Most of those names are either leaving their prime or are in the second half of their careers. Many prominent names, such as Brock Lesnar, John Cena, and AJ Styles, are done.

For that reason, WWE must focus on a varied crop of current stars that are the future of the promotion in one way or another. Triple H has favored the next five stars in 2026.

Bron Breakker fits the description, but has already been a singles champion and main-event challenger. As NXT is literally the future of the company, this piece will focus on main-roster performers enjoying focus and a push from The Game.

Despite a good start on SmackDown, Fatal Influence still needs more time before they join the ranks or fall into the rest of the roster.

#5. WWE uses Je’Von Evans for big spots in matches

Despite not winning gold in NXT, Je’Von Evans was always booked on major shows during his tenure. His fan-friendly offense garnered him popularity.

It also landed him a spot on the Saturday Night’s Main Event card that hosted John Cena’s final match. At the show, he teamed with TNA’s Leon Slater against Styles and Dragon Lee.

Evans has been in the Intercontinental Championship picture since joining the main roster in early 2026. He was featured in a ladder match at WrestleMania 42 and even beat Rusev clean on the latest RAW.

The Young OG isn’t necessarily a future main-eventer and World Champion, but he’ll be a fixture in the upper midcard. If he weren’t a priority, he’d be in less prominent matches in his initial run on the main roster.

#4. Roxanne Perez is The Prodigy for a reason

Of the names in this piece, Roxanne Perez has spent the most time on the main roster. Joining the Judgment Day gave her direction rather than appearing randomly each week.

The move netted her a run with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles alongside Raquel Rodriguez. The Prodigy was the focal point of NXT during her tenure, as she was the best in-ring performer at that time.

Joining the Judgment Day should be the vehicle to turn her into a huge face, especially after Finn Balor’s ouster from the group. Even though she’s proven her loyalty to Liv Morgan and the group, the rambunctious Morgan still doesn’t trust her.

That needs to lead to a face turn. Perez is a believable underdog due to her size. If she couldn’t handle the spot, she wouldn’t be in it. Since she’s a vital piece of a prominent faction, and the group has routinely ousted members, it should set Perez up as a player in the future.

#3. Many WWE fans love Trick Williams

Trick Williams is a polarizing Superstar for some WWE fans. A huge portion of the crowd loves him and whatever he does. Others, however, feel like Sami Zayn does – he’s a flashy guy with some catchphrases and expensive clothes.

The Gingerbread Man addition led to one of the worst segments in history. A non-competitor got a main event slot over the rest of the roster. Some people didn’t care, and Triple H used Zayn’s character to troll the fans who were upset.

Regardless of what happened, it’s clear that Trick Willy will be a player for many years to come. What he lacks in a solid in-ring game is overshadowed by his overwhelming charisma.

He could easily be a World Champion in a couple of years due to his popularity and charisma. That’s what led the Rock to such a prominent career.

#2. Sol Ruca has burst onto RAW

While her offense is often awe-inspiring and exciting, Ruca has even said it’s high-risk, high-reward, and she’d rather take the chance and fail than do nothing.

Because of that mindset, she’s prone to more botches, as she’s missed a few spots during her brief tenure on RAW. That hasn’t stopped Triple H from pushing her hard out of the gate. She faced Liv Morgan and lost after four stars interfered.

Ruca then immediately transitioned to a feud with Becky Lynch, the Women’s Intercontinental Champion, and a featured match with one of the best wrestlers in the world, IYO SKY.

Before she joined WWE’s main roster, she was a top face in NXT, even to the detriment of Zaria’s progress.

If she wasn’t being pushed heavily, she wouldn’t have won half of the NXT Year-End Awards for 2025 despite not holding the NXT Women’s Title or winning tag team gold.

She won Female Star of the Year (over Jacy Jayne, who held the NXT and Knockouts Title at the same time) and Tag Team of the Year.

#1. It’ll be hard to stop Oba Femi

The newest main-roster star who’s been set up for immediate success is former two-time NXT Champion Oba Femi. He dominated the 2026 Royal Rumble and essentially retired Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42.

That’s not something to take lightly, as Lesnar was treated as the most imposing star during his wrestling career, including ending the Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania.

Femi could realistically earn a title shot and win a major title in 2026. The WWE Universe has already bought into him as a huge star, chanting along with his theme every time he appears on RAW. Femi and Bron Breakker could be WWE’s next Rollins and Reigns in two or three years.

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