NXT Stars Make Historic Royal Rumble Debuts, Highlighting Brand’s Rising Profile

One Big Thing

Multiple WWE NXT stars, including Women’s Champion Giulia, made their Royal Rumble debuts at Saturday’s premium live event, marking a shift from the traditional main roster and veteran-heavy lineup.

Why It Matters

This unprecedented NXT presence signals WWE’s growing confidence in its developmental brand and suggests a stronger integration between NXT and the main roster shows.

By The Numbers

• 4 NXT stars made their Rumble debuts
• Lash Legend entered at #9
• Jaida Parker entered at #16
• Stephanie Vaquer entered at #24

Key Moments

• Lash Legend dominated early, eliminating multiple established stars
• Jaida Parker formed a brief alliance with main roster stars
• Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer shared a memorable face-off
• Roxanne Perez reached runner-up position

Notable Performances

• Lash Legend cleared the ring in her opening moments
• Jaida Parker eliminated both Bayley and Liv Morgan
• Stephanie Vaquer showed strong chemistry with Jordynne Grace
• Giulia’s confrontation with Perez continued their NXT rivalry

Looking Ahead

The strong showing from NXT talent, combined with Jordynne Grace’s debut, points to potential roster movements between brands in the coming months.

The Bottom Line

This year’s Women’s Royal Rumble showcased NXT’s depth of talent and its readiness to compete at WWE’s highest level.

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