets on their backs, the time is now to ignite some explosive new programs.
Today I’m breaking down the five rivalries that will define the next quarter in NXT, highlighting the storylines, matchups, and stakes to watch. All my Top 5s are at the link, and our newest YouTube video is below for a deeper look.
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Top 5 WWE NXT Rivalries That Are Desperately Needed
Reina Volcán vs. Kelani Jordan This is the definition of "leveling up." The athletic prodigy and former champion, Kelani Jordan, has been refocusing, and she needs a marquee opponent to remind the locker room of her elite status. Enter Reina Volcán.
This isn’t just about a backstage disagreement; it’s a clash of styles and dominance. Volcán’s raw power against Jordan's gravity-defying offense needs to be settled in the center of the ring to determine who is the true future of the Women's Division.
Grayson Waller vs. Myles Borne (NXT North American Championship) "The Arrogant Aussie" is slumming it on the main roster, but he’s desperate for championship gold. To get back to the "next level," Grayson Waller needs to return to NXT and target the newly minted North American Champion, Myles Borne.
This is a classic veteran-vs.-rising-star story. Waller will use every mind game in the book to try and outsmart the technically gifted Borne, forcing the young champion to either sink or swim under the brightest lights.
Naraku vs. Mason Rook This is about absolute destruction. Mason Rook has been dominating with a calculated, wrecking-ball style, but he’s never faced the enigma known as Naraku.
It’s not just a match; it's a force of nature collision. Naraku has the size and power to not only stop Rook but to absolutely obliterate the foundation of his confidence. We need an explosive, weapons-filled, or perhaps even cinematic, spectacle to settle this war.
Nikkita Lyons vs. Zaria This is the ultimate redemption story. Nikkita Lyons has all the tools, but she has stumbled, most notably eating a pin from the dominant newcomer, Zaria.
It isn't a feud yet—it's a humbling. Lyons needs to find that aggressive, "K.O." fire and completely turn her attitude around. She needs to climb the mountain, face Zaria again, and prove that she can not only compete but conquer the most intimidating force in the NXT Women's division.
The Vanity Project vs. Birthright This rivalry is personal, petty, and high-society volatile. It all stems from a massive, ego-shattering argument between NXT's resident "Princess," Arianna Grace (representing The Vanity Project), and the powerhouse, Myka Lockwood (representing Birthright).
This is high-society drama meets down-and-dirty wrestling. These two factions must clash to determine who truly runs the social and in-ring hierarchy of the NXT women’s tag team scene.
